The Best Romantic Hotels in Southern California from AED 298 in 2026 | Expedia

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Our top choices for Southern California romantic hotels

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a mountain view, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small white nightstand with a lamp.

A bedroom with a bed, a small table with chairs, a potted plant, and a door.

A living room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a cabinet with decorative items.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a door.

1. Mykonos Desert Suites

Palm Springs

United States

Mark

AED 319

AED 359 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are two blue chairs and a small table in the center.

A cozy lounge area with a sofa, a potted orchid, and a wooden coffee table.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign indicating it serves cocktails, beer, and wine, and a decorative shield emblem.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a windmill, and a building with a tiled roof.

2. Sideways Inn

Buellton

United States

Jesse

AED 322

AED 378 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

Reception

A modern retail store with a stone counter, wooden furniture, and clothing racks.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and two people working at it.

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, tables, and chairs.

3. Field Station Joshua Tree

Yucca Valley

United States

Derek

AED 330

AED 370 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A lodge entrance with a stone-paved driveway, a golf cart, and a sign reading "Taquintz Pines Retreat".

A wooden pergola with a fire pit and seating area, surrounded by a landscaped garden with trees and a lawn.

A wooden deck with a bench and a chair, a wooden fence with a number sign, and a building entrance.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large window, a bed, a dresser, and a flat-screen TV.

4. Tahquitz Pines Retreat

Idyllwild

United States

Tiffany

AED 342

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A swimming pool with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a central fire feature, and geometric patterned railings.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped area with palm trees and a bridge.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

5. Sycuan Casino Resort

El Cajon

United States

Sarah

AED 362

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and mountain views.

A swimming pool at night with a metal fence surrounding it.

A hotel lobby with a red and black patterned carpet, a television mounted on the wall, a potted plant, a water dispenser, and a car parked outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

6. RELAX HOTEL AND SPA

Desert Hot Springs

United States

Tevita

AED 318

AED 356 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A wooden house with a covered porch, a stone staircase, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A kitchen with a double stainless steel sink, a window with multiple panes, and a view of a wooded area.

A room with a bed, wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a forest.

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden floors, a leather sofa, and a dining area.

7. Idyllwild Inn

Idyllwild

United States

Neil

AED 419

AED 461 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A traditional Tudor-style building with a conical roof, a sign reading "VINLAND," and a garden with various flowers in the foreground.

A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, and a nightstand with lamps.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.

A spacious lobby with a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

8. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Downtown Solvang

United States

Harrell

AED 366

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Top Southern California Hotel Reviews

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

8/10 Good

"getting into the hotel can be a nightmare but once you've checked in, the facilities are great and staff is friendly!"

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Such a clean room, wonderful staff and great access to everything."

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

10/10 Excellent

"-"

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"My family and myself love this place. It is close to the park which is very helpful with a lot of children. The pool the breakfast is amazing and and having laundry site is a big plus for me. Always clean I've never had a bad experience here I will be returning as a guest. I love this place it's amazing."

The Queen Mary

The Queen Mary

8/10 Good

"The breakfast buffet was very good. The reception staff could have been a little more helpful."