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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Desert Hills

Desert Hills

The Desert Hills Resort Hotel in Palm Springs, snuggled up against the rugged San Jacinto Mountains. Built in 1956, it is situated in the tranquil Tennis Club district, a few blocks from downtown Palm Springs. The hotel retains the aura of years past, reminiscent of the original 1950s and ’60s mid-century modern design. The property’s 14 studios and one- and two-bedroom suites open to individual patios overlooking a lush, flower-filled courtyard and inviting pool and spa. Eleven rooms come with… Read More


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Aloha Hotel Palm Springs

Aloha Hotel Palm Springs

Welcome to the Aloha Hotel Palm Springs, located in a sheltered cove at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains in the wind-free south end. Adjacent to shops, numerous fine restaurants, golf courses, markets, hiking, museums, Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, and more. We have spacious air-conditioned rooms with kichens available. The Aloha Hotel is a charming and private hotel experience with clean rooms, ironed sheets, white towels, air conditioning, heating, cable TV, kitchenettes and WiFi (depending on availability). The… Read More


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Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn

Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn

Romance, luxury and privacy await you at the Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn. Complimentary amenities included as part of each stay at the Willows include daily three-course gourmet breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, evening wine and hors d’oeuvres, and turn-down service. The Willows never charges a resort fee. Built in 1924, the Willows was the winter estate of Samuel Untermyer, a renowned New York attorney. Now a luxury boutique hotel nestled against the mountainside yet located just two blocks from Palm Canyon… Read More


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Fleur Noire Hotel

Fleur Noire Hotel

A Palm Springs adults only boutique hotel consisting of 21 uniquely designed casitas, bungalows, and suites. The property features graphic floral wall murals by internationally renowned artist Louise Jones. Read More


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Twin Palms Resort

Twin Palms Resort

Located in the historic Twin Palms neighborhood, this completely renovated mid-century modern property boasts 20 rooms with luxurious baths, contemporary furnishings, and unparalleled mountain views. Outside your room, a modern patio waits for you, and just steps away is the desert’s newest pool and spa, designed especially for true sun worshipers. And of course, swimsuits are optional. Read More


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Villa Royale

Villa Royale

Built in 1947, Villa Royale emerged in Palm Springs during a period of Post-World War II development in the Coachella Valley. Adding a small pool of guestrooms to the south end of Palm Springs alongside the Deep Well Guest Ranch and Smoke Tree Ranch, Villa Royale was an early small hotel in south Palm Springs. Owned and managed by a woman by the name of Evelyn Pell, family lore has it that the California ranch-style hotel took its name from… Read More


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Alcazar Palm Springs

Alcazar Palm Springs

Bring: your pajamas. Don’t miss: the complimentary espresso, coffee, and pastries from Cheeky’s. Alcazar Palm Springs opened in 2011, just north of downtown Palm Springs in the Uptown Design District. We’re a 34-room boutique hotel and we manage to stay cool, modern, and sleek despite Palm Springs’ often upwards of 90-degree heat. Sleep in with us and luxuriate in imported Italian linens. Enjoy private patios, mountain views, wireless internet, Townie Bikes, complimentary coffee and espresso, and fresh pastries from Cheeky’s.… Read More


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Yara Hotel

Yara Hotel

Welcome to the Yara Hotel. A 10-room boutique desert oasis nestled beneath the San Jacinto in the heart of Palm Springs, California. Revived and re-designed, this Spanish-style hotel has emerged into a serene retreat for slow living. Inspired by the natural beauty of the desert, the Yara Hotel creates a far-away feel with intentional details reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Get away for a rejuvenating stay, a quaint gathering, and a memorable time with those close to you. Book one room… 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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Limón Palm Springs

Limón Palm Springs

Limón Palm Springs is all about the luxe life Limón Palm Springs knows how to impress. It starts even before guests arrive at this luxury boutique hotel. Limón is reserved by just one group at a time, and the property’s “celebration specialists” will help with everything from reserving transportation and golf tee-times to hiring a gourmet chef to make a delicious meal onsite. Once at the property, guests are greeted with a charcuterie board, featuring locally-sourced ingredients, plus chilled bottles… Read More


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