We got a massage and spa use package for a great rate when compared with similar venues like Solage in Calistoga. The outside pools were conducive to relaxation and the sauna was not overly hot. The most beautiful spot was in one of the relaxation rooms where you had a view of the fog creeping over the hills of Carmel... More

A slice of Heaven. This is my new favorite place. I spent 3 hours here with my girlfriends and it was absolute bliss. The facility is top-notch - clean and professional. HOT saunas and COLD pools. Many places just to sit and relax and rejuvenate. Good for friends, couples or even solo. More

Anniversary visit to Carmel started the afternoon of our arrival witha visit to the Refuge. I had read a multitude of reviews for the place but didnt realize how recent they all were. The place is almost brand new and appeared so. Attendents were, well....attendent. Everyone cared about our visit. We felt that. with a number of heat rooms including... More

My husband and I recently went to Refuge on a child-free date night. It was just what we needed, a quiet evening of relaxing and spending some time together. It was a cool evening and the place was basically empty, but that didn't matter to us. We really enjoyed the hydro-therm experience, and even got brave enough to try the... More

I recently visited refuge with my daughter, I had a massaged booked. The Refuge staff were incredibly helpful, they tell you everything you need to know about using this facility to get a great experience. We decided to take refuge prior to the massage. The peacefullness in this facility was enchanting. I can barely begin to explain the serinity that... More

It would be a fun thing to do with friends, but watch out for the robe racket....If you want to wear a robe, you have to rent theirs for $12, in addition to the entry fee. More

First time visit here, saw first thru local ad. Very nice facility with most attentive staff. Set in a fabulous area, the grounds & facilities were impecable. I would recomend to anyone looking for relaxing few hours usiing the suana,steambath, hot & cold pools. Have a relaxing massage after topped off the day. Definately would be back. More

I took my girlfriend here on her birthday. We went on a Sunday night, and I believe there were only about 6 other people there so it seemed like we had the place to ourselves. We were there for 3 hours, and the time flew by. We could have easily stayed another couple of hours. We plan to go at... More

The Refuge exceeded my high expectations. It’s a great combination of spa experience and bucolic setting. The country atmosphere was reinforced at the very beginning when three deer wandered through the parking lot as I drove in. The staff was very courteous and helpful. After a quick checkin and change in the locker room, you step into what feels like... More