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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Arrive Palm Springs

Arrive Palm Springs

ARRIVE is a 32-room boutique hotel located in the Uptown Design District of Palm Springs. With a striking, landmark design that honors Palm Springs’ rich modernist legacy, ARRIVE immerses visitors and locals in the style, tastes, and lifestyle that define this desert playground. The uniquely-furnished hotel rooms, 16 of which feature private patios with fireplaces, are filled with natural light from clerestory windows that offer stunning mountain views. The large central pool area boasts private cabanas, a bocce court and… Read More


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Alcazar Palm Springs

Alcazar Palm Springs

Bring: your pajamas. Don’t miss: the complimentary espresso, coffee, and pastries from Cheeky’s. Alcazar Palm Springs opened in 2011, just north of downtown Palm Springs in the Uptown Design District. We’re a 34-room boutique hotel and we manage to stay cool, modern, and sleek despite Palm Springs’ often upwards of 90-degree heat. Sleep in with us and luxuriate in imported Italian linens. Enjoy private patios, mountain views, wireless internet, Townie Bikes, complimentary coffee and espresso, and fresh pastries from Cheeky’s.… Read More


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Drift Palm Springs

Drift Palm Springs

Nestled in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, Drift is an industrial chic boutique hotel made for the modern traveler, near the city’s most popular attractions. The hotel balances Palm Springs’ mid-century modern flair and the Drift brand’s Baja roots through colors reflective of the Californian desert, contemporary architecture, and decor sourced by Mexican and Californian artisans. Located a few steps away from the city’s main street, the hotel features a resort-style pool with private cabanas, a rooftop with San… Read More


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Les Cactus Palm Springs

Les Cactus Palm Springs

Les Cactus Palm Springs, named after the ’60s French rock ‘n’ roll hit by Jacques Dutronc, brings to life an “Airbnb-meets-hotel’ experience to the desert. The historic 1930’s property has been refreshed under the direction of up-and-coming L.A.-based hotelier Matthew Kurtz in partnership with local Palm Springs hoteliers Richard Crisman and Jeff Brock. Together they deliver a whimsical boutique hotel with minimalistic yet chic design and approachable service – all at an affordable price point. The pet-friendly hotel boasts a… Read More


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Villa Royale

Villa Royale

Built in 1947, Villa Royale emerged in Palm Springs during a period of Post-World War II development in the Coachella Valley. Adding a small pool of guestrooms to the south end of Palm Springs alongside the Deep Well Guest Ranch and Smoke Tree Ranch, Villa Royale was an early small hotel in south Palm Springs. Owned and managed by a woman by the name of Evelyn Pell, family lore has it that the California ranch-style hotel took its name from… Read More


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Dive Palm Springs

Dive Palm Springs

Dive Palm Springs is the product of a partnership between Los Angeles–based designers and artists who share an affinity for 1960s French beach culture. Here, you’ll find elegant rooms, lush grounds, a restored original Libott pool, and thoughtful touches throughout. All just a couple of hours from L.A. Or 15 minutes by private jet, if that’s how you roll (this is an adults-only hotel after all). The rooms: Each one of our 11 habitats conjures the timeless style of St.… Read More


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Santiago Resort

Santiago Resort

Santiago Resort is considered by many to be one of the premier gay boutique hotels in Palm Springs. At this swimsuit-optional paradise, 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 Resort 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,… Read More


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The Wesley Palm Springs

The Wesley Palm Springs

Come experience The Wesley Hotel: resort class amenities for the modern savvy traveler.  The Wesley Palm Springs features a small selection of uniquely stunning, self-catered flats in a private resort setting. Our flats range from deluxe studios to two-bedroom, two-bath units. Tastefully designed and outfitted with luxury linens and mattresses are features throughout. Almost all of the flats feature private and lush garden patios to take in your morning ritual or to escape the late day warmth, cocktail in hand.… Read More


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Hotel California Palm Springs

Hotel California Palm Springs

Welcome to the Hotel California, a quiet escape nestled along the base of the San Jacinto Mountains in the Southern California desert of Palm Springs. This classic California Spanish Mission boutique hotel provides just the right amount of rustic charm and romance. Comfortable rooms and suites surround a sparkling pool and spa amid a lush courtyard with spectacular mountain views. Whether you spend a tranquil day around the pool or take a complimentary bicycle to explore the city, Hotel California… Read More


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Orbit In Hotel

Orbit In Hotel

Embrace the Palm Springs modern vibe and leave your worries behind as you lounge in luxurious mid-century style. Surrender to a vacation lifestyle once reserved for the rich and famous, where warm skies and pleasant surroundings slow down time. Breathtaking mountain views, poolside breakfast, cocktails, cruiser bikes, spa services, and many more unique amenities are all served up at a small boutique hotel called Orbit In, where vintage modernism meets the 21st century. Read More


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