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.

Be Authentic. Stay Independent.


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Vista Grande Resort

Vista Grande Resort

The Vista Grande began in 1984 becoming the first gay clothing optional motel in Palm Springs.  We had seven guest rooms, an appreciation for the company of men, and business was transacted in the nude on a pay phone by the pool.  Thirty-five years later the mission remains the same, provide a testosterone charged atmosphere that really makes you feel alive. The small unassuming wooden door at the entrance belies a sprawling private land of lush gardens, hummingbirds, waterfalls, and… 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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Hotel El Cid

Hotel El Cid

Enjoy frozen Negronis around the fire pit. Read an embarrassingly cheesy novel in the hammock. Or just kick back beside our 40-foot commercial-size pool with its four brand new cabanas (including a dining tent). Surrounded by walls and tall hedges, you’ll be far from the crowds but just a short stroll from downtown Palm Springs. We designed El Cid to be a different kind of hotel — one shaped by our own luxury travel experiences. Over the years, the things… 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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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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Desert Riviera Hotel

Desert Riviera Hotel

Desert Riviera is a truly relaxing and enjoyable vacation spot or weekend getaway; small and quaint with 11 spacious guest rooms surrounding our beautiful grounds with a stunning view of the San Jacinto Mountains. Our Palm Springs hotel, in California’s Coachella Valley, was built in 1951 and has been updated and redecorated to keep its mid-century style; it has been brightened up with enchanting citrus colors to achieve a fresh garden feel. Some of our amenities include free airport transportation,… 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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