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2.5 out of 5
The Good House
12885 Eliseo Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

thomas, los Angeles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Love the grounds, the rooms, and the pool. Minor criticism, Water heater in my room did not work in the evening. There was no Staff on site, Had to do multiple phone calls with an after hours person to arrange maintenance. Maintenance worker showed up almost 2 hours later, did something, but no hot water until the next morning. On-Site Staff would have been helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disappointed that we couldn’t use the sauna. A tree is in front of the door. It would not open all the way. Our back patio was completely missed at clean up. Broken tree, two broken branches blocking our door. Broken lamps on the ground. Broken chair arm rest. Also, more signage is needed QUIET ZONE. Two day pass ladies came in on our last day and were sooooo loud. Talking, and phone usage. Ridiculous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxation at its finest
Love the relaxed homey vibe of this place! If you are looking for a quick getaway to relax and spend the entire time at the hotel this is the place in desert hot springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

frederick, Newberry Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what you pay for. Polite knowledgeable staff, good food , comfortable surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was cute, unique, and had a boutique feel. The only problem was that they allow day-use guests and so the pool you thought you were going to share with just a handful of guests at this small boutique hotel gets filled with people during the day. We got back from our hike ready to cool off only to find there wasnt a single lounge chair available and this continued until 5pm. So much for our relaxing weekend by the pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private oasis mineral pool and jacuzzi getaway
LOVED the Good House! Beautiful oasis behind the gated secure wall. Well maintained clean serene surroundings. Super chill friendly 7 room spa mineral pool and jacuzzi. Perfect temps and nice natural state. This will become a regular get away! Delicious breakfast served at big community table or wherever you want on property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect stay! We were pleasantly surprised that the sauna was up and running. The hot springs water was excellent- clean and healing as we took a dip to relax and warm up in the winter's cold. Staff was extremely nice and super helpful. The hotel itself was super cute and very clean. Definitely a do-over!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
The Good House is a dream. We will definitely be returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outside pool area is great. Room quality is not up to standards. No hair dryer, toiletries or iron were in the room. Mattress on bed is horrible and needs to be replaced. Blood stains on the mattress cover. Poor girl on site has to clean and take care of everything by herself.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was absolutely amazing. It’s been weeks and I’m still telling people how lovely my stay was. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place has a very "silent pool party at my rich friend's house" vibe. Because it's so small, it's an extremely intimate space, which can make interacting with fellow travelers pleasant or awkward--truly a case-by-case experience. When we went, there were two pools available, they were lovely, as promised. The place seems to be a little bit understaffed, however--it was hard to get towels replaced, and there never seemed to be enough breakfast foods for the number of people staying, which seemed odd. The rooms were also curiously furnished, with a little bit less of everything than you might expect (we only had two sleeping pillows, which seemed weird). In number 2, where we stayed, there was no overhead light and nothing that could pass for a reading lamp, so at night we had to rely on the light from the kitchenette and two very dim basket lamps when we wanted to read at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A Tranquil Getaway
While the Good House may not be everyone's cup of tea, for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway, it is an ideal location. The staff is very friendly and attentive, and the grounds are an oasis of calm and beauty. The Good House is an intimate environment where you can really connect with your neighbors over a delicious breakfast. The warm pool and even warmer tub feature the best water in the world. Bring a good book and really unplug. The rooms are basic and charmingly rustic, so if you are looking for 5-Star accommodation, look elsewhere. That said, there's little reason to be in your room beyond sleep time. There are plenty of shady outdoor spots to catch a quiet nap in a lounge chair or hammock. The sauna is top-notch. Except for breakfast, there is no food service on premises, and local options are limited. Plan accordingly. All in all, if you really are craving rest, relaxation and a no-fuss vibe, the Good House is your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at this property. What made it even special is the owner is the sweetest person and was always attentive making sure we were doing good. Only thing I can suggest is a full length mirror in the room. I don't know if others rooms have it but ours didn’t and so when getting dressed to go out i missed that detail. But it’s such a pretty location. Our room was large and spacious. The pools were awesome and the amenities by the pools were great. And service is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

G, LA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love the beautiful lush grounds, the pools, the beautiful room, the complimentary breakfast and the lovely hosts, owner Virginia and property manager Deana. Couldn't recommend this place enough for a place to Zen out for a weekend, even in the dead heat of summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Virginia on 18 Jul 2019
So happy we could provide you with a wonderful and zen like stay for the weekend. :) It sure is roasting hot out here right now, so we are extra delighted you enjoyed and braved the heat so well. We will very much look forward to having you up here again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm escape
More like The GREAT House! After a very hot drive from LA we were delighted that Virginia could accommodate us for an early check-in. The atmosphere is so peaceful yet warm and inviting, and we loved our cozy room with a patio (hammock!) and the two hot spring pools. There's little to do in the immediate area but that's kind of the point. Joshua Tree park is a little under an hour away and Palm Springs is about 20 mins by car.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Virginia on 18 Jul 2019
Dear Lucas, Thank you very much for the kind and detailed review, it was our absolute pleasure having you both to stay. I'm so glad we could make your stay so wonderful and we very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the new owner and the direction she is taking the property! Very peaceful, like an oasis!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from The Good House on 13 Jun 2019
Wonderful to hear you are enjoying the new direction for the property. Please come on back anytime! We would be delighted to accommodate you. Kindest, The Good House

2/10 Terrible

Huang

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
No one will serve you past 11pm
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022