Ainsworth Hot Springs Travel Guide

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Ainsworth Hot Springs resort is the second highest rated hot springs in British Columbia. It is also one of the rare hot springs in BC that contain natural lithium in the water. The hot caves will have you feeling relaxed like a marshmallow. As there isn't much in the area, there is an on-site restaurant with gourmet and regular good options at very reasonable prices. The service at the hotel is excellent and the rooms are very clean and bright. Spending the extra money for a deluxe mountain view room is well worth it. Waking up to a sunset or watching the moon rise over the mountains is just amazing. The hot caves fills itself up with new water 6 times a day while the pool fills up 4 times. The best time to go is during the off season and on week days since weekends here can get nuts. The hot springs is open to the public at a rate of $12 per person and opens at 10AM. From 8:30AM to 10AM is for hotel guests only. If your staying as a guest there is no fee to use the springs as it's included in the cost of your room.
Ainsworth Hot Springs resort is the second highest rated hot springs in British Columbia. It is also one of the rare hot springs in BC that contain natural lithium in the water. The hot caves will have you feeling relaxed like a marshmallow. As there isn't much in the area, there is an on-site restaurant with gourmet and regular good options at very reasonable prices. The service at the hotel is excellent and the rooms are very clean and bright. Spending the extra money for a deluxe mountain view room is well worth it. Waking up to a sunset or watching the moon rise over the mountains is just amazing. The hot caves fills itself up with new water 6 times a day while the pool fills up 4 times. The best time to go is during the off season and on week days since weekends here can get nuts. The hot springs is open to the public at a rate of $12 per person and opens at 10AM. From 8:30AM to 10AM is for hotel guests only. If your staying as a guest there is no fee to use the springs as it's included in the cost of your room.
Inside the hot spring caves at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort. The temperature ranges between 104 and 107 within the cave. It was super dark and kind of scary - only lit up with a few lights. I got over that fear quickly as soon as I immersed myself. Hands down the best springs I've visited so far. The desk clerk explained to me that these springs have incredibly high mineral content including Lithium which is why after spending some time in the caves you come out feeling like a melted marshmallow. Every muscle became super relaxed and my skin was so smooth. The entrance fee is 12.00 for general entry and 17.00 for in and out privileges. If you stay at the hotel your cost is included with the room.
Inside the hot spring caves at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort. The temperature ranges between 104 and 107 within the cave. It was super dark and kind of scary - only lit up with a few lights. I got over that fear quickly as soon as I immersed myself. Hands down the best springs I've visited so far. The desk clerk explained to me that these springs have incredibly high mineral content including Lithium which is why after spending some time in the caves you come out feeling like a melted marshmallow. Every muscle became super relaxed and my skin was so smooth. The entrance fee is 12.00 for general entry and 17.00 for in and out privileges. If you stay at the hotel your cost is included with the room.
The left is the entrance to the caves and to the right is the uber cold dunk tank. Ainsworth Hot Springs resort is the second highest rated hot springs in British Columbia. It is also one of the rare hot springs in BC that contain natural lithium in the water. The hot caves will have you feeling relaxed like a marshmallow. As there isn't much in the area, there is an on-site restaurant with gourmet and regular good options at very reasonable prices. The service at the hotel is excellent and the rooms are very clean and bright. Spending the extra money for a deluxe mountain view room is well worth it. Waking up to a sunset or watching the moon rise over the mountains is just amazing. The hot caves fills itself up with new water 6 times a day while the pool fills up 4 times. The best time to go is during the off season and on week days since weekends here can get nuts. The hot springs is open to the public at a rate of $12 per person and opens at 10AM. From 8:30AM to 10AM is for hotel guests only. If your staying as a guest there is no fee to use the springs as it's included in the cost of your room.
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