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Azure Palm Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs

Set within 15 km of Escena Golf Club and 18 km of Palm Springs Visitor Center, Azure Palm Hot Springs features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Desert Hot Springs. The resort offers a spa experience, with its sauna, hot tub and hot spring bath. There is a restaurant serving American cuisine, and free private parking is available.

Palm Springs Convention Center is 19 km from the resort, while O'Donald Golf Course is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Palm Springs International Airport, 15 km from Azure Palm Hot Springs. The choices for food were goos--I would just have liked more fruit choices. The facilities wonderful, as well as the staff.

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9
Wonderful
202 reviews
Price from
$229
per night

Mission Pacific Beach Resort, part of JdV by Hyatt

Oceanside

Feel the spirited energy of Oceanside at the #1 Hotel in San Diego voted by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ in 2022 when you escape to Mission Pacific Beach Resort. Taste true culinary craftsmanship dining at Chef Roberto Alcocer’s homage to Baja, MICHELIN Star restaurant, Valle; mingle and dance at The Rooftop Bar’s lively sky bar deck and pool; sip slow at High/Low’s beachfront café and step back in time when you visit the historic Top Gun House: home of the famous HIGH-pie. Modern clean accomodation and facilities. Friendly, helpful staff and a brilliant rooftop bar.

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9
Wonderful
248 reviews
Price from
$229
per night

Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club

Malibu

Each air-conditioned room at this resort offers free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and toiletries. Exceptional service with every detail considered. The cashless and tip less approach is terrific, and somehow results in even friendlier and more attentive service. The details in the room from the wine, to the spa product samples, and the personalised candle elevate the experience. The rooms are stunning and luxurious. The property is beautiful, well maintained and has no shortage of activities and areas to explore. All good from the breakfast to poolside to dinner is fresh, hearty, and delicious. This is one of my favourite hotels and I’m already planning my next visit. A new go-to for a wholesome escape.

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9.3
Wonderful
147 reviews
Price from
$839
per night

Sparrows Lodge

Palm Springs Uptown, Palm Springs

Featuring an outdoor pool, this resort is for guests 21 years of age or older. The property is 5 minutes’ drive to Palm Springs Art Museum. Styled in modern décor, each studio provides free WiFi.

Tennis courts and free use of bicycles are offered to guests of this resort. What a pleasant surprise to find this lovely gem! Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this amazing property is secluded and the staff make you feel like family. We will definitely return for a longer stay next time we pass through CA.

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9
Wonderful
102 reviews
Price from
$209
per night

Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Carmel Valley

This Carmel Valley resort boasts star-rated dining, a wellness spa and outdoor heated pool. A limestone fireplace, 2-person soaking tub and down feather bedding are featured in each guest room. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 19 km away. Beautiful location, great rooms, helpful staff

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9.2
Wonderful
185 reviews
Price from
$335
per night

The Westin Anaheim Resort

Anaheim

The Westin Anaheim Resort features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Anaheim. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. Great location for seeing Disney. Wish I had more time to spend in hotel as a whirlwind visit to Disney

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9.1
Wonderful
958 reviews
Price from
$254.15
per night

Lakewood Cabins

Big Bear Lake

A short walk from Big Bear Lake, this California accommodation offers fishing, hiking and horseback riding. BBQ facilities and a children’s playground are located on site. All units include free Wi-Fi.

Big Bear Mountain Resorts are 1.5 miles from the accommodation. The Big Bear Discovery Centre is 7 minutes’ drive away. Location is great everything was clean and great recommend

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9
Wonderful
179 reviews
Price from
$249
per night

Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage

Featuring mountain views, the modern rooms at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Rancho Mirage are bright and comfortably furnished. All rooms include luxury linens.

Conveniently located at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Rancho Mirage, the Sunstone Spa offers body treatments and massages as well as hair style, design and colour services. Couples’ therapy rooms with private outdoor decks are available. Always starts off with Eric’s smile at the front desk. He always sets the tone for us. Housekeeping does a great job. Always clean. Rooms are well laid out.

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9
Wonderful
467 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Desert Isle Resort, a VRI resort

Palm Springs

Located in Palm Springs, Desert Isle Resort, a VRI resort sits on seven acres and offers units with full kitchen facilities and free WiFi. It features 2 heated outdoor pools, 2 tennis courts, and 2 racquetball courts. Could not have asked for a better few nights. The resort was beautifully set out, the staff went above and beyond. Couldn’t be happier ☺️ will be back!

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9.1
Wonderful
332 reviews
Price from
$159
per night

The Inn on Pine

Calistoga

Near Mount St. Helena, this Calistoga resort is 5 miles from the Petrified Forest. It provides an outdoor pool and spacious rooms feature large bathrooms with a whirlpool tub.

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is 3.6 miles from the resort. Old Faithful, the geyser of California, is a 5 minute drive away. Super friendly people working at The Inn on Pine! Perfect location in Calistoga to explore all the Napa Valley treasures. Cozy and clean room with a very comfortable bed. Little kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, sink, winecooler etc. The complementary continental breakfast is just superb.

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9.3
Wonderful
396 reviews
Price from
$166.32
per night

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