Desert Eclipse Resort

We stayed here over Valentine’s/Presidents’ Day weekend this year. It was our first time at this resort, and we chose it based on Unilocal reviews… so we were anxious as to what we would find.
It was perfection. We had such a wonderful time and are already planning our return. One of the owners (Michael) was there to greet us when we arrived. He was so kind and warm, made us feel welcome right away.
Our room (2B) was amazing… very large, with a great kitchen. Comfortable and pleasant. A great king sized bed in the bedroom made for a perfect relaxing weekend.
The pool and hot tub and general outdoor areas were great. Coffee and tea were always available for free, and sodas available for 50 cents. Very convenient.
The other guests were really great, and were friendly and chatty.
Overall, just a fantastic place in a great location. Looking forward to our next visit!

We had a wonderful stay at the Desert Eclipse. Over many years we have enjoyed resorts here in the Warm Sands neighborhood. Now, the Desert Eclipse is our favorite. There is a good sense of comfort, privacy and design. The resort is intimate with 9 rooms. Nice mountain views and peaceful Humming birds abound. The pool is comfortable. Our room was large very clean, with a very nice kitchen area and private patio. Almost every aspect of the room was recently updated and with good taste in décor. I have no complaints to offer and we have already booked our return visit.

Loved this place! Exceptional room and service. Everything was clean and the room was beautiful. The owners were friendly and made us feel very welcomed. The pool area was calm and restful with soft background music that enhanced the relaxation in the sun. My only concern was that the mattress was a little soft for me personally but it doesn’t hamper our return as we have already reserved the same room for a 3day weekend over Thanksgiving.

The good rooms go for $ 200 a night, but it’s worth it. My partner and I were looking for a gay resort/​hotel that was quiet and intimate and without all the trashiness of other clothing optional places.
The resort itself underwent a major transformation when the current owners, Michael and Scott, bought it. It now has a sense of being upscale but also very relaxed. The bed and linens are superb!
You will usually see Michael at some point roaming around in the office (usually with Benjamin, their adopted dog), sweeping the pool deck etc. He has a meticulous personality, so it is only natural we enjoy this place. He’s pretty personable and we always chit chat about the latest life updates.
The best rooms for couples are in this order: Seven, Six, Five, Three B. The reason being is that Seven has a tree outside of it so it blocks the morning sun. You can sit outside your room all day in shade. It also has a dog «business» area on the back patio. Six is identical to seven except for the dog grass area. The morning sun hits the room but as soon as it’s up, you have shade the rest of the day. Five is same a six. Three B gets shade all day long and has a bush in front if it that offers privacy the other room patios do not. However, it does not have a back patio — from my experience, we never use it much. All of these are king bed rooms with full kitchen.
The resort offers a coffee/​tea station for all to use, as well as a grill and patio dining table to sit at. Every morning in the office, there are muffins, bagels, juices, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, etc. We usually got some of these along with making our own omelettes in the room kitchen :)
The clothing optional usually refers to when people use the pool. It’s rare I’ve seen someone go completely nude 100% of the time. It’s not like All Worlds or other places. The riff raff need not reserve!
They usually take care of their repeat customers and accommodate in any way they can, which we are… and we’ll be back.

For a men’s resort, this place is top notch. For any resort, it’s pretty great. The rooms are very nice, and very clean. The bed was extremely comfortable and luxurious. The kitchen in the room was very useful, and our particular room (four) had a private patio out back, suitable for a pet — VERY nice. The amenities were also very nice — chairs and lounge chairs everywhere, including in the private patio. Better than usual bathroom amenities — there was even a «pee pad» for the pooch, if you have one! The all day free coffee, and inexpensive sodas, along with continental breakfast were all very nice. The pool and hot tub was great. People were all very friendly — nice atmosphere. There are only 8 or 9 rooms so it’s not packed with people. We very much enjoyed our stay.

My husband and I found the Desert Eclipse to be the perfect place for us to spend a fun weekend with our little dog. From check-​in to check-​out, everything not only met, but exceeded our expectations. We stayed in the 1 bedroom king, room 2B. Large TV and sitting area, a full kitchen, and a separate bedroom with a comfy king bed. We will be back for sure.
Eric, Omar, and Mia

IF YOU SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS YOU ARE NO BETTER THAN THE BIGOTS WHO JUDGE BEING GAY!
Following a very enjoyable weekend stay where I got along great with everyone there — and spent the majority of 4 whole days hanging out with everyone in the pool and laughing, I decided to come back again 4^th of July weekend. To my dismay, I was told by one of the owners, Mike, that he does not want «my kind» there, that I was not good for his business and that I was not welcome back. I’m a 42 yo Vice President of Finance with an MBA but apparently because I am single and sexually active, my business is no good. The two guests that I brought to my room over 4 days (who were escorted by me at all times while on the property) were described as «a parade of men coming through for sex». I was accused of destroying a $ 200 duvet and told it was disgusting, even though I slept in same duvet just before checking out and noticed nothing disgusting about it. When I offered to pay for it he refused. My room was labeled «the second most disgusting he had ever seen», when other guests had come into my room to say goodbye as I was leaving and are witness to its condition, which was exactly as you would expect any room to look after 4 days of being lived in and more than 24 hours since last cleaned. «Stuff» on the towels were also on the list of exaggerated excuses to warrant me not being allowed back — the towels were dirty because they had not been changed the entire weekend and the only «stuff» was some bronzer and beard dye on ratty wash cloths that comes out. I was directed to another guesthouse with more of a «party» scene as being one where I would fit in better. He stated perfectly clear that they cater to respectable couples that do not have sex on the bed (his words — I’m not making this up!) and that singles were not wanted, while shaming and judging me and not so subtly insinuating that I was disgusting! I wonder if he knows what some of those respectable couples are doing with each other in his hot tub after hours?
Gay guesthouse owners in a gay resort town in a blue state that judge others for who they have sex with and discriminate based on relationship status… what year is this? Isn’t this exactly the same as what we demand straight society not do to us for being gay? Shame on these gay business owners for setting us back years of hard fought progress and shame on anyone who gives them their business.

My partner and I were looking for a gay resort to celebrate a quiet birthday weekend. We are so glad that we found Desert Eclipse. It is a lovely, clean, quiet, well appointed resort with impeccable service and attention to detail. The rooms are very comfortable and have every single amenity that you can think of, plus a few more. We felt spoiled by the staff. I wish we could have stayed a few more days… we will definitely be back!

This resort has more up-​to-​date furnishings than others in which we have stayed. The soft green color of the pool and courtyard area is really relaxing, pleasing and very tasteful. The beds and linens are supremely comfortable and luxurious. There is no evidence of wear and tear on anything.
I like how quiet the place is. The owners have been very friendly and considerate to us, and I love their adorable, silent little dog: a Basenji, the breed that never barks.

All I wanted was a quiet and relaxing weekend away from a craziness of work and I got more than I bargained for. This hotel isn’t as popular as others in the area, but the reviews on Unilocal were stellar, so I decided to bite the bullet and I’m so glad I did. It’s a very intimate hotel with only 7 rooms. It really felt like we were the only ones there though. The vibe is very low key compared to some of the other «fun» resorts in Warm Sands. Here’s what I absolutely loved:
— Continental breakfast in the mornings (the muffins are amazing).
— Free Wifi (although room seven doesn’t get much of a signal)
— Clean and pressed linens — super soft against my abrasive skin.
— Close to Arenas — Cab rides are about $ 5 – 6 each way
— Renovated bathrooms with a very nice shower and good water pressure
— Full kitchen with a nice-​sized refrigerator to store things that must be cold.
— Our room had a huge private patio with lounge chairs and a grassy area for pets.
— Family of humming birds that provided a nice atmosphere during the day.
— The pool is heated!
If you’re looking to get crazy and meet lots of new friends, this might not be the place for you. But if you’re looking for a quiet getaway, this is the place to be.

The Desert Eclipse is a delightful, calm oasis — a lovely, quiet retreat. There are seven rooms, one with two queen size beds and the rest with a king. The owners, Michael and Scott, totally splurged to get amazing mattresses and first class linens. Truly the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on. Kitchens in almost all the rooms and a lovely continental breakfast in the mornings, including home-​made muffins. Clothing optional pool without the bathhouse vibe. Fairly easy walk to Hunters and other gay bars (but be careful on hot days and bring water), or an inexpensive cab ride if you prefer. The owners are total sweethearts. I’ve been to Palm Springs four times and the Desert Eclipse would be my first recommendation to anyone asking for advice on where to stay.

As with other reviewers, we can not say enough wonderful things about Michael and Scott and Desert Eclipse Resort ! We’ve stayed there many times with our two Welsh Terriers in what feels like our 2^nd home in Palm Springs.
The ambiance, the décor, the friendly, helpful, but not pushy advice if you want it, AND THOSE MUFFINS in the morning ! ! ! my mouth’s watering as I think about them.
Need to make a new reservation!

I was 100% impressed with this place. When I booked my reservation, they asked me for my flight info so they could pick me up at the airport. How nice. My room was ready when I got there at a little after 11:00 a.m., so I was able to unpack and unwind a little. The kitchen was great! Next time I stay, I’ll have to stay longer as this way I can cook more. I had a sitting area with a couch, a huge California King bed with fantastic bedding. Truly, they were the best I’ve ever slept on.
The owners Scott and Michael were very nice, and couldn’t have been more helpful. This really is a lovely and quiet retreat for anyone who wants to have a refuge from the craziness of the bars and even the louder Warm Sands resorts.
I can’t wait to go back!

This place is a true gem. Have not stayed here, but have my hair done in the salon here and have fantastic results. The property is amazing and clean with well appointed guest rooms. The clientele is eclectic and seems to really enjoy the place. I am a local and I would definitely stay here for a nice weekend escape.

My first time staying at a specialized resort anywhere. The owners are amazing and super friendly. The guests that stayed were the same.
The rooms were perfect, the exact relaxation I was looking for. Will stay again and again.
Also pet friendly which is a huge bonus!

SImply fantastic! We stayed there two nights and wish it was more! We can’t wait to go back and enjoy the Desert Eclipse again. Appears to have been recently remodled… everything is new and spotlessly clean. Great little kitchen with fridge, stove/​oven combo and microwave. Fully equipped with everything you would need to prepare a meal. Fantastic little COMPLIMENTARY coffee bar too!

Scott and Mike are terrific innkeepers. The rooms are well-​designed and comfortable. Clothing is optional poolside, but the atmosphere remains genteel and even the nudity was tasteful. Six of us encamped here and loved it. Apparently, people stay here for months at a time. There is a free continental breakfast along with an individual coffee/​tea service ²⁴⁄₇. This is a gay resort that’s a pleasure to stay at!

I’ve stayed at several resorts in the Palm Springs area over the years but I find the Desert Eclipse and its owners, Michael and Scott, to be different.
Different in a good way!
Being on-​site, hands-​on owners makes a big difference. The immediacy of their gracious hospitality is the first thing I was impressed with. The rooms have been tastefully redone, all have full kitchens except one. The beds are the most comfortable this side of a Holland American cruise! And the Italian bedding is sumptuous!
There’s a time to have «fun» in PS and there’s a time to get away, kick back and relax. Michael and Scott ARE the Desert Eclipse. Thanks for being in PS! Oh, least I forget. My best to Joshua! He’s the best behaved dog ever. Better keep an eye on him. I may dognap him next time I’m out!
Allen

When I think of a perfect place to visit and relax, the Desert Eclipse Resort is THE place that comes to mind! Recently we visited Palm Springs and were guests at the DER, Michael and Scott, the owners, were incredible hosts and had thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable. From the guest rooms, to the amenities within the rooms, they had thought of everything… our room had a kitchenette, a couch and a private patio… perfect. Some of the other high points of our visit were the daily muffins and coffee by the beautiful pool, the relaxed atmosphere of the resort and the proximity of the resort to restaurants, nightlife and shopping.
All in all, we have found our home away from home in Palm Springs… The Desert Eclipse Resort!