Small Hotels Listing

Palm Springs is home to almost 80 extraordinary small boutique hotels of exceptional architectural & cultural diversity. From quaint inns and quietly secluded bungalows to hip and modern poolside-hangouts, they cater to the spectrum of Palm Springs travelers’ tastes.

Whether you want to disappear for a couple of days, or dive into the Palm Springs adventure of a lifetime, our visionary hoteliers make it their mission to get to know you and create a memorable stay in this distinctly fashionable desert oasis.

And as Palm Springs locals, they have dedicated themselves to creating a home away from home for you, infused with a sense of community.

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The Palm Springs Hotel

The Palm Springs Hotel

The Palm Springs Hotel. The name itself evokes timelessness. Tradition. The elegance of the original. Yet this is not the oldest hotel in America’s hottest resort destination, it is the newest. The Palm Springs Hotel was conceived by four elite Hollywood families, who had searched for the perfect, intimate vacation retreat, but couldn’t find it. So they did what creative and resourceful people do: They built it themselves. The Palm Springs Hotel offers the ultimate Palm Springs boutique experience. The desert-modernist… Read More


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The Monkey Tree Hotel

The Monkey Tree Hotel

The Monkey Tree Hotel is a private 16-room boutique hotel nestled against the backdrop of the gorgeous San Jacinto Mountains on a large one-acre property in North Palm Springs, California. Originally designed and built in 1960 by renowned modernist architect Albert Frey, the hotel re-opened in 2016, after a loving restoration by its current owners to its original mid-century modern design. A delicious homemade breakfast is served every morning and is included in the room price. Inside the expansive private courtyard are a large, heated… Read More


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The Hacienda at Warm Sands

The Hacienda at Warm Sands

The Hacienda at Warm Sands is the longstanding favorite Palm Springs gay resort selected by discerning, ‘in the know’, experienced travelers, from all over the world.  The Hacienda has been consistently recognized in prominent mainstream and gay travel publications as the ‘best-of-the-best’, characterized by its distinguished facilities, beautifully lush tropical landscaped grounds, impressive physical setting with ever-changing 180 degree unobstructed views of the San Jacinto Mountains, and its market-leading reputation for uncompromised legendary personal services. The Hacienda at Warm Sands… Read More


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Talavera Palm Springs

Talavera Palm Springs

Tucked away perfectly between booming Downtown Palm Springs and the serene San Jacinto Mountains in the historic Tennis Club District, Talavera Palm Springs embraces old school charm with an eclectic flair in a lush tropical setting. Each of our eight spacious suites boasts a private patio and jacuzzi with spectacular mountain views, allowing the guest experience to become one that is truly secluded and restorative.  Each suite has a different “personality” and is decorated with antiques from around the world… Read More


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Sparrows Lodge

Sparrows Lodge

The History: Originally built as Castle’s Red Barn in 1951 by MGM actor Don Castle, it was one of the original resort getaways for Hollywood elite. Legend has it that iconic actress Elizabeth Montgomery had her first marriage at the Red Barn. The property also has had incarnations as Catalina Palms, El Rancho Lodge and now Sparrows Lodge. The Lodge was fully restored in 2013 and many of the original buildings are still in use with modern updates retaining the… Read More


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Smoke Tree Ranch

Smoke Tree Ranch

For 80 years, Smoke Tree Ranch has offered simplicity, breathtaking mountain views, genteel hospitality, and an unrivaled guest experience in a historic desert resort setting. Smoke Tree Ranch is located on a gently rising alluvial fan, created and landscaped by nature, and sheltered by the guardian San Jacinto Mountains. The Ranch is blessed with irreplaceable desert shrubs, smoke trees, and breathtaking acreage touched by undisturbed wildflowers. Business meetings and retreats are memorable experiences on the Ranch, as are family reunions… Read More


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Skylark Hotel

Skylark Hotel

A modern twist on a California 50’s classic, Skylark Hotel offers 28 uniquely styled rooms meticulously restored to the character of the mid-century era. Stay in the heart of Palm Springs just five miles from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway while enjoying scenic views of the San Jacinto Mountains. At the Skylark you’ll also be treated to a complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and free WiFi. Read More


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Santiago Resort

Santiago Resort

Considered by many to be one of the premier gay boutique hotels in in Palm Springs. At this swimsuit-optional paradise, Santiago guests enjoy an outdoor spa and shower, the largest pool of any gay resort in Palm Springs, meticulously landscaped grounds with two-man rope hammocks, a mist cooling system, fast wi-fi, and breathtaking mountain views. Santiago also offers free breakfast, poolside lunch, and all-day refreshments served in the cantina. Santiago’s 24 rooms feature flat-screen TVs, luxury bath products, king or… Read More


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Sakura - The Japanese-style Bed & Breakfast Inn

Sakura - The Japanese-style Bed & Breakfast Inn

Located near downtown Palm Springs, minutes from the airport, bus station or tram. The hosts offer Japanese-style rooms with a private bath, TV, handmade futons to give you the most wonderful sleep of your life, and sliding shoji doors that lead to the garden and swimming pool area that offer a magnificent mountain view. The atmosphere at the Inn is very distinct, quiet and relaxing. Guests can wear Japanese kimonos and slippers. Beautiful Japanese artwork and antique kimonos decorate the… Read More


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Palm Springs Rendezvous

Palm Springs Rendezvous

When you pass through the frosted glass doors you step back in time to a place where everyday stress just melts away. Included every day are free full breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi, and great service. Hang out by the pool or in the hot tub and enjoy the sounds of Frank, Dean, and Elvis as you relax and feel the tension melt away. Enjoy a time less hectic and a vacation more fabulous! Palm Springs Rendezvous is an award-winning… Read More


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