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Shadow Mountain Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star golf resort near El Paseo Shopping District

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Gym

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45750 San Luis Rey Ave, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
  • Place, El Paseo Shopping District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, McCallum Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, Kitchen

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sofabed, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Condo, 1 Bedroom, 1 King with Sofabed, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 1King, 1 Queen, Sofabed, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Kings, Fireplace, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace (Full Kitchen )

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Condo, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

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About the area

Palm Desert

In Palm Desert .Stay at this Palm Desert resort and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of El Paseo Shopping District and 2 miles (3 km) of Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. McCallum Theatre and Palm Desert Aquatic Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • El Paseo Shopping District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Palm Desert Aquatic Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • McCallum Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Desert Willow Golf Resort - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 25 min drive
  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sullivan's Steakhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Keedy's Fountain Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Fe Wine Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Shadow Mountain Resort

3.5-star golf resort near El Paseo Shopping District
As a guest of Shadow Mountain Resort, you'll find 5 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Shadow Mountain Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Palm Desert resort.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Shadow Mountain Resort offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.

40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 12 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 5 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from June 2 to September 30:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 20 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Property is also known as

Mountain Shadow Resort
Shadow Mountain Palm Desert
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Shadow Mountain Resort Palm Desert
Shadow Resort
Shadow Mountain Hotel
Shadow Mountain Resort And Club Hotel Palm Desert
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Shadow Mountain Resort Resort
Shadow Mountain Resort Palm Desert
Shadow Mountain Resort Resort Palm Desert

Shadow Mountain Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 814 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Israel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Gave me the wrong room And power outage caused my food to go bad Had to check out early because no ac
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, huge swimming pool and tranquil environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELSA

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shadow Mountain Resort is a hidden gem! The staff is friendly, the grounds are beautifully maintained, and the location is perfect, close to shops, dining, and great golf. The pool area is relaxing, and the overall atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming. A great spot for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Haik

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time being at this place, love this place. Calm peacefully. This resort is has great service. Best drink at the pool bar mango and strawberry margaritas 🍹.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff, especially at Above the Eight. The resort is kept immaculate. Great rooms, very clean. It’s one of my favorite places to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved our studio. Great view of pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nichole

Disliked: Room comfort

No sure I’d return

The room was well kept and had beautiful upgrades however the bed was like sleeping on a hardwood floor it was very uncomfortable also I called for towels and they made me go get them myself there was never any maid service at all. Staff was friendly especially the security guards. But not sure I’d stay there again considering the price for what we got.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellanie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Shadow Mountain Resort

Nice place, close to our pickup spot for Stagecoach. This place had very friendly staff, and was easy to check in, they accommodated an early check in BIG PLUS. However the front of the rooms had no windows it looked like a jail cell block as you walked to the front door. No door fob’s old fashioned key. The room was rather small not like the pictures, small’ish fridge small kitchen but we made it work.Had a wet mop smell when we entered, opened sliding back door immediately. Pool was the biggest draw, had a restaraunt were you could grab “Bloody Mary’s” also food too ;). Be aware you will hear these tennis players early in the mornings…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness
We were not given the room set up that we had booked. After being told by the front desk they were sold out and this was all they had, we made due. Hotels.com did come through and get us a portion refunded and a credit for the app. The resturant food was good, we got take out one night. Checked in very late and it was process as the report is gated and no one is at the desk after 8pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mbeke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived well past the established check in hours, but they made arrangements to accommodate us and check in ended up being very easy, even at 1AM.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for Coachella and enjoyed how close it was to the shuttle stop.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

You won’t regret this

The most tranquil weekend ever! Absolutely 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ellie

They didn’t have body soap or shampoo. This is something that you would have to bring yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chantel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property and efficient customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

william

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Shadow Mountain is one of the older developments in Palm Desert, dating originally from 1946. Its main pool is an iconic landmark and much of resort space is devoted to tennis courts. Its location adjacent to El Paseo is great, so all the best shopping and dining is just a walk away. Look very carefully at any unit you wish to rent as they are individually owned and the updates (or lack thereof) will be highly variable. We stayed in a Creekside unit which was well away from the tennis courts and was extremely quiet, but the unit itself was very dated. Functional, but old. I used the gym everyday and, despite mentioning it twice to staff, it was never cleaned during our stay. Small annoyances, balanced by a good location and easy navigation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a fun funky place. So Frank Sinatra. Tennis is excellent. It was in the most ideal location. Shopping, Restaurants and points of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025