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

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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1177 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palm Springs

Located in Tahquitz River Estates within a short walk of Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium, Desert Lodge is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Palm Springs Art Museum. This 50-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Tahquitz Canyon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Elmer's Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Village Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Koffi Palm Springs - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Desert Lodge

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
Guests of Desert Lodge enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and free newspapers. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Desert Lodge?

Desert Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Lodge?

As of Jul 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Lodge on Jul 2, 2025 start from $69.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Desert Lodge?

This motel is situated in Tahquitz River Estates within a 10-minute walk of San Jacinto Mountains and Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium. You'll also find Tahquitz Canyon and Boomers! Palm Springs less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Desert Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Desert Lodge include a casino?

No, Desert Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Desert Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Desert Lodge?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a 24-hour front desk at this motel.

Does Desert Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Desert Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Desert Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Desert Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Desert Lodge for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Desert Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Desert Lodge?

The closest major airport to Desert Lodge is Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP), which is 3.4 mi away (7 minutes by car). Another top airport is Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD), which is located 22.3 mi away (35-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Desert Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Desert Lodge.

Desert Lodge Reviews

Reviews

4.8
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. 174 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 443 out of 1000 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Great chill people running the place. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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, property conditions & facilities
Willing to accommodate about all I want!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with partner
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

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

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

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not going back!

The room was in dire need of an upgrade. The bathroom needed replacing. The top of the toilet tank was broken and a sharp edge was above the flush handle. The bedspreads were filthy. At least the sheets were clean. No smoke alarm or fire extinguisher’s in the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

TIMOTHY

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Onder

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Traveled with family
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

brian

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

Unsatisfiactury

Florida Project welfare motel- complete with broken blinds, filthy bathroom with complementary blood on the bathtub & walls, smelled like a smokers lounge shag carpet and should be avoided at all costs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Omar

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fariba

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was my worth experience in staying at hotel. All furnitures were broken, we reserved room for three people and there were not even enough soap for one person. I complained to hotel manager and he said, they are going to renovate the place soon, but don’t understand why hotel terrible condition was not mentioned as part of listing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephany

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

2/10 Terrible

andrew

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

Dont stay there.

Poorly maintained. Things didn't work. Needed repairs and a good paint job. Bed was uncomfortable, pillows long passed usable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's still standing

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel I have ever been to. It looked abandoned there was trash everywhere and people working on cars in the lot. Not many people there to begin with and upon entering the room it smelled horrible and looked like insect secretions on the floor of the bathroom and the mattresses on the beds had blood on them.There were many other issues too many to include but we did take plenty of pictures to validate our claims. We promptly reported this to Expedia on that day as we had to seek other more costly last minute accommodations and were told that we would soon hear back. It was not until we returned that I recontacted Expedia for a follow up and the person helping told us that we were going to have to pay for one night on two rooms totaling over $300. We would not want an animal to stay there and were very disappointed in the fact that Expedia would even have this hotel on it's site.I made this fact known to the rep helping and at first he was pleasant and when we said that we would not even pay $1 his attitude changed. I feel the pictures Expedia has of this hotel are misleading . The pictures were from many years ago and if we had known would not have booked there. This was a very sad circumstance in that we went to Palm Springs to celebrate my daughter;s 21st birthday and to have the special day ruined was unforgiveable. I am also reporting this hotel to the local Health Department and will be seeking legal advice to go forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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