Murrieta Hot Springs Christian Retreat Center

Murrieta Hot Springs Public Reopening Winter 2023/2024

Murrieta’s days as a private Christian retreat are over as the resort is currently under renovation for a planned public opening this winter.

??Murrieta Hot Springs News! ? The extensive restoration is underway and planned reopening is set for THIS WINTER! We’re talking over 60 hot pools, wellness amenities, fitness, mud treatments, sun deck and spa. Stay tuned for updates! pic.twitter.com/QnAYJNxu1E

— Cali Hot Springs (@calihotsprings) August 29, 2023

Located in Southern California in the quaint town of Murrieta, you will find the lovely Murrieta Hot Springs. Today Murrieta is used as a Christian Retreat Center and is only accessible to guests attending a retreat at the property. Discover an extremely peaceful and relaxing escape that serves as a spiritual haven for visitors.

Murrieta Hot Springs Pool Information

There are four hot pools available at Murrieta Hot Springs. These include the Hot Springs pool, Hot Springs Roman Spa, Hot Springs Bath Area, and the Man-Made Hot Springs Lake. The Hot Springs pool is available throughout the day and is the perfect place to relax by yourself or with friends while on your retreat. The Roman Spa contains filtered hot spring water and is designed in such a way to facilitate fellowship among friends and family.

The Hot Springs Bath Area is almost the size of an Olympic swimming pool and is perfect for taking a dip, especially in the cooler months when it is naturally heated with hot springs water. The man-made Lake is extremely tranquil and is a great place to take a dip while walking the property. All of the geothermal pools at Murrieta reach over 100 degrees and provide guests with different options while on their retreat at the facility.

Murrieta Facilities

The hot springs property includes four lodges for accommodations – the Fellowship Lodge, Stone Lodge, Lakeside Lodge, and Harmony Lodge. The facility also includes fourteen meeting rooms and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts for use by guests. Also, there is a recreational room, a coffee shop and a Christian bookstore for your convenience.

History of the Hot Springs

Murrieta was discovered by Native American Indians more than a thousand years ago who used the spring for bathing and spiritual rituals and believed that the hot springs had healing powers. Murrieta Hot Springs was purchased by German immigrant Fritz Guenther in 1902 and was developed into a top-notch spa-resort that was visited by people from all over the country.

The property was sold by the Guenther family in 1970 to developer Irvin Kahn. Kahn then sold to the Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa in 1995. The property was then transformed into a Christian Retreat by Calvary Chapel and remains so today.

Usage and Access Information

Murrieta Hot Springs is currently only accessible to guests who visit as a part of a Christian retreat. When you participate in a retreat you will have access to all the facilities and amenities at the property.

Seasonal Access Information

The hot springs is available throughout the year to host Christian Retreats. It is recommended that you reserve your rooms and meeting spaces at least a month in advance as space can book up very quickly.

Driving Directions to Murrieta Hot Springs

From Murrieta: Take I-15 exit 1 (from I-215 North) and follow Murrieta Hot Springs Road for approximately 1.5 miles until arriving at the hot springs.