Small Hotels Listing

Palm Springs is home to almost 80 extraordinary small boutique hotels of exceptional architectural & cultural diversity. From quaint inns and quietly secluded bungalows to hip and modern poolside-hangouts, they cater to the spectrum of Palm Springs travelers’ tastes.

Whether you want to disappear for a couple of days, or dive into the Palm Springs adventure of a lifetime, our visionary hoteliers make it their mission to get to know you and create a memorable stay in this distinctly fashionable desert oasis.

And as Palm Springs locals, they have dedicated themselves to creating a home away from home for you, infused with a sense of community.

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Lucille Palm Springs

Lucille Palm Springs

Lucille Palm Springs was reimagined and rebranded in 2023, but its history stretches back over 100 years. Originally built in 1921, the hotel has been welcoming guests for a century, including Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who once frequented the hotel with their family. The original Spanish Revival-style bones of the hotel have been lovingly maintained, though the recent facelift has updated all of the hotel’s amenities. Lucille Palm Springs now features nine self-catered luxury suites with modern appliances and locally-sourced… Read More


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Mahala

Mahala

Introducing a unique micro-resort concept in the heart of Palm Springs.The hotel is a living canvas of art and design, with the chief motive being to provide a redolent setting, comfy accommodations and a chill vibe from check-in to check out. Our guest experience starts with comfy quarters. Unique, custom-designed furnishings, ample platform beds, high-end electronics, large, luxurious rain showers, and original art are featured in every room. Read More


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Movie Colony Hotel

Movie Colony Hotel

The modernist architecture, relaxed atmosphere, and South Beach vibe make the Movie Colony Hotel a transporting getaway. There are 17 rooms with custom furnishings, king pillowtop beds, flat screen TVs, telephones with voicemail, plantation shutters, bathrobes, irons, hairdryers, and in-room safes. Most guest rooms feature private patios or private terraces. In addition, there are three large poolside townhouses with mountain views and private balconies. Included with our low resort fee is a complimentary continental breakfast, free parking, Wi-Fi, and weekend… Read More


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Musicland Palm Springs

Musicland Palm Springs

Offering four distinct room types for every traveler and occasion. Come experience over 350 days of sunshine and desert living. You will see why so many famous and not-so-famous have called Palm Springs home. Minutes to the heart of Palm Springs, enjoy stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains throughout the grounds. A short drive from Palm Springs International Airport and conveniently located along famous Palm Canyon Drive. Guests have access to the entire beautiful Coachella Valley and other desert… Read More


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Old Ranch Inn

Old Ranch Inn

In the spirit of the “Old West,” the heritage of Palm Springs awaits you at Old Ranch Inn. This boutique hotel sits in the heart of the Historic Tennis Club area and is steps away from downtown Palm Springs. The Historic Tennis Club neighborhood has a long and fascinating history with visitors including Hollywood celebrities, politicians, statesmen, and infamous world travelers who made Palm Springs their personal desert hideaway. The eight-suite Old Ranch Inn is completely walled and gated for… Read More


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Orbit In Hotel

Orbit In Hotel

Embrace the Palm Springs modern vibe and leave your worries behind as you lounge in luxurious mid-century style. Surrender to a vacation lifestyle once reserved for the rich and famous, where warm skies and pleasant surroundings slow down time. Breathtaking mountain views, poolside breakfast, cocktails, cruiser bikes, spa services, and many more unique amenities are all served up at a small boutique hotel called Orbit In, where vintage modernism meets the 21st century. Read More


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Sakura - The Japanese-style Bed & Breakfast Inn

Sakura - The Japanese-style Bed & Breakfast Inn

Located near downtown Palm Springs, Sakura Bed & Breakfast is minutes from the airport, bus station, or tram. The hosts offer Japanese-style rooms with a private bath, TV, handmade futons to give you the most wonderful sleep of your life, and sliding shoji doors that lead to the garden and swimming pool area that offer a magnificent mountain view. The atmosphere at the inn is very distinct, quiet and relaxing. Guests can wear Japanese kimonos and slippers. Beautiful Japanese artwork… Read More


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Santiago Resort

Santiago Resort

Santiago Resort is considered by many to be one of the premier gay boutique hotels in Palm Springs. At this swimsuit-optional paradise, guests enjoy an outdoor spa and shower, the largest pool of any gay resort in Palm Springs, meticulously landscaped grounds with two-man rope hammocks, a mist cooling system, fast Wi-Fi, and breathtaking mountain views. Santiago Resort also offers free breakfast, poolside lunch, and all-day refreshments served in the cantina. Santiago’s 24 rooms feature flat-screen TVs, luxury bath products,… Read More


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Smoke Tree Ranch

Smoke Tree Ranch

For 80 years, Smoke Tree Ranch has offered simplicity, breathtaking mountain views, genteel hospitality, and an unrivaled guest experience in a historic desert resort setting. Smoke Tree Ranch is located on a gently rising alluvial fan, created and landscaped by nature, and sheltered by the guardian San Jacinto Mountains. The Ranch is blessed with irreplaceable desert shrubs, smoke trees, and breathtaking acreage touched by undisturbed wildflowers. Business meetings and retreats are memorable experiences on the Ranch, as are family reunions… Read More


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Sparrows Lodge

Sparrows Lodge

The history: Originally built as Castle’s Red Barn in 1951 by MGM actor Don Castle, it was one of the original resort getaways for Hollywood elite. Legend has it that iconic actress Elizabeth Montgomery had her first marriage at the Red Barn. The property also has had incarnations as Catalina Palms, El Rancho Lodge, and now Sparrows Lodge. The Lodge was fully restored in 2013 and many of the original buildings are still in use with modern updates retaining the… Read More


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