Glenwood Hot Springs

The pool is nice and warm, the therapeutic pool is amazing, you walk out feeling wonderful. Now, the reason I only gave it 3 stars: It is soooooo expensive. The only thing that is somewhat not expensive is the food at the snack bar. It is expensive to get in, expensive to ride the slides as well. It was a nice pool, but hard to justify the cost. Next time we are in town, we most likely will not be visiting this location.

This pool is a fave among locals. However they have made it so ridiculously expensive that it is difficult to justify spending $ 90 on a Saturday just to go enjoy it. Since when is charging $ 45 per person acceptable? They should consider the support they’ve had from the community over the years and offer a discount to the locals. It is after all, right in our own backyard, and not just for the many tourists who pass through this town year after year.

As long as you know what you’re getting yourself into, which is a glorified public pool with minerals and heat, then you will enjoy yourself. If you think it is spa-​like or natural looking — nope. Smells like sulfur. Gotta say it was a nice way to spend an hour or so, but a whole vacation around it? Not again. Stop by but don’t stay.

Took my two kids, 4 and 6 here on a Sunday/​Monday in May. Great place to just relax. Perfect for kids. Although the spa and athletic club do not have childcare which was a bummer for this single mom. Even when it rained on us it was still nice-​we had hats which if there is rain I would recommend. We stayed at the lodge and it was fine. Very nice at front desk, room was clean and they use zents products which is a treat! A little expensive for the quality of the hotel, but since it included our pool pass AND breakfast it was worth it. The breakfast at the grill was better then I expected!!! Huge variety of food and beverages.

After a day out in the cold, a soak here is just what the doctor ordered.
On the drive from Vail to Aspen, Glenwood Springs makes a nice stopping point, and if you’re in town, you owe it to yourself to check this place out. It’s a very relaxing experience.
There are two large pools fed by the hot springs. One pool is warm, the other is hot. The hot one is hot enough that you can’t stay in for an extended period (at least I couldn’t). Once you need a break, head over to the warm one, then repeat the cycle as needed.
Showers are included in the price (the water is salty, so you’ll need to at least rinse off afterwards, like you would at the ocean); towels & lockers are available for a nominal fee.
The only downside is that these are public pools, emphasis on public. There’ll be lots of people, families with kids splashing around, etc. So not a quiet place for Zen contemplation, but a relaxing, enjoyable experience nonetheless.

We have been here around 4 times, I really like coming here. It is an affordable spa day. We were going to check out the new one in town, but it was closed. I was not disappointed coming here, I always leave feeling like a million bucks.

Checked in après ski expecting a nice soak immediately. Hotel never notified us that pool we being emptied for annual cleaning and assured us it would be ready the next morning, which it was @9am. Discounted our overnight room rate by 20% for inconvenience. Unlimited breakfast provided with our Room/​Pool package was quite delicious and perfect for a Glenwood hangover. Facilities are clean and staff is helpful but sometimes not as knowledgeable of their own amenities and services.

Pretty awesome place to go, especially when its freezing outside. Making it to the pool in 5 degree weather is pretty exhilarating and terrible all at the same time, but the pool makes it worth it. I suggest only going here when its freezing outside as it creates this awesome steam so dense you can get play marco polo. I was a bit drunk before hand and it was the best game i have ever played. couldn’t see more than a foot in front of me.

Love this place! It was recommended by a friend and I’m so glad we went. We drove 2.5 hours to get there, but it was totally worth it. The price isn’t that bad either.
We paid for 2 all day access to the pool, 2 towels and 2 lockers. You lock up your stuff, shower and head to the pool. Next time, I’ll be more prepared and probably bring my own towel since the towels that you rent are really small. So bring a towel and if you’re using the pool during the winter, bring a robe. It was in the 30s so you can imagine how freezing it is once you get out of the pool.
We stayed in the pool for about 2 hours. The only thing I didn’t like is the fact that you’re allowed to bring soft toys like balls into the pool. I almost got hit by a ball because these teenage kids were playing catch. Other than that, I thought the pools were great. I heard a bunch of people complaining that some of the jetted seats weren’t working or that one worked better than the other.
I will definitely come back again. This was very relaxing and pretty cool to do during the snowy season.

Loved it! Went with my almost 3 yr old daughter and sister & her husband and it was so relaxing! The air temp was around 30 and the water felt so nice, both pools! We went back and forth between the two pools for several hours. It was snowing off and on the whole time and the snow made it even more magical. Highly recommend to go in the winter! We can’t wait to go again! Only small complaint is the facilities could use some updating but it gets the job done!

The tix online was 20 bux, but when I came in person, I only paid 15 bux! Add 3 bux for towel and locker, still cheap. The pool is big and long and there were seats inside the pool where u can lay down. One of the best hot springs in the area! Would highly recommend. You can go in and out (with stamp) for the whole day.

Cool place lotta history… a little in need of retouching but don’t miss it for sure!
Good policies nice and safe good life guard staff.
Great spot summer or winter.
Bring your own music and food. They allow food and beverages just no alcohol or glass.
They have concessions but they close at three.
It’s $ 15 dollars all day for an adult.
That rate is impossible to find on there website.
Re entry is allowed.
It’s open until 10 and night swimming is fun!

Our 4.5 year old and almost 3 year old loved this place. Luckily we brought floats for them as the two larger pools are just a little too tall for them to touch. (The kiddie pool was closed for the season)
Prices can quickly add up here. Admission seems fairly high to start with but you can come back the same day if you stamp yourself on exit. $ 2.50/towel to rent. If you come back you have to rent towels again. Mind you these are low quality towels. If you use them to dry off upon exiting the pool, they will be soaked meaning they are useless after you shower. (Just bring your own towels)
Extra money for the slides. Extra money for a lot of other stuff you can see on their website.

I mean this place is cool… perhaps worth an initial trip, but almost never worth a return visit.
Swimming in a pool that is so large with water that is naturally warm is an unusual experience… and boy are they aware of that! Entry is $ 16 dollars during value season, and over $ 20 on peak weekends. It might be nice to have a season pass if I were local… Most visitors to the area should note that your hotel has a hot tub that is free.
Once inside, you sit in the warm water for 15 minutes (with dozens if not hundreds of other people)… then wonder how long you have to stay to get your money’s worth.
On top of the ridiculous entry price, you’re encouraged to buy a locker (which you can only open once), there are bubble chairs, for an extra fee.
Maybe I don’t get it.

I want to try and make this a very useful review, so here it goes from a second-​timer to the hot springs.
What to pack:
Take some quarters for the lockers and do not rent an all day locker. The regular lockers take two quarters to operate and the all day rentals are $ 4. You can go in and out a couple of times and still not spend the $ 4 you would on an all-​day locker. Bring your bathing suit, a towel, a brush (ladies), toiletries if wanted, and sunscreen. If you forget anything, they sell or rent it-​including bathing suits. This is helpful for someone passing through that wants to show up and has nothing. Bring water if you want, but there are water fountains and drinks available for purchase
Getting there:
There is ample car parking and walking paths that go around Grand Avenue so you avoid traffic if huffing it or bicycling. If you come from the Amtrak station, just cross the river and you will be there!
Tickets:
You purchase your tickets in the lobby. Prices vary depending on time of year, but we paid about $ 15 per person. The check-​in personnel can assist you with towel and suit rentals.
Facilities:
There are mens and ladies changing areas. Each have toilets, showers, locker/​changing areas, and two awesome things: a swim suit water extractor and wall mounted hair dryers (not normal hair dryers, but hand dryers mounted high!). The swim suit water extractor was of particular interest to me and maybe for you if you are leaving and don’t want a sopping wet suit in your bag.
The pool:
We only went to the therapy pool, which is supposed to be around 104 °F. We found that in the morning it was a bit hotter than bath water and in the afternoon the water was hot, hot. You probably want your water near you as we did because you want to hydrate during your soakings. There are up to fifteen minerals in the water and it has been valued for medicinal purposes. I just liked it because it was so relaxing. There are lounge chairs all along the periphery of the pool area. There is also a recreational pool for those who enjoy cooler water… especially popular with kids and those who do laps in the lap area. There are slides for the kids too.
Food:
You can bring food and drinks as long as it isn’t in glass bottles or containers and it is not alcohol. They do have «value-​priced» food and drinks and I thought it was reasonable for people who don’t want to leave the facilities.
Spa:
There is a day spa on the grounds. Did not try this part of the facility, although if they need a guinea pig for free services in return for reviews I am your girl!
Returning:
If you plan to make a day of the hot springs, I suggest stamping your hand before you leave. The stamp station is right behind the check-​in area. We did this and were happy they offered it because we soaked for an hour, left and had lunch and shopped, and then went back for another hour soak.
Hope this review helps!

A few years ago, we went on a road trip to CO. Our road trips mainly consist of cheaper hotels since we spend much of the time hiking and just need a place to crash. in 2013, we decided to set aside one night for relaxation and a little splurge and we did it at the Glen wood Hot Springs.
It was amazing. The hotel room was very nice, and we had a balcony where we were able to sit outside, have some drinks and enjoy the mountains and the beautiful weather.
As for the hot springs, it was like heaven. Just perfect temps, lots of room to just swim and there is something so incredible about being in total relaxation and just looking at the sunset over a mountain, sigh, I get all warm and fuzzy thinking about it. there is also a little waterside which was fun once or twice and we had a nice breakfast before we set out in the mooring. They also have a spa and stuff that we didn’t try but I’m sure its amazing. Do stay here and treat yo’ self.

This is my 3^rd hot springs experience & it probably ranks 3^rd (as in last) due to the overcrowded nature of the pools, the amount of bugs in the larger pool side, the fact that you have to pay a machine with coins to get the bubbly hot spring water in the pool, the amount of time it took to pass the admit line to get our towels to get into the pool, the tiny and thin towels offered and the lack of warm water in the larger pool. The lodge itself and the amenities in the hotel were great (though the room was a bit on the dark side) but the pool itself was just a bit opposite of relaxing. We had to connecting hotel rooms with sliding glass doors and a decent sized bathroom. Sheets were clean & there was a fridge in each room (yay alcohol storage!). I have no complaints about the hotel.
A few weeks before I went to Mt. Princeton which is a lot more secluded & clean feeling. They have natural hot springs water in a natural rock creek area as well as 1 large indoor pool and 1 outdoor pool. It was way less overcrowded & the water was considerably warmer.

I finally made it to the hot springs. Thanks so much to fellow Unilocalers who gave me the heads up to not only bring my own lock but to also pack a few snacks and bring my own towel. Though convenient I would find it a bit odd to rent a bathing suit for the day.
Though a little difficult to locate we eventually found the parking lot and after a couple wrong turns found where we could enter/​pay for use of the Hot springs. I must say the window displays for the gift shop were quite good and it took a lot of might not to go straight there rather than to the hot springs which was why we were there to begin with.
There are two sets of locker rooms complete with lockers (50 cents per use), showers, and restrooms. A water fountain was also in the hallway which I found helpful and convenient.
After changing up and locking away our personables we headed out onto the deck. Even though the weather did not surpass the fifties the place was packed. Rather than 3 we managed to find only one pool chair to pile all of our things on.
The multiple sets of pools was also fun (hottest, hot, and lap/​diving board). The hottest pool had built in metal chairs that provided an air bubble massage with a couple of quarters (which the gal at the counter had mentioned this).
The hot pool is where the majority of the people were congregated. Adults playing chicken, children squirting each other with water guns (we saw one little girl with a mermaid tail!), and couples canoodling.
We eventually made our way over to the lap pool and were happy to find an open lane to compete in underwater distance swimming. The afternoon continued with some dive offs (I was surprised how many people used and enjoyed the diving board — all ages as well).
A special pass allowed us a shared 8 trips down the slide (one for use with tubes — which can accommodate up to 2 ppl per tube, and one that does not allow tubes). Though the temperature felt warm in the sun the stairway to the slide drop in was a bit chilly, not to mention the water used for the slides was chilly.
Overall stupendous afternoon. Was hoping to beat the crowds by coming during the week but still had a great time. Remembered to self stamp before leaving the premises (re-​entry was free up until 9pm on the same day) but was too wiped from a day in the water to make the trek back.
Would happily award the 5^th star if it was easier to locate the Glenwood Hot Springs (both parking lot and entry to facility).

I love the idea of natural hot springs. I imagined a semi-​isolated natural spring bubbling up from the earth, surrounded by boulders, pines, big-​horned sheep — you get the idea. Unfortunately my wild expectations were completely on the opposite side of the spectrum compared to the experience at Glenwood Hot Springs.
It’s…kind of gross. Imagine a regular, rectangular outdoor hotel pool, except warm, and smelling like sulphur. That’s basically it. Bandaids lurking, pubes floating, kids peeing — it’s not a relaxing, spa-​like environment in any capacity. It’s basically «people soup.» I have heard many rumors and reports of this place not passing health inspections or receiving fines for bacteria, etc. as well. Not appealing.
We stopped in simply to take a dip in the springs one day (we didn’t stay at the hotel or use any of the other spa services) and were not impressed. Boo! I love Glenwood otherwise.

It’s been a tradition twice a year that my hubby and I make it a point to come to Glennwood to soak up the rays in the summer and to chill in the cooler months …
The pool is very well maintained and spacious … It has two other small pools (a kiddie pool open in summer and a hot soak tub)
You are allowed to bring your own snacks and pretty much any floaty or water games… it also has a snack bar… it’s better in the summer because it’s open later… try an ice cream cone… they are the best !!
It’s a bit cheaper on the weekends but a ticket will allow access to the pool all day until till they close at 10pm…
It’s supposed to be the biggest sulfur pool in the US …
A gem in the Colorado mountains you must try !!
Have fun!