Stay Well in Mineral Wells
From historic downtown inns to lakefront resorts and a river cliff retreat, here is where to stay in the Wellness Capital of Texas.
America's Great Health Resort
In the early 1900s, Mineral Wells was known as America's Great Health Resort, and locals liked to say it was Where America Drinks Its Way to Health. Word of a well with water so restorative that people called it "Crazy" spread fast. By the 1920s, more than 400 wells and a skyline of bathhouses drew Clark Gable, Judy Garland, and Will Rogers, along with thousands of everyday visitors chasing a cure.
Local and Independent Stays
Historic hotels and inns in the heart of downtown
The Crazy Water Hotel
A newly renovated boutique hotel in the heart of downtown, with 62 suites and 10 apartments above a first floor lineup of shops, the Crazy Coffee and Water Bar, and event space for weddings and reunions. It sits steps from the Famous Mineral Water Company and the historic bathhouse district.
401 N Oak Ave, Mineral Wells, TX. (940) 325-4605. thecrazywaterhotel.com
Magpie Inn
A chef owned, adults only bed and breakfast in a restored 1907 boarding house downtown. Five distinct rooms, king beds, in room fireplaces, and a rotating seasonal breakfast menu, plus Mineral Wells' famous crazy water on tap.
415 NW 4th St, Mineral Wells, TX. (940) 745-7683. magpie-inn.com
Retreats and Group Gatherings
A private, historic property built entirely around gathering
Rest Yourself River Ranch
A historic 1946 guest ranch perched 150 feet above the Brazos River, once host to John Wayne, Bette Davis, and Ronald Reagan. Fourteen acres, six event spaces, and lodge suites, guest rooms, and cabins that sleep up to 86, available as a full property buyout for weddings, retreats, and reunions, with direct river access for fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
For weddings, corporate retreats, reunions, and wellness getaways, Mineral Wells offers something most towns cannot: a private, historic property built entirely around gathering.
133 Seybold Rd, Mineral Wells, TX. restyourselfranch.com
Possum Kingdom and County Resorts
Twenty minutes north, resort style stays on the lake
Lush Resort Possum Kingdom Lake
Lakefront suites, hotel rooms, and poolside bungalows, plus a lakefront bar and grill, beach, courtesy dock, and three pools.
The Cliffs Resort on Possum Kingdom Lake
A gated resort community 200 feet above the lake, surrounded by canyons and rolling hills, with 115 rooms and sweeping water views. Bring your clubs to take on this 18-hole championship golf course overlooking Possum Kingdom Lake.
Motorboat Inn
Sixteen stylish rooms with vintage inspired charm and modern touches. Nestled right on the heart of the lake, this is where you'll find the softest pillows on PK.
A bit further out, but worth the drive:
Wildcatter Ranch and Resort
A 1,500 acre Western style resort in Graham, about 20 minutes from Mineral Wells, with horseback riding, clay shooting, Jeep tours, an infinity pool, and the Sage Spa. Rooms are rustic and modern, with fireplaces and Western style decor, and the property also hosts weddings, reunions, and corporate retreats.
6062 Highway 16 South, Graham, TX. (940) 549-3500. wildcatterranch.com
Chain Hotels and Familiar Comfort
Just off Highway 180, a handful of familiar names
Best Western Club House Inn and Suites. 4410 Highway 180 E. (940) 325-2270.
Red Lion Inn and Suites Mineral Wells. 6801 US Highway 180 E. (940) 325-7829.
Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Mineral Wells. One mile from Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
Econo Lodge Mineral Wells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there lodging near Lake Mineral Wells State Park?
Yes. The Best Western Club House Inn and Suites and Red Lion Inn and Suites Mineral Wells are both about two miles from the park entrance. If you feel like rough'n it, LMWSTP also features primitive camping, screened shelters, and RV pad sites.
What is the closest place to stay to downtown Mineral Wells?
The Crazy Water Hotel and Magpie Inn are both downtown, within walking distance of the Famous Mineral Water Company, the bathhouse district, and local shops and restaurants.
Is there lodging at Possum Kingdom Lake?
Yes. Lush Resort, The Cliffs Resort, and Motorboat Inn all sit directly on Possum Kingdom Lake, about 20 minutes from Mineral Wells.
Can we book a private retreat or group event?
Rest Yourself River Ranch is available as a full property buyout for weddings, corporate retreats, and reunions, with six event spaces accommodating up to 250 guests. The Crazy Water Hotel also offers on site ballroom and conference space downtown.
How far is Mineral Wells from Fort Worth and DFW?
Mineral Wells is about an hour west of Fort Worth and the DFW Metroplex, making it an easy day trip or weekend getaway.