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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
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Point of interest
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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

  • Tahquitz Canyon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 8 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caliente Tropics Resort Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Koffi - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬13 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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • 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

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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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property

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-authorise 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 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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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 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

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 445 out of 1001 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice owners and a safe place to stay in a wonderful location near everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was the best time I've had at a motel in Palm springs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tyrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Definitely need updating

Great location but the property could use some updating. The sheets were clean, AC blew cold and the water in the shower was hot but it was very dated
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap cost for a reason
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service... management great people very understanding and caring
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Amenities
Great chill people running the place. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Decent pricing. Rooms were adequate. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Willing to accommodate about all I want!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst place I've ever stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lovely staff - place catfished

Staff is pleasant, and easyvto check-in. Unfortunately the photos are from years ago. Needs renovation and new mattresses
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best sleep I had for months! Not only are they curious but also give you your space and not all up in your business. And at the same time willing to accommodate any and all of those little things you want....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bathroom was not clean everything else was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well aside from our guy being a camel jockey... I've got a say, he's has got to be one
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chill spizott
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not en up staying we went to another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

4/10 Poor

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice and attentive. The room was dirty. Has cockroaches and stains on the sheets. The bast of the toilet was dirty and the shower spray was bad, more water was going out the tub spout then was the shower head.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Dont overlook!

Great place to stay on a budget ...m otherwise!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Room has mold and urine stained beds. Area is filled with drug addicts. Manager refused to do anything in the way of refund for 2nd night after we left. Don’t stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025