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Desert Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

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Desert Lodge, near Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium, welcomes guests with an outdoor pool and comfy loungers. Enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a vending machine for snacks. The staff consistently earns praise from guests for their helpfulness.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Boomers! Palm Springs - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahquitz Canyon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 21 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Elmer’s Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Koffi - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Caliente Tropics Resort Hotel - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Desert Lodge

Motel near Palm Springs Art Museum
Located close to Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium 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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecue grills, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

Desert Lodge Reviews

4.8

4.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.8

Eco-friendliness

4.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 172 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 445 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hate to leave bad reviews but this place is probably worse than Motel 6.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Pillows & Shower

Harry came right up with the pillows and to check on the shower head. Thanks Desert Lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and very comfy accomodations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

Kerry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property had some repairs which were not cleaned up; air con did not work properly; facility was shambolic. Only good thing was clean sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty sheets, pubes in shower, white stuff all over the sheets asked for new sheets they said it’s clean they washed them Tuesday when we got there Thursday
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient - exactly what you should expect from a motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Onder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not recommend. Moldy smell in the room. Everything seemed and felt dirty. Needs a major upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Super easy going and kind.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Please look at the guest pictures! The pictures the hotel provided are just catfishing. The hotel is so run down. The inside of our room door had tape on the lock. I had to put the chair in front of it to feel somewhat safe. The beds had questionable stains. The feet on the beds were bending. Thank goodness I took blankets for my baby. The fridge had mold. Please be aware when booking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Becca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not returning

We tried to check-in at 3:30 pm and our room wasn’t ready. We arrived back at 8 pm and we were told our room still wasn’t ready. Thankfully the manager came out and found us a room. The room was dark and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

STAY AWAY

The online photos are a gross misrepresentation of this property. The exterior and interiors of the property are poorly maintained. Mold on the shower, towels are like sandpaper. There were no blankets or a comforter on the bed. I was told the bedspread was a duvet. Doors in the room were taped over and painted.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ariel

Liked: Staff & service
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

Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
most uncomfortable bed I have ever slept on. unsafe neighborhood run down motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO REAL HOT WATER, CABLE FROZEN ALL THE TIME, DIRTY LOOKING POOL, BACK OF HOTEL LOOKS LIKE CONDEMED HOTEL, NON WORKING CARS STORED ON PROPERTY
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did feel cheated in price for what I paid and what we got. I didn’t feel comfortable with the shower as one of the handle holders was loose with a I wish the owners would invest a bit more for the up keep. It’s in a great location near downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bathroom needs work

The room was clean. The bed was a King size bed but the bed made springs noises. The bathroom was clean but pedestal sink move and toilet also moves. The pool area was nice and clean. And the surrounding area was clean .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Annabelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

unlivable

terrible and infestesd We had three days we stayed only one.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rodrigo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away ! Catfish

Run by Indian couple . I walked in and walked out . It was so horrible and disgusting i preferred to lose my money and book somewhere else . Mould in mattress , bedbugs , holes in bathroom, little thin towels with stains. It’s a catfish hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, but rundown. Towels were thin, small and well worn. Only lamp in the room had a low wattage bulb and inadequate light. Pool was clean and well-maintained. Bed was comfortable, clean and bug-free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Donna Faith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fridge and tv did not work. WiFi poor. Thin, small towels. We were there for four days. The two times we asked for room to be made up, no one did so. The pool did get cleaned. Get what you pay for…
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked in but did not have a good feeling and ended up staying elsewhere because I had a long drive in the morning and needed a good nights sleep. I booked because there were enough ok reviews, I really just needed a place to sleep, and wanted to check it out. I liked the midcentury motel design and potential to be surprised, but it wasn’t there. I really hope the owners invest some $$$ and give the place a new life because it’s a really cool spot. So much potential.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023