Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (1023 reviews)
10805 Palm Drive , Desert Hot Springs , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Sauna
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Nice staff
Good hot springs
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality lacking
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
5.18
Numerous mentions of unclean rooms and facilities.
Service
8.15
The staff was nice according to multiple reviews.
Location
7.69
Some positive mentions about views and location of pools.
Room Quality
5.64
Room conditions described as worn down and needing renovation.
Amenities
8.17
Pools and hot springs received positive mentions.
Value for Money
6.63
Mixed feelings regarding the overpriced experience.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Food quality rated positively by guests.
Overall Experience
7.15
Some enjoyed their stay, but many would not return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 08:46

Property Description

Luxurious Mineral Spring Experience
Indulge in the ultimate relaxation at Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel with 8 mineral spring hot tubs and soaking pools. Rejuvenate with spa services and unwind in rooms featuring spa baths.

Scenic Views and Comfortable Accommodations
Enjoy the desert landscape from your room's patio or balcony, with views of the courtyard, pool, or surrounding mountains. Stay comfortable with amenities like air conditioning, a small fridge, and coffee-making facilities.

Convenient Dining and Nearby Attractions
Satisfy your cravings at the on-site Sunshine Café or opt for room service. Explore nearby attractions such as Palm Aerial Tramway, Mission Lakes Country Club, and Palm Springs Art Museum.

Book your stay now at Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Guests 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1023 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.18
Service: 8.15
Location: 7.69
Room Quality: 5.64
Amenities: 8.17
Value for Money: 6.63
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 7.15
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Dmitry • couple • us
6
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • us
10
Pros:

I love you

Cons:

I love you

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • th
4
This place was a palace in its time, now it is very run down
Pros:

There were several pools and they were all fun to play in.
The property was well guarded and felt mostly safe.
The location was ideal for the next leg of our travels.

Cons:

The hotel is old and falling apart and it shows.
I felt nervous that the balcony was going to literally collapse.
The Pools were rather filthy.
There were several family disputes and brazen drunkenness

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Seiko • extended_group • us
10
Overall I’d go back again!
Pros:

I really enjoyed the relaxed ambiance

Cons:

Due to the date coinciding with the Coachella Music Festival the room fee was especially high and no late check out was allowed

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Avina • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

It's was available

Cons:

Wish it could have been more modern and cleaner

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • extended_group • us
1
Let’s just say the night was not worth $630, maybe $30. There were a lot of things wrong with this place.
Pros:

It was somewhat in the area

Cons:

Dirty, sink was not functioning, sketchy vibes

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • us
1
Miserable
Pros:

Absolutely nothing run down outdated

Cons:

Check in person was great the rest down right rude

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Danny • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Pool and The view was beautiful

Cons:

Bar and restaurant close early

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Annie • family_with_children • us
7
Really enjoyed the pools, everyone was nice and friendly. Cafe was really good.
Pros:

The staff were all very nice and helpful.

Cons:

The property is older and dated.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

From the moment you step in, you can tell that this place would have been sensational in its hey day.
So many original retro features.
Our room was spacious and suited us well.
The pool area was expansive. It is getting fairly run down but its still a novel way to relax and unwind after a day of hiking. The restaurant has some great daily specials.

Cons:

Could use an update.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Hope • couple • us
5
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Louisha • couple • ph
1
I had a bad reaction to the bed
Pros:

Good staff

Cons:

Too dirty. No hot water :(. Dirty bed. Super dirty pool

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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mannclan • couple • us
9
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • couple • us
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Santiago • family_with_children • us
1
Burn it down
Pros:

Absolutely nothing

Cons:

There was water licking from the roof and dirty overall. They should burn the place down.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Kronick • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

The different spas a d pools and I was allowed a late check out

Cons:

The amount of people lol

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

Everything was dirty and old

Cons:

too expensive for it being Run down dirty and old

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Torben • solo_traveller • dk
9
Nice place to be
Pros:

Pool area and the People’s in reception

Cons:

It need rennovation of the rooms - really old and not nice

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Dina • solo_traveller • ca
2
Charming historic resort, meets crumbling expectations and poor safety standards.
Pros:

Super helpful and friendly staff. Large room.

Cons:

Unsafe sidewalks surrounding all pools, dirty, dirty pool water, the excessive and continuous odour of marijuana, gates surrounding pools that are left open and unsafe for children or families with children. Black mould in our shower and bath area. The icing on the cake: smoke alarm "chirping" in the middle of the night, only to discover the smoke alarm past manufactured date was 2018.
SO SO many safety concerns.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Liza • family_with_children • us
1
The fact that the exterior and sign looks like it’s from an episode of the ‘last of us‘ should set the tone for this hon
Pros:

The good bits. The staff were all kind and helpful where they could be. Seems like everyone is run off their feet though - no maintenance guy yesterday apparently and it’s then guests that suffer. The patio doors despite appearances do a great job of blocking out the noise from the pool area which is 24hrs. In room Furniture dated but functional. Fridge working. We could always find a sunbed despite it being busy for spring break.

Cons:

The bad bits. We reported broken AC and balcony furniture 3 times and it wasn’t sorted throughout our stay. The room was 80°F. We had to have the patio door curtains permanently closed to stand any chance of the old unit cooling our room. The fan for it is extremely noisy and disrupted everyone’s sleep. One of the beds was really uncomfortable. Our room wasn’t cleaned during our stay so the bin was overflowing and towels not replaced. We had to use our showering towels for the pool as there are no ‘spa towels’ provided which I’ve never experienced before. The staff were twice out of stock of clean towels at reception to swap and as the lilos are really dirty the towels were soiled quickly. The gents restroom and changing rooms was out of service on Saturday while it was busy for spring break. The ladies was in pretty poor condition too with no hooks in one of the showers and faulty lights. Our room shower was as cool (couldn’t get it warm) and water pressure was lacking it was stuttering off and on the whole time.

The pools themselves were pretty dirty and no one seems to be responsible for cleaning the area. Cups, cans and food everywhere even though it’s not meant to be allowed. The floor is cracked in many places so sandals are a must as you may injure your feet. The kiddies pool had many sharp edges. One of our kids cut their hand in there. Mentioned to a member of staff who shrugged. There is no lifeguard which baffles me for the main pool which is 9ft deep and many non swimmers. We didn’t have any issues with other guests though.

Despite booking a non smoking room and there being no smoking signs people were smoking on balcony’s and the whole area stinks of smoke in the evening. Sitting on the balcony was not enjoyable for this reason (with the broken furniture).

We paid close to $400 for this weekend trip and I have to say it hasn’t presented as a 4* property or giving value for money.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee