Desert Lodge

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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

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.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Tomorrow

Oct 29 - Oct 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

220 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

220 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Tahquitz River Estates, a neighborhood in Palm Springs, Desert Lodge is near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Indian Canyon, while Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Air Museum are cultural highlights. Palm Springs Convention Center and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway are two other places to visit that come recommended. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and mountain biking in the area.

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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 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
‪Caliente Tropics Resort Hotel - ‬11 min walk
‪Koffi - ‬17 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
Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and a vending machine
Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
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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Pet friendly
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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

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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 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?

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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Desert Lodge Reviews

4.8

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

2025/4/7

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

Guillermo

2025/1/4

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Great stay !

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

2025/4/1

Liked: Amenities

Great chill people running the place. 👍

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

2025/3/21

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

2025/6/1

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cheap cost for a reason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor

2025/5/5

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

8/10 Good

Vincent

2025/2/18

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

Friendly staff. Decent pricing. Rooms were adequate. Would stay there again

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrus

2025/5/25

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

2025/4/3

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

John

2025/5/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Staff is super nice and helpful. Quick check in, really easy. But the conditions of the hotel are abit left to be desired, but you get what you paid for. Rooms are abit stuffy and hot, even with the AC pumping. The beds are big and spacious, abit stiff. Shower has strong pressure, but would benefit from in-room body shampoo gel. But again, on a budget and mind your business, easy place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

2025/2/18

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

2025/3/30

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

Willing to accommodate about all I want!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

2024/12/30

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

2025/3/30

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

Iris

2024/1/21

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

Very nice staff and very comfy accomodations

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

2025/5/3

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

6/10 Okay

Luis

2025/4/15

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

Bathroom was not clean everything else was okay

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

2025/4/1

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Chill spizott

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

2025/4/12

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

4/10 Poor

Kerry

2025/4/21

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

2025/2/14

Liked: Staff & service

Property manager was great and went above and beyond. Kept my bag for me while I went out for the day. Offered extra water.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Renee

2025/4/22

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