Calla Lily Inn

My best friend and I had the great luck of finding Calla Lilly quite by accident and I NEVER choose to stay anywhere else. Almost 5 years ago we decided to head out on a last minute weekend that just happened to be right in the middle of Palm Springs’ busiest month and called Leslie, who had just had a cancellation. We always stay in the small boutique hotels and Calla Lilly is by far the best of them all. Lush, manicured grounds, huge pool and gazebo covered spa. Rooms are lovely, (I’ve been in 4) meticulously clean and comfortable. Always a welcome home bottle of wine waiting. Leslie spares no expense or effort to make you feel pampered and comfortable. All rooms have kitchenettes, one has a full kitchen which was perfect as I’m veg and prepare most of my own meals. Lounge poolside, umbrella covered private tables for the rooms we set up our days fare and bottles of wine and enjoy! Calla Lilly is NOT The Ace, so if you’re expecting Animal House– type antics you will find its just cool, chill folks enjoying themselves in a beautiful place that feels like home. We’ve met some amazing people from all over. Nights are awesome, Leslie lights up the pool with floating candles, sparks up the fire pit and we lay out on the lounge chairs and stargaze. My heaven right here on Earth. Do yourself a huge favor, call Leslie and let her book a stay at Calla Lilly. When in Palm Springs you’ll never want to be anywhere else.

We found the best of all worlds at the beautiful little gem in downtown Palm Springs. The hotel is an oasis of comfort and beauty that surrounds a pristine and sparkling pool & spa. There are also bicycle rentals on the property for an easy and fun way to discover downtown. The staff was super! They were friendly and so courteous, accommodating to our every need including recommendations on where to find great boutiques, fine dining, and the great nightlife. We look forward to coming back to Palm Springs and the Calla Lily Inn time and time again.

So if I could give a minus one star I would. First let me say the owner responded to my review 8 or 9 months after the fact so I think it’s safe to say their «facts» may be skewed. I did not arrive at the hotel at 1 PM because I worked until 2:00 and arrived around 3:30 because for the most part hotel check in time is 3:00. The owner for some reason wasn’t expecting me until 5:00 and said she would have turned the air on and had the room ready. Secondly, what difference does it make if I was annoyed and started drinking on Friday? My friend arrived and all was fine. Thirdly, the air conditioning problem happened on Saturday which had nothing to do with whatever happened on Friday. Fourthly, we didn’t know there was a problem with the air conditioning until we returned on Saturday. Continuing… what difference does it make if we were drinking? We were in Palm Springs for a getaway. Whether we were intoxicated or not does not change the fact that the A/​C was out, and your only solution was a room without a toilet (who cares if it was a king sized bed) and your only compensation was a HALF night refund. However, the point of my negative review was your ABSOLUTE unprofessional response to the situation and your response to my review only confirms your rambling, unprofessional attitude. BTW, people, don’t stay at this hotel if you go to Palm Springs and plan on drinking. The owner has issues with that and will judge you.

loved this little hotel and enjoyed a pool side massage too, it was a great little two day vaction and the staff was amazing. located close to everything made it that much better!

LOVEEEE this vintage 50s Inn. Cute & charming, exactly what we were looking for. I just got back from a 2 day 1 night stay with 10 other gals for a birthday celebration and we had an amazing time. First, the service was excellent with a «family owned» personal touch, the rooms were in great condition with air conditioning (it was 110 degrees) and a fresh cut Callalily on each bed with fresh towels, wine glasses, tvs, mini kitchens, bath room supplies and adorable vintage decorations. The pool was well kept and we were all impressed at the chlorine was not over powering and irritating (since we spent the majority of the time in the pool). Even though there was no food or beverage accommodations the host recommended excellent places to eat, drink and party that were all in walking distance. I WILL be going back and would recommend the Calla Lilly in a heart beat to anyone. Also, extremely affordable!

So, this was hubby and my first time to Palm Springs. And I have to say, I absolutely love this cute little Inn! It seriously is like a little mini paradise. It is so quiet here, and I love the décor they have in and around, it just makes it even more peaceful.
Ok, but my first impression was, the pool does not look like the pictures on the Internet! I was getting nervous thinking «oh no». Also, there is no one at the office, so we used the phone there, which is ok because I think it said that on their site.
But, when we got to room and walked in, hubby and I were so ecstatic! The room is absolutely beautiful. It’s kind of like vintage French meets vintage Hawaiian. It is romantic and it feels like you are a million miles from home.
This is definitely going to be my go to Inn when I come to Palm Springs from now on.

I love, love, love the Calla Lily Inn! It’s an intimate 9 room boutique hotel that is walking distance from downtown. You can’t beat this location! The property is absolutely magical, and the rates are very reasonable when you compare their prices to that of the Viceroy which it is another boutique hotel in the same vicinity. The rooms are cute & comfortable… I would recommend it to those who want a more personal touch (one that you don’t get when staying in a larger hotel).

I love this place. I use to stay here all the time. I just recently moved to the desert. It made me fall in love with Palm Springs. I have friends that come out to Palm Springs and love this nice little oasis. I totally recommend it to everyone. The location is awesome so close to downtown and the staff is great. Very costumer service. So the next time your coming out to the desert see if she has rooms available. You will not be disappointed at all. You may just end up living here also.

Tired and outdated rooms. Looks like the furniture has not been changed out since the 1972 rattan look was popular. It reminds me of a property the owners just gave up on. No sense of personal touch or care. Upon checking in at 5:15pm we had to wait 5 minutes for someone to make their way up to the front desk. She had us down for one night, not the 2 we reserved. Minor detail, but get your reservations right! The room was so small my husband and I were bumping into each other and the rubber plants making our way as we put our things up. The local newspapers were from Dec 2014. HELLO it’s February! No fresh brewed coffee in the lobby like the neighboring hotels offer. The grounds are nice enough although the Jacuzzi looked a little green.

My favorite place to stay while in Palm Springs, this discreet Inn houses only a few units next to a small swimming pool that gives that whole place a pool party feel. There is parking in the back and there are plenty of restaurants in walking distance. I found the staff both friendly and accommodating.

My favorite & only place I stay when I come to palm springs. Everything is in walking distance and the staff is so friendly. Biggest fan of the pool &key hole shaped spa with an amazing view of the mountains. The hotel is super secluded feeling as well which I really like. Room 3 is the best

WHEN WE ARRIVED @ THE HOTEL, THERE WERE TOWELS ON THE BED, SO I PUT THEM IN THE DRESSER. WHEN WE RETUNED, THEY WERE GONE! When I mentioned it to the front desk she said that they do a «periodic» towel count… SINCE WHEN DOES HOUSEKEPING GO THREW YOUR DRAWS FOR TOWELS??? She continued making excuses for her after I told her that it was not acceptable and she is lucky that i not telling her something is missing! When we checked out the housekeeper then confronted me with my complaint and bold lied in my face telling me that the towels were wet. «so she admitted that she was in the dresser» I dont think this is the first time that she has done this, its just the first time they were confronted with it.

I wanted to make sure I reviewed one of my favorite places to vacation. I only by chance stayed at the Calla Lily years ago but fell in love with it during that three night stay. I have since stayed at the Calla Lily Inn every time I visit Palm Springs, whether it be for work, vacation, or an event. I think I’ve stayed in all the rooms at this point, or at least a model version of all the rooms. I stayed in room #9 (with their full kitchen) for 8 days once, I was truly able to make it home. The other rooms are great in their own way too. I love how close the Calla Lily is to the Palm Canyon strip. It’s a close walk but if you want to adventure a little further you can rent a bike right on site during office hours, or if you make prior arrangements I’m sure their accommodating staff can help you rent after hours. Anyway, the Calla Lily in gets 5 stars from me and though I don’t have reservations now, I’m sure I’ll be out there in the desert soon!

I’ve stayed here multiple times over the past year and I have not been disappointed. The staff and owner were extremely friendly and when I asked to get my room changed they did not hesitate to accommodate me. I have never had an issue booking online or through the phone. Great place and I have recommended it to all my close friends who want to stay at a nice, cozy, and affordable inn in Palm Springs.

Stay here once a year! Very cute and quaint little inn! The owners are very friendly and nice people! They always remember me! Right by downtown Palm Springs as well! Perfect location!

Great place to stay this was my second time and again it was nice and relaxing staff was friendly and very helpful location is great and the inn itself is like an oasis, the rooms r very nice I loved it and will make this a regular stay every time I’m in PS

Came here a couples weeks ago for a weekend getaway with my boyfriend. I absolutely loved it! Totally quiet and relaxing– felt like we were in our own private desert bungalow even though all the nightlife is just one minute away. Will definitely be back!

Had to find a place last minute and i was not disappointed. The staff was friendly and the room was very cozy. I will definitely be coming back here next time I’m in town.

I’ve stayed at the Calla Lily three times over the past several years, most recently last month. The staff is very attentive and accommodating. It is in a great location, near downtown Palm Springs, but on my last visit the tranquility was often broken by the rumble of dump trucks hauling debris from the mall project several blocks away. My first day there was an infant in the room across from mine. The second day three dogs checked in, one of whom was a yapper.
The rooms are what would be described as «cozy» in a real estate brochure. Storage space for clothing etc. is at a premium, as are electrical outlets. The wi-​fi needs to be faster. The air conditioning, parking, pool and spa are top notch. But I was left feeling I had paid a premium price for a bit of faded glory.

This inn desperately needs an update. The linens are bad, the pool furniture is old and there was loud oldies music playing right outside our room (in the pool area) all night long. My boyfriend and I didn’t get any sleep here and I obviously wouldn’t recommend it — especially since you can stay at a handful of much, much nicer places in the area for the same price or even cheaper.