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Desert Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Point of interest
Property grounds
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1177 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264

What's nearby

  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 9 min walk
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 9 min drive
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 21 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 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
Located close to Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Convention Center, Desert Lodge provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • A front desk safe, barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • 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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Desert Lodge Motel Palm Springs
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Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Lodge?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Lodge on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$180.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Desert Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Desert Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Desert Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Desert Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert Lodge located?

Located in Tahquitz River Estates, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium, Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Convention Center. Indian Canyon and Palm Springs Air Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Desert Lodge Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 997 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 997 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 997 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 174 out of 997 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 457 out of 997 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vincent

Friendly staff. Decent pricing. Rooms were adequate. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Property manager was great and went above and beyond. Kept my bag for me while I went out for the day. Offered extra water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property too old and so dirty the bathroom. And waiting almost 2 hours to check in because the room it wasn't clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Traci R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very old, hard and springs poking me. It smelled like bug spray and there was an outer door on one of the walls that had been taped up to cover a big hole.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as pictured. I didn't feel comfortable touching anything. Didn't want to get under the sheets. The whole place felt run down & smelled.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

james

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY AT THIS MOTEL, ROOM WASN'T READY TILL 5:45 PM I ARRIEVED TO THE HOTEL AT 3:45, THE PHONE IN THE ROOM DID NOT WORK, THE ENTIRE MOTEL IS RUN DOWN
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

BRET

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I guess you get what you pay for. This facility was extremly run down. Rooms had paint chilling, AC was extremly loud, sheets had stains and hair on them, large gaps between the doors and Ac unit so you could see outside, no privacy curtains.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ta Cheng

Liked: Amenities
Be honest, this property is not perfect. You get what you paid for. But the bed is comfortable. No bed bugs. Microwave and fridge in the room. That asve you money if you don't wanna eat out. This place is fine if you are a budget traveler.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not even homeless people deserve to stay in this type of environment. It smelled so much on the room that it made my throat hurt. The fix to the lock of the main door was tape. This is the type of hotel you should pay under 100 or even 70 a night. I paid 200 for a place that was a lot more dirty than sleeping outside. Very scary. Very dirty, the restroom door had a hole! This place is a complete scam. Please stay away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mauricio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The blankets had holes because they were burnt, the lamps were broken, the deteriorated furniture had burnt marks of cigarettes. The trash bins around the property were overflowing. I was afraid the beds could be infested with bedbugs but apparently that didn’t happen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ariel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t ever trust the photos, but these ones are so far off from the actual it’s almost fiction. That said, no bed bugs or pests but all in all not clean or well kept. The owners stated they just bought this place and had plans to upgrade and clean up. For the price point though it’s not good value for the money. The owner is super nice and I do hope they upgrade and clean up. I wouldn’t stay there again unless it was upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nichole

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

2/10 Terrible

angel

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

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel looked run down when I pulled up. I got into town early and tried to see if I could get an early check in. They told me I could not (which is fine) and said the room would be ready at 3:30 even though check in was 3. When I came back to check in I grabbed my room keys and proceeded to the room. I walked in and the curtain rods were broken, the room looked awful. I didn’t even want to put my things on the bed. I look in the bed and someone’s hair scrunchy was still in it with a lot of their hair. I was maybe there for a total of 5 minutes before I booked another hotel down the street and left. I have stayed at hostels nicer than this.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Pretty ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja

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

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

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

4/10 Poor

Jenn

Liked: 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

6/10 Okay

Teressa

Liked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Very nice staff and very comfy accomodations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Friendly and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel I have ever been to. It looked abandoned there was trash everywhere and people working on cars in the lot. Not many people there to begin with and upon entering the room it smelled horrible and looked like insect secretions on the floor of the bathroom and the mattresses on the beds had blood on them.There were many other issues too many to include but we did take plenty of pictures to validate our claims. We promptly reported this to Expedia on that day as we had to seek other more costly last minute accommodations and were told that we would soon hear back. It was not until we returned that I recontacted Expedia for a follow up and the person helping told us that we were going to have to pay for one night on two rooms totaling over $300. We would not want an animal to stay there and were very disappointed in the fact that Expedia would even have this hotel on it's site.I made this fact known to the rep helping and at first he was pleasant and when we said that we would not even pay $1 his attitude changed. I feel the pictures Expedia has of this hotel are misleading . The pictures were from many years ago and if we had known would not have booked there. This was a very sad circumstance in that we went to Palm Springs to celebrate my daughter;s 21st birthday and to have the special day ruined was unforgiveable. I am also reporting this hotel to the local Health Department and will be seeking legal advice to go forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025