Desert Lodge

Motel near Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A desert garden with various cacti and succulents, a wooden bench, and a rustic shelter.

A landscaped garden area with a large planter, various shrubs, and a curved pathway.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

Explore the area

1177 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264

Place, Moorten Botanical Garden
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Tahquitz Canyon
‪15 min walk‬
Place, Palm Springs Art Museum
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
‪10 min drive‬

Room options

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

About the area

Palm Springs

City center stay.With a stay at this Tahquitz River Estates motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Moorten Botanical Garden and 2 miles (3 km) of Palm Springs Art Museum. Also, Palm Springs Convention Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Indian Canyon is within 6 miles (10 km).

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What's nearby

Moorten Botanical Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Tahquitz Canyon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Agua Caliente Casino - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Palm Springs Art Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 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
‪Sammy G's Tuscan Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Caliente Tropics Resort Hotel - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Desert Lodge

Motel near Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs

As a guest of Desert Lodge, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Desert Lodge also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Palm Springs motel is smoke free.

50 guestrooms or units

2 levels

2 buildings

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Front-desk safe

Terrace

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Newspapers in lobby (free)

No smoking on site

Desert Lodge offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Palm Springs motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Pet friendly
Parking included

CA $68 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Property amenities

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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, 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Desert Lodge to the airport?

Desert Lodge is 3.4 mi (7-min drive) away from the Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Lodge?

As of Aug 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Lodge on Aug 9, 2026 start from CA $87, 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.

Does Desert Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Desert Lodge.

Does Desert Lodge offer free breakfast?

Desert Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Desert Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Agua Caliente Casino (3-min drive) and Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Desert Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Desert Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Desert Lodge have a pool?

Desert Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Desert Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Desert Lodge to downtown Palm Springs?

Desert Lodge is 1.1 mi away from Palm Springs.

Desert Lodge Reviews

4.8

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

Cristian

Feb 21, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great location !

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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6/10 Okay

Marilyn

May 1, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

thank you for our stay. unfortunately, we had to cut it short due to an unexpected change in our schedule, so we can't thoroughly rate the hotel. we appreciated the owners' attentiveness and help.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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2/10 Terrible

mary

Apr 27, 2026

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

Trashy and gross. Linen and bed stained. Roof, walls, and flooring dilapidated. We only stayed because no other hotels available.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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6/10 Okay

Lavi

Apr 18, 2026

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

This place has huge potential and must have been a really cool MCM motel at one time, but the current management has no clue what they are doing, unless running a flop house is their business model , I almost wanted to buy the place just so that I could fix it!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Apr 17, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place was horrible I didn't Even stay there because It was so bad and also. 3 other people left when I was Leaving and they didn’t want to give me a refund. I had Go reach out to hotels .

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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2/10 Terrible

Rylee

Apr 21, 2026

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was kind but the hotel was a bit filthy. There was “repaired” water damage that was just a hole punched into the spot where it had occurred. The shower was gross. The walls had weeds growing through the edges. The mattresses were a bit too brown for comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Yuta

Feb 1, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Rooms were ready and clean. Has the Palm Springs charm. Wide parking spaces. Walking distance to everything. Harry and his dog Coco at the lobby will greet you with a smile.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Apr 14, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There were several major issues with the room. The bed was broken. The bathroom door didn't close. There was no smoke detector. The electrical wiring was exposed in a few places.

Bed was gross and broken. Several inches lower on one side so entire mattress was sloped.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Feb 20, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Person at counter was very nice. But thr room had water stains and peeled paint on the ceiling, homeless folks were living there, and everything looked neglected. Nicely located but i won't stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

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2/10 Terrible

James

Mar 13, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The first time we stayed, it was excelent. Totally worth 150$. 2nd time we stayed, 200 a night and we got a room which the bathroom was completely destroyed. Door was broken, faucet was broken, shower wouldnt drain, toilet handle was inaccessable. Just ruined the stay. Management said they inherited the property like that.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Jan 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Great stay !

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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2/10 Terrible

albert

Feb 27, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

The entire building was in real bad shape

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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2/10 Terrible

Dani

Apr 13, 2026

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

DO NOT STAY HERE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Trust me. If you are thinking, like we did, “it can’t be that bad”. Think again. I am not exaggerating or being a Karen. Room smelled like cigarette smoke, holes in the walls, brown goo of some sort, on the curtains, and lamp shades, oh and a big cockroach in the bathroom, and baby one in the hallway. You are not that desperate.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Apr 7, 2025

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

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