Desert Lodge

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Desert Lodge, near Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium, welcomes guests with an outdoor pool and comfy loungers. Enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a vending machine for snacks. The staff consistently earns praise from guests for their helpfulness.

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Pet-friendly
Laundry
Pool
Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 22 - Sept 23

Tomorrow

Sept 23 - Sept 24

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

20 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Tahquitz River Estates, a neighbourhood in Palm Springs, Desert Lodge is near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Indian Canyon, while Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Air Museum are cultural highlights. Palm Springs Convention Center and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway are two other places to visit that come recommended. Practise your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and hiking/biking trails in the area.

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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 Station - 21 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tool Shed - ‬9 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
‪Caliente Tropics Resort Hotel - ‬11 min walk
‪Koffi - ‬17 min walk
‪IHOP - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Desert Lodge

Motel near Palm Springs Art Museum

Located close to Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Palm Springs Convention Center, Desert Lodge provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a vending machine
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All 50 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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

2 buildings
2 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Desert Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee 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.

How much is parking at Desert Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Desert Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Desert Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert Lodge located?

Located in Tahquitz River Estates, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium, Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Convention Center. Indian Canyon and Palm Springs Air Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).