David Walley’s Resort - Overnight resort stay required in Genoa, NV (2026)
Since 1862 this Genoa landmark has paired private stone tubs and a lap pool with mountain-view cabanas, a steakhouse, and condo-style villas minutes from Lake Tahoe’s south shore.
David Walley's Resort in Genoa, Nevada is the oldest continuously operating hot-springs resort in the state — open since 1862, when a stagecoach-line operator named David Walley began funneling the natural 160°F source into bathing pools for travelers between Carson City and the Sierra mining camps. The property now runs seven pools at varying temperatures, a steakhouse, a full spa, and condo-style timeshare villas at the eastern foot of the Sierra Nevada about 50 minutes from Lake Tahoe's south shore. It's a working spa-resort, not a wild soak — clean, polished, and family-permitted with kids in the cooler pools only.
What to expect
Day-soak is $65 (one of Nevada's pricier soaks) or complimentary with overnight stays in the lodge or villas. Seven pools terraced along a deck with mountain views, plus a separate adults-only pool. Spa services bookable separately. Reservations required even for day passes — Walley's caps capacity by deliberate policy. The Genoa town center, oldest in Nevada, is a 5-minute walk for dinner.
Temperature
98°-104°F
Pools
7 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Required
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Holiday weekends sell out well in advance—book cabanas or villa stays before heading up Foothill Road.
- Mineral content can discolor jewelry; remove silver pieces before soaking.
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