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Sandpiper Springs Spa & Retreat

2.5 star property
Art Deco motel with 3 hot tubs and a sauna

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Sandpiper Springs Spa & Retreat offers a tranquil escape near the airport. Guests can soak in five hot springs or relax by the outdoor pool on sun loungers. The motel combines relaxation with practicality through its multilingual staff and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Exclusive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Exclusive Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 46 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
12800 Foxdale Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA, 92240

What's nearby

  • Cabot's Pueblo Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Miracle Springs Spa - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 26 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 22 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Sandpiper Springs Spa & Retreat

Motel near the airport
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, concerts and live shows, and a firepit at Sandpiper Springs Spa & Retreat. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 5 hot springs or the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center and 3 hot tubs.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • Meeting rooms, a nature reserve, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and kitchens

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  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • 3 hot tubs
  • 5 hot springs
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference center (54 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • 5 hot springs
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1966
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3672562

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sandpiper Springs Spa & Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Sandpiper Springs Spa & Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandpiper Springs Spa & Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sandpiper Springs Spa & Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandpiper Springs Spa & Retreat located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cabot's Pueblo Museum, Desert Hot Springs Town Center, and Sand to Snow National Monument. Miracle Springs Spa and Rotary Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sandpiper Springs Spa & Retreat Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 191 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is in the midst of a revival. By no means is it perfect. However, the staff we met were wonderful and helpful. We got an unplanned tour of the property looking for a complete room (beds made, curtains, towels, etc. The place is clean, pool and hot tubs were clean, linens clean, everything else needs to be updated and they are working on it! A diamond in the rough!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harris

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at this disaster at 11pm. Not a real hotel, a flophouse low end apartment complex with no lobby front desk, or real employees. Disgusting and unsafe I reported this fraud to Expedia, who ignored my warning. SCAM FRAUD!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mineral water, spacious room, friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Where to stay in Desert Hot Springs

I was very impressed with the level of customer service provided by everyone here. They went out of their way to support my stay. They are kind, courteous and accommodating. I would gladly stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff could not have been more helpful in meeting our special needs for a super early morning check in (4 am) and a late check out. Above and beyond the call of duty!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

jong won

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't recommand to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spa facilities

Nice spa facilities, staff member, manager helpful and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

peter

The motel was fully booked so they didn’t have a room for us to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic spot to stay

I loved my stay in a 1954 Boles Alero trailer. It was so cute and comfortable. The RV park was clean, pretty and very safe and quiet. Great staff too!
I stayed in the middle one
Very serene area
Comfy and cute bed
1950s deluxe!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe & comfortable place to rest/relax
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager Les is really kind and helpful. He has lots of local knowledge and gave me great advice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hye Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem. Nice pool for family. Clean pools and nice staff. Kitchen need some improvement but its ok for family simple short vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner is very kind and friendly. The housekeeper DeeDee is beyond great. The pool and spas are very clean. Overall we had a great stay and will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
was treated well. place is old and funky, otherwise had a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Osiris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property needs to be more clean and fix a lot of stuff in the rooms. I need to have an office where you could get check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laurian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and larger than expected. All rooms are poolside. Liked the setup at the resort. The pool and jacuzzis were wonderful. The water was amszing. Staff was friendly and very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New Orleans post Katrina looked better than this “hotel”. The pictures online did not accurately show what a garbage dump this place was. We originally booked a 3 night stay and after one night we had to check out immediately the next morning. And then they proceeded to charge me for the full price of the stay even though we only stayed one night. Sleeping in your car would be a better option than staying at this place. You’ve. Been. Warned.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time great price

Stay was great ..great price..the lady in the lobby had great customer service .super helpful with everything ..the security guard at night was a plus ...all the bad reviews are from the previous management ..new management has maintain this place well..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

MIGUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad, but not Great!

The property is run down but it looks like they are working to freshen it up. We didnt feel completely safe with only a doorknob to lock the door. The employee unlocked the door without knocking in the morning which surprised us. Even though the property is old, it was clean and the beds were soft but comfortable enough. I hope they keep improving the property. I would still consider returning if they continue with improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A decent bang for your buck.

The sand piper was a quick trip, last minute, it was inexpensive, close to what we were up to for the day. Nothing fancy, but we were there just to sleep. For the price it was safe, decent and good people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fred

Very nice people very helpful and caring. Spa areS were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Interesting

This hotel is a diamond in the ruff. The property needs work. The hot tubs and pool are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would have slept in my truck instead of here.

Arrived at Sandpiper to find urine on toilet seat and blood splatters on sheets. Management was kind and helpful and moved us to new room. New room had dog poop (a lot of dog poop) on the enclosed patio dirt area. The room smelled of feces. Management was contacted again and we were promised a full refund. Spoke with owner and he was very apologetic. I was not going to post this review because I know it will hurt the owner;s business; however, promises were not kept and after waiting 9 days I have not received the promised credit to my credit card.
Urine on toilet seat. Bathroom was not cleaned prior to check in.
Dog poop in room's private courtyard, outside glass patio sliding door.
Tub in first room we were checked into.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The facilities agent was very professional and courteous. The place is clean and organized, but aged. As long as that’s not an issue, it’s a fine place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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