Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort is a resort hot spring listed near Murrieta, California. Reported soak temperature: 107°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Historic 1902 resort reborn: after ~30 closed decades as a Bible college/conference center it reopened Feb 2024 as a polished wellness resort with 25+ geothermal pools (50-104°F+), open to the public year-round 9am-10pm via advance-booked day passes from $109 ($59 twilight from 4pm, locals from $59); weekends sell out.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 6 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
Compare other town stays in Murrieta; book the resort’s own rooms and spring visit with the operator.
Murrieta is about 3 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Before you go
- Status: Reservation or permission required — confirm via Murrieta Hot Springs Resort — Day Passes (official).
- Cost: Reported $99 — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 107°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; pets reported not allowed — confirm current rules.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: none — commercial resort
- Booking: Reservation required.
- Best time to go: Weekday mornings right at 9am for quietest pools; Twilight Pass (4pm+) is the budget play on weekdays. Weekends and holidays sell out — book days ahead.
- Clothing reality: Official: swimsuit required (family resort; 'pack your swimsuit' guidance; no nudity). Customary reality: swimwear everywhere. Legal — private property, enforced.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: ADA room types bookable by name; wheelchair-accessible rooms available; historic property but restored with accessibility in mind — confirm specific pool access with guest services.
- Day passes must be booked online in advance — walk-ins accepted only if capacity remains; weekends/holidays routinely sell out
- Day pass hours 9am-10pm; pools cleared at 9:30pm; bathhouse check-in closes 9pm — no check-in after 9pm
- Pricing tiers: standard day pass from $109, Twilight Pass from $59 (entry 4pm+), Local Resident pass from $59 with govt ID showing address in Murrieta/Temecula/Wildomar/Menifee/Hemet/Lake Elsinore etc.; Relaxation Terrace pass adds adults-only areas + locker
- Children 2 and under free; spa treatments 18+ only but include a day pass + adults-only Serenity Garden & Bathhall
- Towel included with day pass; lockers NOT included — $13 small / $15 large rental; robe $19.99 (all free with spa treatment)
- No outside food or drink except water; on-site dining (Talia Kitchen etc.); Guenther's Lounge is adults-only
- Day-pass cancellations/changes need 24hr notice — same-day changes/no-shows charged; overnight stays need 72hr notice
- Pets only in designated overnight rooms ($125/stay, dogs <60 lbs, +$25 second dog) — never in pool areas; $250 fee for undeclared pets
- Parking included in resort fee; 750 spaces; no airport shuttle
- Some pools are chlorinated for state compliance (Roman Spa, Blue Lagoon, Oasis, Vitality Plunge, indoor Bathhall) — the rest are untreated geothermal flow-through; cloudy 'tufa' mineral deposits are normal
- Overnight guests get 24-hr soaking, exclusive pools, and pool access until 6pm on checkout day
- Hazard: Pool temps range 50-104°F+ — posted per-pool every 2 hours, check before entry
- Hazard: Geothermal water tarnishes jewelry
- Hazard: Slippery decks
About this spring
Historic 46-acre geothermal spa resort (built 1902) that REOPENED to the public February 2024 after ~30 years as a Bible college — 50+ mineral pools, tubs and water features cooled to 55-107°F, plus a restored 1940s Spanish-revival bathhouse. Fee: Day passes ~$99-109 (locals ~$59); rooms from ~$249.
The Luiseño knew these springs as Cherukanukna Hakiwuna, bathing in the warm water and taking mud baths long before Juan Murrieta and partners assembled the district in 1873. The resort traces to 1902, when German immigrant Fritz Guenther bought the tract — first developed in 1884 with a hotel and bathhouse — and built a world-class health spa. The Monterey Hotel arrived in 1904, followed by the California Hotel, a late-1920s Mineral Bath House with a gymnasium floor, the 63-room Stone Lodge and a mosaic-tiled mudbath building, both from 1926. The resort drew a heavily Jewish clientele excluded from other spas, and Guenther worked six-pointed stars into the decor; his family ran it into the late 1960s.
After decline, a vegetarian commune and a fraudulent 'lemon juice' cancer clinic in the 1970s, Calvary Chapel Bible College occupied the 46-acre campus from 1995 to 2022, closed to the public. Olympus Real Estate Group bought it in 2022 and reopened Murrieta Hot Springs Resort in February 2024 with more than fifty geothermal pools, a second-story cedar sauna, geothermal mud experiences and a Kneipp Walk alternating hot (103°F) and cold (48°F) immersion.
Directions & trailhead access
39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd — off I-15/I-215 north of Temecula.
California geothermal context
California spans several geothermal provinces: the volcanic Cascades and Modoc Plateau in the northeast, Sierra Nevada granite seeps along the eastern front, Mojave and Colorado Desert springs in the south, and the famously mineral-rich Big Sur coast. Fire season (roughly June–November) closes access to many backcountry springs without warning — always check for current fire restrictions.
What a resort site means here
A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.
Best time to visit
Year-Round (Best: May – October)Pool temperatures and access can change with weather and season. Outdoor ambient temperatures fluctuate significantly across California. Late spring through autumn offers the most comfortable road access.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 107°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 107°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported $99 — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Murrieta Hot Springs Resort — Day Passes (official) |
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort FAQ
Is Murrieta Hot Springs Resort open right now?
Historic 1902 resort reborn: after ~30 closed decades as a Bible college/conference center it reopened Feb 2024 as a polished wellness resort with 25+ geothermal pools (50-104°F+), open to the public year-round 9am-10pm via advance-booked day passes from $109 ($59 twilight from 4pm, locals from $59); weekends sell out. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Murrieta Hot Springs Resort free?
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort is listed with reported fees near Murrieta. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Murrieta Hot Springs Resort?
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort has a reported soak temperature of 107°F and a historical source temperature of 107°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Murrieta Hot Springs Resort clothing optional?
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Murrieta Hot Springs Resort?
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Where to stay in Murrieta
For rooms at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, book with the operator. This search is for other town stays; reserve spring admission separately.
Murrieta is about 3 mi from the spring (straight line).
We may earn a commission from bookings through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Sources & references
- Murrieta Hot Springs Resort — Day Passes (official) — operator · 2026-09
- Murrieta Hot Springs Resort — FAQ (official) — operator · 2026-09
- Murrieta Hot Springs — First Visit Guide (official) — operator · 2026
- SoakDestinations Murrieta 2026 guide — community · 2026
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