Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells

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Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (477 reviews)
44400 Indian Wells Lane , Indian Wells , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful hotel
Friendly staff
Good room quality
Nice pool
Cons:
High additional fees
Service issues
Limited menu options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Several complaints about cleanliness and service issues in the reviews.
Service
8.85
Mixed feedback on service, with some positive notes on staff friendliness but also complaints about follow-through on requests.
Location
8.85
The hotel is in a beautiful location, but some reviews mentioned it being a distance from Palm Springs.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms are described as large, well-equipped, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.35
Overall good amenities, although some specific services like poolside food were criticized.
Value for Money
7.85
Complaints regarding high additional fees, suggesting that value for money could be better.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Room service and on-site restaurants had amazing food, but menu options were considered limited.
Overall Experience
9.35
Overall positive experiences highlighted, with some issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:42

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Experience deluxe bedding with down comforters and duvets in every room. Enjoy cable TV with pay-per-view options and popular streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey with 5 on-site restaurants offering indoor and outdoor dining. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at CAVA, boasting Californian specialties and stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains.

Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from Palm Springs Air Museum and the airport, and minutes away from El Paseo shopping venues, our resort offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Book now to immerse yourself in the ultimate luxury and comfort at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa.

Important information:

Please note: If breakfast is offered or purchased up to 2 adults and 3 children under 12 per room.

Daily resort fee includes:
- Wi-Fi in lobby
- Golf bag storage
- Fitness classes
- Bike rentalGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PSP

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 477 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 7.85
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 9.35
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Claudia • family_with_children • us
9
Cons:

The beds in the room were too small the temperature on the rooms or not cold enough

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Abdullah • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Sima • family_with_children • us
7
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Arvan2013 • Family • New Haven, Missouri
8
Beautiful, comfortable, relaxing
Pros:

Website is confusing. My husband booked 2 rooms. When we got there he had actually booked 4 rooms and it was 2 sets of 2 rooms that connected. They were kind enough to let us cancel 1 set.

Our bags were forgotten. After a half hour of waiting my husband went down and they gave him a token for a drink and apologized and promptly brought them up.

FYI all pools are only 3 or 3.5 ft deep. They have cabana’s with fans for rent (we would have had we stayed longer)z provide tubes and such for the pool, very much appreciated. The smoothies for my sons at the pool bar they said tasted exactly as if they took the fruit and purred it and added ice and blended - loved them. Adult bar drinks are great too.

Phenomenal food options! Sushi and burgers are amazing! If Beefy is working he is an excellent bartender!

Clean and comfortable. Wish we had had more time to enjoy the spa. The gelato in the cafe next door to the spa is fantastic! Beautiful grounds! Love the sweeping “titanic” stairs in the middle.

We would like to come back!

2026-06-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Joselito • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Karolynn • couple • us
9
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Kellee • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Edita • family_with_children • us
7
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Armando • couple • us
8
Pleasant
Pros:

I like the pool view and the breakfasts at cava

Cons:

There wasn’t enough entertainment . The parking garage was way in the back and I had to walk with all my bags 1/2 a mile

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Jesus • family_with_children • hn
7
Cons:

The food

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Freedom26244 • Friends getaway
6
Difficult for disabled and they make no effort to accommodate
Pros:

I and two of my disabled friends stayed in room 7015 from May 26th thru 28th. I called ahead of our arrival to request a room near an elevator. I was told they would do their best to accomodate my request. When we checked in, I made the same request. Then we walked an unreasonable distance to the room, only to find there was obviously someone else assigned to that room, as all their clothing and personal effects were there. The bellhop informed us there was an elevator that was out of order for a whole week!

We then trekked back down to the lobby, to again request a room near the elevator. We were a bit closer, so at least someone tried, which I appreciated.

They also posted 3 charges on the same day for parking. We checked in, and self parked, yet I now owe them $85.00. Trying to reach ANYONE to get these things fixed, I have been ignored.

2026-06-04 • via Tripadvisor
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Asia • family_with_children • us
10
Wonderful Stay & Amazing Hospitality
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay and was genuinely impressed by the overall experience. The room was spotless, modern, and very comfortable, with fresh new sheets and towels that made it feel extra luxurious. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. I also loved that refreshments were always available throughout the day. What truly made the stay special was the incredibly friendly and welcoming staff — they went above and beyond to make my stay amazing. I would happily return and highly recommend this resort to anyone!

Cons:

No

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Saul • family_with_children • us
10
Nice but expensive
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Price/value

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
10
Awesome
Pros:

Awesome

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Vanush • family_with_children • us
1
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Trip14200469734 • Couples • Augusta, Kansas
8
Luxury in the Desert
Pros:

We stayed at this Renaissance for four nights in May. The pool view room was in a great location with an oversized balcony. The room and bath amenities were superb. The only downside to the room location was the echoing noises from the guests in the common area of the Terrace level, one night until 4am, but most nights until at least midnight. We would stay again but request a different room location.

2026-05-18 • via Tripadvisor
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Tawnyrval • Family • Ontario, California
10
Wonderful stay! Great service
Pros:

Super chill spot! Check-in was a breeze, staff was friendly, and the views are awesome. They offer breakfast, and you can even order the night before, which is pretty convenient. I had a breakfast burrito and it was good, would’ve preferred fries or tots instead of chips, but still tasty. The place has a golf course, a cute pool, and tons of restaurants and amenities, so you really don’t have to leave if you don’t want to. Perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenery.

2026-05-18 • via Tripadvisor
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99arynk • Family • Calgary, Alberta
8
Hot! Nice pool
Pros:

Our fam of 4 (2 adults, 2yr old, 7 yr old) stayed for 5 nights from Canada. We chose this hotel to check out Indian wells area and the pool looked nest w the sand. The hotel has some modern updates and some not so modern updates (which I think is done purposely to go w the PS vibe). Clean and not too big.
The service everywhere was awesome, the man working at cafe gave my son a free donut one day and all the staff was just very friendly. Food was not too bad, the Caesar salad could use a bit of work at the place, they did take it off my bill which was very nice. Other than that food was ok at all places. Expensive but we are Canadian so every dinner we had in or out of hotel was well onto the $200s for us unfortunately. We liked the location of the hotel, lots of restaurants, easy parking. The pool was awesome with the gradual slope into the pool and my kids loved the sand. I hate elevators and woukd much rather take stairs but all the stairs led outside which sucked but I feel like for most ppl the elevator option is a plus :p
If you stay on the golf course/ parking lot side of hotel it’s a far walk to pool (which o didn’t mind, I got my steps in). Bathrooms in hotel are not super convenient and I only found one that had a change table.
Restaurants shoujd offer kids 10 and under free as they barely eat but I know most places don’t do that, it just would be nice!
Our room was surprisingly very spacious and nice! We weren’t expecting it. Bathroom was big. Lotsa space for all of our stuff. I’d recommend hotel to fam and friends who don’t mind heading into Indian wells (about 30 min from airport). We actually preferred staying in this side over dt Palm Springs. All in all was a great trip and weather was 41 degrees which made it even better!

2026-05-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Justin • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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CubsFan0829 • Couples • Seattle, Washington
8
Nice slice of paradise
Pros:

We stayed for a long weekend and really enjoyed ourselves. Honestly the best part of the resort isn't the amenities, it's the people. Matt at the pool bar was probably the happiest guy I've ever met. Always had a smile on his face. Oscar at Cava was also the greatest. So friendly and happy. They and others provided amazing service.

We had a golf/mountain view room that was spacious. The only downside with the balcony was no chair. We had to take 2 from inside to use so we could enjoy our balcony.

The food around the hotel was some of the best I've had at a hotel. Great portion sizes and so yummy. We ended up with sushi 2 nights out of 4 because it was that good.

The pool is nice but can get crowded on the weekends. It would be nice if parents could watch their kids a little better. We saw a kid continually jumping in the pool and splashing an older lady who was trying to enjoy her lounger. She asked the kid to stop but he continued and the lady ended up moving.

We had a cabana for one day and it made for a fun relaxing day.

2026-05-06 • via Tripadvisor