Whether you’re looking for a Southern California wellness vacation packed with activities, just want to relax by the pool, or can’t wait to unwind with a spa day, Palm Springs resorts have it all. We’ve made also made a list of the best Palm Springs resorts for a rejuvenating wellness experience, along with what not to miss at each resort. 

Tip: If you’re visiting Palm Springs for Coachella music festival, we’ve also put together a list of the best hotels for Coachella.

How we picked the best Palm Springs Resorts:

The resorts on this list offer comprehensive on-site vacation experience options. You don’t need to leave them to enjoy a vacation filled with wellness and fun (though we do recommend enjoying all that Palm Springs has to offer). We selected locations that are located in or near Greater Palm Springs that provide the following:

• Onsite dining: The resorts on this list have culinary options, including onsite restaurants and cafes. 

• Fitness: The resorts on this list offer fitness activities such tennis, golf, yoga, and fitness programming. 

• Accommodations: The Palm Springs hotels on this list feature highly-rated accommodations.

• Spa: The resorts on this list offer excellent spas.

• Swimming Pool: The resorts on this list offer outdoor swimming pool options.

The Best Resorts in Palm Springs:

• Best Luxury Resort for Outdoor Adventures: La Quinta Resort & Club

• Best Luxury Resort for Relaxation and Restoration: Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage

• Best Luxury Wellness Retreat: Sensei Porcupine Creek

• Most Eccentric Celebrity Hotspot: The Parker Palm Springs

• Most Romantic Palm Springs Resort: Korakia Pensione

• Best Resort for Family Fun and Fitness: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

• Best Resort for the Whole Family (Including Your Pup): Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa Palm Springs

• Best for Entertainment: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage

• Best for Island-Inspired Relaxation: Margaritaville

• Swimming Pool Water Park Oasis: Omni Rancho Las Palmas

• Best for Spacious Private Villa Accommodations: Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa

• Best for Unique Wellness Stay Packages: Miramonte Resort and Spa

• Best for Events of All Sizes: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa

In addition to resorts and hotels, Palm Springs has many amazing vacation rentals. For your own private oasis, check out the Palm Springs Vrbo page for the best vacation rental deals.

Best Luxury Resort for Outdoor Adventures: La Quinta Resort & Club

49-499 Eisenhower Dr, La Quinta  –  (760) 564-4111

La Quinta Resort and Club is an oasis in the desert, located on 45 lush acres filled with beautiful gardens and pathways. The resort has long been a favorite getaway for Hollywood’s elite.

Accommodations: The iconic resort features 620 elegantly-appointed casitas and suites and 98 villas.

Spa: The 23,000-square-foot award-winning Spa La Quinta is perfect for luxurious self-care and pampering. Guests can book rejuvenating treatments such as customizable massages and facials, as well as hair and nail salon services. 

Swimming Pools: The resort features 41 climate-controlled swimming pools and 53 hot spas.

Fitness: Fitness programming includes daily yoga classes led by expert instructors, spin classes in the newly configured Spin Courtyard, guided stretching classes, and meditation. 2.6-mile runs are organized seasonally by Director of Tennis and Fitness, Kevin Connolly. The resort is also home to championship-caliber golf course and 23 tennis courts.

Cuisine: The resort offers five dining experiences including La Quinta Resort & Club’s signature dining experience, Morgan’s in the Desert which features a new menu of contemporary American cuisine with local Coachella Valley ingredients alongside a creative bar program. 

What to order: 

• Appetizer: Ahi tuna tartare with dragonfruit, avocado puree, pomegranate, pickled charlotte, sesame, jalapeno, chevril, bonito flakes, and chile threads

• Entree: Maple leaf farm duck breast with saffron hollandaise, citrus, carrot reduction, asparagus, baby carrot

• Cocktail: Mezcal Prickly Pear Punch with Casamigos silver tequila, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, prickly pear, and a float of El Silencio Espadin mezcal

Meeting Facilities: Almost 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting facilities

Best Luxury Resort for Relaxation and Restoration: Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage

68900 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage — (760) 321-8282

This elegant resort offers breathtaking valley views of Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs. The glamorous Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage is a celebrity favorite for a luxury escape.

Accommodations: 244 spacious resort rooms and suites and residences.

Spa: This tranquil desert-hillside spa offers holistic treatments inspired from local indigenous herbs and plants. Amenities include access to locker rooms, steam room, dry sauna, whirlpools and relaxation lounge, as well as aromatherapy showers, flowering tea, and a cold plunge (on men’s side). The facility also includes a co-ed relaxation area with a jacuzzi.

Swimming Pools: The resort offers two swimming pools: a cliff-side swimming pool and serenity pool. VIP-style cabanas and poolside dining are available.

Fitness: The fitness center is fully stocked with cardio and strength training equipment. Personal training sessions and group exercise lessons are available. 

Cuisine: Guests can dine at The Edge Steakhouse, State Fare Bar & Kitchen, and Air Pool Bar. 

What to order at The Edge Steakhouse: 

• Cocktail: The Ruby Martini

• Starter: Oysters Coachella

• Entree: New York Strip

Meeting and Event Facilities: 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space with 12 indoor meeting venues. 20,000 square feet of outdoor meeting space with mountain views. Conference space for up to 800 attendees. 

Best Luxury Wellness Retreat: Sensei Porcupine Creek

42765 Dunes View Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 – (760) 359-9957

Sensei Porcupine Creek, a luxury wellness retreat destination, is a sun-soaked sanctuary located on 230-acres in Rancho Mirage, California. Retreat options include wellness program retreats, golf wellbeing retreats, tennis retreats, and more. 

Accommodations: An intimate retreat with just 22 room/suite options. Guests can select from 10 estate rooms, four casitas, and eight standalone villas.

Spa: Guests can enjoy massages, customized bodywork, and facials in the spa’s seven treatment rooms. Spa amenities include outdoor showers and soaking tubs. 

Swimming Pool: Relax at the lagoon-style swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, gardens, and mountain views. 

Retreats: Some of the options include:

• Guided Wellness: A three (or more) night package that includes wellness classes, private sessions (such as mindset, nutrition, and yoga), two 90-minute spa treatments,  and more. Price starts at $1,800.

• Golf Optimal Wellbeing Program: A structured five-day program set within the famous Porcupine Creek golf course.

• Train with Tennis Pro Tommy Haas: A three night package for tennis enthusiasts with limited spots available. Activities include guided warm up with Tommy Haas, drill practices and doubles matches, meditation, yoga, and more. 

Fitness: Yoga, fitness classes, the renowned private 18-hole golf course, and three tennis courts.

Cuisine: Dining options are curated by Sensei by Nobu, an exclusive collaboration between Sensei co-founder Dr. David Agus and Nobu Matsuhisa. Open exclusively to retreat guests, diners can choose to be seated in the outdoor gardens, casual but elegant sushi bar, or the exquisite dining room. Guests may also choose in-room dining, poolside bites, or partake in a specialty menu specifically for golf and tennis patrons. 

What to order: 

• Breakfast: Jidori Hot Pot, available on the breakfast menu, is a specialty by Chef Wezy, the executive head chef. It is a fluffy cloud of an egg, topped with crème fraiche, scallions and caviar.

• Lunch: Sensei Bento Box: Umami sea bass, steamed rice, house-made pickles, roasted seasonal vegetables and miso soup

• Dinner: Lobster Shiitake Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing, Black Cod Miso, Rock Shrimp Tempura with Butter Ponzu

Most Eccentric Celebrity Hotspot: The Parker Palm Springs

4200 E Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs  — (760) 770-5000

The Parker, a quirky and colorful mid-century inspired hotel with interiors designed by Jonathan Adler, is known to attract Hollywood’s most glamorous stars. The ultra-trendy hotel is perfect for people watching and a memorable luxury getaway.

Accommodations: 144 rooms, suites, and villas feature cool and creative mid-century style design.

Spa: The Palm Springs Yacht Club is a dreamy nautical themed 18,000 square foot spa destination. In addition to custom spa services, offerings include complimentary yoga classes, movement studio, fitness center, hot tubs, saunas, eucalyptus steam rooms, relaxation areas, and an indoor saline swimming pool.

Swimming Pools: Guests can choose from three swimming pool options: The Silicon Valley Pool, The Gene Autry Pool, or the Palm Springs Yacht Club Indoor Pool. 

Fitness: Tennis, Pétanque, Croquet, yoga, ping pong, bicycling, and a fully equipped fitness center offering technogym strength and cardio machines. Personal training is available. 

Cuisine: Dining options include California-fresh cuisine at Normas, decadent dining at Mister Parker’s, and bites and cocktails at mod meets modern Mini Bar.

What to order at Mister Parker’s: 

• Appetizer: Hamachi Crudo

• Entree: Halibut or Truffle Pappardelle

• Cocktail: Martini 

• Dessert: Mrs. Parker’s Chocolate Cake

Meeting and Event Facilities: Indoor and outdoor space is available for meetings, conferences, weddings, and more. Complete buyouts for exclusive private events are also available. 

Most Romantic Resort: Korakia Pensione

257 South Patencio Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 — (760) 864-6411

This Mediterranean-style petite boutique resort was named one of the “Sexiest Hotels in America” by Forbes Traveler. Korakia Pensione’s beautiful 1.5 acre grounds are set against the San Jacinto mountains, filled with citrus blossoms, olive trees, date palms, bougainvillea vines, and pretty Moroccan-inspired fountains. Every evening the property glows by the light of hundreds of candles and lanterns. 

Accommodations: Accommodations at this 28-room petite resort feature handmade furniture for a unique touch in every room.

Spa: In-room massages and treatments are available.

Swimming Pools: Two heated saltwater pools with views of the San Jacinto Mountains. 

Fitness: Ride through the neighborhood on a cruiser bike or join a yoga class on Saturday mornings. Private yoga sessions are also available for $150 an hour.

Cuisine: The resort offers breakfast and poolside lunch. Room service is available for lunch and dinner. Refreshing Moroccan tea is served in the afternoons and there are also bar offerings. 

Events Facilities: Korakia Pensione can host events for up to 150 guests for events such as brand launches and destination weddings. Catering is offered from Auric Road Catering.

Best Resort for Family Fun and Fitness: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

74-855 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert — (760) 341-2211

Located in the heart of Palm Desert, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is a AAA four-diamond resort with multiple pools, restaurants, tennis courts, golf courses, a spa, and more. The property is home to a 12,0000 square foot Entertainment Zone – the largest resort arcade in California.

Accommodations: 833 rooms and 51 suites.

Family Offerings: JW Marriott Desert Springs provides an innovative outlet of fun-filled creative adventures thoughtfully curated for families and guests of all ages to spend quality time together during their stay. At the newly renovated Entertainment Zone, kids (and adults) can enjoy timeless classics like PacMan, skee ball, and air hockey, as well as new favorites including high-tech simulators, motocross racing games, four lanes of duckpin bowling, and much more. 

JW Family Passport is a newly expanded offering for younger guests with an emphasis on creativity, cuisine, and active lifestyle. Guests can have their passport stamped after participating in a wide array of activities and redeem prizes from the resort’s treasure chest. 

Visitors are encouraged to engage in nature walks, family yoga, educational flamingo feedings, ice cream socials, scavenger hunts, trivia nights, and more. 

Spa: The award-winning 38,000-square-foot Spa at Desert Springs features 48 treatment rooms, a salon, fitness facility, VIP suite, bistro, and saltwater pool. The spa's extensive treatment menu incorporates ancient healing methods and locally grown ingredients.

Swimming Pools: Swimming pool options include the spa outdoor salt-water pool, the springs outdoor family pool, oasis main pool, and the whirlpool. 

Fitness: Desert Springs Golf Club offers two championship golf courses designed by architect Ted Robinson: The Palm and the Valley. 

Guests can also play tennis at over 15 court choices including hard courts, clay courts, and grass courts. Private lessons, pickleball, and lawn games are also available.

A fitness center is equipped with state-of-the-art options with yoga and fitness classes available.

Cuisine: Dining options include Mikado Japanese Steakhouse, The Lobby Bar, Oasis Bar & Grille, Fisherman's Landing Bar & Grill, Aquifer65 & The JW Sushi Bar, and Rockwood Grill, Spa Bistro, and Blue Star Lounge.

What to Order at Mikado Japanese Steakhouse:

• Cocktail: Mikado Mai Tai

• Appetizer: Fried softshell crab

• Cut Roll: Emperor Roll (Avocado, cucumber, sprout, pickle burdock, shrimp tempura, mayo, topped with spicy tuna, spicy mayo & eel sauce)

Meeting Facilities: 42 meeting rooms, including a 25,000 square foot meeting space.

Best Resort for the Whole Family (Including Your Pup): Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa Palm Springs

71777 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 487-2400

The Rancho Mirage resort is set on 360 acres with beautiful mountain and golf course views. The Westin Mission Hills’ newly renovated Las Brisas pool offers 125-foot dual waterslides, perfect for a day of poolside fun and relaxation for the whole family. This dog-friendly hotel features signature Westin Heavenly dog beds. 

Accommodations: Bedrooms feature plush pillow-top Heavenly beds. Wifi is complimentary. 

Family Offerings: The Westin Family Kids club provides activities including miniature golf, bike rides, arts and crafts, games and more. 

Spa: The Spa at Westin Rancho Mirage offers an expansive spa menu with treatments including massages, facials, body scrubs, Paraffin hand treatments, hair and scalp treatments, and more. 

Swimming Pools: The resort has three swimming pools: Las Brisas Pool, Las Hadas Pool, and La Paloma Pool. The newly renovated Las Brisas Pool features two dual 125-foot water slides, cabana rentals, two bubbling spas, and pool attendants available for service throughout the day. Guests of all ages can enjoy a fun-filled day at the water playground and enjoy the views of the resort from the top before launching down the twists and turns ending with a splash into the pool.

Las Hadas is the Adult (18+) pool with a bubbling spa and an on-site bar where guests can order small bites and cocktails to enjoy poolside. La Paloma Pool offers a tranquil setting to relax and unwind. Small bites and bar service are available for guests lounging at La Paloma Pool.

Fitness: Guests can sign up for yoga classes and fitness counseling. The resort’s fitness studio provides Peloton bikes, cardio machines, strength-training equipment, and free weights.

Golfers will love Pete Dye Course which is known for panoramic views of Rancho Mirage. There are also three tennis courts on-site. Bike rentals are also available.

Cuisine: Dining options include Italian restaurant Pinzimini, tapas and cocktails at Fireside Lounge, and a coffee, breakfast, and sandwiches at Coffee-ology. The property also offers a take-out restaurant and a poolside eatery.

What to order at Pinzimini:

• Breakfast Drink: Gloria’s Renewal Juice

• Breakfast: Mission Hills Short Ribs Benedict and The Mascarpone & Berry French Toast

• Lunch: The Caprese Panini and Southwest Chopped Chicken Salad

• Dinner: The Polpette (meatball appetizer) and The Striped Bass Filet or Grilled Fennel Crusted Pork Chop

Meeting and Event Facilities: Over 129,000 square feet of meeting space, including boardrooms, outdoor spaces, and a 17,326 square foot ballroom. 

Best for Entertainment: Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage

32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 — (818) 999-1995

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, a Forbes and AAA Four Diamond property, offers one of the top casinos outside of Las Vegas, three entertainment venues, multiple dining options, and an award-winning, full-service luxury spa and salon.

Entertainment: At Agua Caliente guests can enjoy shows including music, comedy, and DJs at the resort’s lounges, bars, and three entertainment venues. In addition to the casino floor, at Pivot Cigar Lounge, visitors can play live blackjack and slots. 

Accommodations: 340 rooms with pillowtop beds featuring premium bedding. Lux bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. The rooms also include refrigerators, minibars, and an in-room safe. 

Spa: Sunstone Spa is a Forbes 5-star spa that includes an expansive menu of massages, facials, wraps, healing modalities, detoxifying and rejuvenating one-of-a-kind treatments. Amenities include a coed lounge and a private pool and cabana. 

Swimming Pools: Agua Caliente’s outdoor pool area covers more than 50,000 square feet with an expansive swimming pool and jetted hot tub. Cabanas are fully-equipped with luxurious amenities, including Wifi, flat-screen TVs, misters, ceiling fans, and mini-fridges. 

Cuisine: 13 dining options including The Steakhouse which features an extensive wine list, Waters Cafe, and 360 Sports.

What to order at Steakhouse: 

• Signature Dishes: Tomahawk 32 oz. Prime Ribeye, Chilled Seafood Tower for 2, A5 Wagyu Striploin from Miyazaki Japan. Get there early and get some of the Black Pepper Crusted Prime Rib with a Sourdough Yorkshire Pudding before they sell out!

• Appetizer: Fresh sliced king salmon or Hawaiian ahi tuna sashimi

Fitness: The fitness center is fully equipped with treadmills, elliptical machines, a stair climber, free weights and more. Personal training sessions are available.

Agua Caliente is also home to two nearby championship golf courses: Indian Canyons North and South.

Meeting Facilities: The conference center features a flexible 13,000 square-foot meeting space that can be converted into twelve individual meeting rooms. There’s also flexible outdoor meeting space. 

Best for Island-Inspired Relaxation: Margaritaville

1600 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs — (760) 327-8311

You may be in the middle of the desert, but the island vibes are strong at this laid-back resort. 

Accommodations: Margaritaville Palm Springs offers 398 rooms with panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains or resort grounds.

Spa: 10,000 square foot St. Somewhere Spa. Services include massages, facials, body treatments, tanning services, hair and nail services, as well as makeup application. The large spa can host group spa experiences.

Swimming Pools: Two refreshing pools and relaxing tiki-hut inspired cabanas.

Fitness: Guests can workout at the fully-equipped fitness center. 

Cuisine: Guests enjoy six Margaritaville-inspired dining options with outdoor seating. Restaurants include JWB Grill, License to Chill Bar, and Come Monday Café. 

What to order at JWB Grill:

• Starter: Ceviche

• Handheld: JWB Burger

• Entree: Pan Seared Fresh Catch

• Cocktail: Sparkling Cucumber Gimlet

Meeting and Event Facilities: The resort features more than 40,000 square feet of meeting, wedding, and event venues, including three ballrooms, executive board and meeting rooms, and an additional 35,000 square feet of outdoor venue space.

Swimming Pool Water Park Oasis: Omni Rancho Las Palmas

41000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage — (760) 836-3106

Omni Rancho Las Palmas offers a relaxing oasis where you’ll find comfortable accommodations, dining, tennis, golf, spa relaxation, and a water park with a lazy river and 100 foot slides. 

Accommodations: Rooms include 444 guest rooms or 22 luxury suites designed with Spanish Colonial-inspired style. The accommodations are pet-friendly and feature private balconies or patios with beautiful mountain views.

Spa: At Spa Las Palmas, guests can relax with desert-inspired treatments including massages, facials, hair services, manicures, and pedicures. 

Swimming Pools: At Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, guests can enjoy four swimming pools: Conchilla Valley Pool, Splashtopia, Azure Pool (Adults pool), and the tranquil Spa Pool. Splashtopia is a family-friendly waterpark with a lazy river, two 100 foot waterslides and a cliff-side hot tub.

Fitness: The destination is home to three nine hole golf courses: North Course, South Course, and West Course. There are also 18 tennis courts and 8 pickleball courts with clinic options available. 

Family activities: Family and kid activities include options like painting, cookie decorating, S’mores and a variety of arts and crafts. 

Cuisine: Restaurants include California inspired cuisine at Bluember, casual dining at Palms Cafe, and poolside dining at Splash Grill. 

What to order at Bluember:

• Small Plate: Crispy brussel sprouts pomegranate, cotija cheese, chipotle vinaigrette

• Appetizer: Maryland Style Crab Cakes

• Main: Jumbo shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta and caper shallot butter

Meeting Facilities: 37,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 12,900 square foot ballroom and over 53,000 square feet of outdoor space. 

Best for Spacious Private Villa Accommodations: Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa

44600 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210 — (760) 776-1234

At Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, guests can select from 530 room accommodations, including 43 villas, some with private outdoor spas or plunge pools.

Accommodations: Rooms include 39 suites and 43 villas. 

Villa options include one bedroom villas, two bedroom villas, and the Presidential villa. The spaces range from 1,100 square feet to 1,800 square feet. Some of the amenities that guests can enjoy at the villas include private outdoor patios with BBQ grills and dining sets, luxurious soaking tubs and showers, spacious living areas with fireplaces, dining areas with wet bars (microwave, glassware, and silverware provided), and washer and dryer located near the villa. Select villas also include outdoor spas, plunge pools, or fire pits. 

Spa: Agua Serena Spa offers luxurious pampering with a private garden patio surrounded by beautiful mountain views. Treatments include custom massages, facials, and body treatments. 

Swimming Pools: The hotel offers 9 temperature controlled swimming pools, including an adults only swimming pool and spa reflection pool. There are also two whirlpool spas. 

Hyatt also offers its own waterpark, HyTides Waterpark. Guests can enjoy a 60 foot waterslide, 90 foot dueling waterslides, and a 450 foot lazy river. 

Fitness: At the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, guests can workout at the 24-hour fitness studio and join fitness and yoga classes. There are also walking and biking trails (bike rentals are available) throughout the property. The resort offers tennis and pickleball courts as well. 

Cuisine: Hyatt regency has several onsite dining options including deli/on-the-go options at Citrus Marketplace and Cafe, California Cuisine at Lantana, light fare at Agave Sunset, and lunch at Roadrunner Cafe, and poolside cocktails at Oasis Pool Bar. 

What to order at Lantana:

• Bites: Blackened Swordfish Sando

• Salad: Traditional Caesar Salad

• Entree: Seared Scallops or Achiote Bone-In Pork Chops

Meeting Facilities: 88,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting or event space, including ballrooms, boardrooms and outdoor lawns and terraces. 

Best for Unique Wellness Stay Packages: Miramonte Resort and Spa

45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells — (442) 305-4500

Miramonte Resort & Spa is a sophisticated resort inspired by a classic Mediterranean-style estate. Its rooms are situated across 11 acres filled with beautiful gardens and citrus trees. From the “Desert Dreamland Package” which includes a sleep kit and spa massage to the “Relax, Rejuvenate, and Refresh Package,” which includes a 50-minute spa treatment, Miramonte offers a wide range of seasonal wellness packages and experiences. 

Accommodations: 215 guest rooms and suites in the resort’s bougainvillea adorned two-story bungalows.

Spa: For complete relaxation, a visit to the award-winning Well Spa, set among the historic citrus groves and palm trees of the resort, is a must. This award-winning l2,000-square-foot spa features a menu of wellness treatments and rituals developed under the leadership of Miramonte’s Spa Director, Cristina Cascio, who drew inspiration from the healing powers of the surrounding desert. The l2,000-square-foot spa provides a luxurious wellness escape with nine indoor treatment rooms, eucalyptus-infused steam rooms, outdoor meditation dens, and hot and cold soaking pools for pre- and post-treatment relaxation. 

Wellness Package Recommendation: Each season Miramonte Resort and Spa offers various special offers. The Desert Dreamland Package is designed to promote better sleep and relaxation from the moment guests arrive at the resort. The package includes a limited-time Dreamland Massage at the WELL Spa followed by a private soak in a secluded outdoor patio. 

Swimming Pools: Three swimming pool options including a quiet pool and hot and cool water options. The Miramonte pools is the resort’s signature pool which also offers a heated whirlpool, private cabanas, and food and beverage services. 

Fitness: Miramonte’s fitness classes include a variety of yoga options such as morning yoga flow, hatha yoga, and vinyasa yoga. Miramonte guests can get a discount at the golf course at Indian Wells Golf Resort which is next door. 

Cuisine: Guests can enjoy signature dining experiences at Citrus and Palm Restaurant and Tavern Bar. 

What to order at Citrus and Palm:

• Starter: Ahi Poke “Nachos”

• Main: Crispy Skin Scottish Salmon or Bistro Steak Frites

• Vegetarian main: Moroccan Vegetable Cous Cous

Meeting Facilities: Over 35,000 square feet of space including flexible indoor and outdoor locations. 

Best for Events of All Sizes: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa

44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells — (760)-773-4444

The spacious resort provides a beautiful event destination where guests can enjoy scenic views, expert audio visual services, and in-house catering. Whether you are hosting a small wedding or a meeting of 2,000 people, this desert destination will help make your event a success. 

Accommodations: Renaissance Esmeralda offers 560 Spacious guest rooms and suites featuring mid-century modern inspired design. 

Spa: Spa Esmeralda is a 13,000 square foot spa with 8 private treatment rooms. Guests can enjoy a variety of services including massage, facials, body treatments, and hydrotherapy experiences. Amenities include steam rooms, relaxation lounges, a garden courtyard, and a jacuzzi spa. Spa guests have access to the 24-hour fitness center. 

Swimming Pools: Swimming pool options include the expansive signature heated outdoor pool, Sandy Beach, and the whirlpool. 

Fitness: The fitness center is open 24-hours/7 days a week. Class offerings include yoga, barre, and water workouts. Indian Wells Golf Resort is a 36 hole championship golf course where guests can play the 18-hole Celebrity Course or 18-hole Players Course. Golf lessons are also available. 

Family activities: Camp Esmeralda offers family activities including crafts and lawn games. There’s also an arcade called Desert Glow Entertainment Zone where guests can enjoy virtual reality, games, an escape room, and duckpin bowling. 

Cuisine: Dining options include American favorites at CAVA, California cuisine and innovative cocktails at The Place, and Japanese at Glo Sushi.

What to order at The Place: 

• Cocktail: Lavender Lemonade Mojito

• Sharable: Margherita Pizza

• Handheld: Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich, Shrimp Tacos, or Impossible Burger

Meeting and Event Facilities: Over 213,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including 3 ballrooms, 49 meeting rooms and 22 breakout rooms. The resort offers a wide range of equipment and event services. 

Palm Springs is just a day trip away from Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, so be sure to check out our LA Spa Guide and Guide and our guide to the top things to do in Joshua Tree.

[Images courtesy of their respective resorts]

Lizzy Sherman is an award-winning digital content writer/editor. She has been a featured guest speaker at Cal State University Northridge, Digital LA and The National Association of Audience Marketing Professionals. When she's not writing, Lizzy enjoys yoga and playing guitar. Follow her on Instagram: @zillizy