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The Saguaro Palm Springs

Best for budget groups, bachelorette weekends

From $150/ night

Plus a resort fee (amount not verified)

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The Saguaro Palm Springs

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Why stay here

Stay here for the pool scene, the photos, and a social weekend at a mid-range price. It is one of the best-value party hotels in Palm Springs and a favorite for bachelorette groups — rooms are basic but nobody comes to the Saguaro to sit in the room.

The Saguaro Palm Springs is the rainbow-painted hotel on East Palm Canyon Drive, about a mile south of downtown — every balcony is a different color, and it is one of the most photographed hotels in California. Behind the paint job is a mid-range, party-friendly property built around a large central pool with DJs on weekends, two restaurants (including El Jefe, the tequila-bar cantina), and a spa. Rooms are simple and color-blocked to match the exterior. The Saguaro attracts a younger crowd, bachelorette parties, and festival weekends; it is loud at the pool on Saturdays and quiet by Sunday night. A free shuttle runs to downtown Palm Springs, which matters because the location is a long walk in the heat.

The pool
Large heated pool with a swim-up bar.
Resort fee
A resort fee applies — the amount is not verified, so confirm it before you book.
Parking
Self parking, paid.
Location
Central Palm Springs near the convention center.
Class
3.5-star
Neighborhood
South Palm Springs

Amenities

  • Pool
  • On-site restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Bar on site

FAQ

Why is The Saguaro so colorful?
The 14-color rainbow paint scheme was designed by Stamberg Aferiat and turned a 1970s motor hotel into the most photographed facade in Palm Springs. Every room door is a different hue.
Is it a party hotel?
The pool scene is lively, especially spring weekends and festival season. Midweek and summer mornings are calm. If you want quiet, request a room away from the pool deck.
Can non-guests use the pool?
Day passes are sometimes sold through resort day-pass platforms and vary by season and occupancy - call ahead rather than showing up.
How far is it from downtown Palm Springs?
About a mile from the Palm Canyon Drive restaurant strip - a 15-20 minute walk or a very short drive.
Is it good for families?
It works well for families with older kids and teens who like the pool energy and the photo backdrops. Families with toddlers usually prefer a quieter resort.
Is parking free?
Self-parking on site is typically included with the daily resort charge - confirm the current amount at booking.
Best rooms to request?
Ask for a ground-floor room with a patio opening toward the pool lawn, or an upper-floor room facing the San Jacinto mountains for the sunset light.
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Details checked August 28, 2026.

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