Overview
3-star historic desert resort founded by Hollywood legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
Amenities & Recreation
The Indian Wells Resort Hotel offers 36 holes of championship golf at the adjacent Indian Wells Golf Resort, site of the famous Humana Challenge. Guests have exclusive access to the private Indian Wells Country Club, with outdoor tennis courts surrounded by manicured fairways. The property includes a spectacular heated swimming pool, a hot therapy pool, and a poolside bar serving cocktails, sandwiches, and salads.
Rooms & Suites
Accommodations range from newly renovated guest rooms with desert design elements to a spacious presidential suite that includes a private elevator and extensive entertainment space. Each room offers a private balcony or patio overlooking the golf course or mountains. The hotel provides VIP check-in and check-out services for an enhanced guest experience.
Dining & Entertainment
The on-site Mediterranean-style restaurant, Indian Wells Live, serves American and Italian cuisine alongside one of the best wine cellars in the desert. A daily continental breakfast is offered each morning in this upscale setting. Guests enjoy live entertainment several nights a week in the lounge, with performances ranging from cabaret shows to live bands.
Location & Nearby
The Indian Wells Resort Hotel is less than 7 km from Desert Adventures and 11 km from the Children's Discovery Museum and Living Desert Zoo Gardens. The hotel offers a shuttle service to Palm Springs International Airport, which is approximately 20 minutes away. Guests are within walking distance of shopping, dining, and the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament venue across the street.
History & Legacy
This historic hotel was founded in 1957 by Hollywood legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who built it as the Western Hills Hotel. The property is home to the Indian Wells Country Club, site of the Humana Challenge, and still displays celebrity photos of the Rat Pack era throughout the lobby and hallways. Guests can experience this old-school glamour while enjoying private access to the golf course that once hosted Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
- History: Founded in 1957 by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
- Golf: 36 holes of championship golf at Indian Wells Golf Resort
- Dining: Mediterranean-style restaurant with one of the best wine cellars in the desert
- Room: Presidential suite with private elevator and extensive entertainment space
- Entertainment: Live music several nights a week in the lounge
- Pool: Heated swimming pool and hot therapy pool
- Location: Less than 7 km from Desert Adventures and 11 km from Children's Discovery Museum
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 King Size Beds1 King-size bed
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Resort view
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
24-hour reception
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Fitness centre
Free shuttle service
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Tennis court
- Golf course
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room view
- City view
- Golf view
- Resort view
- With view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Indian Wells Resort Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 39 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.5 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 28.5 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Palm Springs, PSP |
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