JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
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About this property
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is a 4.5-star Marriott property located in Palm Desert, California, on a private lake within a 5-minute drive of the San Jacinto Mountains and El Paseo Shopping District. The resort encompasses 883 rooms and 51 suites, accommodating guests across a sprawling desert retreat.
Guest rooms feature pillowtop beds with premium bedding, private balconies, and 50-inch Smart televisions with cable programming. Each room includes an iPod docking station, wireless internet access (surcharge), a private bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. The property maintains a 4.5/5 guest comfort rating.
Dining options span eight on-site restaurants, including Rockwood Grill, which serves American cuisine. A coffee shop and café provide additional dining venues, while two bars and lounges offer beverages. The poolside bar serves refreshing drinks, and room service operates during limited hours. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
The resort offers a full-service spa featuring massages, body treatments, and facials. Recreation amenities include five outdoor pools, five hot tubs, 13 outdoor tennis courts, a golf course on-site with a driving range and golf lessons, and a golf pro shop. Additional activities include miniature golf, yoga and Pilates classes, fitness facilities, basketball, mountain biking nearby, and free bicycles. The property provides 41 meeting rooms and 25,000 square feet of conference space, alongside an arcade and game room, concierge services, and guided tours and ticket assistance.
The property is 3.4 miles from Acrisure Arena and 4.8 miles from Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Palm Springs Airport is 11 miles away with an estimated taxi fare of $30 one way. Ontario Airport is 78 miles away, and Los Angeles International Airport is 130 miles away. The resort maintains excellent accessibility features, including wheelchair-accessible accommodations, pathways, elevators, restaurants, spa, pool, fitness center, and multiple accessible parking spaces.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Pets are not allowed. The resort is smoke-free and features on-site shopping, electric car charging stations, and environmentally conscious practices including solar renewable energy and comprehensive recycling initiatives.
Location & nearby attractions
Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Desert Willow Golf Resort - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Palm Desert Aquatic Center - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Civic Center Park - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
San Jacinto Mountains - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Classic Club - 5.1 km / 3.1 mi
El Paseo Shopping District - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Acrisure Arena - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Rancho Las Palmas Country Club - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
McCallum Theatre - 6.4 km / 4 mi
The River at Rancho Mirage - 6.5 km / 4 mi
The Gardens on El Paseo - 6.5 km / 4 mi
The Shops at Palm Desert - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Sunnylands Center and Gardens - 7 km / 4.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 21 km / 13.1 mi
Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 30.4 km / 18.9 mi
The preferred airport for JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP).
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property uses solar energy
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs are allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- No Pets
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 45 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 38 per person
- Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Covered valet parking fee: USD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night<
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).