Palm Desert, CA

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Where to stay in Palm Desert

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South Palm Desert

If you're spending some time in South Palm Desert, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing.

South Palm Desert
Beautiful Fountain at the Gardens...

El Paseo Village

If you're spending some time in El Paseo Village, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing.

El Paseo Village
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Cahuilla Hills

Cahuilla Hills might not have many top sights, but Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cahuilla Hills
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Bighorn

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.

Bighorn
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Park Palms

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Park Palms and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort.

Park Palms
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Silver Spur Ranch

Though Silver Spur Ranch might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.

Silver Spur Ranch
Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

3.5 out of 5
74700 Highway 111 Palm Desert CA
The price is AED 379 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
AED 379
AED 433 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palm Desert. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,686 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 November 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
74-855 Country Club Drive Palm Desert CA
The price is AED 966 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 966
AED 1,294 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Palm Desert. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,041 reviews)
It was a beautiful location, my family and I had a great time

Reviewed on 15 November 2025

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln Palm Desert CA
The price is AED 558 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
AED 558
AED 638 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,219 reviews)
Super friendly and helpful staff and absolutely beautiful property. We stayed in one bedroom suite - spacious, clean, lovely view from our balcony, quiet, all around perfect! Property also had daily activities like wine tasting, live music, pickle ball etc. Definite 5 stars and we will definitely ...

Reviewed on 12 November 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

3.5 out of 5
1091 Pinehurst Ln Palm Desert CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,219 reviews)
Super friendly and helpful staff and absolutely beautiful property. We stayed in one bedroom suite - spacious, clean, lovely view from our balcony, quiet, all around perfect! Property also had daily activities like wine tasting, live music, pickle ball etc. Definite 5 stars and we will definitely ...

Reviewed on 12 November 2025

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages

3.5 out of 5
9003 Shadow Ridge Road Palm Desert CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,696 reviews)
I have zero complaints 😊the room was spacious, very tidy organized and welcoming. I look forward to staying here again! Our overall experience was absolutely amazing! We appreciate the staff and maids.kerp up the good quality serce.

Reviewed on 12 November 2025

Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

4 out of 5
75 Willow Ridge Palm Desert CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Palm Desert. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,245 reviews)
My family and I enjoyed our stay it was the perfect relaxing l, family bonding vacation. Something to do all day everyday. I will recommend it to all my family and friends.

Reviewed on 10 November 2025

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Palm Desert

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
621
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
368
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
61
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
7
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Host was very good!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful city!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful modern excellent shopping, restaurants and Pickleball

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

This hotel is not what you expect when booking an Embassy Suites Hotel

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Palm Desert has many available activities, and it is close to my family and friends.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It’s an amazing place to go, however between Palm Springs and Palm dale I felt very limited on things to do for young people.