Ultimate Guide to Desert Hot Springs: Top Hot Springs Resorts Near Palm Springs
Escape to California's Spa City, Desert Hot Springs, where natural mineral waters offer ultimate relaxation during your Greater Palm Springs getaway.
Discover instant tranquility at independent inns and resorts featuring pools, jacuzzis, and spas fed by warm and cold aquifers beneath the city. Located east of the San Andreas Fault, superheated, sulfur-free water emerges at up to 180°F from underground sources. To the west, pristine cold water has won awards at the international Berkeley Springs Water Tasting.
Desert Hot Springs boasts boutique hotels with curative spring waters known to promote health, ease pain, and boost metabolism. It's also a hub for world-class spa therapists focused on wellness.
Explore these premier Desert Hot Springs resorts and spas:
- The Good House
- Two Bunch Palms
- Sagewater Spa
- The Spring Resort & Day Spa
- El Morocco Inn & Spa
- Tuscan Springs Hotel & Spa
- Lido Palms Resort & Spa
- Caliente Springs Resort
- Sky Valley Resort
- Hope Springs
- Miracle Manor Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
The Good House
Experience intimate luxury at this seven-room boutique hotel, The Good House. Feel like a guest at a friend's home with stunning views of the San Gorgonio and San Jacinto Mountains. Modern rooms promote escape and lounging. Enjoy massages or pool soaks with limited day spa access.
Two Bunch Palms
The legendary adults-only Two Bunch Palms features mineral water from a 600-year-old spring. Highlights include the Grotto with adjustable teak tubs and concrete soaking pools amid lush landscaping evoking a forest retreat. Dine at Essence on fresh, healthy cuisine (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options) and sip at Twine bar. Updated rooms deliver instant relaxation.
Sagewater Spa
Opt for refined simplicity at Sagewater Spa, a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner. This 1954 mid-century gem offers eight private rooms, 360° mountain views, a 104°F spa, and 90°F pool—perfect for unwinding.
The Spring Resort & Day Spa
For seclusion, choose the 13-room The Spring Resort & Day Spa, honored with Spa Magazine’s Readers’ Choice for Favorite Mineral Springs Spa. Upgrade to the 1,100 sq ft Desert View Villa with private outdoor tubs and Mt. San Gorgonio vistas.
El Morocco Inn & Spa
El Morocco Inn & Spa transports you to Morocco with vibrant decor, 13 canopy-bed rooms, and hot/cold mineral pools and jacuzzis for healing soaks.
Tuscan Springs Hotel & Spa
Seek serenity at this 21+ boutique with 16 rooms, natural jacuzzis, and a large 117°F mineral pool from a 350-ft volcanic well. Includes continental breakfast, robes, and La Bella Spa services.
Lido Palms Resort & Spa
Lido Palms Resort & Spa surrounds private rooms with palms, offering indoor/outdoor jetted mineral pools. Try licensed physical therapist water therapies or yoga retreats for rejuvenation.
Caliente Springs Resort
Caliente Springs Resort suits all with RV sites, rentals, or home purchases. Soak in 115–146°F mineral waters for hydrotherapy relief from stress, pain, and arthritis. Amenities include pickleball, tennis, golf, and dog park.
Sky Valley Resort
Relax at Sky Valley Resort in RV or rental spots with 13 hot spring-fed pools/tubs. Experience "The Spa Method": 104°F tub dip, pool/sauna relaxation, and massaging shower.
Hope Springs
Hope Springs, a chic 10-room boutique with three pools and natural hot springs, is ideal for romance or group getaways. Indulge in spa treatments for lasting memories.
Miracle Manor Boutique Hotel & Spa
Dive into thermal waters at Miracle Manor Boutique Hotel & Spa. Minimalist luxury includes room perks, private yoga, spa services, and hot springs for wellness escapes.
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa offers eight hot/cold spring pools, oasis views, spa treatments, and dining. Choose rooms or spacious villas for groups.
History of Desert Hot Springs
Early waters from Seven Palms, Two Bunch Palms, and Willow Hole served wildlife and Indigenous peoples. In 1908, Jack Riley homesteaded, followed by others. Cabot Yerxa discovered the hot springs. By the 1930s, L.W. Coffee planned streets and spas. Yerxa's Cabot's Pueblo Museum is a historic gem. Incorporated in 1963, growth peaked in the 1980s–90s.
Plan your visit to Desert Hot Springs, the premier spa destination in Greater Palm Springs.
