Desert Lodge

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

4.6 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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Desert Lodge

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Desert Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Jacinto Mountains. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and laundry facilities
  • 9 minutes by foot from Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and a 3-minute drive from Palm Springs Art Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • 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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach loungers
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool access

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.

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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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Desert Lodge Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 174 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 451 out of 1004 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mauricio

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The blankets had holes because they were burnt, the lamps were broken, the deteriorated furniture had burnt marks of cigarettes. The trash bins around the property were overflowing. I was afraid the beds could be infested with bedbugs but apparently that didn’t happen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ta Cheng

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Be honest, this property is not perfect. You get what you paid for. But the bed is comfortable. No bed bugs. Microwave and fridge in the room. That asve you money if you don't wanna eat out. This place is fine if you are a budget traveler.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel looked run down when I pulled up. I got into town early and tried to see if I could get an early check in. They told me I could not (which is fine) and said the room would be ready at 3:30 even though check in was 3. When I came back to check in I grabbed my room keys and proceeded to the room. I walked in and the curtain rods were broken, the room looked awful. I didn’t even want to put my things on the bed. I look in the bed and someone’s hair scrunchy was still in it with a lot of their hair. I was maybe there for a total of 5 minutes before I booked another hotel down the street and left. I have stayed at hostels nicer than this.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ariel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t ever trust the photos, but these ones are so far off from the actual it’s almost fiction. That said, no bed bugs or pests but all in all not clean or well kept. The owners stated they just bought this place and had plans to upgrade and clean up. For the price point though it’s not good value for the money. The owner is super nice and I do hope they upgrade and clean up. I wouldn’t stay there again unless it was upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jenn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property does not look as nice as the photos. The pool was dirty, there were cigarette burns in the blanket that had been sewn closed. When we requested a new blanket, it arrived in the same condition as the first one. The bathroom was unkept and we had to ask for a microwave. There is no coffee or tea station. Upon trying to check out after 8am, we couldn’t reach anyone. There was a had written sign to ring the bell but the bell was just a broken piece of plastic. There was a phone by the office and in the room. Tried to call 0 to reach someone and it rang busy. Ended up having to leave the key in the room with the maid service sign on the door. The staff were kind but it’s not somewhere I would stay again unless desperate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nichole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They over charged me
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kitty

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Enma

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty. The beds and sheets were dirty. The bathroom was in terrible condition. We asked for sheets to be changed but the lady on staff got very angry. Bad service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

angel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homeless! Unsafe! The building is old and disgusting The bathrooms are a disgrace, lots of noise I felt unsafe and did not sleep the entire night!! Shocking that in Palm Springs to have such a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Teressa

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very nice and welcoming. The overall property was pretty run down on the exterior. My room was clean and in decent repair. The cable didn’t appear to work on our television. We didn’t bother making an issue of it. The beds were pretty saggy. It was quiet. I don’t think I would return but the experience wasn’t terrible and the price was very low compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel looks nothing like the pictures. I have never stayed in a place this cheap before... The main picture is when the place opened it is not what the place looks like now... Half of their rooms are remodeled and the other half is sooooo shady and has holes and poo stains on the floor... I was lucky to complain and got a better room but, what?... It was a place to rest my head and sleep at night.. but once daylight hit i was out and about... I do not recommend this place to anyone who can find a better place to stay... DO IT! again Pictures are not up to date!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ruben

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is dated. It looks like something out of 1960. Old beds, old furniture. Dated bathrooms. One of the pools was drained. Not that I went there to use the pool. I did not interact with any of the staff so I could not rate it. Only when signing in and I think it was the owner. For approximately $200/night, I respected more. I even used up my travel credit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing , unmaintained property the washroom are sucks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bernardo

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading terrifying reviews I was surprised how nice and clean my room was. It’s not 5 star hotel - it’s budget friendly and I’m happy with that
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024