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Caliente Tropics Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 5-minute walk to San Jacinto Mountains

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Caliente Tropics Hotel, near Palm Springs Art Museum and Convention Center, offers a desert retreat with al fresco dining at two restaurants, Swedish massages, and an outdoor entertainment area. Enjoy two bars, a fitness center, and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(143 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Parlor Suite King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Parlor Suite King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
411 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264

What's nearby

  • Boomers! Palm Springs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Indian Canyons Golf Resort - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tahquitz Canyon - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 22 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Elmer’s Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Koffi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Caliente Tropics Hotel

Hotel near San Jacinto Mountains
Located close to Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Palm Springs Art Museum, Caliente Tropics Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and concierge services
  • A vending machine, ATM/banking services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • La Fern
  • Sanchos
  • The Reef Palm Springs

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 600 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to midnight
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Caliente Tropics
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Caliente Tropics Hotel Palm Springs
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Tropics Caliente
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Frequently asked questions

Does Caliente Tropics Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–midnight.

Is Caliente Tropics Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Caliente Tropics Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Caliente Tropics Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Caliente Tropics Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Caliente Tropics Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and San Jacinto Mountains. Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Caliente Tropics Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1233 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin

Staff at from desk and housekeeping were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
it was a cute little place and I had a good time eating at the tiki bar and Santos for breakfast. I would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The location was perfect for us and the staff was wonderful. We also really loved the pool and the tiki bar! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem! Conveniently located at the Palm Canyon curve.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool spot, easy location, great tiki bar. Wonderful way to kick off a Palm Springs weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a gay pride weekend
Evening
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was great. Good drinks at the bar and nice pool area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown, I liked the pool and gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool and tiki bar fun place to be. Place is older but has great history and staff was very friendly. Price is hard to beat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffing easy to check in and out they had a restaurant and bar bar ext to the pool didn't have to leave to have fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent location. Tiki bar and Mexican restaurant on site were good. Rooms were largely clean but... the bed was not comfy, and the AC was loud and sometimes smelled funny.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hernando

Disliked: Amenities
Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place and the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my God, the cutest place ever… Beautiful pool, fun tiki bar yummy quesadillas in the Aztec feeling Mexican restaurant perfect for a hangover before going out into the world… I love an old-school motel if I'm ever around this is the only place I will stay :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rauli Mitchell

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. I will make reservations there again for Pride 2026. Stay was wonderful. Very helpful. Thank you once again. P.S.. do you have pet friendly rooms...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Damien

I didn’t get to stay, it was the wrong date
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We reserved 3 rooms. 2 of the 3 are in need of renovation. The best of the 3 had a very slow draining shower and inconsisten water temperature. The pool, bar, and lounge are were lovely. This hotel has a lot of potential, but in order to reach it we need some more tlc. I pray she receives it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice suite. Exactly what I needed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from day 1
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tony

Room and facility is old and tired. Faucets are all messed up and there is no place to sit in the room. Bed is comfortable but the rest of the place feels broken down
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great and nice place to get away for the weekend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing pool and restaurant on site! Friendly staff and clean comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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