Desert Lodge

Motel near Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium in Palm Springs

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Place, Tahquitz Canyon
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Palm Springs Art Museum
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

220 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

220 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

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 Cactarium and 2 miles (3 km) of Palm Springs Art Museum. Also, Palm Springs Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km) and Indian Canyon is within 6 miles (10 km).

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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
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 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
‪Koffi - ‬17 min walk
‪Caliente Tropics Resort Hotel - ‬11 min walk
‪Bar Cecil - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Desert Lodge

Motel near Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium 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.

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Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

$63 nightly

Dec 10 - Dec 11

Total with taxes and fees

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 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 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.

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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 Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Lodge on Dec 10, 2025 start from $67.79, 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

4.6/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Crisol

Sep 8, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Aug 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Jun 1, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cheap cost for a reason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrus

Traveled with group

May 25, 2025

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

May 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor

Traveled with group

May 5, 2025

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

May 3, 2025

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

May 3, 2025

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

May 3, 2025

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

May 2, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

May 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Apr 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

zachary

Apr 29, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family

Apr 28, 2025

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

Apr 22, 2025

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

Apr 21, 2025

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

Apr 21, 2025

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

Apr 18, 2025

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