Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens

Hot spring resort near Buena Vista, Colorado

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38.8095, -106.2228

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Type
Hot spring resort
Hours
Daily 9 am-9 pm
Season
Year-round
Lodging on site
Yes

Facts last verified Nov 6, 2026 · Sources below

Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens is a hot spring resort in Colorado near Buena Vista. On-site lodging makes a cabin stay the most useful consideration for visitors planning more than a short stop.

The resort format combines a visit to the springs with the option to stay on the property. Cabins provide the lodging available on site.

Ownership and Local Background

The property was inherited by Roy and Charlotte Merrifield from Mr. Holloway. Roy and Charlotte also started and sold seven restaurants in Buena Vista.

Those details connect the property's earlier ownership with business activity in the nearest town. They are separate from the resort's current operation.

Getting to the Springs Near Buena Vista

Buena Vista is the nearest town. Colorado Springs is 75 miles away, providing another location reference when placing the resort within Colorado.

The closest listed spring is Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, a resort 6 miles away. Mineral Hot Springs is a resort 47 miles away, Penny Hot Springs is a public_pool 61 miles away, Manitou Mineral Springs is a wild spring 70 miles away, and Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is a resort 78 miles away.

Daily Hours and Year-Round Visits

Daily hours are 9 am-9 pm. Because the schedule applies every day, visitors can plan around a consistent opening and closing time.

Year-round operation gives the resort a season that does not end during part of the calendar. The hot springs are currently open.

Planning a Visit to the Resort Property

Glen and Bonnie Merrifield are the managing agency and currently own and operate the hot springs, botanical gardens, greenhouse, and cabins. This places the pools, gardens, greenhouse, and lodging within one current operation.

Public access means the resort is open to visitors. Consider which parts of the property matter most for the time you plan to spend there, including the springs, gardens, greenhouse, or cabins.

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Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens FAQ

What are the hours at Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens?

Daily 9 am-9 pm.

Is Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens open year-round?

Yes. The resort operates year-round and is currently open.

Is there lodging at Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens?

Yes. On-site lodging includes cabins.

Where is Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens?

Near Buena Vista, Colorado. Buena Vista is the nearest town.

What hot springs are near Buena Vista?

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort is 6 miles away, Mineral Hot Springs is 47 miles away, and Penny Hot Springs is 61 miles away. Manitou Mineral Springs is 70 miles away, and Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is 78 miles away.

Sources

  1. Merrifield Homstead Cabin coloradohotspringsresort.com, checked Nov 4, 2026
  2. About Us | hot-springs-cabins coloradohotspringsresort.com, checked Nov 4, 2026
  3. Charlotte Hot Springs & Botanical Gardens - Buena Vista, CO uncovercolorado.com, checked Nov 6, 2026

Facts last verified Nov 6, 2026.

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