Best Resorts in Palm Springs

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Why Choose a Staycation in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is renowned for its sun-drenched landscapes, iconic mid-century architecture, and a laid-back yet sophisticated vibe—making it the perfect setting for a staycation. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil poolside retreat, a weekend of indulgent spa treatments, or simply a refreshing change of scenery close to home, the city’s top resorts offer an effortless escape from the everyday. Enjoy the comfort and amenities of trusted local favorites, all while soaking up the unmistakable charm that makes Palm Springs a beloved destination year-round.

Best Areas for Resorts in Palm Springs

These Palm Springs neighborhoods are renowned for their chic resorts, offering stylish pools, mountain views, and easy access to trendy dining, shopping, and the city’s iconic mid-century modern charm.

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Downtown

Downtown Palm Springs is ideal for chic resorts, offering guests walkable access to trendy boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, lively nightlife, and the city’s iconic mid-century modern charm.

Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs

Downtown's rooftop resort

The Rowan compresses a resort into downtown's core: rooftop pool with mountain panoramas, spa treatments, and 4 Saints upstairs — with the Palm Springs Art Museum and the design district within a five-minute walk.

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Uptown Design District

Steps from your resort, the Uptown Design District offers a lively blend of mid-century modern boutiques, art galleries, and stylish eateries perfect for exploring Palm Springs’ creative side.

Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs

The old Riviera, remade for fun

Margaritaville took over the landmark Riviera resort at Uptown's north end — two big pools, a full spa, firepits, and license-plate-flip-flop cheer across 24 acres. The play-all-day resort within reach of Uptown's boutiques.

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Indian Canyons

Explore breathtaking palm oases and ancient rock art on guided hikes through Indian Canyons, just minutes from many top Palm Springs resorts.

Smoke Tree Ranch

400-acre ranch near the canyons

Smoke Tree spreads ranch cottages across 400 acres of untouched desert near the Indian Canyons — riding stables, tennis, and star-filled nights standing in for waterslides. An inclusive, unplugged resort unlike anything else in town.

Ace Hotel & Swim Club

Swim club scene, canyon side

The Ace's Swim Club earns the name — DJ weekends, two pools, and a photogenic crowd — wrapped in a rehabbed motor lodge with the Kings Highway diner, on the south side near the Indian Canyons drive.

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Movie Colony

Experience classic Palm Springs elegance at Movie Colony resorts, where lush courtyards, retro pools, and storied pasts create a chic retreat steps from downtown’s vibrant dining and nightlife.

Colony Palms Hotel

Pool-club glamour in the Colony

Colony Palms runs like a private pool club — daybeds under the palms, the Colony Club's all-day menu, a small spa — behind its Movie Colony walls. The boutique-resort choice for grown-up weekends.

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