We spent my partner's birthday at Two Bunch Palms, and I'm actually a little saddened to see some…read moreof the reviews here because we had such a wonderful experience. We visited during low season, so there weren't many people around, and honestly, it made the experience even more special. At times, it felt like we had the resort to ourselves. And the grotto. Magic. I genuinely don't even know how to describe it. That experience alone is worth the trip. One of the things I really love about Two Bunch Palms is the variety of wellness, spiritual, and mind-body healing activities they offer. I always enjoy the angel readings, which you experience alongside strangers, and somehow you leave feeling fulfilled, renewed, and a little more connected. There's something really special about sharing that kind of experience with people you don't know and walking away feeling anew. The food at the restaurant was really good, and even the food we ordered while lounging by the pool was delicious. The service was good, our room was clean and spacious, and overall we had a fantastic time celebrating. Maybe the energy of Two Bunch Palms only works for you if it's supposed to work for you, and I'm okay with that. It's just such a special place. We always leave feeling a little anew. It wasn't our first visit, and it definitely won't be our last.

Complete garbage. Staff, rooms and amenities are deplorable. This place has been on the downward…read morecycle for 7 years and will continuously get worse. Within 3-5 years, 2 Ugly Palms will be OOB. 15-20 years ago. 2 Bunch was a hidden gem and today. It's a hidden eye sore with the people, deplorable conditions and dark energy that permeates the establishment. Will be back to yelp in 5 years to observe 2 bunch is Defunct. Don't believe me? Please refer to the Yelp reviews. The "1" reviews are equivalent to the "5's." Nuff' said.

We went to the O2 spa during a takeover of the spa. Took one of the suites, the Tiffany. Fridge,…read morecoffee maker, good size closet as well as a nice bathroom. And a new split AC unit. It did take hours for the bedroom to cool down, but we had a fold out bed we used until the room got to a sleeping temperature. Very cute, well decorated. As are all of the rooms. Every room is very different. From a disco ball in one room, a 4 poster bed with draped linen in another, to the lobby with a couple of refrigerators, an oven, plenty of dishes, cups and silverware, a TV, bathroom, books and a couple of couches, it is very comfortable. There is the pool in the middle of the spa that goes to 7' deep. Unfortunately, the minerals in the water that we go to resorts like this for, eats the plaster in pools. It is not smooth, it is very pitted and textured. But the water more than makes up for it. Someone brought a pop up that we could put in the water for shade, what a game changer. There is a good size jacuzzi that is hot... hot hot hot. I could get to my knees, other folks could sit in there for a good 30 minutes or longer. Then there is the koi pond. Hotter than the pool, cooler than the jacuzzi. And it only gets knee deep, but is in such a pretty area. The spa is clean, it is older, but taken care of. Every room comes with an outside table and chairs, there are bungalows that you can reserve or rent. Lots of places to lounge.

Well where do I start? My 3-day trip to O Spa 'Resort' was my 4th trip. And probably my last. I did…read more3 day passes since Coachella rates were $450 a night. I arrived on Friday to a cold main pool (i wish I'd measured the temp) and the overflow drain was plugged and backing up into the pool. Crud was flowing into the pool. So a cold dirty pool. Ok. You see, I'm a hot springs nerd and this is why I go to O Spa. For the water. Clean unchlorinated water. Upon then investigating the lower shallow pool, all the fresh hot water was on full blast in that pool and going to drain and down the hill. All that hot water SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE MAIN POOL. So I spoke with Marcos the new manager about it and he's awesome. I told him about the fresh water pipe that used to flow into the main pool and its valve which was now cut off by a saw. Why? So I get why they didn't want more water going into the pool as it will literally overflow if the drain is clogged. Ok, I convinced him to pump out the overflow drain (I went to my van to retrieve a pump... who brings a pump to a resort? ME! I told you I'm a hot springs nerd). By the time I had come back, Marcos had connected a length of pipe to the hot source! Awesome ! Let's pump this cold nasty water out and fill with CLEAN. NOPE! Rick the owner intercepted my idea and was scolding Marcos when I came back with the pump in hand. 'Why is he holding a pump?' I overheard him ask. TO FIX THE PROBLEM! I retreated to my lounge chair without saying a word and began thinking I should forfeit my 3 days of money and go to Mi Kasa or any number of other hot springs on that Miracle Hill. But no, I stuck it out. So now they are filtering this stagnant water and heating it. While you have FREE HOT FRESH WATER FROM THE EARTH! This is not why I came... to swim in cold chlorinated water. Ok so by Sunday the pool had finally heated to 92 degrees (yes I measured it because I'm a hot springs nerd) and it was decent enough. I didn't put my head under water tho. Nope. But with this method of heating, the other two pools got out of whack. The grotto pool was a nice 97 degrees Friday where many of us watched Coachella together (thanks to me also bringing a 2.1 sound system and an iPad) , but then Saturday night, it was 102 degrees and you couldn't just stay in for hours. Why? Because the main pool overflow drain! Fix that! You have to! Is that even legal? Seriously, what does the Riverside County Health Department think about that? I'm going to inquire. Fill the pool with fresh hot water and let it drain. Let it flow. I am one of the few people that use and even know how to fill the stand-alone bathtub. It's awesome to drink morning coffee in your own tub in the chilly desert air. But again, you have to turn off the lower tub valve to provide pressure to the bathtub. And if you close it all the way? The whole system crashes and then there is zero water. PUT SOME SIGNS UP! Also, you have to bring your own bathtub drain plug. They can't provide a bathtub drain plug? So the bathtub is useless unless you're a nerd like me. Ok, now let's talk about ice. People have to leave the resort and drive into town to get ice for their drinks? Are you serious? The rooms were $450 a night (Coachella rates) but you can't provide ICE?! The Vevor icemaker they have looks ancient and the display was glitching out. GET A NEW ONE. From my quick math with Coachella and Stagecoach rates, that place hauled in $60,000 just in April ! Not including mine and others day fees! Fix that overflow drain and fix that ice maker! Buy a new one! So instead of relaxing for three days like I wanted to, I spent most of it dealing with cold pools or too-hot hot pools. We had fun thanks to my speakers and Coachella. But it's like camping there. It isn't a 'resort'. It's a campground. Gotta bring your own ice and your own bathtub plug. I've tried to help and had a way to fix the problem but was met with glares and anger. Go buy a pump! They aren't expensive. This isn't rocket science guys. I'm a former mechanical engineer who thrived in thermodynamics and am a hot springs junkie. I'll go elsewhere where the water is clean and not chlorinated. It's a hot springs after all isn't it? FIX. THAT. OVERFLOW. DRAIN. Then we can talk. And maybe I'll come back and bring my money.

Oh my goodness, this place is great! Believe it or not, I was not the one to book the…read moreaccommodations on my "go with the flow weekend." When I was sent the information for Turtle Back Mesa, I gave the go ahead that "sure I'll stay here." I immediately knew it was more of an Airbnb than a hotel but my friend was trying and I was so happy about it. On the drive down to Palm Springs/Palm Desert, I asked him if he knew we were staying at someones house and I thought he might crash the car! No worries, it was hysterical and I was excited to arrive. Mind you, I've stayed at Airbnbs all over the world, including shared space, room in someone's house, treehouse in someone's yard, etc. etc. What set Turtle Back Mesa apart from all of the other Airbnbs I've had the opportunity to stay at is simple: Ernest!!! Ernest is the amazing host and owner of Turtle Back Mesa. Despite our late arrival (around 9/9:30), Ernest was awake and ready to greet us. He showed us to our room (I believe we stayed in the Mesquite room) and immediately got us prepped and pumped for the hot springs. One of the many reasons my friend wanted to stay here was because of the natural 139-degree mineral water that is pumped up from a 425-foot well on the property, filling the large 16 feet by 9 feet spa!!! The "swimming pool" aka really big hot tub was nearly 104 degrees and so amazing. Well, low and behold, something I will never, ever forget: Ernest dropped it on us that the springs are "clothing optional." You should have seen my friend's face, LOL! And I think the even better part was once we were in the hot tub, Ernest then proceeds to pop around the corner to ensure everything is "ok." I couldn't stop laughing. Ernest is the best! We slept fairly well although my only critique of the entire stay is that the Mesquite room shares a bathroom with another room in a "Jack and Jill style" arrangement and I did not enjoy hearing the toilet flush (due to strangers) in the middle of the night... Oh well. In the morning, Ernest made some amazing coffee and we took a short walk around the turtle shaped property admiring not only the views but the property itself, complete with turtle...everything! The decor is Southwestern in nature and the place was just so relaxing. After scoping everything out, we returned to the kitchen to enjoy a beautifully delicious breakfast prepared by Ernest himself... Hawaiian French Toast! I also loved hearing about the history of Turtle Back Mesa. Ernest is incredible! I could have stayed here all day but, alas, we had to depart early to head towards the Salton Sea as my friend wanted to do a little off-roading... Oook. Anyway, all in all, Turtle Back Mesa is highly recommended, especially if you're read this far and know what you're getting yourself into (i.e., clothing optional). Turtle Back Mesa is just about 20-30 minutes from Downtown Palm Springs and nearby Mt. San Jacinto and even Joshua Tree is somewhat close by. You can't beat it! Thank you for a wonderful time, Ernest!

It's cute and the mineral spa is truly fabulous. Ernest is a very doting, attentive and friendly…read morehost. Keep in mind, if you like to "keep to yourself" this is is not the location for you. It feels like you're staying at your grandpa's house-- which some people might enjoy.

Rio House Review: My…read morefriends and I adored this house! It's spacious, clean, well lit with beautiful views. We came in the winter so the hot tub was glorious as well as the fire pit outside. There was already some fire wood there which we used and replaced with some more for the next guests. I want to thank Christa for allowing dogs because this trip would not have been complete if we didn't have our pups there. There were so many utensils for our use which we really appreciated since we cooked most of our meals. The house is very close driving distance to Joshua Tree - we can not wait to stay here again!

This review is the official notice of my resignation from the (dis)honorary title of "Dirt Bag…read moreClimber". Moonlight Mesa Retreats currently offers two different homes for rent in Joshua Tree. This review is for the "Rio House". The house is in the Monument Manor sub-division uphill from HW 62, only a half mile from the entrance to the park. From the outside the house is pretty non-descript. It sits on a five acre lot and has a fenced in backyard. Inside the house you will be stoked by the following features: *Three huge bedrooms, we're still not sure which room is the "master bedroom". One room has a Queen size sleigh bed w/ feather cover and a patio to the backyard. One has the bookcase, and stereo, and wide screen HD TV, and sofa. Upstairs is the (master?) with it's own bathroom, and craftmatic vibrating bed! *New kitchen with black granite counter top, ss gas range, convection toaster oven, dishwasher etc. All- Clad (copper core!) cook wear, lots of stem wear and assorted dishes. *Dogs welcome *Super quiet, and close to the park. For five nights it cost $900.

Used to go regularly but haven't been back since covid. The new owner very kind and accommodating…read more Always asked if I needed anything and was happy for ideas to improve. The bathrooms were all updated. New rugs, paint and I love the ambiance of the place. Even though it is kind of placed away from the action, when I opened the door I was transported to Morocco. Friendly and adults only I didn't have to worry about hearing " Marco polo " all day long at the pool. What a relief! I will return I hope regularly. Like that I felt comfortable as a single. Highly recommended for a very unique experience. You will definitely wish to return! Oh and massage is a plus for a day of pampering. Girls are great with good hands and the need to help with any physical issues! Enjoy. Sure to be a great experience!

We love this place! Thoughtful and Sweet management who want you to have a great experience. The…read morerooms are works of art and the beds are tops. The gardens and decor are magic. Breakfast is above and beyond as an add on. French press coffee with quality coffee. As long as you have some sense of adventure you will not be disappointed. And then there's the spa and swimming pool

What an amazing day. The property is gorgeous. The beds and rooms are super comfortable and vibey…read more And the restaurant was exactly what we needed. The breakfast burrito specifically was on point. And the smooth is only $10! I assume that won't last long, but take advantage while you can. 10 out of 10 for this hotel. And I don't wanna forget to mention the hotel staff Alison in the Team took exceptional care of us even though we had to add and change the number of hotel room rooms.

The good: really, truly beautiful grounds. 2 pools and a hot tub - all open 24 hours. Amazing. The…read morebar service is nice and the staff friendly. Great location. Calm and quiet atmosphere. For the price point - this place is really great. And there's beautiful Mountain views. We saw 3-4 wedding tours while we were there - which made a lot of sense The ehhh: the walls are THIN. The bathrooms are out-dated and the beds are old and really too soft. The towels are stiff and scratchy. They could supply robes to kick it up a notch. The hours of the restaurant and bar are a little odd. Overall a great gem - there's a sign on the front saying there's a transition of ownership - hopefully they can kick it up a notch to really make this place shine.

We really enjoyed our stay at Palm Springs Midcentury Alexander - 762!!! It was just like the…read morepictures: clean, modern, and the mid-century modern design that we love. The pool was where we spent most of our time, and the covered outdoor space was perfect for eating and escaping the sun. We also cooked all of our meals in the kitchen and BBQ and lacked nothing that we needed. We would not hesitate to stay again!

Absolutely terrible experience…read more We booked this Airbnb expecting a normal stay, but instead got constant stress and zero transparency. The host never properly explained the noise policy, and suddenly we were being threatened with fines and eviction over things that were never clearly communicated. At one point, random people showed up, claimed we had to leave, gave us a "2-hour notice" with no documents, and even disabled the door access. Completely unprofessional and honestly felt unsafe. This ruined our entire trip. No support, no accountability, just pressure and intimidation. Would NOT recommend to anyone. Be very careful booking here -- what you see is definitely not what you get.

Amin Casa is one of my favorite places on earth. I would give it 10 stars if I could! The man + I…read morediscovered this place as the pandemic was sorta lifting in the Spring of 2021. Nestled close enough to downtown to be walkable yet in a quiet area that feels miles away, Amin Casa is the best of the best when it comes to boutique hotels. We travel often and ever since that first stay we have compared every resort, every hotel, every Airbnb to Amin Casa. None measure up...which is why we now look forward to returning to Palm Springs and Amin Casa each year! Nelson, the owner, is super friendly, personally welcoming each guest when they arrive to provide a tour of the property and of their well-appointed bungalow. He'll share historic tidbits about the home (which used to be Gloria Swanson's vacation property) as well as the history behind each bungalow, which have all been beautifully and thoughtfully restored. We were fortunate during our first visit to meet his partner, Ramon, and hear more about their life beyond Amin Casa. They are both just genuinely wonderful people. The property itself is absolutely stunning. It somehow manages to be both modern, yet a complete throwback to the 1940s. The grounds are immaculately maintained by Kelvin. His wife, Yajira, along with the amazing Devine, ensure your bungalow has everything you need for a perfect stay. The staff is small and loyal - another sign of the incredible owners - and it is a joy learning about them and their families. The best part of this "hotel" is its size. With only 8-ish bungalows, it feels quite exclusive. You see the same guests around the pool each day, and it's fun getting to know your "neighbors" and hearing about their experiences with the attractions and restaurants in and around Palm Springs. B O T T O M L I N E : Go! As much as we'd love to keep this little secret to ourselves, Amin Casa is too fabulous not to share. You absolutely won't be disappointed.

Amin Casa is beautiful and very posh, located in the historic Tennis Club neighborhood near…read moredowntown Palm Springs. Beautifully manicured grounds and secluded pool. We were blown away by the level of customer service that we were given, especially by a young man named Calvin. He was very knowledgeable about the hotel's history and even gave us private tour! Cannot recommend them enough. Wonderful place! Thank you. We will be back again and again!