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Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with outdoor pool, near San Jacinto Mountains

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In the heart of Palm Springs, Hotel California offers a vibrant retreat with free continental breakfast and a relaxing spa tub. Lounge by the heated pool or explore the nearby Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium. With an arcade/game room, garden, and helpful staff always ready to assist.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Hot tub
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is £102
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

King Room with Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Poolside

A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor area.

King Poolside

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium King Poolside

A round wooden table with two wine glasses and a vase with white flowers.

Premium King Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Room with Patio

A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

King Room with Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Room with Patio

A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.

King Room with Patio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Room Upstairs

A dining area with a table set for two, featuring a floral tablecloth, a vase with flowers, and a plate with fruits and a glass of wine.

King Room Upstairs

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Townhouse

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside lamp, and a metal headboard.

Townhouse

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Pool View Upstairs | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Pool View Upstairs

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Romantica

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a small round table with a wine glass and flowers, and a chair.

King Romantica

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for King Deluxe Upstairs

A bedroom with a bed, a blue armchair, a lamp, and a vase with sunflowers.

King Deluxe Upstairs

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Queen Upstairs

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Queen Upstairs

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium King Pool View Upstairs

A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a desk with chairs, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Premium King Pool View Upstairs

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for The Casita

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden accent wall, a nightstand with a lamp, and a visible bathroom door.

The Casita

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite with Kitchen

Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite with Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium King Poolside

A round wooden table with two wine glasses and a vase with white flowers.

Premium King Poolside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Upstairs)

A bedroom with a large bed, white brick walls, a hanging tapestry, two bedside tables with lamps, and a round clock on the wall.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Upstairs)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
424 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, 92264

What's nearby

  • Moorten Botanical Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Camelot Park Family Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tahquitz Canyon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Baristo Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 8 min drive
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 36 min drive
  • Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 47 min drive
  • Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 84 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 137 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 153 min drive
  • Palm Springs Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Elmer’s Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caliente Tropics Resort Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tony’s Grill & Bar - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel

  • Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains and Moorten Botanical Garden. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Free bike rentals and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this Mediterranean hotel include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
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Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24 hours

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hotel California Palm Springs
Hotel Hotel California Palm Springs
Palm Springs Hotel California Hotel
California Palm Springs
Hotel Hotel California
California
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Palm Springs
Hotel California Hotel Palm Springs

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Are pets allowed at Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Agua Caliente Casino (4-min drive) and Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (8-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, casino gaming and ecotours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel also has an arcade and a garden.

What's the area around Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel like?

Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel is in Tahquitz River Estates, a short 8-minute drive from Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) and 5 minutes' walk from San Jacinto Mountains.

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Reviews

Hotel California - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area was lovely, heated, and well-maintained, with many guests enjoying it and appreciating the pet-friendly and quiet atmosphere. (37 reviews)
  • The property offers a satisfying continental breakfast with a wide selection of options. (23 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and free on property. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed Hotel California, the courtyard with the pool is beautiful and the rooms are nice. Parking is easy, it's in a great location and the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfast was a bonus. Highly recommend.
Kathleen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Love the Hotel, staff, and location! Clean, spacious, comfortable bed and great amenities! Quiet area and great views!
tanya, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I would stay here again. It was a relaxing atmosphere with beautiful surroundings. I liked our room and everyone there was very nice and helpful. We will be staying there again in the future.
Anjulie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent boutique hotel with great amenities and the most accommodating staff.
Kyle, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and very comfortable, helpful and friendly staff
terri, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unique hotel, super nice staff and fun retro hotel. Small and intimate.
Bobby, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was wonderful! Free convenient parking and breakfast included with a wide selection. Our room was lovely and had a very comfortable bed, little kitchenette and a great shower. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The Hotel California is a lovely place!
kathleen, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, quiet, parking.
Mariana, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the courtyard with pool and the general ambience of the place. We didn’t have a room with a Mountain View, but enjoyed the privacy of our first floor garden view room. Staff were very friendly and ready to help.
Mardi, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint, quiet, clean adorable hotel! Spacious rooms, super friendly staff. Love the courtyard with pool and hot tub. We will be back!
Lee Anne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really cool hotel - worth staying there Staff was helpful and friendly
gus, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing vibe, nice clean rooms, quiet and peaceful, friendly guests, clean pool, staff is amazing and accommodating to your needs.
Breanna, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless and the staff extremely welcoming. We had a great four nights at this small, charming hotel. Although the building is older, the bathrooms and bedrooms are updated, with a small functional kitchen (with microwave)
Penelope M, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room, quiet hotel, lovely pool area
Michelle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent grounds and very comfortable atmosphere. Mike was exceptional in his hospitality and went above and beyond in answering questions and attending to our needs. I highly recommend this place! Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about our stay was great - staff awesome, room and the whole vide of the place was great - will definitely stay again - probably when it's a little warmer so we can hang out by the pool. Loved the snacks in the room - that was a first.
Joelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is such a fun place. It is small, quiet and the staff is great!
Deborah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice spot, courtyard was lovely, pool was cold but very nice and staff were very kind. Already booked our next stay!
Tracy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel. Staff really nice. Loved the quiet and peacefulness and the pool was great!
Kim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were helpful and super nice!
Erik, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with many food options close by. Super friendly and attentive staff! We can’t wait to come back.
Briseida, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and courteous staff. In a good location for an overnight stay. Room was clean and comfortable. And there was a continental breakfast in the morning. Room was stocked with some snacks and drinks as well.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A gem! Clean, comfy, spacious room and wonderful hot tub.
Alexander, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Corbin was the best welcome host. He showed us around the whole property. Very friendly staff and very attentive to needs.
Megan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff went above and beyond. Room was nice. Amenities were in great condition.
Michael, 1-night trip