Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel | Southern California

A beautiful place to enjoy hot mineral water, Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel is located in the city of Desert Hot Springs of Southern California, 12 miles north of the desert resort city of Palm Springs. The spa hotel can be reached within less than two hours of driving from both Los Angeles and San Diego; it is just 15 minutes away from Palm Springs International Airport.

Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel is a great two-floor example of mid-century modern architecture surrounded by the beauty of Southern Californian nature.

Visitors can use a total of eight hot spring pools with a variety of temperatures ranging from 90 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Pools are open 24 hours for hotel guests and from 8 am to 10 pm for outside visitors with a day-pass.

Desert Springs Spa Hotel offers 50 hotel rooms and 3 villas. A variety of spa treatments are available for purchase. Sunshine Cafe and Sports Lounge is located on the premises and offers a variety of food and drink options.

In addition to hot springs relaxation, guests can enjoy a variety of hiking trails at the Joshua Tree National Park, local museums like Palm Springs Air Museum and Cabot's Pueblo Museum, and much more.

Location: 12 miles northeast of Palm Springs • California • USA
Open: Year-round, 24 hours
Development: Hotel & Spa, swimming pool and 7 soaking pools
Clothing: Required
Amenities & Service: Full-service spa, bar/lounge
Hiking distance: Short
Road Access: Any vehicle
Day-use: Yes with fees

Elevation: 1,080 ft (329 m)

Water T° (source): 140°F (60°C)
Water T° (pools): 90-104°F (32-40°C)
Water acidity level: Alkaline (pH=8.3)
Springs Type: Sodium Sulfate
Average dissolved solids: 1,000 ppm
Conductivity: 38
Chemical used: Water in the swimming and soaking pools is chemically treated
Odor: Free of the sulfur smell