Two Bunch Palms

Palm Springs is home to swaying palm trees, sunshine and stunning scenery, but it's also a haven for spa enthusiasts. There's a variety of fabulous hotels here where relaxation and rejuvenation are paramount, from luxurious spas to unique wellness areas. Whether you're after hot springs or serene massage treatments, you can sit back and relax because our experts are here to help and have highlighted four of their favourite spa hotels.

For the views

Ace Hotel & Swim Club

  • Ace Hotel & Swim Club is a laid-back retreat with gorgeous views of Mount San Jacinto. Expect calm surroundings, massages and organic treatments at the appropriately-named Feel Good Spa, plus two deep pools, a stargazing deck and community fire pits. The Swim Club also features an open fireplace, sauna, steam room and hot tub.
  • Miracle Manor Boutique Hotel & Spa is another mountain-view desert option with a firm focus on wellbeing. The eight rooms here are full of character with Native Indian prints, ethnic rugs and furniture made from reclaimed materials. The alternative spa offers massages, facials, Ayurvedic products, body work and private yoga-meditation sessions.

For an adults-only escape

Two Bunch Palms

  • Home to an impressive 22 treatment rooms and a plethora of tubs fed by natural hot springs, Two Bunch Palms is an ideal place for rest and rejuvenation. Take a yoga course in the hotel's purpose-built yoga dome, enjoy a serene swim in the outdoor pool and soak up the relaxed, adults-only atmosphere.

For a romantic getaway

Avalon Hotel Palm Springs

  • Avalon Hotel Palm Springs is the ideal couples' choice with its stylish rooms, romantic restaurant and gorgeous setting in lush gardens. There's also a luxurious full-service spa offering couples' treatments, steam rooms, hot tubs and a cold plunge, plus three pools, including an adults-only tranquility pool.

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Written by Jan Gooderham

Top Spa Hotels in Palm Springs

Ace Hotel & Swim Club

Palm Springs (California)

Renovated motel retaining its 1960s whitewashed architecture but boasting contemporary features and an expansive spa with two pools. The rooms communicate laid-back chic, with draped fabrics and vintage furniture. The Swim Club also features an open fireplace, sauna, steam room and hot tub.

  • Local exploring - The hotel is within biking distance of downtown, close to Joshua Tree, Salton Sea, Salvation mountain and other desert features
  • Spa breaks - The two pools, hot tub, sauna, steam room and spa facilities all provide for anyone seeking a spa retreat.
  • Restaurant - King's Highway restaurant, serving seasonal American cuisine with largely organic ingredients.
  • Spa - Consists of a hot tub, a spa with a steam room and sauna, and assorted massage yurts.
from CA$148 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Avalon Hotel Palm Springs

Palm Springs

Bright, modern resort at the foot of the San Jacinto mountains in Palm Springs. The stylish Kelly Wearstler-designed rooms glow white with black gingham and primrose features. The Estrella spa is excellent, and the 3 heated pools are surrounded by chic cubanas and beautifully manicured gardens.

  • Local exploring - 20 minutes drive from the Aerial Tramway, 1 hour from Joshua Tree National Park, and minutes from Palm Springs sights
  • Total relaxation - From the tranquil setting in verdant gardens to the excellent spa, this hotel promises guests total relaxation
  • Spa breaks - The luxurious full-service spa, expansive gardens and 3 pools make this hotel the perfect spa break location
  • Romantic Break - With chic, whitewashed suites, endless spa treatments and a romantic restaurant, book this hotel for a indulgent couples' break
from CA$458 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Two Bunch Palms

Palm Springs (Desert Hot Springs)

Set on 77 lush acres in Palm Springs, this adults-only hotel is the first carbon-neutral resort, and the oldest mineral hot springs spa, in the USA. Suites induce a sense of tranquillity with exposed stone walls, natural wood accents and indoor plants - an ideal place for rest and rejuvenation.

  • Romantic Break - With beautifully appointed suites which induce a sense of peace and tranquility, book this hotel for a laid-back couples' stay
  • Total relaxation - With yoga, a farm-to-table restaurant and a relaxed, adults-only atmosphere, this hotel is perfect for a slow, restful break
  • Spa breaks - This hotel offers a range of wellness treatments, in addition to the sauna, pool and hot tub facilities
  • Sights nearby - Take in spectacular views of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
from CA$422 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Miracle Manor Boutique Hotel & Spa

Palm Springs (California)

Mountain-view desert retreat with focus on well-being. Alternative boutique property located close to healing natural mineral hot springs. Hippy-chic rooms combine a fresh white palette with Native Indian prints and ethnic rugs. Enjoy outdoor pool, hot tub, Moroccan-style sun deck, spa & yoga area.

  • Eco break - Appreciate furniture made from reclaimed materials, organic bedding, nontoxic cleaning products, solar lighting & recyled water
  • Spa breaks - The property's focus on wellness aims to help guests return to balance and recover a natural state of well-being
  • Yoga - Book a private yoga session. Rooms come equipped with yoga mats, blocks, meditation cards and scented candles
  • Hideaway - Stay for a relaxing weekend to rest and recharge after attending the area's annual Coachella festival
from CA$315 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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