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Desert Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel near Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium in Palm Springs

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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1177 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Palm Springs

City center stay.With a stay at this Tahquitz River Estates motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and 2 miles (3 km) of Palm Springs Art Museum. Also, Palm Springs Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km) and Indian Canyon is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tahquitz Canyon - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 16 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 21 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Elmer's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Village Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Koffi Palm Springs - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Desert Lodge

Motel near Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium in Palm Springs
As a guest of Desert Lodge, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Desert Lodge also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Palm Springs motel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Desert Lodge offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Palm Springs motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach loungers
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Desert Lodge Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 451 out of 1002 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jenn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property does not look as nice as the photos. The pool was dirty, there were cigarette burns in the blanket that had been sewn closed. When we requested a new blanket, it arrived in the same condition as the first one. The bathroom was unkept and we had to ask for a microwave. There is no coffee or tea station. Upon trying to check out after 8am, we couldn’t reach anyone. There was a had written sign to ring the bell but the bell was just a broken piece of plastic. There was a phone by the office and in the room. Tried to call 0 to reach someone and it rang busy. Ended up having to leave the key in the room with the maid service sign on the door. The staff were kind but it’s not somewhere I would stay again unless desperate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nichole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They over charged me
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kitty

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

angel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homeless! Unsafe! The building is old and disgusting The bathrooms are a disgrace, lots of noise I felt unsafe and did not sleep the entire night!! Shocking that in Palm Springs to have such a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Teressa

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very nice and welcoming. The overall property was pretty run down on the exterior. My room was clean and in decent repair. The cable didn’t appear to work on our television. We didn’t bother making an issue of it. The beds were pretty saggy. It was quiet. I don’t think I would return but the experience wasn’t terrible and the price was very low compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel looks nothing like the pictures. I have never stayed in a place this cheap before... The main picture is when the place opened it is not what the place looks like now... Half of their rooms are remodeled and the other half is sooooo shady and has holes and poo stains on the floor... I was lucky to complain and got a better room but, what?... It was a place to rest my head and sleep at night.. but once daylight hit i was out and about... I do not recommend this place to anyone who can find a better place to stay... DO IT! again Pictures are not up to date!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ruben

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is dated. It looks like something out of 1960. Old beds, old furniture. Dated bathrooms. One of the pools was drained. Not that I went there to use the pool. I did not interact with any of the staff so I could not rate it. Only when signing in and I think it was the owner. For approximately $200/night, I respected more. I even used up my travel credit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing , unmaintained property the washroom are sucks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bernardo

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading terrifying reviews I was surprised how nice and clean my room was. It’s not 5 star hotel - it’s budget friendly and I’m happy with that
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

ADRIAN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was felty barthroom was used I found. Bedbug on the both bed mattress was felty really was horrible and to expensive for the price I don’t book that hotel any more and I don’t recommend at all .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ira

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs major renovations cleaning and repairs. AC unit took six hours each day to cool down. The curtains had many holes including burn holes. There are no screens on the windows. No bathmat. No hand towels. No washcloths. Mold on shower curtain. Hot water took at least five minutes to arrive. Shower curtain rod barely stays up. The microwave was missing a leg. The tv stations would freeze up every 10 minutes or so. The floor was dirty. Under the bed hadn’t been swept. There’s no security peep hole or chain lock on the door. There’s no ice available, machine is broken. Pool had much floating stuff from trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria, Cathedral City

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024