Name: Caliente Tropics
Address: 411 East Palm Canyon Dr. 92264, Palm Springs, 92264, US

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Deena

It was a great visit. The end of July is not ideal if you want cooler weather. Our group all enjoyed the pool and the friendly folks in the bar.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Carolina

We love the pool area and the reef bar. Hotel is not very clean and rooms definitely need some upgrading.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Connor

Staff was incredibly helpful even when I needed help at 4am. Parking situation was great. Room was clean and well maintained. Seems like the type of place where people who work there genuinely care about the guests experience and stay. Bar was a great time and both bartenders that were working when we stopped by were friendly and very attentive. The pool was fantastic. Great stay overall. Would certainly stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Lance

Enjoyed stay and the pool , all good with us

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Daniel

Check in was quick and easy. They allowed us to check in early, which was great being that it was 109 degrees outside. The pool was super clean. The staff is very friendly. Overall, it was a perfect stay!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Gina

I love this place so much. Great pool. Great location. Great vibes. Been coming here for years and will continue to do so.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Brianne

Man, I really wanted to love this place but it's a bit run down. The pool was great and the garden was great. However our room wasn't very clean. The carpet had stains and we found a large dead roach in our room. The propertys pool doors need some maintenance. However we enjoyed the restaurant and the service that was provided poolside.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Adriana

El personal muy amables

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

David

Great!

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Michael

I’ve stayed here multiple times and it’s a great budget option in palm Springs. Nice pool, good bar and grassy area, good location walking distance to several good food options, and the rooms are like a motel - nothing special or fancy - but they are fine.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Anthony Turk

This hotel has so much charming character, but it needs to be updated to give it a refresh. It is iconic and it has great bones, but you can tell that they have not put any money into this hotel in many many years. It would be much better if it had a refresh yet still sticking to the catchy mid-century Tahitian decor. Yes, it needs a major overhaul. When a building is as old as this, it’s very hard to keep it clean, and you could see how dirty this Hotel is from years and years of neglect and lack of upgrading.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Raymond

It was the view

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Kelly

This is an old property so there are not a lot of amenities nor is the a/c that great when its very hot as it often is in Palm Springs. However, we had the most wonderful staff person assist us during our stay. I am sorry I don't have his first name but he was working the desk on 4th of July. He was truly so helpful in figuring out a solution to an issue we were having and we are so grateful. Thank you SO MUCH.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Judy

Front desk team member was very welcoming. Pool was very fun! Drinks from the reef we’re absolutely tasty as well as the food. We had a great time!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Tonnie

👍

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Lisa

Loved the Tiki theme. The drinks were fancy, the food was good. Definitely going back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Marysol

One of my favorited places to stay. We stayed for 3 nights. This was our 4th time staying for my birthday and it was the best one yet. We learned about the place from a good friend that also goes every year for her birthday, The room I had last year was a little lack luster so I treated myself to the suite this time and it was so worth it. Felt like our own little apartment in Palm Springs. I love the amenities. The lanai is so beautiful, love to walk our dog there in the morning. The pool was freshly cleaned and the hot tub is always piping hot! The convenience of having The Reef tiki bar and Sancho's Mexican food right on the property is amazing. The food and drinks are SO GOOD. There's been a couple stays where we don't leave the property the entire time we're there. Yes it's not the newest or most modern place to stay but that's part of its allure for me. It's cozy and feels like a second home to us. I'll always book a suite from now on. I hope to return sooner than my birthday! Once a year isn't enough.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Wayne

Very well themed and fun location to stay with large pool and great bar on site. Rates were great for the night we stayed and room was large. Room could use updating as the carpet and overall room felt dated and worn. For me the history of the resort, artwork and carvings, and vibe of the whole resort more than made up for this. The Reef bar was an excellent experience with great staff and patrons. Would definitely stay here again, especially for one of their event weekends.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Jannet

It’s a cool little spot for a quick stay. It’s a little run down, but we just stayed one night and it was fine. The only bad part was that a pipe broke and they had to shut off the water. They didn’t communicate this to us & the reception staff wasn’t answering the phone, we had to step outside and ask around what was happening. Also, they didn’t know when it was going to be fixed, but we had to check out by noon so we left without showering or using the bathroom.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Ivette

Our family loves this hotel. Staff is so helpful, rooms are clean,the tiki bar is amazing n the staff as well.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Alicia

Stayed here for a long holiday weekend. To be honest the outside is so aesthetically pleasing however once inside our”deluxe” king room, we were a little disappointed. The wall part had staining all over it and was peeling, the bedding also had staining and the shower only had a handle with no back and exposed pipes. The bathroom was extremely hot since there was no fan or air circulation so it had to have the door remain open so the air con could cool it off. Also the air con was located at the back of the room which made it much harder to cool the room off. At one point we had to get our keys changed out twice and eventually had to have maintenance come and change the battery on our door to allow us to use key card. My bf attempted to go into “The Reef” bar and was yelled at by the bartender immediately to close the door. So needless to say we didn’t try any drinks there or bother to go back. This hotel has the potential to be 5 stars but the rooms need a lot of upgrades

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Daniel

The hotel has a beautiful tiki-themed property that is fun and welcoming for couples and families. The pricing was fair; the room was nice, with themed artwork, but nothing fancy in terms of amenities. All of the staff is super friendly, helpful, and hard working. Food and drinks at The Reef are really good, but we found them to be understaffed for dinner service, which made for long waits, as the bar became a more popular social spot from 6 to 9pm. Overall, we had a lot of fun staying here, it's a beautiful property with two restaurants on-site, and located just a few minutes from hiking trails, museums, restaurants, and shops.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Alexandra

The check-in process was very simple and fast. The rooms look slightly rundown. The restaurants on site are a bit on the pricey side. There were quite a few families with children here so if you’re looking for something more chill/relaxing, I’d look elsewhere. The tiki decor was really cute and it looked so nice at night with all the lights. The pool and hot tub are open until midnight which was really great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Susan

Love the Tiki vibe.Great bar.Personable bartender..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

kathryn

The first room the air conditioner wasn't working. The staff was great and moved our rooms with no hassle and were very sweet.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Angelica

Fun place to stay. Excellent pool. Drinks were great. Service was slow but it was only a Tuesday.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Perla

All was pretty good just wish the pool had some shade/umbrellas around. Besides that it was a good lil place.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Lorraine

Clean room,staff was awesome bar had great drinks 🍸, parking was easy!! Over all wonderful experience and time highly recommend!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Vincent

The resort is in a great location, easy to navigate in and around Palm Springs. Everything was easy with my stay. Minnutes to the city and minutes to the canyon.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Alex

Love this place! Favorite pool and tiki bar

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

LEVI

I have been to this place more than a few times now, NEVER disappointing until this weekend. A lot of the pool chaises (chairs) need to be changed or repaired, and for some odd reason there was a foul odor within in the vicinity of the pool and around the area where room #151 is located (human feces) odor (idk).

I booked my stay through HOTELS.com and I was given an ADA room, when I asked why I was told because I booked it thru a 3rd party. NOTCOOL at all.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Cecilia

My wife and I were looking to just relax for a few days and this was a nice spot to do so! The bar was great, the pool was so fun and it was quiet! Definitely will come here again. The staff was also super hospitable and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Hans

Love this place, been there several times never disappointed

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Steven

The price was right, but you get get. What you pay for. Good location, parking near room is a plus. Room was relatively clean and fairly quiet

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Alessandra

If you like mid century, authentic old school tiki bars, a laid back calm and quiet environment to genuinely relax— this is the place for you. I can’t wait to come back.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Steve

I really enjoyed my stay at Caliente Tropics. There was a live ukulele player performing at the Reef Bar by the pool. After dinner in town, we came back to listen to the performance but there was nowhere to sit or stand. We ended up out by the pool, but could barely hear the music. I only wish they had provided some sound of the performance to be better heard out by the pool.

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Marlenne

We just love this hotel, our favorite part is the pool. The young woman at the reception was so nice and helpful.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Pamela

Caliente hot Tropics was a nice vibe with Tiki decor - we were in a renovated room but I’m not sure how renovated it was. The shower did have some issues turning it on, the air conditioning worked good. I would say the plugs need to be updated and it needs to have more hooks to hang towels on. The pool chairs were a bit worn out with gaps in the plastic. I think with a few more renovations it would be much better.
The tiki torches at night were a nice touch. I would stay here again though. Thank you 🌴

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Nancy Leticia

Overall it was a very pleasant stay. It’s not super updated but everything else was good that it didn’t really matter. I would definitely stay again.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

LESLIE

Mattress was worn and uncomfotable, the room smelled musty, air conditioner looked new but was very loud. We were constantly harassed by the bar staff because they We were constantly harassed by the bar staff because they strictly enforce food and beverage policy by the pool. A drink was 20 dollars and it took forever to order it, so I found it strange that they enforce no outside food or drink. The old tiki vibe is cool but Management should reconsider the upkeep and rules. You cant even have a small speaker with music either. Our party reserved 10 rooms And are happy to contribute to small business but there has to be another way

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Hector

We really enjoyed our weekend stay here. The rooms were nice & smelled good too. The AC/fans worked well. The pool area was nice, we enjoyed it. We had a good breakfast at the restaurant there, Sanchos. Overall I would for sure stay at this property again, Staff was nice & everything was great for our 2 night stay.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

TORGNY

Great hotel/ motel complex with a great bar and pool area, only issue was a very spotty wifi unfortunately

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Monica

For starters the room was really run down. Carpet stains and dirt visible in edges of room. Toilet ran water all night obviously needs fixing along with shower nob.
A older woman working pool area was very rude on nagging guests about outside food and beverages even if it was a soda and chips for kids. Maybe if the hotel offered those items for sale people would not bring it from outside. Also I highly recommend the Tiki restaurant to have a better selection of beer so that there isn’t an issue with that as well. How are we expected to consume and enjoy the pool area when items are not sold to better serve guests?! Also there shouldn’t be an issue with guests having their own music especially if it is being ENJOYED BY EVERYONE

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Tracy

Weather was perfect we enjoyed staying in the pool for long hours, food and drinks from the reef restaurant was very affordable and delicious. Rooms were the right size. My family and I will certainly be returning.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Brent

Love this place!!!

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Alejandro

It was great. Room was amazing

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2026

Marie

The room was clean, but not well maintained. There were missing drawer handles on the furniture, a broken light fixture, and multiple stains on the bathroom wall. The bathroom definitely needed a fresh paint job. The Mexican restaurant that was onsite was the one saving grace that made my stay pleasant. I never made it over to The Reef during my two day stay because the food, service, and atmosphere were so on point at Sancho's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Joshua

Great place to stay close to town and golf course. Edna the manager was great.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Laurie

Excellent 3-night stay. Fun, kitschy design. Great having the bar and restaurant on site. Pool was terrific with ample seating in both sun and shade on a very hot weekend. Rooms are well appointed, mattresses were a bit stiff and felt old. Staff was amazing!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Peter

Yes

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Gladys

Good

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

Randy

When did hotel think they can get away with a 4:00 check in and 11:00 checkout?
I arrive around 2:00 PM and I am told the room will be ready by 3, OK, lunch. Back at 3 and I am told, you room is not ready. So at 3: 50 the person at the front desk, says your room is ready. She seems to feel I should thank her for this early check-in. In fact, I ask her \"do you think 10 minutes is early?\" She does indeed. Needless to say, check-in was quite unpleasant.
Given a room on the corner with a beautiful view of the parking lot. It's the weekend so the pool area is crowded. The room itself is pleasant—though a bottle of water in the empty refrigerator would have been nice (the water from the faucet is gray—the color gray). On the premises is a restaurant called Sancho's. It's Mexican and while Palm Springs is not cheap, a $30 burrito seems a bit much. Pass.
All-in-all, pleasant enough.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Amy

Loved the pool, loved the vibe.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Amy

Cool Kimg suite with living room. I loved the tiki bar by the pool & jacuzzi and the restaurant attached. Small gym and beautiful location. Close to downtown PS.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

Mike

Booked this place for the vibe. Rooms are okay, pool and tiki bar are great and relaxing. Booked a deluxe king, room had older carpet… tub was clogged… beds were alright, place seems clean if you don’t look to close. Good location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Wendy

Fun place with a great pool area and awesome tiki bar ❤️

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Kimberly

A/C kept the room cool! Jose is always awesome and pool was perfect temp this time. Unfortunately had to take a fast shower because the tub drained extremely slow but everything else was great and honestly forgot to tell the front desk about the slow draining tub so that’s our bad.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Crystal

I loved it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Mike

The best place to stay in Palm Springs. This was our first time and is going to be our ONLY place from now on!

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Karen

Clean room, air conditioner works great

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Raymond

Clean facilities, responsive staff and the AC worked great in 100 degree+ heat. Nice pool, not noisy at all.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Marcia

It’s a great spot normal wear and tear but kid friendly and great atmosphere

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Efren

Lock on door did not function, shower would not work unless you tugged on fixture and turned knob, given extensions to call f I r room issues but room had NO PHONE!!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

richard

great property great room...I'll be back

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

David

Front desk dude was awesome. Love that this place feels local (because it is) as opposed to being run by some generic corp trying to make you feel as if you're sleeping in the same place regardless whether you're in Baja or Bangor (because it isn't) and that it is kooky (because it can't help it).

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Tamara

Always a good time at Calenti tropics. Love the Reef tiki bar

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Mario

The staff was amazing! Location and amenities were great as well! Would definitely stay here again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Sandra

Air conditioning was on point!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2026

Andre

The room was outdated, dirty bedspreads, broken faucet on the sink, over all cheap look, no love on that room ): Too expensive for what they offer but I get it, they still have to pay for the overhead. I would not choose this hotel again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Rich

Great pool area. Adequate rooms. Good location for all things Palm Springs.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2026

Alena

Was good for my stay during stagecoach. The lock on our door was broken but the maintenance was very fast at fixing it! The shower was diabolical though it constantly switched from freezing cold to scolding hot so that wasn’t fun. But it was a solid option. The getting ready mirror space was great!

Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Apr 2026

Charmaine

Very dated property. Not like the pictures at all

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2026

Kristen

I love this location for the pool, the restaurants and bars and the ambiance. It’s a tiki classic. But the hotel room was pretty bad. Looked like it may have flooded at one time. The floor was warped and peeling. The shower knob was busted so we couldn’t shower. Luckily it was only one night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Michael

Great bar/restaurants. Cute Tiki vibe! the pool is great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Tosh

Always a good stay at the Caliente Tropics. Great staff, great amenities, close to the airport. Highly recommended.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Stormy

None everyone!( was perfect

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

BELINDA

Stayed there for one night with my friend, we were in town for a play. Linens were clean but property needs to be updated.
Very old & tired. They have a Mexican restaurant on property as well as a bar. Bartender was up to her elbows in people!
She was extremely nice and polite. We ordered a drink and food as well.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Kristina

Liked the pool

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

RONG

Good

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

Anita

I liked this motel. The guy at desk on April 19th 7pm was so nice, helpful and friendly. The pool was great very warm. It closed at midnight but zero parties or noise issues. The whole place was quiet. I was there Sunday to Thurs after Coachella. Yes it’s an old motel an original PS but if you don’t go in expecting marble, laminate floors, glass showers it great! Sure it got old red carpet but it’s clean. TV, safe, iron, coffee pot, fridge, loud airconditioner but works well. Comfy bed and pillows. I was solo female felt very safe. The grounds are really nice that Tiki vibe is cute and saw people w dogs in the large grassy area. It’s not downtown which is 5 min drive away and airport 10 min. The Reef restaurant onsite was really good.

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Magnesium

The highlight of this hotel is the heated pools and tiki theme

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Laura

I go tin late and only stayed overnight, but I Iiked it and want to return to see the rest. The pool area was relaxing.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Cheryl

helpful staff. The bar was wonderful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Kenneth

Parking was good, close to room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Kurt

We love staying here and stay 2-3 times a year. Live in Wa state. The Reef is always great, good drinks and food. Reef staff always the nicest people. We do like the hotel. Dog friendly clean rooms. It’s the desk staff that I find too business like, in flexible and cold. Never plesant , never smiling and down right “ I don’t give a rip” attitudes. In the 5 years we have been staying this has been the case. Even on the phone.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Isobel

Yes

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2026

Gayle

Feeling like they are letting things go... amazing potential but rooms feel uncared for ... bed linens, light function, and overall vibe. Location is fab but would love to see this hotel embrace their potential

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Timothy

easy parking Greta restaurant and bar on property

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Crystal

Check in was easy, the room was perfect! We ate at the restaurant on site and it was so delicious. I wish we had time to check out the pool, we will be coming back for the pool! Check out was easy as well. Completely safe property!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Shawn

Front desk was helpful and easy check-in

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Yoana

Perfcet location for Coachella, and rooms are huge

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Lisa

Staff was pleasant and helpful. Parking easy. Room was clean but rooms need updating. The gym is actually nice but smells terrible. I hate carpet nowadays just me. Dispenser for soap etc was either broke or not full but didn’t matter since we always carry our own and are particular. We could deal w the negatives because of the positives which are you have 2 really good places to eat onsite right next to the pool the Reef and Sanchos. Reef has fantastic food burgers sandwiches and drinks. Reef has best mocktail menu for kids and will make virgin daiquiris and pina coladas. All drinks were good. Sanchos has really good Mexican food and carne asada is tender and flavorful and omg their mango margarita and michelada were bomb. Very fresh food. The Patio Mexican restaurant downtown didn’t compare to Sanchos food or service and staff in my opinion. Hotel pool was so warm. They actually heat their pool they don’t just advertise that they do. The pool doesn’t close until late so we swam daytime and after doing things like the Tram we were able to swim at night. Kids had such a good time w the mocktails pool and hot tub. A lot of families and family oriented people there and lots of shade! And cool water misters all around the pool which was fantastic.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

STEVEN

For an affordable old school property it has all that you need for a pleasant PS experience.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Lorena

The vintage tiki theme of hotel was cool and the pool was huge. It was perfect on a very hot day! We had an issue with our room during the first night which we brought up to the staffs attention the next morning. They were beyond great at addressing the issue and making it right with us. I can’t stress enough how awesome the office staff is at wanting to make your stay an enjoyable one. Definitely recommend this hotel and will stay again next time we visit Palm Springs.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2026

William

Great on-site restaurant (\"Sancho's\"), great on-site bar, but the rooms were rather underwhelming.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Rose

Retro vibe and a convenient location. Room was lacking even a coffee maker. Nice pool area. Could not charge any purchases from the attached restaurant and bar to the room as they are a \"seperate business\"
Best part was a short walk to Koffi-a great morning coffee spot

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

michael

nice pool. great restaurants

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Rosa

I chose this hotel not only for the good reviews but number one reason is that it offered a heated pool, I was very disappointed due to the 2 day stay not once was I able to enjoy the pool, the pool was so cold every adult around the pool complained on how cold the water was in the pool, no one was enjoying the pool, the room was a disappointment also, as soon as we opened the door there was a big stain like it would have been from some one who throw up and it wasn’t cleaned very well, the rest of the carpet was very stained and dirty, the rug needed to be replaced, I paid a lot for the 2 day stay, I should have stayed at the Travelodge down the street for a lot less money and just as terrible as this place, people beware, don’t be fooled like I was, never again will I and my friends stay here!!!😡

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

John

vibes are off the scale

Friends

4/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Victor

The rooms are very outdated. The telephone did not work. There was no shampoo conditioner or soap in the shower containers. The air conditioner remote did not work and you could not adjust the air conditioner by The controls that were on it.
My first review was a lot better it seems that it depends on what room you get. We will not be staying here ever again.

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