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Desert Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel near Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium in Palm Springs

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior

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
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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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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
  • 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
  • ‪Caliente Tropics Resort Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Koffi - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬13 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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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

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

  • 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 Aug 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Lodge on Aug 24, 2025 start from $69.0, 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

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. 173 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 444 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

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

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
👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Pillows & Shower

Harry came right up with the pillows and to check on the shower head. Thanks Desert Lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chill spizott
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025