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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INNdulge Palm Springs

INNdulge Palm Springs

A clothing-optional gay men’s resort. INNdulge Palm Springs is a legendary award-winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Warm Sands, one of the most popular gay areas of Palm Springs. INNdulge is rated Five Palms by Planet Out, the most trusted source in gay travel. Built in 1958, INNdulge is a mid-century jewel with 24 poolside rooms surrounding a 24-hour heated pool and 12-man hot tub. CLOTHING IS FOREVER OPTIONAL! INNdulge has one of the largest pool courtyards in… 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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Sparrows Lodge

Sparrows Lodge

The history: Originally built as Castle’s Red Barn in 1952 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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Mahala

Mahala

Introducing a unique micro-resort concept in the heart of Palm Springs. The hotel is a living canvas of art and design, with the chief motive being to provide a redolent setting, comfy accommodations, and a chill vibe from check-in to check out. Our guest experience starts with comfy quarters. Unique, custom-designed furnishings, ample platform beds, high-end electronics, large, luxurious rain showers, and original art are featured in every room. 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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Los Arboles Hotel

Los Arboles Hotel

Located just steps from downtown Palm Springs, Los Arboles Hotel’s 21 rooms and suites offer guests amenities normally found only in larger properties.  Seek out the summer sunshine on our rooftop deck, immerse yourself in our courtyard pool and hot tub, or simply let the day melt away while enjoying delicious authentic Mexican food right on your patio.  Room service is available, as well as a smile at every turn.  Join us at Los Arboles Hotel and discover your dreams… Read More


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Lucille Palm Springs

Lucille Palm Springs

Lucille Palm Springs was reimagined and rebranded in 2023, but its history stretches back over 100 years. Originally built in 1921, the hotel has been welcoming guests for a century, including Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who once frequented the hotel with their family. The original Spanish Revival-style bones of the hotel have been lovingly maintained, though the recent facelift has updated all of the hotel’s amenities. Lucille Palm Springs now features nine self-catered luxury suites with modern appliances and locally-sourced… Read More


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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. 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 architecture, bold interior flair, and 21st century appointments like Apple TV evoke an unforgettable… Read More


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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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La Maison Hotel

La Maison Hotel

Southern France in the heart of Palm Springs Imagine you are in the south of France and treat yourself to a stay at the La Maison Hotel, Palm Springs’ Mediterranean-style boutique hotel. Enjoy our imported luxury linen and king or queen feather beds with down duvets; it’s the perfect setting for that romantic getaway weekend or an extended stay to relax and rejuvenate. All guest rooms at La Maison overlook the pool and lush gardens and feature flat screen TVs… Read More


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