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

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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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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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About the neighborhood

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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 - ‬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 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 vending machine.
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.

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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.

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.

Will I be able to park 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 do couples enjoy most about 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).

Can I book a room with a balcony 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. 172 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 445 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

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Tyrus

Traveled with group
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

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor

Traveled with group
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Do not stay here.

This place is old and in need of serious repair. Holes in the walls, furniture is old and beat up. Bedding had cigarette burns in it. TV is ridiculously small. Bathroom was old and beat up.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, INGLEWOOD

Business traveler
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

ruben

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

zachary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was dirty and smelly when checking in. I was going to give them a chance. We made our way to the room and there was garbage laying in the hallway. We opened our room and the smell was atrocious. It was a musty moldy smell. It must off been an adjoining room, but they had that door duct taped around the edges. I wouldn’t even set my suitcase on the ground. We turned around and walked out. There were some shady people hanging around and we couldn’t get out of there fast enough. My note to SEL is always stay in a reputable chain hotel. Never again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Traveled with family
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

Jose

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

Extremely dirty place.

Place its really dirty and in bad condition, fridge does not work, AC is full of dust, both of my beds were badly stain of something brown, ice machine does not work with posible meldew. a non smoking room smells like cigarettes everywhere, in my whole weekend i didnt get the room clean a single time, no clean towel and toilet got clog. To make this worse place charge me extra to day I check in just for getting double twin bed instead of a king bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

Alejandro

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

Room from Hell (65)

Smell was horrible. Room was supposedly non-smoking but the smell of cigarettes was pungent. AC did not work properly. Spent the weekend in 100 degree heat with a barely usable AC unit. Bathroom sink was coming off. Smell lingers on everything. I’ve been home for a couple of days and I can still smell the horrid smell. DO NOT STAY HERE!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis

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

8/10 Good

Michael

It was a bit dingey and a bit rough , and not very clean , but it was okay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Katelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy. Blood stains on the sides of both of the beds. Yellow and brown smears and stains on the walls near the vanity area and bathroom. Walls looked like they’d never been cleaned. Tub looked like it had never been cleaned. Comforter on bed was dusty and stained. Pillows seemed clean, but they were extremely cheap and uncomfortable. Tv worked but it was very small and old. Room was quiet. Parking was easy. The outside of the property looked nice, but the inside was rundown and not well maintained. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

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

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

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