Top Pools in Greater Palm Springs: The Ultimate Guide for Every Vibe
Greater Palm Springs boasts an impressive array of world-class pools, perfect for summer escapes. This curated guide highlights the best options tailored to your mood, from lively parties to serene retreats.
PARTY VIBES
ARRIVE Palm Springs
Experience vibrant poolside energy at ARRIVE Palm Springs with DJs at Spin N’ Splash every Saturday and Sunday from 12-5pm. Open to the public (21+), $10 cover. Catch dive-in movies on the last Friday of each month, featuring classics like Hairspray, The Goonies, and Clueless.
Saguaro Palm Springs
Float into color at Saguaro Palm Springs, matching its iconic rainbow buildings. New poolside cabanas offer lounge seating, dedicated servers, TVs, USB outlets, fans, and safes.
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Ace Hotel & Swim Club delivers top-tier music with national DJs poolside on weekends. For a quieter option, head to the secondary pool at the Commune event space.
Riviera Palm Springs hosts the Summer Splash Pool Party series Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, featuring guest DJs and live performers.
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY
La Quinta Resort & Club
Thursdays through Sundays, 3-6pm, the adults-only Plunge Pool at La Quinta Resort & Club becomes the Veuve Clicquot Après Swim lounge. Savor Champagne flights, signature cocktails, and light bites.
Rum Coconut at Avalon Hotel
At Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs, Chi Chi bar serves Instagram-worthy cocktails like the Spicy Cactus (pisco, agave, lime, cucumber, serrano) and Rum Coconut (dark rum in a fresh coconut).
Elevate your view from the region's only rooftop pool at Kimpton Rowan in downtown Palm Springs. Pair swims with cocktails and bites from the adjacent High Bar.
CHIC & SERENE
Sands Hotel & Spa
Greater Palm Springs features architecturally stunning pools designed for discerning tastes. Recently opened Sands Hotel & Spa in Indian Wells showcases Moroccan elegance by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, who also designed Colony Palms Hotel's poolside Purple Palm restaurant.
The iconic Parker Palm Springs offers two outdoor pools: one family-friendly, one adults-only, both with exceptional service.
Newly renovated Holiday House Palm Springs by Mark D. Sikes includes shuffleboard and complimentary bikes. Don't miss Villa Royale and La Serena Villas for tranquil settings.
L'Horizon Resort & Spa
Originally a William F. Cody midcentury private compound, L’Horizon Resort & Spa now captivates with its central pool and outdoor bar.
Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage pools overlook the valley, with excellent food and beverage service. Main pool is all-ages; Vista Pool is 18+.
Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs evokes Mediterranean and Moroccan charm with two saltwater pools amid romantic gardens.
LOW-KEY RELAXATION
Sparrows Lodge
For mellow vibes, try Sparrows Lodge, Casa Cody, Alcazar, or Rossi in picturesque settings.
Hotel Paseo
At Hotel Paseo in Palm Desert, rent a poolside Airstream suite for a unique stay.
FUN WITH WELLNESS
The Monkey Tree Hotel
Monkey Tree Hotel in Palm Springs pairs its main pool with hot/cold plunge pools for Nordic hydrotherapy to reduce stress and rejuvenate.
Desert Hot Springs' mineral-rich waters shine at Two Bunch Palms (America's oldest mineral spa) and The Spring Resort & Spa with three pools and full spa services.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY OPTIONS
Large resorts like Omni Rancho Las Palmas (Rancho Mirage), Hyatt Regency Indian Wells, Miramonte (Indian Wells), and JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa (Palm Desert, home to flamingos) offer multiple pools, kids' activities, and top service.
Dive into Greater Palm Springs' summer sun in style!
Photography by Camron Carrier, Jeff Mindell, and Nichole Gawalis.
