Desert Lodge, near Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium, offers a warm welcome with an outdoor pool and sun-kissed loungers. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities or grab a snack from the vending machine. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Palm Springs Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Palm Springs Air Museum - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 7 min drive
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 35 min drive
Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 46 min drive
Palm Springs Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Tool Shed - 9 min walk
Elmer's Restaurant - 19 min walk
Jack in the Box
Koffi - 17 min walk
IHOP - 13 min walk
About this property
Desert Lodge
When you stay at Desert Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Palm Springs Convention Center and Palm Canyon. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and mountain biking are nearby. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Agua Caliente Casino. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Hindi, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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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 check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Free off-site parking nearby
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Bike rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in reception
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit 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.
Also known as
Desert Lodge Palm Springs
Desert Lodge
Desert Palm Springs
Desert Hotel Palm Springs
Desert Lodge Motel
Desert Lodge Palm Springs
Desert Lodge Motel Palm Springs
Frequently asked questions
Does Desert Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Desert Lodge 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 Desert Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Desert Lodge?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Desert Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Desert Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Desert Lodge?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Agua Caliente Casino (3-min drive) and Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (9-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Desert Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include a picnic area.
What's the area around Desert Lodge like?
Desert Lodge is in Tahquitz River Estates, a short 7-minute drive from Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) and 6 minutes' walk from San Jacinto Mountains.
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Desert Lodge Reviews
Reviews
4.8
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4.8/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
4.6/10
Amenities
4.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
7 Apr 2025
Nice owners and a safe place to stay in a wonderful location near everything!
Margaret
Margaret, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Apr 2025
Great chill people running the place. 👍
Brittany
Brittany, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
1 Jun 2025
Cheap cost for a reason
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jan 2025
Great stay !
Guillermo
Guillermo, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Mar 2025
It was the best time I've had at a motel in Palm springs
Brittany
Brittany, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
5 May 2025
I hate to leave bad reviews but this place is probably worse than Motel 6.
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Feb 2025
Friendly staff. Decent pricing. Rooms were adequate. Would stay there again
Vincent
Vincent, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 May 2025
Staff is super nice and helpful. Quick check in, really easy. But the conditions of the hotel are abit left to be desired, but you get what you paid for.
Rooms are abit stuffy and hot, even with the AC pumping. The beds are big and spacious, abit stiff. Shower has strong pressure, but would benefit from in-room body shampoo gel. But again, on a budget and mind your business, easy place to stay.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Apr 2025
Pillows & Shower
Harry came right up with the pillows and to check on the shower head. Thanks Desert Lodge!
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 May 2025
Well aside from our guy being a camel jockey... I've got a say, he's has got to be one
Brittany
Brittany, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Mar 2025
Willing to accommodate about all I want!
Brittany
Brittany, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Mar 2025
The best sleep I had for months! Not only are they curious but also give you your space and not all up in your business. And at the same time willing to accommodate any and all of those little things you want....
Brittany
Brittany, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
15 Apr 2025
Bathroom was not clean everything else was okay
Luis
Luis, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Feb 2025
Great service... management great people very understanding and caring
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Apr 2025
Chill spizott
Brittany
Brittany, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
21 Apr 2025
The property had some repairs which were not cleaned up; air con did not work properly; facility was shambolic. Only good thing was clean sheets.
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
12 Apr 2025
Room has mold and urine stained beds. Area is filled with drug addicts. Manager refused to do anything in the way of refund for 2nd night after we left. Don’t stay here.
William
William, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Dec 2024
the staff is very friendly…
the hotel in general is good perfect location and big room… but need better conditions… i think is in renovation… but is convenient and cheap
George
George, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
22 Apr 2025
Dirty sheets, pubes in shower, white stuff all over the sheets asked for new sheets they said it’s clean they washed them Tuesday when we got there Thursday
Renee
Renee, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Feb 2025
Property manager was great and went above and beyond. Kept my bag for me while I went out for the day. Offered extra water.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jan 2024
Very nice staff and very comfy accomodations
Iris
Iris, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
18 Apr 2025
Room from Hell (65)
Smell was horrible. Room was supposedly non-smoking but the smell of cigarettes was pungent. AC did not work properly. Spent the weekend in 100 degree heat with a barely usable AC unit. Bathroom sink was coming off. Smell lingers on everything. I’ve been home for a couple of days and I can still smell the horrid smell. DO NOT STAY HERE!
Alejandro
Alejandro, 3-night trip
2/10 Terrible
25 Feb 2025
This property was my worth experience in staying at hotel. All furnitures were broken, we reserved room for three people and there were not even enough soap for one person. I complained to hotel manager and he said, they are going to renovate the place soon, but don’t understand why hotel terrible condition was not mentioned as part of listing.
Fariba
Fariba, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
10 Mar 2025
Do not recommend. Moldy smell in the room. Everything seemed and felt dirty. Needs a major upgrade.