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4 Star Hotels in Palm Desert

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of mountains.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central pool, and a view of the pool area through large windows.

A resort with multiple swimming pools, a golf course, and a mountain backdrop.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central courtyard, and a reflective pool.

1. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

Palm Desert

$276

$367 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern house with a large white exterior, a covered outdoor area with two wooden chairs, and several potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a sofa, two ottomans, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple balconies, and palm trees.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a woman sitting on a chair, and a flower vase on a table.

2. Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott

South Palm Desert

$207

$279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

A golf course with a clubhouse, desert vegetation, and distant mountains.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television displaying a news channel.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Palm Desert

Palm Desert

$118

$135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

A golf course with a clubhouse, surrounded by mountains and trees.

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit outdoor area with string lights and desert landscaping.

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

4. The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

Palm Desert

$254

$290 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern building with a unique architectural design, featuring a prominent tower and a large entrance.

A golf course with a lake, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

A resort with a swimming pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Palm Desert

Palm Desert

$316

$406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A room with a white arched window, a pink sofa, two ottomans, and a small table with candles.

A bar area with a checkered floor, green tiled bar counter, and multiple stools.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a tiled patio.

A restaurant with checkered flooring, wicker chairs, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

6. Sands Hotel and Spa

The Province

$159

$179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A resort with multiple buildings, a central swimming pool, and surrounding palm trees.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a fire pit.

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

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar in the center, and a large screen displaying information.

7. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells

Montelena

$224

$311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An outdoor seating area with stone pathways, fire pits, and hanging lanterns.

A restaurant with round tables, green booths, and wooden chairs.

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

A resort entrance with a sign reading "Tommy Bahama Mirage Monte Resort & Spa" and a sign for "Grapefruit Basil."

8. Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa

Montelena

$146

$215 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a desert landscape and mountains in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a grand staircase, and a reception desk.

A resort with a wooden bridge, palm trees, and a view of the buildings in the background.

A pool area with a water slide, rock formations, and palm trees.

9. The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs

Rancho Mirage

$144

$163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

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

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, tables, and chairs, and a bar visible through the open doorway.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a sunset.

10. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Rancho Mirage

$277

$365 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A large hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

Three lounge chairs with blue cushions in an outdoor setting, surrounded by greenery and a pergola structure.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a dining area, and a seating area with a view.

11. Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage

$236

$306 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a pool area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a large TV screen displaying a map.

12. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Indio Coachella Valley

Indio

$110

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An aerial view of a resort with a large pool, water slides, and sun loungers.

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

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and shelves with glasses and bottles.

A building with a central entrance, flanked by palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

13. The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

Rancho Mirage

$207

$274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a pool view.

A modern villa with a stone wall and a sign reading "The Villa."

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a red sofa, and a teal sofa with a colorful pillow.

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

14. The Paloma Resort

Cathedral City

$119

$177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A resort pool area with multiple sun loungers and umbrellas, a central swimming pool, and a view of mountains in the background.

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

A golf course with a pond, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.

A couple dining at an outdoor table with a pool view, surrounded by cacti and palm trees.

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs

Cathedral City

$114

$172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and a bar area with red chairs.

A lobby with a modern design, featuring a mix of seating options including sofas and chairs, a patterned carpet, and a brick wall.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a central bar area, and a modern ceiling design.

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

16. Hilton Palm Springs Resort

Downtown Palm Springs

$120

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel with a central fountain, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A fire feature with seating and a sofa in the background.

A modern lobby with a central reception desk, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of outdoor umbrellas and greenery.

A spacious living area with a modern sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows offer a view of the desert landscape.

17. Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel

Downtown Palm Springs

$169

$197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A pool area with multiple levels of sunbathing spots and a view of mountains in the background.

A cozy living room with a striped sofa, a guitar, and a cowhide rug.

A wooden outdoor seating area with cushioned benches and a small table with a drink.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a desk with a lamp.

18. Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs

Palm Springs

$178

$260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A room with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window overlooking a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Hanging wicker pendant lights with bulbs, a stone wall, and greenery.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a stone facade, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern interior with a large black lamp, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

19. V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham

Palm Springs

$122

$173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a desk area.

A modern building with palm trees and mountains in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

20. The Palm Springs Hotel

Little Tuscany

$115

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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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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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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Palms to Pines Plaza West Shopping Center

8.4/10 (45 reviews)

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

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