Top 6 Eco-Friendly Hotels in Greater Palm Springs for Sustainable Stays
Reducing your carbon footprint is easier at home than on vacation, but Greater Palm Springs boasts exceptional eco-conscious hotels. These properties lead with innovative sustainability practices, blending luxury and environmental stewardship.
Two Bunch Palms (Desert Hot Springs)
Two Bunch Palms made history as the first carbon-neutral resort in the U.S. Fully powered by solar energy, this 70-room haven includes a restaurant, spa, and iconic mineral pools sustained by a closed-loop system.
The pools draw from two wells: one at 152°F and another at 85-90°F. Runoff and greywater undergo reverse osmosis treatment, recycling into irrigation via a retention pond.
The Restaurant at Two Bunch Palms prioritizes local meats, produce, and on-site fruits and olives. Wellness programs, including zero-waste living courses, enhance the eco-experience.
Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa (Indian Wells)
Miramonte excels in daily sustainability by monitoring energy use and rewarding guests with $5 spa or dining credits for skipping housekeeping.
Its Citrus & Palm Restaurant shines with farm-to-table fare from on-site citrus and herb gardens, plus local farms. Chef Paul Hancock's specialties include stir-fried green beans with crispy pancetta, basil, and mint, alongside smoothies, cocktails, and lavender lemonade—perfect for shaded garden dining.
La Quinta Resort & Club (La Quinta)
La Quinta Resort & Club sets the standard for sustainable golf with Audubon International Certification across all nine courses at the resort, PGA WEST, and Citrus Club. A composting machine turns food waste into mulch for resort grass, while filtered runoff irrigates and charges golf carts. Greener fertilizers are standard. Pet lovers appreciate donations of old furnishings to local shelters.
Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage)
The Westin prioritizes eco-friendly amenities with biodegradable laundry detergents and organic bath products. Energy-efficient appliances and LED lighting in all rooms minimize consumption.
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells (Indian Wells)
Hyatt Regency conserves water with artificial turf on golf courses, composting organic waste for local farms, schools, and courses. Through Clean the World, soap and amenities aid global needs.
Restaurants source locally: Coachella Valley dates and on-site citrus. Executive Chef Lawrence Eells notes, “We leverage our abundant region for fresh, California-inspired cuisine.”
Embarc Palm Desert (Palm Desert)
Embarc features LED lighting, motion-sensor thermostats, and tankless water heaters to cut energy use. Refillable shower dispensers slash plastic waste. Desert landscaping dominates, with sensor-controlled irrigation preventing overuse on grassy areas.
