Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat is a resort hot spring listed near Hot Springs, Montana. Reported soak temperature: 115°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
1930s spa-motel in the town of Hot Springs, MT (Flathead Reservation, Sanders County); currently overnight-guests-only for soaking — each room has a private in-room mineral tub (110-120F source, adjustable hot/cold taps); on-site outdoor tubs are NOT operating as of 2026 — guests are pointed to Big Medicine or Rose's Plunge a 5-min walk away for outdoor soaking.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 5 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
Stay in the mineral-springs town.
Hot Springs is under a mile from the spring.
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Before you go
- Status: Reservation or permission required — confirm via Alameda's Hot Springs — official site (in-room soaking only; outdoor soaking not available; rate change Oct 1, 2026; office hours).
- Cost: Fees reported — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 115°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing-optional; 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 — room reservation via ResNexus link on official site or by phone/text.
- Booking: Reservation required.
- Best time to go: Anytime — small quiet town; weekdays are calmest.
- Clothing reality: Official: clothing mandatory in common areas; in-room tubs are fully private so attire is the guest's choice. Customary: suits in shared spaces. Legal: private property policy.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Ground-level motel units; vintage 1930s property — confirm step-free room availability when booking.
- Outdoor soaking tubs on-site are NOT currently available (2026) — in-room private tubs only; outdoor soak options are other operators a 5-min walk away
- No drop-in public pool — you must book a room to soak
- Room rates change Oct 1, 2026 — book before then for current pricing (~$85-141/night historically)
- Same-day reservations cannot be booked online — call (406) 741-2283 or text (406) 729-4188
- Office hours 8am-5pm
- Source water arrives at 110-120F — adjust with the separate hot/cold mineral taps before getting in
- Pet-friendly per secondary sources (dogs/cats, no extra charge) — confirm when booking
- Minimal food on-site — kitchens in rooms; bring groceries
- Hazard: Very hot source water (110-120F) — blend before soaking
About this spring
Vintage 1930s spa-motel in Hot Springs town specializing in private in-room mineral soaking — seven suites pipe 110-120°F lithium-rich artesian water to personal tubs, plus seasonal fenced outdoor tubs and a sauna. Overnight guests only. No walk-in public soaking — requires a room booking.
A 1930s-vintage spa-motel on Spring Street in the town of Hot Springs — a Flathead Reservation community built around its geothermal aquifer — Alameda's specializes in private in-room soaking: artesian mineral water is piped directly to tubs inside its suites, which also feature kitchens, living rooms and sun porches. Per the property, the town's springs are artesian, held beneath impenetrable rock and accessed by drilling, with local source temperatures running about 98–114°F; Alameda's published water chemistry lists bicarbonates, sulfates, calcium, silica, lithium, magnesium, potassium and trace arsenic. Wild Horse Hot Springs, unusually, taps a separate aquifer from the rest of town.
There is no walk-in soaking — a room booking is required, and outdoor soaking is not currently offered on site; the motel points guests to Big Medicine and Rose's Plunge, both within a five-minute walk.
Directions & trailhead access
308 Spring St N, Hot Springs, MT — in town, ~1 hr from Missoula.
Montana geothermal context
Montana's springs cluster around Yellowstone's northern margin and along basin-range faults in the western half of the state. A large share of named sites sit on private ranch land or have limited legal access, which is why status notes matter here. Cold winters and heavy spring runoff reshuffle riverside pools every year.
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 Montana. Late spring through autumn offers the most comfortable road access.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 115°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 115°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Fees reported |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing-optional |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Alameda's Hot Springs — official site (in-room soaking only; outdoor soaking not available; rate change Oct 1, 2026; office hours) |
Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat FAQ
Is Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat open right now?
1930s spa-motel in the town of Hot Springs, MT (Flathead Reservation, Sanders County); currently overnight-guests-only for soaking — each room has a private in-room mineral tub (110-120F source, adjustable hot/cold taps); on-site outdoor tubs are NOT operating as of 2026 — guests are pointed to Big Medicine or Rose's Plunge a 5-min walk away for outdoor soaking. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat free?
Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat is listed with reported fees near Hot Springs. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat?
Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat has a reported soak temperature of 115°F and a historical source temperature of 115°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat clothing optional?
Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat is listed as traditionally clothing-optional in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat?
Alameda's Hot Springs Retreat is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Where to stay in Hot Springs
Stay in the mineral-springs town. Pool access depends on the property or day-use pass you choose.
Hot Springs is under a mile from the spring.
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Sources & references
- Alameda's Hot Springs — official site (in-room soaking only; outdoor soaking not available; rate change Oct 1, 2026; office hours) — operator · 2026-09
- Flathead Beacon — 'A History of Healing at Alameda's Hot Springs' (18 units, $85-141/night, room tubs) — news · 2024-04
- Hot Springs Guides — Alameda's retreat profile (110-120F water, seasonal day-use model — now superseded) — community · 2025
- Hot Springers — Alameda's field report (118F water, sulfur smell, private pools) — community · 2024-08
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