The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area in La Quinta for 2026

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A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and decorative elements like a wall with a circular pattern and a large vase with flowers.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a breakfast bar, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with two HP computer stations, a Holiday Inn Express sign, and a no-smoking sign.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indio - Coachella Valley by IHG

12.3 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Jon

AED 466

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large window with curtains.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a whirlpool lift.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small cabinet.

A hotel room with a minibar area featuring a 'Treats' sign, a floral arrangement, and two beverage refrigerators stocked with various drinks and snacks.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Indio

12.7 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Araceli

AED 406

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of the pool area through large windows.

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, and a pool view.

A modern restaurant with white walls, large windows, and orange chairs.

3. Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley by Sonesta

12.2 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Michael

AED 338

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

4. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Indio Coachella Valley

12.8 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Kamille

AED 387

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

5. Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa

5.9 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Alicia

AED 509

AED 581 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a barbecue grill, pool, and seating under a pergola.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a desk.

A gym with various exercise equipment, a large mirror, and a television on the wall.

A compact kitchen with dark brown cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stainless steel microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta

9.9 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Irwin

AED 419

AED 474 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

A patio with a pergola, outdoor grill, and seating area surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

A parking area with a handicapped accessible sign, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping including trees and shrubs.

7. Inn at Deep Canyon

12.9 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Maria

AED 359

AED 402 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel with a pool, a sign with the number 6, and a palm tree.

A hotel reception area with a desk, a sign promoting the My6 app, and a wall-mounted clock.

8. Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area

14.6 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Ronnie

AED 190

AED 216 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, each with a headboard, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A hotel lobby with two leather sofas, a reception desk, and a glass coffee table with decorative items.

A hotel room with a patterned sofa, a small wooden table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table with magazines, and a television on the wall.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Indio

11.7 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Reynaldo

AED 278

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking lot.

A modern office space with a round table, chairs, a reception desk, and a large window.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and wooden cabinets.

10. Woodspring Suites Indio - Coachella Valley

13 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Viviano

AED 327

AED 370 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a railing.

A reception desk with a modern design, a laptop, and a framed picture on the counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium by IHG

18.5 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Betti

AED 419

AED 477 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A mountain with a clear sky, palm trees, and a well-maintained hedge in the foreground.

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

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

12. Indian Wells Resort Hotel

11 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Tamoris Deshun

AED 324

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a marble backsplash.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

8.2 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

JOSE

AED 529

AED 598 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Two sports cars parked in a parking lot with palm trees and a building in the background.

A poolside area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A large, double door with a keyhole, set against a wall with a blue and white color scheme, and palm trees in the background.

A modern interior with a blue textured wall, a fireplace with a fire, and a contemporary abstract art piece above it.

14. Mod Palm Desert

13.6 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Ana

AED 346

AED 384 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a lamp, a potted plant, and a framed artwork on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with a pergola, tables, chairs, and flowering plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, bed, and sofa.

15. Comfort Suites Palm Desert I-10

14.6 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Nicolas

AED 375

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A hotel reception desk with a marble design, a large plant, and a guest walking by.

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

16. Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott

13.7 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Sandra

AED 702

AED 956 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

18.5 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Cyndi

AED 393

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel reception desk with a sign that reads "We'll leave the light on for you."

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a stand, a door leading to a bathroom, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring flower beds and a welcome sign.

A reception area with a glass door entrance, a display of brochures, and a sign advertising a downloadable app.

18. Motel 6 Indio, CA - Palm Springs

11.3 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Cary

AED 141

AED 159 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lobby with a beige textured wall, a framed picture, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a dining area with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, multiple office chairs, a staircase, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

19. Best Western Date Tree Hotel

11.3 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

KURT

AED 551

AED 625 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a kitchen in the background.

A gym with various cardio and strength training equipment, a large mirror, and a ceiling with skylights.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

20. Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

12.8 km from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Juan

AED 396

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indio - Coachella Valley by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Indio	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley by Sonesta	8.8 Excellent 1,159 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Indio Coachella Valley	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Palmer Retreat: #260334 3 BR, Pool, Spa, Foosball!

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable, clean, well stocked and enjoyable home. Will rent again!"

🧡Majestic Mountains & Tranquil Golf Views 🧡Pool & Spa✦BBQ✦King Beds✦Dogs Ok✦

10/10 Excellent

"The condo was great! Great views, very clean, nice updates by the owners, and unbeatable location. The hosts were wonderful to work with. My only regret was having to leave."

Villa Puerta Azul · Backyard Oasis at Puerta Azul

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay! This home is even more lovely than the pictures and was equipped with everything we needed for our family of 6. It was spacious, clean and beautiful! The outdoor patio had plenty of shade for warm days with an incredible view of the mountains. We loved the water feature in the pool & the fire pit. Thanks John for being a wonderful host. We definitely want to come back again."

Luxury PGA West Estate | Pool, Spa & Golf Views

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place, great location and wonderful (and responsive) hosts! We had a great week and would come back in a heartbeat."

3BR retreat w/ private pool & hot tub

10/10 Excellent

"Planned this visit at the very last minute, same day travel. Very accommodating."

PGA WEST, on Golf Course, PrivatePool, Remodeled, Golf Cart, 4-BR, Permit#240288

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice property right next to famous golf course. It had a spectacular master bedroom with spacious gathering place. We enjoyed it! We will be back for another golf trip"

Mountain view home w/ pool, arcade & hot tub

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great vacation."

Casa Alegre – Desert Oasis w/ Pool, Spa & Firepit

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and clean place. Will definitely rent again."

SUMMER SPECIAL -Cozy Desert Oasis-Private Pool/HotTub /FireTable

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful 3br 2 bath single level home with tranquil backyard, inviting pool and hot tub. Very close to community pool and gym. Open kitchen with bar seating, dining room table and living room all adjacent, nice quiet culdasac and kind neighbors"

Other attractions near Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

PGA West Golf Course

9.2/10 (272 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in La Quinta at PGA West Golf Course. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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The Quarry at La Quinta

Enjoy a round of golf in La Quinta at The Quarry at La Quinta. Make time for the spas and golf courses in this relaxing area.

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PGA West TPC Stadium Golf Course

9.0/10 (67 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in La Quinta at PGA West TPC Stadium Golf Course. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Palms Golf Course

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in La Quinta at Palms Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or discover the desert landscapes in this relaxing area.

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Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in La Quinta at Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta. Take in the lively festivals and desert landscapes in this family-friendly area.

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SilverRock Resort

8.6/10 (46 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in La Quinta at SilverRock Resort. Attend a sporting event or discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area.

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El Dorado Polo Club

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

Catch an event at El Dorado Polo Club, and enjoy other activities in Indio such as golfing. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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La Quinta Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at La Quinta Museum during your trip to La Quinta.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area?

Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area is located in a family-friendly area of La Quinta known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 184 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area?

Cozy Lakeside Retreat in PGA West Bbq Scenic Views is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this apartment offers free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area. Another good option is Luxury PGA West 3BR 2BA Condo, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area?

Expedia has 184 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area?

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Our top choices for Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indio - Coachella Valley by IHG

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Indio

3. Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley by Sonesta

4. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Indio Coachella Valley

5. Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa

6. Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta

7. Inn at Deep Canyon

8. Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Indio

10. Woodspring Suites Indio - Coachella Valley

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium by IHG

12. Indian Wells Resort Hotel

13. Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

14. Mod Palm Desert

15. Comfort Suites Palm Desert I-10

16. Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott

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

18. Motel 6 Indio, CA - Palm Springs

19. Best Western Date Tree Hotel

20. Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

Top Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Palmer Retreat: #260334 3 BR, Pool, Spa, Foosball!

🧡Majestic Mountains & Tranquil Golf Views 🧡Pool & Spa✦BBQ✦King Beds✦Dogs Ok✦

Villa Puerta Azul · Backyard Oasis at Puerta Azul

Luxury PGA West Estate | Pool, Spa & Golf Views

3BR retreat w/ private pool & hot tub

PGA WEST, on Golf Course, PrivatePool, Remodeled, Golf Cart, 4-BR, Permit#240288

Mountain view home w/ pool, arcade & hot tub

Casa Alegre – Desert Oasis w/ Pool, Spa & Firepit

SUMMER SPECIAL -Cozy Desert Oasis-Private Pool/HotTub /FireTable

Other attractions near Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

PGA West Golf Course

The Quarry at La Quinta

PGA West TPC Stadium Golf Course

Palms Golf Course

Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta

SilverRock Resort

El Dorado Polo Club

La Quinta Museum

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