This Colorado Resort Just Added 25 Outdoor Riverfront Pools and a Panoramic Sauna With Rocky Mountain Views—and It Sources Water From the Deepest Hot Spring in the World

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The Springs Resort in Colorado underwent a dramatic expansion.


  • The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado added 25 riverfront pools, a new thermal spa, and a panoramic sauna.

  • One of the new pools is a cold-plunge pool in the San Juan River.

  • The resort’s water comes from the “Mother Spring,” the deepest geothermal hot spring in the world.

make it impossible to overlook.

, the area’s original inhabitants. From the outset, its waters were recognized for their healing properties, which is reflected in the town’s name: “Pagosa,” derived from the Ute word for “healing waters.”

, and a panoramic sauna, offering even more ways to relax and rejuvenate.

. “At a time when travelers are seeking deeper, more transformative well-being experiences, we are setting a new standard. At the core of it all is the pure, geothermal mineral water that has renewed mind, body, and spirit for centuries.”

The expansion includes a secluded pool designed for complete relaxation called “The Grotto,” an adults-only area, and a family-friendly zone. The property plays off its proximity to the San Juan River as well, offering guests the chance to take a cold plunge in the river or enjoy “Contrast Falls,” where hot water from Mother Spring and the cold river come together. The new panoramic sauna with halotherapy (salt therapy), adds to the wellness experience, as does the expanded list of treatment offerings at the new spa.

Beyond the water benefits, the hotel portion of the property is in the process of adding 78 guest rooms (including multi-room suites) to open in April, and culinary, including a new poolside dining experience with shareable plates, cocktails, and a rotating selection of beer and wine. In May, the property will also unveil Wild Finch, a full-service restaurant that overlooks the Mother Spring and features regional fare like elk and locally foraged mushrooms.

“With the addition of our immersive guest accommodations, expanded geothermal soaking pools, enhanced spa and dedicated wellness spaces, The Springs Resort is evolving into a comprehensive wellness retreat,” Marcus Coplin, The Springs Resort’s medical director, said in the press release. “Our dining experiences further enhance the resort’s offerings, creating a holistic, rejuvenating escape that redefines what it means to connect with nature and prioritize health.”

, with those early guests being among the first to experience both the expanded hotel and new hot spring pools.

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