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Reviews of Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel

2 out of 5
Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel
10805 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 137 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 164 out of 1000 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dangerous for families they just let anyone in off the street
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Na on Apr 23, 2024
Hi Ashley I am sorry to hear this.We are a hotel so yes people come visit us from all over around the world. I will speak to higher Management. Thank you.

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm disabled, and I was put on the second floor, despite making notes in my reservation that I needed first floor. The food at the restaurant was horrible. The clientele at the motel were very low-class, trampling on the shared balcony at 2am, 3am, 4am, right outside our sliding door. Loud laughing, pounding, and loud sex. Remote did not appropriately function TV.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Na on Apr 20, 2024
Hi Suzanne i will address your issues to higher management. Thank you.

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A plaza of hot tubs open 24 hours a day?!! Thanks for treating us like adults. An older property, but clean enough and a good sleep when not soaking under the stars & palms. :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Na on Apr 19, 2024
Hi jesse. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Nadine on Apr 19, 2024
Thank you Donna.

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A writers paradise, incredible people watching.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 15, 2024
Hi CarolynThank you.

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s my second time back to this vacation spot and it was a really good stay ! The room was nice and clean , I love the balcony rooms , the view of the mountains , snow covered hills , Palm trees and pools is like heaven ! This hotel is pet friendly which is awesome ! The only thing I was disappointed was the restaurant had minimum staff which meant the service was slow and minimum option for food ! Kinda pricey for what you pay for food options . I’ll be back and bring my furry baby’s ! Thank you desert vacation spa !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 15, 2024
Hi Liza We want to say thank you for your review and we hope to see you soon again.

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The toilet was broken in the room, asked to get it fixed and was still broken, bed wasn’t made / no new towels, got eye irritation from bedding overall one of the worst experiences I’ve had at a hotel. Want my money back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Na on Apr 19, 2024
Hi Luke. I am so sorry to hear this our front desk is available 24 hours to assist in any matter. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

6/10 Okay

Nora S

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 14, 2024
Hi Nora, Thank you for visiting us and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Staff & service
Been coming here since 1776. The hotel can use a face lift. Special the room showers. But hey i love it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Na on Apr 14, 2024
Hi Luisa, Thank you for your comments and Thank you for loving us.

8/10 Good

Theodore

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Like the hotspring pools
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Na on Apr 14, 2024
Thank you Theodore.

2/10 Terrible

alexandru

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like the mineral water👍but the sleep over was too noise people near my room make noise play music till 3:00 am was very loud can’t sleep don’t recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Na on Apr 14, 2024
Hi Alexandru, Sorry to hear this we are open 24 hours. Maybe next time you should try the miracle springs i am sure you would love them. Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I have been coming here since the late 1950's. Love the pools and the old school casual family vibe. Lots of hot pools to pick from. My room was in need of a remodel. Room was clean and the mattress was comfortable. I liked the restaurant. Good food and reasonably priced. The wait staff was great. So were all of the workers there. In spite of the room, i will keep coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 14, 2024
Hi Martin, Thank you kindly for your comments and we hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 7, 2024
Hi Michael Thank you we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made my commute to the job site close. Had everything there, friendly staff. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 7, 2024
Thank you Michael.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 7, 2024
Thank you Andrew, So happy to hear everything was great!

4/10 Poor

Teodoro

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At check in- the receptionist did not give me an explanation why my Ccard was swiped, If room was already paid through Expedia. She gives me a (1) key for the room, no instructions how to use the gated parking( needed a code which is written on the key envelope) It took me some time to figure it out, thinking it was WIFI password. In the room- the tv remote did not have batteries, went to front desk and got batteries, but it didn’t work either. Some light bulbs in the room were out of order. The toilet was not working properly, couldn’t flush or the water was running all night. No WiFi, couldn’t get connected. I wasn’t told which one to use or needed a password or it was open. I felt that I was given an out of order room. Did not want to stress about all these inconvenience, just wanted to relax which was the main purpose of my trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 5, 2024
Hi Teodoro, I do apologize for all these inconveniences. i will bring this up with higher management. I wished we would of known this while you were here and spoke to management then. We are open 24 hours at our desk and would of called management right away to had made your stay more enjoyable. again we do apologize. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 4, 2024
Thank you Enrique.

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 2, 2024
Thank you Tommy.

2/10 Terrible

Alla

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No internet. To doesn’t working. No ramp for wheelchairs. No regulated pool and jacuzzi temperature. No phone in the room. No please for luggages. No any umbrellas around pools. Too old furnitures in the rooms everything looks like motel 1 star. I paid $180 per nite and living this bedly hotel after 1 nite. We can’t stay.new 1 nite. Really terrible experience and we can’t recommend it for anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Na on Mar 31, 2024
Hi Alla, Thank you for your comments we are a older hotel and people visit us from all over around the world and love our mineral spas I am sorry to hear we weren't for you, Next time you are out you should try our sister property Miracle springs resort and spa. they are much newer and i am sure your experience would be great.

8/10 Good

Deb

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Hot tubs perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 30, 2024
Hi Deb,Thank you the Hot tubs are great.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
The staff was GREAT! And Kenny doing lifeguard and cleaning the pools needs a raise he was doing an awesome job. And the 2 ladies Nadine and Stephanie were awesome taking care of us and helping us with anything we needed. They were great..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Na on Mar 30, 2024
Hi Stephen, Our Staff is amazing we thank you for the kind words.and hope to see you again.

4/10 Poor

Kristina

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pools where nice my room on the other hand was dirty and something bit me well I was sleeping,, not ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Na on Mar 30, 2024
Hi Kristina, We do apologize you didn't have a good experience. we are located in the desert where there are lots bugs and we do have pest control on a regular basis.so i am sorry to hear this. as for the room our front desk staff is available 24 hours and would assist in any matter. I wished this was brought to our attention so we could of had housekeeping go back into your room. The pools are amazing thank you.

4/10 Poor

Erik

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have given this place a 1 star but we didn't see any bedbugs, so I'll give it a two. Anyone who thinks this motel is better than 2 stars hasn't stayed in other hotel/motels. This is a pretty horrible place. At check-in, the receptionist made me feel like I was putting her out having to do her job of checking us in. The restaurant is far understaffed and the people aren't terribly friendly. we waited about 30 minutes before someone came to take our drink orders, another good bit of time to order food and once we were done, we were ignored on the bill even though it was requested. The rooms are in really, really rough condition. Everything needs to be updated. Stains on the carpet and towels. The AC didn't work, the TV remote didn't work. Look for other places in Palm Springs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from na on Mar 28, 2024
Hi Erik. We are sorry to hear this. I am taking this up with higher management. Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice, varying temperature pools. The place could definitely use some upkeep and modernization The rooms are a bit in disrepair.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 27, 2024
Hi Richard, Thank you for your feed back.

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 26, 2024
Thank you Dennis.

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 26, 2024
Thank you Hector.

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All depends on your neighbors. If they are loud you’re in trouble. The walls are very thin and the toilet seat is the smallest thing I’ve ever had the misfortune to have to sit on
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Na on Mar 24, 2024
Hi Mike,We are a hotel and are always booked up and pools are open 24 hours so we do apologize for any noise. as for the toilet it is the same size as all toilets. We thank you for your comments

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Apr 14, 2024
Thank you Karol.

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Found a baby roach and the hotel staff was understanding and gave us another room immediately but needs to be cleaned and fumigated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from na on Mar 24, 2024
Thank you Laurie,We do have pest control come out regularly we are a desert and do get bugs and we are so sorry and happy to hear we changed your room right away. We appreciate your comments and always go to higher management.

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place looks a little out dated, but staff was great, the pools were clean and heated which was great cause it rained during our stay The ladies were so nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 24, 2024
Hi Lupe, We are a older funky hotel and people come all over the world to visit us and love the mineral pools. I am so happy to hear our staff was great to you.

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Na on Mar 24, 2024
Thank you Debra.

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 20, 2024
Thank you David.

4/10 Poor

maliea

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is outdated, rundown, overpriced, and just plain "Ick". The ancient AC unit didn't work, it barely turned on. The tint on the sliding glass door only went half to the top of one side of the door, and the two tattered purple curtains didn't cover the doors, and let all the light in. The bathroom heating light didn't work, the tiles were cracked along with the bathroom door that was cracked and had recently been ripped of the top hinge, so didn't close properly unless you held it up and pushed really hard slamming it, which wasn't great for the people sleeping....The carpet was dirty, and the mismatched furniture was broken and some what useless. The room didn't not have a phone, or a clock. I stayed two nights and was given two bath towels two hand towels and one washcloth, for two of us...Housekeeping services were not provided, and the pool chairs were dry rotten, and dirty. Basically, the only good part of this property is the diner the diner staff, the fun lounge and the front desk staff. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 17, 2024
Hi Mailea, we do apologize we weren't for you as we do have people visit us all over the world. Maybe when you are out here again try the Miracle Springs hotel they are beautiful. Thank you again.

8/10 Good

Maryann, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pools are wonderful, kept very clean, water is nice and there are different temperatures for everyone. The staff are helpful and the restaurant on site has good food and service. The room was clean and bed was comfortable, just outdated and could use some maintenance. Overall it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Na on Mar 16, 2024
Hi Maryann, We are happy to hear you had a wonderful time. We hope to see you again.

4/10 Poor

Dinh, Stockton

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Na on Mar 31, 2024
Thank you Dinh.

6/10 Okay

Albert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property needs more TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Na on Mar 7, 2024
Hi Albert Thank you for your review.

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 25, 2024
Thank you David.

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you Jordan.

8/10 Good

Olga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the mineral water pools, the pools are cleaned every day, the water is clean and there is little chlorine, good for treatment. Good service in the restaurant. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from na on Mar 10, 2024
Hi Olga thank you for the feed back.

2/10 Terrible

Madeleine

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Didn’t feel safe staying there, as soon as I got there I heard people walking down the hall trying doors. Definitely an unsafe area and a rundown property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 10, 2024
Hi Madeleine We are so sorry to hear you felt the way you did. You should try Miracle springs next time i know you would love them.

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice but the walk area 2nd floor , floors were weak & the guardrails needs to be higher for safety. Outdoor furniture was dated & unclean, could not dine on balcony bcuz of it. Great staff, food & pools & areas were clean. I feel like the slumber area is lacking. I would return but prefer 1st floor. Also need 2 bedside tables in rooms. New carpet/ stain resistant...big red stain in front of fridge. Some suspicious characters hanging around front entrance. Maybe a better entry gate system, not so far from the gate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 2, 2024
Thank you David we thank you for your suggestions and comments. Next time we will make sure you get a poolside room with 2 queen beds. Hope to see you soon.

6/10 Okay

Marlies

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could hear everyone in the room next to us. We were put next to the ice machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 2, 2024
Thank you for your feed back Marlies.

6/10 Okay

Anisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 2, 2024
Thank you Anisa.

2/10 Terrible

Lewis

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
People in the room next to us partying kept us up until 2am. No phone in our room so we were unable to contact the front desk. The person at the front desk said they were unaware and apologized. I'll NOT be returning to this establishment. Very disappointed!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 2, 2024
Hi Lewis We do apologize and sad to hear you wont be back. When there is an issue we are open 24 hours at the front desk wish we would of known when it was happening.We would love for you to return. Thank you.

4/10 Poor

Dannielle

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 24, 2024
Thank you Dannielle.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 2, 2024
Thank you Nicole.

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cockroaches in the restroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nadine on Mar 2, 2024
Hi Erick we are sad to hear this we do have pest control that comes out regularly and will speak with them ASAP. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Our front desk is open 24 hours we would of changed your room if it was brought to our attention while staying.Again we do apologize.

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an excellent value for the price. Staff is friendly and approachable. The restaurant however is largely a disappointment. The wait staff seem aloft and unconcerned about the customers. The first time we came to the restaurant we were ignored by the waitress while waiting for breakfast. After several minutes of being ignored, we went to Miracle Springs next door for breakfast. The second time we came, we were directed to sit 'anywhere', but the waitress seemed to not be happy with our choice. Our food sat on the cooks pass, until served to us cold by the waitress, I mean 'really cold'. We won't be back to this diner
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Na on Mar 2, 2024
Hi David thank you for bringing this all to our attention we appreciate all feed back from our guests.

2/10 Terrible

Sudha

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very rude staff , old mismanaged property . Poor house keeping . Noisy with repair work etc . To get to 2nd level climb with suitcase & walking on old shaky Balcony was scary . Inside view with centrally located pools was nice . Morning cafe & bar was good but 1 hr wt for breakfast in mornings . We stayed 2 nights bc of cheaper cost . It was beautiful location need big time upgrading & maintenance. .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Na on Feb 26, 2024
Thank you Sudha. I am so sorry to hear this. You might want to try Miracle springs resort and spa the next time you are out here in the desert. i know you would love it.

10/10 Excellent

Ivette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are supper friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Nadine on Feb 25, 2024
Thank you Ivette.