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3 Star Hotels in Palm Desert

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a stone fireplace.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a stone fireplace, a leather armchair, and a glass partition.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight stations.

1. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Palm Desert Coachella Valley

Palm Desert

$98

$112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a high ceiling with a chandelier.

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a patterned rug, and a chandelier.

An outdoor patio area with a wooden pergola, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel entrance with a unique architectural design, featuring a large overhang and a sign reading "Homewood Suites Hilton."

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

Palm Desert

$85

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple balconies, and a large wall mural.

A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a bathroom, and a dining area.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a chessboard.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

The Province

$114

$130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a marble reception desk, wooden accents, and a sunburst wall decoration.

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a fire feature.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and tables.

4. Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Palm Desert

$199

$227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, string lights, and a pergola structure.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A building with a balcony, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

5. Residence Inn By Marriott Palm Desert

Palm Desert

$130

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A golf course with a building in the background.

A gazebo with a tiled roof and white columns, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with palm trees and flowering plants.

A resort pool area with multiple pools, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A circular fountain with a stone structure in the center, surrounded by a landscaped area with rocks and cacti, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

6. Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

Palm Desert

$179

$204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A gazebo with a tiled roof and white columns, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A resort with multiple buildings, a central courtyard, and a body of water.

7. Marriott's Shadow Ridge II- The Enclaves

Palm Desert

$169

$193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

A hotel with a modern design, palm trees, and a landscaped area with a water feature.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a TV, and a view of palm trees.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a golf course and mountains.

8. Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I

Palm Desert

$179

$204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, large windows, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious hotel lobby with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with food, a fireplace, and a TV screen.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage

Magnesia Falls Cove

$80

$91 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A natural landscape with a waterfall, palm trees, and flowering plants.

A hotel room with a sofa, an ottoman, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of palm trees.

A spacious indoor area with large arched windows, comfortable seating, and a central potted plant.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase.

10. Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa

La Quinta

$139

$158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel with a sign reading 'Homewood Suites Hilton,' featuring a courtyard with palm trees and potted plants.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and round tables, and a large chandelier overhead.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta

La Quinta

$122

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A resort pool area with palm trees, a pool, and a building with a thatched roof.

A hotel lobby with a stage, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hallway with a white orchid vase, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a plant.

A ceiling with a circular light fixture, a view of palm trees, and a building in the background.

12. Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Montelena

$98

$113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A golf course with a pond, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

A modern conference room with a glass partition, multiple tables, and chairs.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, a dining table with a bowl of fruit, and large windows with blinds.

13. Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

Cathedral City

$121

$174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a modern building with large windows.

A modern reception area with two reception desks, a blue accent wall, and a seating area.

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, round tables, and a variety of chairs. Large windows offer views of palm trees and a desert landscape.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

La Quinta

$152

$172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A waterfront hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and mountain views.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A modern living room with a fireplace, patterned cushions, and a large window with a mountain view.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a lake, a balcony with chairs, and a painting of a beach scene.

15. The Chateau at Lake La Quinta

La Quinta

$196

$248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a stone gazebo.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a small island with a chair and a framed picture on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and landscaped gardens.

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs

Panorama

$114

$131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A balcony with stone flooring, a table, chairs, potted plants, and a view of the landscape.

A hotel with a large building, a fountain, and palm trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

17. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

Coachella

$203

$249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, microwave, and refrigerator.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

18. Hilton Vacation Club Palm Canyon Palm Springs

Canyon Corridor

$139

$194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel with multiple floors, a central swimming pool, and palm trees.

A fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs in an outdoor patio area with a building in the background.

A refrigerated display area with shelves stocked with various products, including beverages and snacks.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a menu display.

19. Courtyard By Marriott Palm Springs

Midtown

$170

$199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and palm trees.

A hotel with a pool surrounded by palm trees and colorful buildings.

A long table set for a formal outdoor event with clear chairs, white tablecloth, and colorful table settings.

A modern building with a distinctive triangular roof and a large entrance.

20. The Saguaro Palm Springs

Sonora Sunrise

$90

$145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Top neighborhoods in Palm Desert

Cahuilla Hills

Cahuilla Hills delivers mountain views and desert luxury without the tourist hustle. This upscale Palm Desert neighborhood sits peacefully against the Santa Rosa Mountains, where hiking trails and mountain vistas await. Your days might include morning strolls through carefully manicured desert landscapes or adventures to the nearby Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Luxurious vacation rentals with private pools dominate the accommodation scene, offering your own desert oasis. A rental car is essential for exploring Palm Desert's dining and shopping options along El Paseo or Highway 111, just a short drive away.

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A desert landscape with tall palm trees and rocky mountains under a clear blue sky.

A pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign that reads "Land of Dreams."

El Paseo Village

El Paseo Village brings the glitz of Rodeo Drive to Palm Desert with designer boutiques and world-class art galleries lining palm-shaded walkways. Fashionistas browse luxury shops like Gucci while art lovers discover new treasures in upscale galleries. The Mediterranean-inspired architecture creates the perfect backdrop for seasonal events like Fashion Week, and beautiful sculpture gardens offer artistic surprises around every corner. Fine dining restaurants and wine bars serve up California cuisine with mountain views from elegant patios. Though there's limited public transit, the wide walkways make strolling between shops a pleasure, and free parking makes visits stress-free. Golf cart rentals provide a fun way to explore this desert oasis of luxury.

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A desert landscape with palm trees and a mountain range in the background.

South Palm Desert

South Palm Desert dazzles with upscale shopping along El Paseo, often called the "Rodeo Drive of the Desert." Luxury boutiques and art galleries line palm-dotted streets while meticulously manicured golf courses create emerald oases against dramatic mountain backdrops. The Gardens on El Paseo offers high-end retail therapy and peaceful spots to rest between shopping adventures. Dining options range from California cuisine to sophisticated steakhouses with desert-inspired presentations. Most accommodations are luxury resorts with pools, spas, and golf access, though rental cars are essential for exploring this spread-out area. The evening scene stays refined with upscale hotel bars and restaurant lounges perfect for unwinding after a sun-soaked day.

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A rocky landscape with a small body of water, palm trees, and a few animals.

Bighorn

Bighorn offers an exclusive slice of Palm Desert luxury where championship golf meets stunning mountain backdrops. Two world-class courses wind through desert landscapes with San Jacinto Mountain views that'll make your jaw drop. The private clubhouse serves up panoramic vistas while you relax after your round, and nearby hiking trails beckon adventure seekers wanting to explore the national monument. Getting around requires wheels—this gated community values privacy above all else. The clubhouse dishes out upscale American cuisine worth the splurge, while accommodations range from multi-million dollar estates to private villas complete with pools and personal concierge service.

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A desert landscape with large boulders, yucca plants, and sparse shrubs.

Park Palms

Park Palms invites you to slow down and breathe in authentic Palm Desert living. Quiet residential streets make morning walks a pleasure, with mountain views creating perfect backdrops for your desert escape. When you're ready for action, you're just minutes from the Palm Desert Aquatic Center and prestigious golf courses like Desert Willow. This peaceful neighborhood trades tourist attractions for genuine local charm. Most homes feature private pools for cooling off after desert adventures. You'll need a car to reach El Paseo's restaurants and shops, but that's the trade-off for spacious vacation rentals and tranquil evenings under star-filled skies.

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Top landmarks in Palm Desert

A calm river with buildings on one side and mountains in the distance.

Desert Willow Golf Resort

8.8/10 (424 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Desert Willow Golf Resort, located 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Palm Desert. If Desert Willow Golf Resort doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Rancho Las Palmas Country Club, and Indian Wells Golf Resort are also nearby.

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Three performers on stage with a large screen displaying a tree-like image in the background.

McCallum Theatre

8.4/10 (272 reviews)

McCallum Theatre is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Palm Desert, why not stop by during your stay. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Coachella Valley Repertory Theater and Arthur Newman Theatre are both not far.

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The Gardens on El Paseo

8.8/10 (219 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to The Gardens on El Paseo in South Palm Desert. Splash some more cash at El Paseo Shopping District, The Shops at Palm Desert, and Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center.

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Palm Desert Aquatic Center

8.0/10 (140 reviews)

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Palm Desert Aquatic Center, one of the family attractions located 1 mi (1.7 km) from central Palm Desert. If you have fun at Palm Desert Aquatic Center, you'll love Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, both located nearby.

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El Paseo Shopping District

9.0/10 (1,553 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to El Paseo Shopping District in South Palm Desert. Splash some more cash at The Gardens on El Paseo, The Shops at Palm Desert, and Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center.

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The Shops at Palm Desert

8.8/10 (421 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to The Shops at Palm Desert when in Palm Desert. Splash some more cash at El Paseo Shopping District, The Gardens on El Paseo, and Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center.

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Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs

8.0/10 (79 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs, located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from central Palm Desert. If Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Desert Willow Golf Resort, and Rancho Las Palmas Country Club are also nearby.

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Hovley Soccer Park

7.6/10 (58 reviews)

Hovley Soccer Park is worth a visit, located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Palm Desert.

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