Surprise Valley Hotsprings - Cedarville, California

Jordan Sandeen

Loved our stay here! It was so relaxing and fun. The room was nice and clean and the views were beautiful. The hot tub was amazing! I would definitely stay again and recommend it to others!

Julia A

I’ve read reviews by other people and all I can say is, those folks just don’t get it. I’ve stayed here multiple times with my dog and every time I’ve had a great experience. The silence alone is worth the $. It’s the setting and the environment that is the beautiful parts here, not the room. The room is basic. It’s clean, it’s super warm due to the hot water piped through the walls. I slept with both doors wide open while it was snowing outside—BEAUTFIUL!! If you care about thread count, don’t stay here. If you want to hike all day in the high desert, then soak in a natural hot spring while staring at a million stars above, this is your spot.

Brook Brayman

We appreciated the flexibility and ease of check-in. The rooms are spacious and well equipped, and the private, fenced hot tub in the back was very relaxing. The mineral waters feel good on the body and the mind.

Zenith Star

No service rating because I didn't really interact with them, but the rooms were AWESOME. Could use easier access to the hot / cold for the tub, but I REALLY enjoyed the stay, and the water was excellent and clean. Head the warnings about mosquito season (it's in the binder they leave, which is well put together and not too long) and be ready for the hot weather, and if you're there be sure to enjoy the night sky!! ✨🌠🌌

Esby Alvarado

We truly enjoyed our stay at Surprise Hot Springs. You would have a large batnroom, a clean bed, a full kitchen including a refrigerator, an electric stove, a microwave, and a coffee maker they also included plates, cups, and other necessary utensils to cook. They will welcome you with a book explaining to you the dos and the don'ts at the room and the facility. The only downside for us was the very old furniture in the room. Other than that, we were in our private hot tub as soon as we were up in the morning (pretty much all day on and off). If you want to watch TV they don't have TV cable, all you can use is the DVD's they provided (no app for Netflix or Hulu etc.,etc.,) they also provided two thick towels for your use. They don't provide Wifi, but my husband and I have AT&T and Verizon, and they worked fine the whole time.

Bernadette P

Even if Suite 20 is the only one available and will save you money over two motel rooms, you might not want to stay in it for the simple reason that you cannot control the heating. Even on cold November nights that's a big problem. The instructions tell you to open the windows. That almost works in one bedroom but you have to shut the window to sleep because the noisy hot springs water system is right outside. In the other bedroom you cannot open any windows or the French doors. Another probelm was that the people above us were noisy until gone 3am the first night. At my request the manager spoke with them and they were considerate the next night. The suite is huge, with comfy beds and sofas and it's really a great place, out in the desert with coyotes howling. I just wish I'd had a motel room.

David Dalton

We've been going here during the winter for a few years now, and every trip has been fantastic.

The rooms are well maintained, spacious, and private. They're on the dated side, but that's part of its charm, and everything is clean and in good repair. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the view of the night sky from the outdoor tubs is second to none. The feeling of floating in the hot spring water, with the cold winter air on your face while gazing at the milky way is an experience like no other.

There are only a couple of restaurants in town, so we usually stop by the Grocery Outlet in Alturas on our way in to stock on up supplies and make full use of the in-room kitchenette. There are also quite a few more dining options in Alturas, though depending on the weather the drive through the pass out of Cedarville might not be worth it. Also, be aware that the cattle in the surrounding fields are free range, so you want to be very careful when driving on 299 at night as the road may be fill of cows.

It's a fantastic hidden gem in Northern California that is well worth the trip.

Sam Reece

My room was very clean and comfortable. I prefer number 18 because it has no neighbors. Very private and quiet. Lots to explore in the area! Spectacular scenery!