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Desert Lodge

Palm Springs - CA · United States

1177 S Palm Canyon DriveView location

4.8/10Review score1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness4.8/104.8
Service6.0/106.0
Comfort4.8/104.8
Condition4.2/104.2
Location6.2/106.2
Neighborhood6.6/106.6
Amenities4.4/104.4
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About Desert Lodge

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.

Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. San Jacinto Mountains - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 0. 7 km / 0. 4 mi- Boomers!

Palm Springs - 1. 1 km / 0. 7 mi- Baristo Park - 1. 4 km / 0. 9 mi- Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 1. 8 km / 1. 1 mi- Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 2 km / 1. 2 mi- Plaza Theatre - 2.

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1 km / 1. 3 mi- Annenberg Theatre - 2. 1 km / 1. 3 mi- Palm Springs Art Museum - 2. 3 km / 1. 4 mi- Desert Fashion Plaza Shopping Center - 2. 3 km / 1. 4 mi- Agua Caliente Casino - 2. 3 km / 1.

4 mi- Forever Marilyn - 2. 3 km / 1. 5 mi- Tahquitz Canyon - 2. 4 km / 1. 5 mi- O'Donnell Golf Club - 2. 6 km / 1. 6 mi- Palm Springs Convention Center - 2. 9 km / 1. 8 mi.

The nearest airports are: Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 5. 5 km / 3. 4 mi Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 35. 9 km / 22. 3 mi Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 54. 8 km / 34 mi Portland International Airport (PDX) - 1, 732.

4 km / 1, 076. 5 mi The preferred airport for Desert Lodge is Portland International Airport (PDX). A stay at Desert Lodge places you in the heart of Palm Springs, within a 5-minute drive of Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Palm Springs Art Museum. This motel is 1.

A stay at Desert Lodge places you in the heart of Palm Springs, within a 5-minute drive of Moorten Botanical Garden and Palm Springs Art Museum. This motel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Palm Springs Convention Center and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Indian Canyon.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

San Jacinto Mountains 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Moorten Botanical Garden 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Tahquitz Canyon 1 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Baristo Park 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Indian Canyons Golf Resort 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Village Green Heritage Center 2 km / 1.2 mi
The Spa at Se-che 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Plaza Theatre 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Palm Springs Art Museum 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Agua Caliente Casino 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
South Lykken Trail 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
O'Donnell Golf Club 2.8 km / 1.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 50
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
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  • Newspapers
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    Desert Lodge

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    Desert Lodge

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Desert Lodge

4.8
Review score
1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness
4.8 /10
Service
6.0 /10
Comfort
4.8 /10
Condition
4.2 /10
Location
6.2 /10
Neighborhood
6.6 /10
Amenities
4.4 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
10 Jul 2026
Alma
The building is falling off and needs a lot of repairs. Room very old and duty including the restroom!
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
29 May 2026
Brittney
This was probably the worst hotel I have ever walked into. The property was a mess. Buildings look disgusting. The pool had guests that were drunk and a mess. Holes everywhere. The lobby was hot and had a nasty smell that was being masked by an even worse cologne. The attendant nice. We decided to just see the room in case maybe it was salvageable. Wrong. The room was hot. The AC looked like it barely worked. It reeked of cigarettes. There were holes in the wall walls that were stuffed with napkins. The bathroom tile had so much dirt and grime everywhere with holes too. The door lock had duct tape on it. And we found a giant roach dead in the doorway inside the room. It was obvious they didn’t try to clean the room at all. They didn’t even vacuum, obviously with the dead roaches. How this place is even advertised on Hotels.com is beyond me. I will try to get my money back through trip insurance. Pray for me we walked in and walked out. Do not stay here.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2026
Marilyn
thank you for our stay. unfortunately, we had to cut it short due to an unexpected change in our schedule, so we can't thoroughly rate the hotel. we appreciated the owners' attentiveness and help.
Family
2/10
Poor
26 Apr 2026
mary
Trashy and gross. Linen and bed stained. Roof, walls, and flooring dilapidated. We only stayed because no other hotels available.
Partner
2/10
Poor
22 Apr 2026
Craig
The entire hotel looked run down. My room was not in good shape and the bathroom and toilet were not properly cleaned. Brown stains running down the back of the toilet. I purchased my own cleaning spray and paper towel. When I got out of the shower, I saw a blood stain on the towel after I dried myself. I had to check myself to realize it was not from me. I definitely over paid, as I left 2 days early. I was out by 3:15am for an early flight Monday the 20th. So over $500 spent for 2 nights in a $49 per night hotel. I am not happy. Stay away from the Desert Lodge in Palm Springs. I have made a complaint to Expedia. So far no response from the hotel.
Self
2/10
Poor
21 Apr 2026
Rylee
The staff was kind but the hotel was a bit filthy. There was “repaired” water damage that was just a hole punched into the spot where it had occurred. The shower was gross. The walls had weeds growing through the edges. The mattresses were a bit too brown for comfort
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2026
Lavi
This place has huge potential and must have been a really cool MCM motel at one time, but the current management has no clue what they are doing, unless running a flop house is their business model , I almost wanted to buy the place just so that I could fix it!!
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
17 Apr 2026
Tyler
This place was horrible I didn't Even stay there because It was so bad and also. 3 other people left when I was Leaving and they didn’t want to give me a refund. I had Go reach out to hotels .
2/10
Poor
13 Apr 2026
Nathan
There were several major issues with the room. The bed was broken. The bathroom door didn't close. There was no smoke detector. The electrical wiring was exposed in a few places.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
13 Apr 2026
Dani
DO NOT STAY HERE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Trust me. If you are thinking, like we did, “it can’t be that bad”. Think again. I am not exaggerating or being a Karen. Room smelled like cigarette smoke, holes in the walls, brown goo of some sort, on the curtains, and lamp shades, oh and a big cockroach in the bathroom, and baby one in the hallway. You are not that desperate.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
13 Mar 2026
David
No pets
Partner
2/10
Poor
13 Mar 2026
James
The first time we stayed, it was excelent. Totally worth 150$. 2nd time we stayed, 200 a night and we got a room which the bathroom was completely destroyed. Door was broken, faucet was broken, shower wouldnt drain, toilet handle was inaccessable. Just ruined the stay. Management said they inherited the property like that.
Partner
2/10
Poor
10 Mar 2026
elliott
Bad
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2026
Douglas
Desert Lodge is just a basic no frills motor inn that provides a comfortable bed and shower . Thats it. Dont expect anything fancy. That is was Desert Lodge is. I recommend that if you are concerned that you may not like the room ask to see the room before paying. The pictures can exaggerate what you may or may not like about the property. I just needed a cheap place to stay for a week and thats it.
Friends
2/10
Poor
01 Mar 2026
LIDIA
Honestly, the rooms are in very bad condition; they're not clean, the drawers are broken, the sheets are dirty, and the floor has holes. And the bathroom? Don't even get me started. But the receptionist and the staff in general are very friendly, but I won't be staying at that hotel again.
Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Feb 2026
albert
The entire building was in real bad shape
Self
2/10
Poor
24 Feb 2026
Nephtali
I booked the room for 2 nights for me and family. We left after the first night and went back home.
There are stains on walls, floors, and sheets.
There are holes in the walls, the bathroom fixtures are rotted at the bottom.
The lock for front door was difficult to engage.
We turned on the heater and out came a burning smell, we turned it off and slept in cold room.
There are homeless people on the premises.
Homeless left partially eaten food in the hallway.
Vagrants sit on the staircase.
The toilet was leaking.

I don't understand how Palm Springs allows a motel/hotel like this to operate.

Do NOT stay here.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2026
Cristian
Great location !
Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Feb 2026
Ruben
By far the worst motel experience I’ve ever had . When I walked into the room, it wasn’t clean the blankets smelled like old smoke, and the furniture was moved around and not put

Spoke to the front door rep, and communicated that this was unacceptable and asked for a refund which he rejected and said it was nonrefundable. We never stayed but left and slept in our car that night. Not to mention I almost paid $300 for that day on Valentine’s Day.
2/10
Poor
20 Feb 2026
Andrew
Person at counter was very nice. But thr room had water stains and peeled paint on the ceiling, homeless folks were living there, and everything looked neglected. Nicely located but i won't stay there again.
2/10
Poor
15 Feb 2026
Dolores
Building has a lot of patching and needs painting on the entire building. Room has terrible incomplete paint job throughout. Looks like a five year old tried to paint. Shower curtain was moldy. TV and remote control did not work. One of the bed lights did not work. Towels were thin and felt like sand paper. Unable to clearly see out of windows. You should remove this place from Hotels.com. The pictures on the website did not properly represent this property. There were no smoke alarms in the room.
Partner
2/10
Poor
07 Feb 2026
frederick
Room was filthy. Stains on the walls. Cracks in the ceiling. Cracks in the window. Stains and tears on the mattress. Uneven toilet. Shower head leaking. Cracks in the wall. Out dated furniture. Smelly refrigerator and was not working.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2026
Yuta
Rooms were ready and clean. Has the Palm Springs charm. Wide parking spaces. Walking distance to everything. Harry and his dog Coco at the lobby will greet you with a smile.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Jan 2026
April
Bathroom was full of mod and and there was something everywhere it was discussing the walls were dirty the room the motor so bad in the bathroom everything was just black
Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jan 2026
Howard
Sometimes when I book a last-minute trip to Palm Springs, I’m not chasing luxury—I’m chasing cheap, clean, and close to downtown. Prices here swing wildly depending on season, heat, and whatever festival is in town. I’d driven past the Desert Lodge for years in its great South Palm Canyon location but never stayed—until last weekend, when it was the cheapest option by far.

The exterior looks like it’s been on pause since about 1960, with mid-century breeze blocks and a green painted pool deck that has seen some times. The entrance features cracked asphalt that gently encourages you to manage expectations. The outdoor staircase and hallway are tired but sturdy, like a motel that refuses to retire.

Inside, the room was basic but functional: working fridge and AC, a flat-screen TV, beat-up furniture, and a bathroom that’s lived a full life. Highlights included a brand-new bargain Home Depot toilet, a decent showerhead, and towels that were small, scratchy, and clearly nearing the end of their careers.

And then—surprise—the room was spacious, the new vinyl plank flooring was actually clean, and the king-size bed was shockingly comfortable, Hyatt-level comfortable. Either I got lucky, or the mattress got the entire renovation budget.

Rough around the edges? Absolutely. But for the price, location, and unexpectedly great sleep, the Desert Lodge gets the job done—just bring your own towel.
Self
2/10
Poor
18 Jan 2026
Jillian
Horrible motel. Checked in at 330pm told room won’t be ready until after 5pm. Could hear people screaming and being vulgar all night long so we barely slept. Room was horrible. Dirty. Doors with duct tape on them, holes in the ceiling. Shower had mold and used/open complimentary shampoo/conditioner/soap which was amusing since the room had to be cleaned and delayed out check in. Shower water would not turn off, knob was broken. 1 towel for a room that slept 4, nothing else, just 1 towel that wasn’t folded so unsure if it was even clean. Exposed wires all over the place. No outlet covers. Would have slept better in the car. Relaxing getaway turned into a final destination like nightmare. Kept waiting for someone to bust down our door with how loud and horrible it was all night. Some lady screaming F-bombs, the N word, and talking about f-ing people up. Tried calling the front desk, phone didn’t work and didn’t feel safe leaving the room after dark. Never never ever again!!! I have pictures of the room disaster to back this up too. Travelers beware!
Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Dec 2025
Pamela
There was a very kind manager at this hotel.

Unfortunately, this hotel is in major disrepair from the parking lot, to the pool, and to the room.

The photos are showcasing this property from years ago, which is deceiving to anyone staying here.

It is truly rundown, isolated, and does not feel safe.

If I knew, I would have gladly paid double to not stay here and be in a cleaner better managed property.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
01 Jun 2025
Michael
Cheap cost for a reason
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2025
Tyrus

Definitely need updating

Great location but the property could use some updating. The sheets were clean, AC blew cold and the water in the shower was hot but it was very dated
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
05 May 2025
Victor
I hate to leave bad reviews but this place is probably worse than Motel 6.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2025
Brittany
Well aside from our guy being a camel jockey... I've got a say, he's has got to be one
2/10
Poor
03 May 2025
Verified traveler

Do not stay here.

This place is old and in need of serious repair. Holes in the walls, furniture is old and beat up. Bedding had cigarette burns in it. TV is ridiculously small. Bathroom was old and beat up.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2025
John
Staff is super nice and helpful. Quick check in, really easy. But the conditions of the hotel are abit left to be desired, but you get what you paid for.
Rooms are abit stuffy and hot, even with the AC pumping. The beds are big and spacious, abit stiff. Shower has strong pressure, but would benefit from in-room body shampoo gel. But again, on a budget and mind your business, easy place to stay.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
28 Apr 2025
Jennifer
The property was dirty and smelly when checking in. I was going to give them a chance. We made our way to the room and there was garbage laying in the hallway. We opened our room and the smell was atrocious. It was a musty moldy smell. It must off been an adjoining room, but they had that door duct taped around the edges. I wouldn’t even set my suitcase on the ground. We turned around and walked out. There were some shady people hanging around and we couldn’t get out of there fast enough. My note to SEL is always stay in a reputable chain hotel. Never again!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
22 Apr 2025
Renee
Dirty sheets, pubes in shower, white stuff all over the sheets asked for new sheets they said it’s clean they washed them Tuesday when we got there Thursday
Family
4/10
Poor
21 Apr 2025
Jose

Extremely dirty place.

Place its really dirty and in bad condition, fridge does not work, AC is full of dust, both of my beds were badly stain of something brown, ice machine does not work with posible meldew. a non smoking room smells like cigarettes everywhere, in my whole weekend i didnt get the room clean a single time, no clean towel and toilet got clog. To make this worse place charge me extra to day I check in just for getting double twin bed instead of a king bed.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
20 Apr 2025
Kerry
The property had some repairs which were not cleaned up; air con did not work properly; facility was shambolic. Only good thing was clean sheets.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
17 Apr 2025
Alejandro

Room from Hell (65)

Smell was horrible. Room was supposedly non-smoking but the smell of cigarettes was pungent. AC did not work properly. Spent the weekend in 100 degree heat with a barely usable AC unit. Bathroom sink was coming off. Smell lingers on everything. I’ve been home for a couple of days and I can still smell the horrid smell. DO NOT STAY HERE!
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
15 Apr 2025
Luis
Bathroom was not clean everything else was okay
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2025
Michael
It was a bit dingey and a bit rough , and not very clean , but it was okay
Leisure
4/10
Poor
13 Apr 2025
Sonia
The staff is very nice and attentive. The room was dirty. Has cockroaches and stains on the sheets. The bast of the toilet was dirty and the shower spray was bad, more water was going out the tub spout then was the shower head.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
12 Apr 2025
William
Room has mold and urine stained beds. Area is filled with drug addicts. Manager refused to do anything in the way of refund for 2nd night after we left. Don’t stay here.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Margaret
Nice owners and a safe place to stay in a wonderful location near everything!
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
07 Apr 2025
Katelyn
The room was filthy. Blood stains on the sides of both of the beds. Yellow and brown smears and stains on the walls near the vanity area and bathroom. Walls looked like they’d never been cleaned. Tub looked like it had never been cleaned. Comforter on bed was dusty and stained. Pillows seemed clean, but they were extremely cheap and uncomfortable. Tv worked but it was very small and old. Room was quiet. Parking was easy. The outside of the property looked nice, but the inside was rundown and not well maintained. I would not stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Sergio
👍
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Sergio
👍
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2025
Ryan

Pillows & Shower

Harry came right up with the pillows and to check on the shower head. Thanks Desert Lodge!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Brittany
I'll be back
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Brittany
Chill spizott
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Brittany
Great chill people running the place. 👍
Business
6/10
Pleasant
01 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

Lovely staff - place catfished

Staff is pleasant, and easyvto check-in. Unfortunately the photos are from years ago. Needs renovation and new mattresses
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
Brittany
Willing to accommodate about all I want!
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
Brittany
The best sleep I had for months! Not only are they curious but also give you your space and not all up in your business. And at the same time willing to accommodate any and all of those little things you want....
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
23 Mar 2025
Verified traveler
Please look at the guest pictures! The pictures the hotel provided are just catfishing. The hotel is so run down. The inside of our room door had tape on the lock. I had to put the chair in front of it to feel somewhat safe. The beds had questionable stains. The feet on the beds were bending. Thank goodness I took blankets for my baby. The fridge had mold. Please be aware when booking
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
Brittany
It was the best time I've had at a motel in Palm springs
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2025
Sally

Not going back!

The room was in dire need of an upgrade. The bathroom needed replacing. The top of the toilet tank was broken and a sharp edge was above the flush handle. The bedspreads were filthy. At least the sheets were clean. No smoke alarm or fire extinguisher’s in the ceiling.
Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Mar 2025
Onder
Do not recommend. Moldy smell in the room. Everything seemed and felt dirty. Needs a major upgrade.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
09 Mar 2025
Mike
We did not en up staying we went to another hotel
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
09 Mar 2025
brian

Unsatisfiactury

Florida Project welfare motel- complete with broken blinds, filthy bathroom with complementary blood on the bathtub & walls, smelled like a smokers lounge shag carpet and should be avoided at all costs
2/10
Poor
25 Feb 2025
Fariba
This property was my worth experience in staying at hotel. All furnitures were broken, we reserved room for three people and there were not even enough soap for one person. I complained to hotel manager and he said, they are going to renovate the place soon, but don’t understand why hotel terrible condition was not mentioned as part of listing.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
24 Feb 2025
Stephany
Worst place I've ever stayed!
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
24 Feb 2025
andrew

Dont stay there.

Poorly maintained. Things didn't work. Needed repairs and a good paint job. Bed was uncomfortable, pillows long passed usable.
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Feb 2025
Edward
This was the worst hotel I have ever been to. It looked abandoned there was trash everywhere and people working on cars in the lot. Not many people there to begin with and upon entering the room it smelled horrible and looked like insect secretions on the floor of the bathroom and the mattresses on the beds had blood on them.There were many other issues too many to include but we did take plenty of pictures to validate our claims. We promptly reported this to Expedia on that day as we had to seek other more costly last minute accommodations and were told that we would soon hear back. It was not until we returned that I recontacted Expedia for a follow up and the person helping told us that we were going to have to pay for one night on two rooms totaling over $300. We would not want an animal to stay there and were very disappointed in the fact that Expedia would even have this hotel on it's site.I made this fact known to the rep helping and at first he was pleasant and when we said that we would not even pay $1 his attitude changed. I feel the pictures Expedia has of this hotel are misleading . The pictures were from many years ago and if we had known would not have booked there. This was a very sad circumstance in that we went to Palm Springs to celebrate my daughter;s 21st birthday and to have the special day ruined was unforgiveable. I am also reporting this hotel to the local Health Department and will be seeking legal advice to go forward.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Michael
Great service... management great people very understanding and caring
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2025
Vincent
Friendly staff. Decent pricing. Rooms were adequate. Would stay there again
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
17 Feb 2025
Angela
Not even homeless people deserve to stay in this type of environment. It smelled so much on the room that it made my throat hurt. The fix to the lock of the main door was tape. This is the type of hotel you should pay under 100 or even 70 a night. I paid 200 for a place that was a lot more dirty than sleeping outside. Very scary. Very dirty, the restroom door had a hole! This place is a complete scam. Please stay away.
2/10
Poor
17 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

STAY AWAY

The online photos are a gross misrepresentation of this property. The exterior and interiors of the property are poorly maintained.
Mold on the shower, towels are like sandpaper. There were no blankets or a comforter on the bed. I was told the bedspread was a duvet. Doors in the room were taped over and painted.
Self
2/10
Poor
17 Feb 2025
Becca

Not returning

We tried to check-in at 3:30 pm and our room wasn’t ready. We arrived back at 8 pm and we were told our room still wasn’t ready. Thankfully the manager came out and found us a room. The room was dark and dirty.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
17 Feb 2025
james
DO NOT STAY AT THIS MOTEL, ROOM WASN'T READY TILL 5:45 PM I ARRIEVED TO THE HOTEL AT 3:45, THE PHONE IN THE ROOM DID NOT WORK, THE ENTIRE MOTEL IS RUN DOWN
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
16 Feb 2025
Silvia
The property too old and so dirty the bathroom. And waiting almost 2 hours to check in because the room it wasn't clean.
2/10
Poor
16 Feb 2025
Gail
Not as pictured. I didn't feel comfortable touching anything. Didn't want to get under the sheets. The whole place felt run down & smelled.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
16 Feb 2025
BRET
I guess you get what you pay for. This facility was extremly run down. Rooms had paint chilling, AC was extremly loud, sheets had stains and hair on them, large gaps between the doors and Ac unit so you could see outside, no privacy curtains.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2025
Anthony
Property manager was great and went above and beyond. Kept my bag for me while I went out for the day. Offered extra water.
Business Self
4/10
Poor
12 Feb 2025
Traci R
The bed was very old, hard and springs poking me. It smelled like bug spray and there was an outer door on one of the walls that had been taped up to cover a big hole.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
31 Jan 2025
Mauricio
The blankets had holes because they were burnt, the lamps were broken, the deteriorated furniture had burnt marks of cigarettes.

The trash bins around the property were overflowing.

I was afraid the beds could be infested with bedbugs but apparently that didn’t happen.

Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2025
Ta Cheng
Be honest, this property is not perfect. You get what you paid for. But the bed is comfortable. No bed bugs. Microwave and fridge in the room. That asve you money if you don't wanna eat out. This place is fine if you are a budget traveler.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
22 Jan 2025
Daniel
The hotel looked run down when I pulled up. I got into town early and tried to see if I could get an early check in. They told me I could not (which is fine) and said the room would be ready at 3:30 even though check in was 3. When I came back to check in I grabbed my room keys and proceeded to the room. I walked in and the curtain rods were broken, the room looked awful. I didn’t even want to put my things on the bed. I look in the bed and someone’s hair scrunchy was still in it with a lot of their hair. I was maybe there for a total of 5 minutes before I booked another hotel down the street and left. I have stayed at hostels nicer than this.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
19 Jan 2025
Ariel
I don’t ever trust the photos, but these ones are so far off from the actual it’s almost fiction. That said, no bed bugs or pests but all in all not clean or well kept. The owners stated they just bought this place and had plans to upgrade and clean up. For the price point though it’s not good value for the money. The owner is super nice and I do hope they upgrade and clean up. I wouldn’t stay there again unless it was upgraded.

Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
13 Jan 2025
Jenn
The property does not look as nice as the photos. The pool was dirty, there were cigarette burns in the blanket that had been sewn closed. When we requested a new blanket, it arrived in the same condition as the first one. The bathroom was unkept and we had to ask for a microwave. There is no coffee or tea station. Upon trying to check out after 8am, we couldn’t reach anyone. There was a had written sign to ring the bell but the bell was just a broken piece of plastic. There was a phone by the office and in the room. Tried to call 0 to reach someone and it rang busy. Ended up having to leave the key in the room with the maid service sign on the door. The staff were kind but it’s not somewhere I would stay again unless desperate.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
09 Jan 2025
Nichole
They over charged me
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2025
Guillermo
Great stay !
2/10
Poor
10 Dec 2024
Enma
The room was dirty. The beds and sheets were dirty. The bathroom was in terrible condition. We asked for sheets to be changed but the lady on staff got very angry. Bad service.
Business Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Dec 2024
angel
Homeless! Unsafe! The building is old and disgusting
The bathrooms are a disgrace, lots of noise I felt unsafe and did not sleep the entire night!! Shocking that in Palm Springs to have such a hotel
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2024
Richard
great
6/10
Pleasant
10 Nov 2024
Teressa
The owner was very nice and welcoming. The overall property was pretty run down on the exterior. My room was clean and in decent repair. The cable didn’t appear to work on our television. We didn’t bother making an issue of it. The beds were pretty saggy. It was quiet. I don’t think I would return but the experience wasn’t terrible and the price was very low compared to other hotels in the area.
Leisure Pet
4/10
Poor
06 Nov 2024
Justin
This hotel looks nothing like the pictures. I have never stayed in a place this cheap before... The main picture is when the place opened it is not what the place looks like now... Half of their rooms are remodeled and the other half is sooooo shady and has holes and poo stains on the floor... I was lucky to complain and got a better room but, what?... It was a place to rest my head and sleep at night.. but once daylight hit i was out and about... I do not recommend this place to anyone who can find a better place to stay... DO IT! again Pictures are not up to date!
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
06 Nov 2024
Ruben
The property is dated. It looks like something out of 1960. Old beds, old furniture. Dated bathrooms. One of the pools was drained. Not that I went there to use the pool.

I did not interact with any of the staff so I could not rate it. Only when signing in and I think it was the owner.

For approximately $200/night, I respected more. I even used up my travel credit.
Self
2/10
Poor
05 Nov 2024
Manuel
Nothing , unmaintained property the washroom are sucks
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2024
Miguel
Pretty ok
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2024
Patrycja
After reading terrifying reviews I
was surprised how nice and clean my room was. It’s not 5 star hotel - it’s budget friendly and I’m happy with that
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
21 Aug 2024
ADRIAN
Room was felty barthroom was used I found. Bedbug on the both bed mattress was felty really was horrible and to expensive for the price I don’t book that hotel any more and I don’t recommend at all .
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
18 Aug 2024
Robert
I would not stay there again.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2024
Ira
This property needs major renovations cleaning and repairs. AC unit took six hours each day to cool down. The curtains had many holes including burn holes. There are no screens on the windows. No bathmat. No hand towels. No washcloths. Mold on shower curtain. Hot water took at least five minutes to arrive. Shower curtain rod barely stays up. The microwave was missing a leg. The tv stations would freeze up every 10 minutes or so. The floor was dirty. Under the bed hadn’t been swept. There’s no security peep hole or chain lock on the door. There’s no ice available, machine is broken. Pool had much floating stuff from trees.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
Well it was very hot upon arrival 117 degrees room air conditioner couldnt keep room cool, pool had alot of debris from palm tree in water, not good, bed ok price ok
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
24 Jun 2024
Nyree
The owner was friendly, but the room was dirty. The toilet was dirty and the beds were in poor condition. The floors were also dirty and the wash clothes and towels were so thin u could see through them when they were wet. They also hurt your skin when using them to wash up and dry off. The refrigerator was warm until we figured out how to adjust the temperature because the numbers were rubbed off the temperature dial. We could not watch tv because the satellite or whatever the tv was running with kept freezng up every 2 minutes during a program. The pool was dirty so we couldn't swim. The ice machine was broken. The price was ok, but the hotel could use a lot of improvement on the cleanliness and amenities.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
18 Jun 2024
stuart
Got there and the minute I walked into the room I knew I could not sleep here. It was disgusting. It was dirty. The box spring had dirt stain all around the perimeter. The air conditioner filter was packed, PACKED with dust and dirt.
6/10
Pleasant
31 May 2024
Pamela
Friendly and courteous staff.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
30 May 2024
kevin
NO REAL HOT WATER, CABLE FROZEN ALL THE TIME, DIRTY LOOKING POOL, BACK OF HOTEL LOOKS LIKE CONDEMED HOTEL, NON WORKING CARS STORED ON PROPERTY
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2024
Gloria
The TV camp turning off didn't get to see any TV for the channels said no internet
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2024
Anthony

Laid back atmosphere

The staff here is very friendly and easy to do businesss with. The hotel has a very relaxing and laid-back feel and I felt comery comfortable throughout my stay here. The same cannot be said about other hotels I've recently experienced where the staff/management can be cold and unwelcoming. I highly recommend staying at Desert Lodge.
Friends_and_family Friends

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Desert Lodge
1177 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, United States

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