We were greeted and checked in by Maria and immediately were so happy! She was delightful and took her time to make us feel so welcome and have a fun conversation. She is a GEM! The property is so charming and retro adorable. We had a packed schedule on our agenda but made time to sit by the pool and enjoy just soaking in the property because it was so fabulous. We loved that there was unlimited water and snacks were in our room. My sister even used the suntan lotion that was available. Our room/mini studio was so sweet and so clean. We even watched one of our old favorite movies on dvd. A great touch! Price was better than some others in the area and we know this property was way better.

The only thing that wasn’t great was the outdoor tv, which someone put on a channel that was a bit polarizing..in a common area…maybe not a great idea to have that. They could have watched that in their own room.

A really cute and lovely place to stay. Staff are incredibly friendly and foster a community vibe. It's like you are staying in a cute little desert oasis from the 1950s. Lots of included extras, you are not nickel and dimed for everything. The pool is actually heated and hot tub is great. Beautiful landscaping. Don't expect ultra modern luxury in your room but it is very comfortable and clean with everything you'd want. And the rooms are large. TVs even include a modern Apple TV to stream entertainment which is more than many large hotel chains will do. Basically a very fun and relaxing oasis, a true hidden gem.

Shower head was a little fiddly but thats the only nitpick I could find!

The pool was amazing, heated so it was nice to use in the evenings. Continental breakfast was a nice touch, saved us from having to go out each morning for a bite to eat. Towels, sunscreen, waters, all provided was awesome! Great friendly staff, willing to go out of their way to help.

Honestly I can't think of much. If I had to say something, it would be the bathrooms (shower & toilet areas) were a bit small, but I understand that's how it was back in the day, and they've kept that authentic mid-century modern vibe. Definitely nothing to keep us away. ;)

Staff was amazing and made our stay really pleasant. We arrived late in the evening, but they waited for us to check us in. After a night's sleep we decided to extend our stay for one day. Room was actually a small studio: bedroom/bathroom/kitchen and quite comfortable. The pool is just next to the rooms, so you open the door and fall inside. They provided plenty of perks (pool towels, sun lotion, bicycles to explore Palm Springs etc)

What a wonderful stay we had! Steve and the team were all so friendly and welcoming and made us feel right at home from the start. The Desert Riviera is the perfect size if you're looking for a relaxing vacation - being able to take just a few steps from the room straight into the pool was such a treat. And we loved having the pool toys available for use - the flamingo was our favourite! The location was also excellent, a short walk to various restaurants, cocktail bars and a delicious ice cream shop. I would highly recommend staying here :-)

We loved everything!

The property was very comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere. Bed was comfortable and everything you need was available, like sunscreen, drinks, stocked kitchen, snacks, games, movies and books.

The room was extremely comfortable but a strong smell odor of air fresheners. I wish it would have just smelled clean and not the smell of yucky potpourri. Because the room was clean no need to spray the chemicals.

The Desert Riviera Hotel is truly a gem! Its grounds exude an intimate, tranquil, and inviting atmosphere. Steve, our host, goes above and beyond, embodying warmth and helpfulness. The camaraderie among guests adds to the sense of intimacy. The heated pool and jacuzzi are delightful amenities, and the availability of bikes for town exploration is a plus. Its proximity to downtown and the Indian Canyons makes it an ideal location. The property impeccably preserves Palm Springs' iconic mid-century vibe. I eagerly anticipate my next stay at the Desert Riviera Hotel!

So many lovely little touches and wonderful service at Desert riviera. It was more like a little community than a hotel. Great location, close to some good restaurants and not a far drive from the main strip. If you’re looking for a bougie 5 star resort, then go elsewhere, but if you want a fun, cute, kitschy, well serviced and SUPER clean place then this is for you. It has everything you could need for a short or long stay including laundry, bbq, and a community kitchen, and a cute box of snacks upon check in. The pool is nice and warm and open 24/7 which is awesome. We’ve stayed in a lot of hotels and this one was probably the cleanest, (cleaner than the super expensive ones) the attention to detail and care taken was very appreciated.

Really only a couple of minor things, the bed wasn’t uncomfortable but it could have been a little softer for my taste and the blanket wasn’t our favourite. (Not cushy) And you could hear some noise from a neighbouring property in the early morning but that’s not the hotel’s fault. It’s an older hotel (with some updates though) and is styled to keep the mid century feel which we loved, but might not be for everyone.

Everything about this hotel was great. The hotel is a great little gem. Very well maintained and exceptionally managed. Can’t say enough good things about the people there. Felt like I was home and was comfortable as soon as I walked in.

Nothing bad to say about this hotel. One issue I had was that the bathroom was a bit too small for a big guy like me. Should be fine for the skinny people out there. 😁

It has been many decades since we have been so warmly greeted and personally taken care of at a hotel or resort. The staff went above and beyond, not just to meet our needs, but also encouraging us to let them know what more they could do. The pool and hot tub area were well supplied, robes were in the rooms, our room had a bedroom, kitchen and bath. There were outdoor tables, barbecues, a pizza oven and a well stocked continental breakfast.