Indio, CA

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The view from our room in Fantasy Springs
The sunset spectacle that is the Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2015 shimmers on the last evening of the event, April 19. 

We chose this festival as one of many destinations in our year of full-time travel while still working from an RV. We also chose South By Southwest in Austin. 

How do they compare? 

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Mecca for music fans... Coachella and Desert Trip both held here.

Where to stay in Indio

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Terra Lago

4/5(29 area reviews)

Gated community in Riverside County, featuring villa-style homes surrounding a 20-acre lake for canoeing, sailing, and fishing. Enjoy the recreation center, fitness center, Olympic-style pool, and two 18-hole championship golf courses.

Terra Lago
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Rancho Santana

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Rancho Santana, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Empire Polo Club and El Dorado Polo Club.

Rancho Santana
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Heritage Palms

Heritage Palms might not have many top sights, but Heritage Palms Golf Club and Indio Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Heritage Palms
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Desert River Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Desert River Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Empire Polo Club and SilverRock Resort.

Desert River Estates
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Madison Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Madison Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Indian Palms Country Club and Empire Polo Club.

Madison Estates
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Orchards

While Orchards might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Indian Palms Country Club and Empire Polo Club.

Orchards
Woodspring Suites Indio - Coachella Valley

Woodspring Suites Indio - Coachella Valley

2.5 out of 5
42525 Jackson St Indio CA
$100 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$113 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Indio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Empire Polo Club and Indian Wells Tennis Garden are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (713 reviews)
Quick check in. Satusfied

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Woodspring Suites Indio - Coachella Valley
Motel 6 Indio, CA - Palm Springs

Motel 6 Indio, CA - Palm Springs

2 out of 5
82195 Indio Boulevard Indio CA
$45 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$51 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Indio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
It was a great stay. No problems encountered. Thank you.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Motel 6 Indio, CA - Palm Springs
Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley

Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley

2.5 out of 5
84096 Indio Springs Dr Indio CA
$100 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$113 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Indio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Empire Polo Club and Indian Wells Tennis Garden are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (751 reviews)
Clean room. Easy check in. Friendly staff. TV/control not working.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Indian Palms Vacation Club

Indian Palms Vacation Club

2.5 out of 5
48630 Monroe Street Indio CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Indio. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Empire Polo Club and PGA West Golf ...
8/10 Very Good! (487 reviews)
The staff and communications were first rate! The condo was clean, well-appointed, comfortable, and roomy. The kitchen was well-stocked. The pool/spa area was clean and so comfortable, with a plumbed in gas BBQ that worked perfectly.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Indian Palms Vacation Club
Shadow Hills RV Resort

Shadow Hills RV Resort

3 out of 5
40655 Jefferson St Indio CA
Stay at this condo in Indio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Indian Wells Tennis Garden and Empire Polo Club are located ...
Unfortunately someone got into our cabin/trailer, management called me a liar and said “it didn’t happen”. I’ve never anything taken out of my room ever, but someone took toiletries out of our bathroom. Who does that? Creepy. Also, the place was not clean, I have pictures.

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

Shadow Hills RV Resort
Alligator Vacation Home

Alligator Vacation Home

3 out of 5
41650 Alligator Pond Rd Bermuda Dunes CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Indio. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Indian Wells Tennis Garden and Empire Polo ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
I booked this property to spend time with my family who are spread across California. The property was large enough to comfortably accommodate our family. The gameroom was a big hit!! Everything was clean and organized and the property manager was very efficient and responded to any questions promptly. ...

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Alligator Vacation Home
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Indio

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
140
5 - Excellent 24%
4 - Good
252
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
158
3 - Okay 27%
2 - Disappointing
22
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
10
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Overall Indio is fine. Just don’t make travel plans to stay here. Spend a few extra bucks for a cleaner/nicer place.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Expedia wouldn't help get my refund back and the hotel took my deposit. We never even got into the bed because it was so hot. They said I smoked in the room and I am highly allegeric to smoke. The hotel lied and Expedia won't refund me!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Rain & flooding caused real concerns. Coronavirus had just made it’s presence known...what more can you say?

5/5 - Excellent

Lee

Nice smaller town with friendly people.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

when we checked in the girl was getting off work in 20 minutes she was not friendly or helpful...the next day we left when we returned they had deactivated our room key. later we were sleeping and the front desk person tried to get in our room

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Didn’t see anything. Just a stopover to sleep on drive home.

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