The Spring

I stumbled on to this place over a decade ago, and I keep returning. The water is almost addictive. I love the desert and love this place.

This place is amazing! The staff was so generous and they make you feel so welcomed in. A great place to relax and get away from it all. Amazing environment.

I can’t say enough great things about this special place. Our first time, definitely not our last. We needed a quiet, relaxing getaway and that is exactly what we got. The pools are relaxing, I got one of the best massages I have ever had, the service is beyond kind and hospitable and we have returned home total peaceful. Only 90 minutes from the LA area. If you need a peaceful getaway or just a quiet weekend away, go.

My go to spot. AND they have the best customer service. They really do go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. I’ve stayed in the pool side rooms & the villa across the street. Both amazing.

4.5 stars this place is awesome. Went just for the day spa. Helen was really nice at check in and gave us a tour. Massage therapist Gara was great. If you like quiet, like really quiet and peaceful this is your spot. The prices were very reasonable for treatment plus use of the well kept facilities. The only things I would say is if you want to just hang out, use the pool, have conversation with your buddies, this is not your place. The key word at this place is peaceful which is what I was looking for. The other thing is the shower is right in the middle of people’s comings and goings. No shower in changing room. The men’s changing room is really just the bathroom. But even so it’s minor stuff just more stuff to be aware of.
Highlights: Finnish sauna, mountain view lounge chairs, very quiet, no crowd.

Birthday weekend in Palm Springs with my bestie led us here. So glad we got out of that town and off the beaten path to «Spa Zone». Could not have been a better experience. The Springs is a delight for true spa goers without any pretentious attitudes.
I enjoyed a one hour body scrub, one hour massage, and shampoo for my service. After checking in with Unilocal,we scored our free glass of wine and sat by the pool until it was time to head to the airport.
Highly recommend!

To borrow some words from General Douglas Marshall… «I shall return.» Tippe and I had a very relaxing and soothing time at the day spa at The Spring. It turns out that there is a very large natural hot spring that creates a big hot mineral lake under Desert Hot Springs. The Spring is in the center of the hot mineral lake, where the water is the hottest. That’s why you see clusters of resorts near one another, because that’s where they’re getting the hottest water.
We were greeted with glasses of wine and shown to the changing rooms past the groups doing yoga on the lawn. We slipped into our swimwear and tried out the three different temperature pools, but unlike Goldilocks, we liked the hottest pool the best. Then we spent some time in the hot sauna. It’s very relaxing.
They don’t have a full menu of food for day-​use guests, but they did have a fruit and cheese plate that filled us up. There only seems to be on-​street parking in the neighborhood.

Cute little spa, perfect for a day trip or even an entire weekend away. Great experience from the moment we arrived. We were greeted by friendly staff, we were also given a tour of the grounds so we could be as comfortable as possible. After we changed into our robes, we stayed in the mineral pools until it was time for our treatments.
The natural mineral springs are available in three different temperatures, so you can relax in the pool of your choice.
I received an antioxidant body scrub for my treatment and it was great. It was purely a body scrub, no massage included. After the scrub, I jumped in the shower to wash any excess salts off, then you get to relax in the Finnish sauna for a few minutes. To finish off the treatment, an essential oil of your choice is put on to hydrate your skin. I went back to the sauna for a little while longer after my treatment to continue with my relaxation.
Everyone was wonderful, all the girls in my group had an amazing time!

I love the Spring. Heaven on earth is an understatement. The staff is very hospitable and the management even more-​so.
The property is zen, tranquil, lush and gorgeous. The pools are incredibly relaxing. The details… I want to know what that smooth pebble flooring is called because I want that all over my house. It’s so pleasant to walk on.
Anyway, I’m unable to form a coherent sentence so I’ll just have you know that this is the place I proposed and went back to for our anniversary, with a trip or two before and in between.
We’ve stayed on the property and in the villa and I can recommend both. The villa if you have a dog or if you just want access to the golf cart to zip around in.
I would not recommend booking a massage, unfortunately. The masseuse I had used latex gloves which smelled, felt weird and was just hilariously bad.

This is a really late review but I had booked a weekend trip at the Spring Resort this past August to celebrate my anniversary with my bf. I found out about this place through Groupon and it really was the best find! I originally booked a different place but I wasn’t satisfied and kept researching. The moment I saw the pictures on this Groupon deal and the reasonable price, I was instantly in love and had to cancel my other reservation. When I got to the Spring, it looked just like in the pictures. The place was gorgeous, peaceful, and secluded. If you’re the type who likes to relax on your vacation more than going sight-​seeing all day, this is the perfect place for you.
Prior to our trip, I looked at Unilocal reviews and heard about a community cat named Rocky that roams around the resort. Keep in mind, my bf and I don’t usually like cats but this one had such an awesome personality that we fell in love. He may look mean and fierce in pictures but don’t be fooled because he is the friendliest cat I’ve ever met! He came up to our door so we let him in. He never made a sound, never peed in there, nor scratched us. He chilled on our bed and let me take some selfies with him. LOL. He kept coming back and even knocked on our door with his little paw. So cute. There are just too many things I like about the Spring so I’m sure I’m going to miss something. If I find another Groupon deal for this place, I would totally go again and again!
Other Pros:
Complimentary lemon water
Complimentary sparkling wine with a personalized note
Complimentary healthy breakfast
3 pools to choose from
Free access to a sauna
Full kitchen included (I booked the Deluxe Café Kitchen)
Clean environment
Super friendly staff
Glass doors with a beautiful open view
Free wifi
Cons:
Massages were a bit pricey so I didn’t purchase any. Other than that, can’t think of any cons.

Very nice and a must try if you’re ever in Palm Springs
Pros: When Groupon does a deal on this. it makes it really worth it. Almost immediately on arrival the atmosphere kind of cradles you into relaxation mode. It’s small, quaint, and very peaceful. The people working there are nice and attend to your needs with what ever you may need. Rooms are nicely sized and there are plenty of things there to keep you busy for a weekend or even a week if you would really want to stay that long. Price is really good if you get it off Groupon, but I’m not sure if I would go without it. The three different mineral pools at varying temperatures are great. The grounds are very well kept and the shampoo, conditioner and body wash that they provide in the shower area and in the rooms are nice as well. I wish they had a steam room to go along with the sauna though. Free continental breakfast everyday and plenty of nice little restaurants to choose from that are close by. There was this nice black cat that would lounge about in one of the rooms for a good portion of the day. Dropped by a few times during the day to pet it and all lol. Oh yeah also free wifi.
Cons: Massages and scrubs are pretty expensive. Wish they had steam room. A little expensive without Groupon. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Bottom line: Probably one of the best spa places in Palm Springs. I don’t think i’ve ever been so relaxed and carefree in my life while I was there. Make sure you do your research beforehand and try to make it so you at least stay for the weekend.

My mom & I chose the spring for our much needed mini-​getaway. I must say, we both thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay. This small boutique hotel is an oasis of tranquility. I love the well kept grounds, the serene environment.
We stayed at the Mountain View suite which I highly recommend if you can spend a little more. The suite is located a few yards off the main property, but is a short walk to the 3 mineral pools. The suite also has a private patio with table & chairs, sun lounge chairs & of course, the gorgeous view of the mountains. We also had our own private parking with a private entrance.
As we entered the the spacious room, we found classical music playing in the background which was so lovely. My favorite spot was the reading nook next to the large windows that opened up to the view of the mountains. We truly felt like in our own little world. Sooo relaxed…
We also had a facial & a massage, which was amazing. My mom had the aromatherapy massage & a scalp massage which she enjoyed very much. I had the red carpet facial with Connie (I hope I got her name right), with Kinara products. My face is glowing, smooth & my acne went away! I am so amazed by the products. They also sell the kit at the front, which I was tempted to buy.
The mineral pools are something else. My favorite was the pool covered by the gazebo. The waters are crystal clear and very clean. The mineral waters left my skin super soft, so soft that I was amazed. I wish we could stay a little longer, but hopefully will return soon. Also worth mentioning that guests have access to the pools 24hrs!!!
The breakfast was served in the continental living room, which was decorated tastefully. Amazing & healthy breakfast with variety of fruits, eggs, orange juice, cereal, etc…
I highly recommend for everyone to go stay at this hidden gem for at least a night, experience it yourself, because I cannot simply put in words what a wonderful place The Spring is.

I really, really, really enjoyed my stay at The Spring. I stayed a couple nights in one of their poolside king suites, and SO enjoyed it. The room was perfect (the bed was sooo comfortable, the AC and the fan are remote controlled, and I loved the classical music that was playing when I entered the room so much that I left it on the entire time. You also are provided your very own robe and slippers to wear around, as well as a pitcher of the best tasting water I’ve ever had) as was the kitchenette which was stocked with everything you could need. I was aware ahead of time, and brought my own food which enabled me to spend most of my time on the resort, which I highly recommend.
Theres no TV which I think is great, but there is WiFi. The grounds are gorgeous, the pools are wonderful and the staff is nice, esp the gentleman who checked me in. I didn’t get his name, unfortunately, but he’s a tall, slender man with glasses, who is also kind of hilarious. They give you a tour of the grounds upon arrival, which is nice and helpful. I was able to try all three mineral pools/​whirlpools as well as the dry/​wet sauna, and I spent most of one morning reading/​sleeping in a hammock they have set up for the guests. They have several areas to lounge besides this, including a fire pit, and of course, poolside.
Breakfast is served daily from 8:30 — 10:30am I believe, consisting of fruit, cereal, oatmeal, a few varieties of bread, coffee, tea, etc. I didn’t get any spa treatments this time, but I definitely plan on returning and will be doing so when I do. There were other guests (seemed like mostly couples, I was traveling solo) however, there aren’t a lot of rooms, so I can’t see it ever being crowded, and it wasn’t even full to capacity during my stay, which made it especially peaceful. It’s awesome for solo women travelers. I genuinely did not want to leave.
If you’re looking to truly getaway, relax and enjoy some quiet, this is the place for you.

If you are looking for a true getaway, seriously consider The Spring. It’s a secluded and quiet spa and resort tucked away atop a hill with a stunning view of the Coachella Valley. The pool and spa are pristine and will make you want to dive in the minute you lay eyes on them! I love the gazebo where the mineral spa is. The rooms are bright an pretty with attention to detail. When you are ready to treat yourself to the escape you know you deserve, then you know where to go. There is only one place to go, and that’s The Spring.

Loved this place so much we tried to book an additional night but they were full. We were led on a tour of all the amenities upon check in. There are nine units and a villa off site which is dog friendly and they give you a golf cart to transport your crew back & fourth. Even the gift shop is well stocked, & there are so many choices of treatments. Book a package deal with your room & treatments — nice deals. We didn’t get a chance to try the treatments this visit. No complaints from the other quests.
You have 3 pools to choose from. The smallest outside tub was the hottest and it had an outside shower adjacent to it. The largest cooler pool was centered within the lounge chairs and rooms around the perimeter. I loved the little touches of different types of wood stools, tables, and decorations. The covered inside pool was as hot as I could handle and I can imagine it’s very popular in the winter. The water is wonderful and you enjoy silky skin afterwards with no need for lotion. Lots of plump soft white towels where ever you needed them.
The bed is amazing, the room is tastefully and thoughtfully decorated. Loved the long bench with the baskets underneath. Wonderful for organizing your stuff. Loved hearing the music playing as we entered and having remotes for the air which was quiet and efficient, the fan above the bed, and the music. I get lazy in places like this. No TV, no phone.
The kitchen is perfect for weekenders like us. It’s a tiny refrigerator and there’s a 2 person breakfast table which we never used because they put on a very nice breakfast in the room you wait for your treatments in. Even this room was comfortable and we enjoyed coffee, fresh fruits, yogurt, cereal toast, & tea.
The grounds are well taken care of. You are in your own little world. I love the greenery and the little areas you could escape to as they created little Sunning spots with hammocks, chairs with shade sails above, sitting areas with a fire pit, and lounge chairs galore. Everything is self contained so you will feel safe and you forget you are in DHS.
I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to experience a positive spa/​hot springs stay in desert hot springs. Kudos to the team behind all this. Can’t wait to go back!

I’ve been here before a few times many years ago but never stayed on the main resort property. Because they don’t allow dogs on the actual property I always ended up renting a villa so I can bring my fur baby boxer Duffy. They give you a neat golf cart to drive from the villa to the main property so you can use the mineral pool baths. Pretty neat, but a lot more expensive and not as intimate. This time around for my boyfriends birthday I decided to rent out a room on the actual property facing the pool with a kitchen so we can cook a few romantic dinners.
We were in traffic coming from Santa Monica for over 4 hours… almost 5 hours to be exact (longest drive ever to Palm Desert), traffic was ridiculous. Needles to say I was in a pretty crappy annoyed mood when we finally got here. And so was my boyfriend. We were very happy when we finally got in the room and had a fruit and cheese plate waiting for us that we devoured in 2 minutes flat. So refreshing and much needed!
I won’t lie, the no TV in the room thing annoyed me. I like background noise when I sleep and a bit of light, so I always sleep with my tv on and have for years (bad habit I know). I guess a lot of heathy resort places don’t have TVs, but the villa I rented a few times always did so that was kind of annoying. I was in a bad mood from sitting in traffic for hours I started picking at everything. No TV, no damn full length mirror, not enough light whatsoever in the room and especially bathroom… the kitchen is fully equipped, but after cooking dinner I had to wash pots and plates with my bare hands because no dishwasher (I can live without it) but no brush or rug even to wash them with. The dish soap made my hands dry and I was annoyed. But you know what, today I woke up, and it was beautiful and sunny outside, the water was crystal clear in the mineral pools, the birds were chirping a pretty tune, the breakfast served was healthy and refreshing and yummy; and my guy and I just had such a fantastic time tanning and swimming and lounging around and just resting from every day life; that I forgot all about the minor room annoyances. Do I still wish there was more light in the room and a full length mirror for me to check myself out in, and a TV, and perhaps a dishwasher or at least a wash rug to do dishes with… yes yes I do… but all is good. The atmosphere and ambiance makes up for what the room lacks. Or perhaps it doesn’t lack anything. Perhaps I am just used to certain things and don’t like being out of my comfort zone. This place is amazing though. Romantic, calm, serene, peaceful… just a joy to be here and depressing to leave.
I love you The Spring and all your amazing nice staff. We shall be back. Oh and the hotel kitty Rocky spent all day in our room chilling. Just too darn cute. We shall see you soon Rocky and you can chill with us again. See you soon!!!

If you really want to get away… stay here! I love hot springs and this place is THE real getaway. We stayed for a weekend to festival in the desert. After a day of activities you can come back here and soak in the mineral springs spa, sit in the sauna and sit by the fire while your body experiences the miracle of a detox. Some of my favorite parts of the resort is the small number of rooms offering some intimacy, the abundance of sitting areas and loungers, the indoor and outdoor springs, fresh water for your rooms, an attached spa, the easy european breakast set up and the gift shop is tops, lots of local items and unique finds. We will definitely return the next time we need to get away and the desert is our destination. I’d like to add this place is a great value of your money and probably why it is no secret.

Peaceful… Calm…you just absolutely fall in love in The Springs…
This is the place for you if you need a quick getaway trip with a loved one for a relaxing rest!!!
YOU WON’T REGRET IT!!! TRUSTTTTTTT.
Just recently i visited The Spring once more and you know what,
IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER.
HAHAHA!!!
＼^0^/

This is a review of the pools only, I did not get a room here.
If you don’t care for the surrounding community and just want to use the pools here. The rate is $ 50 per person per day. The following is the drill –
1. bring sandals or flip-​flops and your own towels & bathrobe.
2. there is a change room but no lockers. you pay the $ 50 in the office (credit card ok), go change, then go back to the office and leave your clothes there.
3. you have access to all pools, sauna & amenities but it’s advisable to book massages ahead of time as they’re very popular.
4. the water is pristine clear not smelly sulphur like you would find in other hot springs (some people prefer that)
5. three pools — 1 outdoor jetted jacuzzi (hottest), 1 heated swimming pool, 1 indoor soaking pool (not as hot as I would like)
6. enjoy your soothing tranquil zen experience!

A friend and I stayed at the upper «desert view villa» during Labor Day weekend.
Our «villa,» as others have mentioned, was not just a few feet away from the main property, but actually across the street and around a corner. And it’s not a freestanding hut — it’s a townhouse (sharing a wall with the other «villa,» another townhouse).
Staying there was just about as enjoyable as I imagined it would be. We’d heard a rumor that our townhouse had been newly remodeled, and indeed, it looked like a West Elm/​CB2 catalog in there. All wood and metal and celery-​colored walls, with random bits of artistic driftwood and branches pinned up here and there. If this is making the place sound unappealing, not so — it is a lovely, roomy and clean-​feeling unit that has been decorated with care. The kitchen is truly fully-​equipped and quite large, so if you wanted to cook, you’d never have to leave the property and wouldn’t be at all deprived. A plastic pitcher of the famous spring water was waiting in the fridge for us upon our arrival.
The master bathroom is very modern and nice, although a few details were overlooked in the remodel: The hot and cold water handles in the shower weren’t labeled, so it took a lot of experimenting to determine the right mixture without scalding myself. The rings holding the handles to the wall were already coming unattached. There was only a small vintage-​style soap holder in the shower — not especially compatible with the little tubes of modern-​style hotel toiletries provided (which kept rolling off and clattering to the floor). And the provided bath mat appeared stained, although seemed clean enough. Otherwise, no complaints!
If you do stay in one of the Villas, be aware that your stay may not be as tranquil as the rooms on the main grounds. Our neighbors in the adjacent townhouse spent much of their time partying, smoking in the little outdoor patio area, barbecuing, and opening and closing the garage beneath our unit (in which a golf cart was parked) rather late at night and early in the morning, which — unfortunately — did disturb our sense of relaxation (and woke me up). We weren’t told about any golf cart when we checked in, so perhaps our unit’s was broken?
Meanwhile, the main grounds were just lovely, and were clearly designed with care and an eye to the environment. The landscape was composed of artistically-​placed, drought-​tolerant desert plants (along with a few realistic-​looking fake plants along borders, but somehow I didn’t really mind that), and attractive rock formations. Comfortable chairs, a hammock, etc. were tucked away in nearly every nook and cranny around the property — a thoughtful detail much appreciated by me.
I liked the included continental breakfast — yogurt, Swedish-​style «health» breads, fresh fruit, hard-​boiled eggs, cold cereal, OJ and coffee — but it wasn’t quite as bounteous or varied as I’ve had at other hot springs resorts (El Morocco and Tuscan Springs come to mind). I also thought it was weird that the «Living Room,» which had reading materials and sofas and served breakfast in the morning, was closed after around 10 pm (leaving us no obvious source for cold drinking water later in the evening).
But these are truly small quibbles. The ambiance was peaceful and relaxing, the staff was friendly but unobtrusive (and helpful), and I wanted to return before I even left. You won’t regret staying here!