Desert Lodge

Motel with outdoor pool, near Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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

Desert Lodge, near Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium, offers a warm welcome with an outdoor pool and sun-kissed loungers. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities or grab a snack from the vending machine. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
Pool
Non-smoking
Free parking

Main amenities (11)

Daily housekeeping
Outdoor pool
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Tomorrow

Oct 12 - Oct 13

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

20 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Tahquitz Canyon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Palm Springs Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Palm Springs Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Palm Springs Air Museum - 8 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 7 min drive
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 35 min drive
Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 46 min drive
Palm Springs Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tool Shed - ‬9 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
‪Elmer’s Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
‪Caliente Tropics Resort Hotel - ‬11 min walk
‪Koffi - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Desert Lodge

When you stay at Desert Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Palm Springs Convention Center and Palm Canyon. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and mountain biking are nearby. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Agua Caliente Casino. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 50 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Bicycle rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Window screens

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Desert Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Desert Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Desert Lodge?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Desert Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Desert Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Desert Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Agua Caliente Casino (3-min drive) and Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Desert Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include a picnic area.

What's the area around Desert Lodge like?

Desert Lodge is in Tahquitz River Estates, a short 7-minute drive from Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) and 6 minutes' walk from San Jacinto Mountains.