Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells

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Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (459 reviews)
44400 Indian Wells Lane , Indian Wells , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Clubhouse
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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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.

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 459 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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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
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April • family_with_children • mx
9
Pros:

Love it I generally

Cons:

They overbooked a pool chair .. like 100 dlls, the asked me to show the my bank account to make sure , the payment was realized , I do not feel confortable with that

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Larin • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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seentheworldguy • Business • San Diego, California
10
Fantastic resort
Pros:

Amazing property and staff. Pool is insane. Surrounded by golf and gorgeous landscape

Joshua at front desk was so efficient and nice. Charlie behind the golf cart has been here 30 years and couldn’t be nicer

Breakfast burrito is fire and the bar is so fun

2026-04-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Miguel • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Antoine • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Sapir And Jordan • extended_group • il
5
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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F9715UNmattn • Business
2
Poor service
Pros:

Don’t leave your card behind the bar, they juts charged me for random drinks.
I asked 4 times to settle the bill, eventually they gave me a slip to sign, today looking at the card they charged it a different amount!

2026-04-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Kimberley • extended_group • us
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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745winstonb • Friends getaway • San Francisco, California
8
Great spot for a family vacation
Pros:

Nice place. Very clean. Well maintained. Friendly service. Check-in took a while but the team was very thorough and helping other customers.

Good sound insulation in our room. Didn't hear other guests. We had a fantastic view of the pool and the mountains. Gorgeous.

Slept fantastic. Good climate control in the room. Was cool and comfortable the entire stay. Loved the linens and pillows. Prompt room service. Great turkey club sandwich.

Did the breakfast buffet. Would steer clear of that next time and order a la carte. Not sure if they're using powdered eggs on buffet but they weren't great. Pancakes/Waffles on buffet were also not good. Should have ordered a la carte or done the omelette station (which was actually apart of the buffet but i was impatient).

This is very much a family friendly hotel. As a single traveler, I don't think I would come here again. Pool area was filled with kids. But if you're a family looking for a vacation, I think this hotel is a great choice.

2026-04-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Marharyta • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Ryma • family_with_children • us
10
The staff is very friendly and welcoming! The property is beautiful and family friendly!
Pros:

The staff and the cleanliness of property! Excellent!

Cons:

The food.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Betty Ann • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent stdy
Pros:

Room was large and nice bathroom. Pool area was well maintained and service was good at the pool. Food and drinks throughout the hotel were all excellent

Cons:

Psy less for perking since you are far out from Palm Springs. Cat needed

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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margo • couple • us
10
Pros:

Topnotch service and comfort from check in to check out with all amenities on the property being amazing as well! The shutter service to the Tennis Tournament was well run with friendly on time service

Cons:

It is not inexpensive to stay and play!

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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586wendyz • Couples • Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
10
Stay Here!
Pros:

We travel a great deal and stay exclusively at Marriott properties, the RE is in our Top Five places to stay. From the moment you drive into the property you get vacation vibes, it’s simply beautiful with the flowers & mature palm trees. The staff here is excellent from the bell staff, the desk, “The Place” bar, house keeping and most importantly at the pool & pool bar. It’s just a fun place and a great experience.

2026-02-25 • via Tripadvisor