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Reviews of Desert Riviera Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Desert Riviera Hotel
610 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here! So pretty, quiet, and lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Jessica on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with us, we look forward to seeing you again :D

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel California Staff on 10 Aug 2023
Armondo Thank You for the high rating,appreciate you taking the time to post that.Hope we see you again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here n I love the vibe of it n how welcoming the staff is, love the little things they think of like snacks in room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel California Staff on 10 Aug 2023
Hi Sonia,Hope to see you a third time, Thank you for your appreciation of the little extras in the room.Take care

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

radu

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rivka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Best in Hospitable Service
Hospitality remains tops for Desert Riviera in Palm Springs. They are the kindest staff on the planet and the most generous with ensuring guests feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Golden oldie with a noisy touch.
A golden oldie in typical Palm Springs style. We received a nice upgrade to a much larger room, n*9. Unfortunately the back of the room is on Palm Canyon Rd. A very busy road connecting Palm Springs to the next villages like Cathedral city and Rancho Mirage. Apart from that noise, the airco is pretty old and noisy too. We liked the staff's kindness very much. The hummingbirds will drink out of your hand! This hotel has a lot of charm, but fair is fair, a 10 out of 10 we can't support.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Kelly on 5 Jan 2023
We apology about the noise . Not a lot we can do about that one. Thank you for your words and we will continue to attempt to improve every day.cheerskelly

10/10 Excellent

Johannes, Santa Clara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old motel restored with love and great taste for a great home-away from home experience. Extra touches everywhere and staff is supe friendly and helpful. The reviews are true!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Kelly on 5 Jan 2023
Thank you so much for the very kind words. We look forward to seeing you again sometime real soon.Kelly

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Lynn, Spanaway

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time at Desert Riviera Hotel. The hotel was small, quaint and so peaceful. We enjoyed the area around the pool and the hospitality from the staff. Thank you for the amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Kelly on 5 Jan 2023
Thank you for the kind words. Its always nice to here them. Please come and see us again real soon.cheersKelly

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Desert Riviera Front Desk on 28 Nov 2022
It was a pleasure to host your stay and hope to see you again another time very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Traci on 8 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We really hope you choose to come join us again another time soon.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation. Couldn’t fault it. Lovely staff, great facilities, everything we needed for a relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Sofia on 9 June 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Traci on 8 June 2022
Neil, Thank you for your review. We hope you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again very soon!

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this hotel and will definitely be visiting it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Traci on 22 May 2022
Mark, Thank you for your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to seeing again hopefully in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Traci on 22 May 2022
Thank you for the review. We really hope that you will come stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the MidCentury Modern feel, the pool, the breakfast, everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Sofia on 5 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review of our property during your stay with us! We do pride ourselves in our authentic midcentury modern aesthetic, and are appreciative that you took notice of this as well. We do hope to see you for your next stay in Palm Springs, but until then I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!

10/10 Excellent

duane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the best hotel I have ever stayed at. The staff was very accommodating, i have never been taken care of by hotel like this.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Sofia on 5 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write such a fantastic review! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our staff was able to take care of each and every one of your needs. We do hope to see you during your next stay in Palm Springs, but until then I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute Perfection
Amazing! Just amazing! Cleanliness. Facilities. Customer Service. The rooms. The pool area. I have traveled A LOT and this is one of the best and most comfortable hotels I've stayed in anywhere in the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Sofia on 5 May 2022
Thank you for your amazing review! We are delighted that you enjoyed all the amenities that we have to offer, and that we were able to make you feel right at home! We hope to see you for your next stay in Palm Springs!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Sofia on 24 Feb 2022
Thank you for you amazing review! Look forward to seeing you soon!

8/10 Good

leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot. Welcoming staff. Location close to shopping and restaurants. Great pool area. Spacious and comfortable room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Sofia Bargas on 20 Feb 2022
Thank you for your amazing review! We look forward to hopefully seeing you for your next vacation to Palm Springs!

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay well worth it
Adults only,, good amenities,, helpful staff,,Neil Young music no J.Rogan,,, lol,, Pizza oven ,,, grill,, what’s not to like?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Sofia Bargas on 20 Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind response! We look forward to hopefully seeing you in the future :)

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel, with awesome staff. They where checking on us to make sure that we had everything that we needed. The heated pool and jacuzzi where the highlight of our trip since we went during the winter and we were still able to take a dip in the pool at night. Loved the hotel, would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Sofia on 3 Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind response! We hope to see you soon and we hope you have a wonderful day!

10/10 Excellent

David P

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private, quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Misty on 18 Jan 2022
Thank you for your comment. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small boutique 1950’s revival motel in the best sense of the term. Super quaint and very friendly. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Sofia on 12 Jan 2022
We are glad that you had a wonderful time with us and we can not wait to see you in the near future for your next vacation in Palm Springs!

10/10 Excellent

Philip, irvine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful manager and staff. Unique boutique place with 11 rooms around a pool. Fire pits and quiet location close to Indian Canyons .. great for challenging hikes. No kids so pool is quiet. Enjoyed feeding the humming birds that feed from your hand.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Sofia on 4 Jan 2022
Thank you for enjoying your stay with us, and taking advantage of all the amenities we have to offer! We hope to see you on your next vacation to Palm Springs! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Raymond J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic 60’s Palm Beach experience
Funky design elements and very authentic early 60’s design all adds to a terrific Palm Springs experience. Great (& warm) pool along with fire pits completes the scene. The rooms are in great & original condition. Staff are ultra friendly & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Misty on 13 Dec 2021
Thank you for your kind words! We are always happy to hear when a guest has that 60's experience! Come back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Pasco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is adorable romantic did not want to leave the resort. Thanks to Corbin he was a great help. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Misty on 10 Dec 2021
Hi Susan, Thank you for your positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Misty on 23 Nov 2021
Thank you for your feedback! We are always happy to hear our guests enjoyed their stay! Hope to see you again, soon!

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the pool area and the coziness of the hotel. The manager who checked us in was very friendly and gave us great dinner suggestions. She also had a very detailed knowledge of the Joshua Tree National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Misty on 16 Nov 2021
Thank you Lee! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope you had a good time in the national park!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Sofia on 20 Oct 2021
Thank you for your feedback! We greatly appreciate hearing from you and we are grateful that you stayed with us during your vacation. We hope to see you in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, lovely property and really helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Misty on 17 Oct 2021
Thank you Elise! We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful grounds with hummingbirds flirting around, well appointed room, lots of thoughtful amenities. Really, I mean lots. Friendly team. Super clean. 5-star motel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Sofia on 13 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for your review, and we are so happy that you had an amazing stay with us! We hope you to see you in the future :) Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property with nostalgic rooms with everything you need. I was concerned with pool open all hours and right outside my door but it was quiet and no trouble sleeping. I was a little unsettled with the blinds and no curtain to close view into room completely. I would stay here again if in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Sofia on 5 Oct 2021
Hello Cathy, Thank you for your response, and we are glad to hear you had a wonderful time! We are honored that you had that you enjoyed the design of the room, and that the hours of the pool did not interfere with your sleep. We hope to see you soon and we hope you have a wonderful day! Cheers, Sofia

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing girl trip
My girl friends and I had the most amazing time! We will most certainly be back and the sooner, the better!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Sofia on 5 Oct 2021
Hello Brandon, We are so glad you had a wonderful time! Hopefully we will see you soon, until then we hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super accommodations
Loved everything about it. Very retro and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Sofia on 11 June 2021
Thank you for your review Jessica! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day and we look forward to seeing you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can't wait to return- to relax!
Really beautiful setting. Our room was wonderful. Had a kitchen! The pool and the grounds were beautiful , and very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Desert Riviera Team on 26 May 2021
Karen, Thank you for such a lovely review, we are delighted to hear that enjoyed your stay and can't wait to return! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed at the Desert Riviera and loved it. The rooms were very clean, the pool was chill and quiet, and the entire staff was kind and friendly. The attention to detail was clear in the little things that enhanced our experience-pool floats available, the fire pit in the courtyard, the popcorn and pizza oven. This was one of the best hotel experiences we've ever had and we cannot recommend it enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Desert Riviera on 11 May 2021
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved the charm of the outdoor space, the heated pool, the music playing on the property and the friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Misty on 27 Apr 2021
Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. Come see us again real soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Misty on 27 Apr 2021
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, inviting outdoor usable space. Outdoor pizza oven, pool, hottub with natural privacy, fire pit tables. Friendly and attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Misty on 27 Apr 2021
We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro feel with great customer service. Rooms are facing out to the pool with great amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Desert Riviera Team on 1 Mar 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! Please come back and see us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is my new favorite!! The staff and the customer service are unparalleled!! The experience of the check in was pure joy and was the perfect start to a wonderful stay at this small and charming hotel. I can’t enough about the amenities. The pool and jacuzzi were the perfect temperature. The view of the mountains from my room was stunning. I was so sad to leave Desert Riviera.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from The Desert Riviera Team on 1 Mar 2021
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We can't tell you how much we appreciate you choosing to stay with us and we can hardly wait to have you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible! Fantastic value for money. Cute property, perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from The Desert Riviera Team on 21 Feb 2021
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us, and for the amazing review! Can't wait to have you back again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a truly incredible stay. The caretaker of the property Ashley was a true professional and went above and beyond to make our stay incredible. I personally work in the Hospitality/Resort industry and have extremely high standards. These standards were exceeded. The resort is gorgeous and in a prime location. I highly recommend you and your loved one take a break from the craziness of the world and escape to the Desert Riviera for some R&R. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from The Desert Riviera Team on 21 Feb 2021
Thank you so much for the incredible review and recommendation! We are beyond ecstatic that you enjoyed your time with us, and we look forward to having you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vacation hotel
The friendly hospitable staff along with stocked refrigerator, bicycles available, heated pool and spa, barbecue, pizza oven, and other amenities make the stay feel like your at a close friend's or a small friendly all inclusive. Misty the manager was great. Only bad thing was bed squeaking too much. I will definitely be recommending Desert Riviera to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from David on 17 Jan 2021
Thank you, Thomas, for choosing to stay with us! We are so happy you were able to enjoy what our hotel has to offer. Please come back and visit us again soon! Safe Travels!

10/10 Excellent

AAICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun 50’s Hotel
Fun renovated 50’s hotel with only 11 rooms. All of the amenities that you could want around the pool, barbecue, smoker, pizza oven, popcorn maker, you never have to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from David on 27 Dec 2020
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Here's looking forward to your return!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great vacation
We had a great time. The staff was amazing and very friendly. From being offered a beer at check-in to the housekeepers bringing me ice to fill my cooler when we were leaving they were all amazing. The rooms are great and the amenities around the pool made the trip for us. We are already planning our next trip back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Misty on 17 Sept 2020
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your kind words and are so happy to hear that all of our staff are working towards making your stay with us great!