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Desert Riviera Hotel

Best for longer, quieter stays where a kitchen and free parking matter more than amenities

From $159/ night

No resort fee reported

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Desert Riviera Hotel

Staying here?

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Why stay here

Small owner-run property; most rooms have kitchenettes and open onto the pool courtyard.

A restored 1950s motel of about a dozen rooms around one heated pool — kitchenettes, shaded patios and no restaurant or bar, and no resort fee reported. Desert Riviera Hotel sits in Warm Sands, Palm Springs and reads as a Small mid-century motel property. Water on site: a pool, heated year-round, a shared communal pool deck, a hot tub. One shared heated pool with a hot tub; no private pools. Parking is free. No resort fee is reported here, so the nightly rate you see should be close to what you pay — confirm at booking. Some rooms have a kitchenette. Many rooms open onto a private patio or balcony. Pets are not accepted. We think it works best for longer, quieter stays where a kitchen and free parking matter more than amenities.

The pool
One shared heated pool with a hot tub; no private pools.
Resort fee
No resort fee reported for this property — confirm at booking.
Parking
Free on-site parking.
Location
Just off East Palm Canyon near Warm Sands, roughly a mile from the Village.
Class
3.5-star
Neighborhood
Warm Sands

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

FAQ

Does Desert Riviera Hotel have a pool?
Yes. Desert Riviera Hotel has a pool, and it is heated. There is also a hot tub. One shared heated pool with a hot tub; no private pools.
Is Desert Riviera Hotel pet friendly?
We have Desert Riviera Hotel listed as not pet friendly. If you are travelling with a dog, ask the hotel directly before you book.
Does Desert Riviera Hotel charge a resort fee?
No resort fee is reported for Desert Riviera Hotel. Fees can change, so check your booking confirmation.
Is parking free at Desert Riviera Hotel?
Yes, parking is free for guests. Free on-site parking.
Is Desert Riviera Hotel good for families?
Desert Riviera Hotel is not flagged as a family stay in our listing, though children are not necessarily excluded — check the hotel's own policy. Best for: Longer, quieter stays where a kitchen and free parking matter more than amenities.
How much does it cost to stay at Desert Riviera Hotel?
Typical rates from $159 at this small mid-century motel. Rates move a lot by season here — winter and festival weekends cost far more than summer, so treat this as a guide and check live prices for your dates.
Where is Desert Riviera Hotel located?
Desert Riviera Hotel is in Warm Sands, Palm Springs. Just off East Palm Canyon near Warm Sands, roughly a mile from the Village.

Details checked August 28, 2026.

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