Cascada Thermal Springs & Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Portland

CASCADA Thermal Springs & Hotel offers a sanctuary with five separate pools of varying temperatures, including a cold plunge pool and a mineral pool with magnesium. The spa floor houses a steam room and a dry sauna, all within a silent space called the Sanctuary. Guests also have access to a second pool in the Conservatory, a social area with a bar that opens around 4 or 5 pm.

Guest rooms include Sky Lofts with spiral staircases, private balconies, and full kitchens equipped with induction stovetops and dishwashers. Each room contains a stacked washer and dryer, allowing guests to dry swimsuits between spa sessions. The bedding uses natural materials, and the rooms offer circadian-friendly lighting and blackout curtains.

Terra Mae serves Portuguese and Japanese fusion cuisine for dinner and requires reservations made well in advance. The lobby houses Alberta Street Coffee, which offers espresso, cold brew, and prepared foods made by the Terra Mae chefs. Forbidden Fruit, a breakfast and lunch spot listed on the website, was not yet built at the time of guest stays.

The hotel is located on Alberta Street in Portland, within walking distance of the Oregon Zoo, Lan Su Chinese Garden, and the Moda Center. The neighborhood offers numerous restaurants and shops, including Proud Mary for breakfast and Bar West for dinner. Portland International Airport is 7 km away, and downtown Portland is a 10-to-15-minute drive.

The fitness center includes a stairmaster and other equipment, and the hotel offers power vinyasa yoga classes led by instructors such as Maja. Guests can sign up for classes ahead of time, as they are open to more than just hotel guests and fill up quickly. The hotel also provides spa treatments, including full-body massages by therapists like Anya, and pilates classes on a concrete floor.

Wellness: Five thermal pools, steam room, dry sauna, cold plunge pool

Rooms: Sky Lofts with washers, dryers, and full kitchens

Dining: Terra Mae Portuguese-Japanese fusion restaurant

Location: Alberta Street walking district near Oregon Zoo

Spa: Silent Sanctuary, Conservatory pool, outdoor hot tub