We stayed in Unit #3 for two nights in April and, unfortunately, it fell far short of our…read moreexpectations. Here's why I can only give it one star: Stale, musty room: On arrival the air felt heavy and the dishes were still dirty--guests are expected to wash, dry and put away every pot and plate before checking out. There's no housekeeping, no daily room service--this operates more like an Airbnb than a hotel. Worn furnishings: Several pieces showed visible wear, and the reading lamp above our bed hung loosely from its cord. Unwelcoming plunge pool: There are no chairs or loungers, it isn't heated, and with 45 mph winds whisking through the courtyard, our so-called "pool time" lasted about five minutes. Remote location: A 25-minute drive to downtown Palm Springs, surrounded by modest residential streets and few shops or restaurants. The only local gem--Cabot's Pueblo Museum--is worth the trip out, but don't expect dining or nightlife within walking distance. Constant high winds: We couldn't use the patio or outdoor seating at all. Everywhere else in the valley was calm, so it wasn't just seasonal. We would have happily taken a refund and rebooked closer to town--there are so many charming alternatives (Trixie Motel, Korakia, Tommy Bahama's Mira Monte). Unless you're on a Mid-Century Modern tour that includes Lautner's work, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. I was also very disappointed that we were expected to do dishes, take out trash, etc. This was not presented as an Airbnb style accomodation. Why are we paying a cleaning fee if all they are doing is swapping linens? We were super excited but very disappointed.

I had my wedding at the Lautner Compound and would highly recommend it! Tracy, the venue owner, and…read moreher team keeps the place in pristine shape, and it is a unique venue space with beautiful photo opportunity in every corner. It was also great working with Tracy during the planning process. Beyond maintaining the venue, she was very helpful in recommending additional vendors and sharing insights on details like table design and timeline. Tracy genuinely wants to help the bride and groom, and she was always great in answering all the questions I had. On the wedding day, the venue manager, Jules, made us feel so comfortable at the Club House, checking in often to make sure we had everything we needed. I'm so glad I chose to have my wedding here, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a superbly managed venue! PC: Takke Photography Floral Design: Studio Kate

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Two Bunch Palms, although it ultimately ended up being a…read moretale of two very different experiences. The grounds, pools, and dining were outstanding, while the room itself was a significant disappointment. -- Property The property is absolutely beautiful. The grounds are immaculately maintained and have a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere that makes it easy to switch off. The mineral tubs were undoubtedly the highlight of our stay. We loved that they could be reserved for private use, and during our midweek visit it was surprisingly easy to either secure a reservation or use one if another guest didn't arrive within the 15-minute grace period. It made the whole experience feel much more exclusive and relaxing. -- Service The front desk team also deserves recognition. Every member of staff we interacted with was genuinely warm, welcoming, and helpful. They even accommodated an early check-in at around 2:00 PM, which was greatly appreciated. -- Room Unfortunately, the room was where things fell apart. We stayed in a Desert Suite and found it surprisingly basic, lacking both character and the sense of luxury the resort markets itself around. The stained sofa and ugly, dated cushions looked more at home in a budget motel than a luxury wellness retreat. Small details also felt out of place at this price point, including the single-ply toilet paper and a toilet lid without a soft-close hinge. Every time it accidentally slipped from your hand it slammed shut loudly enough that both we and the guests next door could hear it. Because the adjoining room shared a thin bathroom wall, we could also hear virtually every sound whenever our neighbors used their bathroom (we literally heard groaning, farting, and plopping as they were using their toilet!!), which wasn't exactly the tranquil spa experience we had imagined. The shower products were just ok - quite watery and we never really felt clean after using them. All of that said, the bed was very comfortable and we had a great night's sleep. The room was honestly such a letdown that it made us question whether we'd return, which is a shame because almost everything else about the property was excellent. -- Food & Drink The restaurant, however, exceeded every expectation. We'd heard before arriving that the food was good, but it was genuinely phenomenal - some of the best food we've had while staying anywhere in California. Every meal we had, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner, was exceptional, with consistently high-quality ingredients and beautifully executed dishes. We especially appreciated the all-day brunch menu, which meant we never had to plan our day around when breakfast finished. It allowed us to fully relax and eat whenever we felt like it, which perfectly complemented the pace of the resort. We ended up dining at the restaurant every single day of our stay and never once felt tempted to go elsewhere. Judging by the number of guests we overheard complimenting the food to their servers, we weren't the only ones who felt this way. We also LOVED that you could order food and drinks directly to the tubs by scanning a QR code. The process was seamless, and every order we placed (around 4-5 throughout our stay) arrived impressively quickly - drinks typically within 5-10 minutes and food within 20 minutes. -- Two Bunch Palms gets so much right. The setting is beautiful, the mineral tubs are worth the trip on their own, the staff are genuinely welcoming, and the restaurant is an absolute hidden gem. If the rooms received the same level of attention as the rest of the property, this would easily be one of our favorite resorts in Southern California. We'd happily return for the food, the grounds, and the tubs, but we'd struggle to justify another overnight stay unless the accommodations were significantly improved.

SO MANY COCKROACHES…read more There are A LOT of cockroaches here. When the sun goes down, they're running all over the walkways. It's a bit unnerving. They're also in the rooms - we found 3 in our room, told staff, they said they would send someone but never did. They just said "oh no! Apologies for the inconvenience" They're also in the pools. Our last night, sitting in the shallow meditation pool, I felt something on my shoulder, swiped it away and discovered it was the most massive 2.5 inch cockroach on me frantically trying to swim away. It was my worst nightmare. After that, every little thing I felt I kept thinking was another cockroach crawling on me. Really soured our experience here. Yes the grounds are beautiful, the waters are incredible, restaurant food was good, the bed was super comfortable, and our favorite part is the pools are open 22 hours a day (closed from 6-8am for cleaning) which means we can enjoy them late at night when most people are sleeping - a rare thing to do at a resort as most places prevent guests from enjoying any public water therapy after 9 or 10 at night. It has the potential to be a really amazing place but after seeing probably 30+ cockroaches on the property, in our room, and then crawling on me, I just can't really recommend this place as a peaceful sanitary getaway. I mean this place is infested and the resort doesn't seem to really care how much it's negatively impacting their guests. So if they don't care, then I'm certainly not going to be a patron of their business. If they reach out and try to make it right, if they improve then I'll update my review.

We hosted our daughter's wedding and reception at Penny Lane Ranch in early May. From the beginning…read moreof the process, Sara and Sean were great. They were responsive, and helpful and went above and beyond in helping us when we needed extra hands. The property is gorgeous and perfect as there is also a 2-bedroom house available to rent for wedding parties or family. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, a beautiful pool, and plenty of space for guests to relax and enjoy the scenery. It was our daughter's dream to have a desert wedding and Penny Lane Ranch made that come true. We couldn't be more grateful to Sara and Sean, and would HIGHLY recommend the property for any event you may have.

I cannot say enough good things about this venue. We had numerous issues with our original venue…read moreand had to switch two months before our wedding which was needless to say a highly stressful situation but Penny Lane made the process so seamless. The staff were all incredibly communicative, flexible, and accommodating before the wedding and on the day of. Dennis was so kind and helpful on our wedding day and checked on us throughout the day to make sure we had everything we needed and even went out himself and got us Diet Coke when we ran out. Mariana was incredibly responsive and easy to work with, she went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking from the saltwater pool to the Mountain View to the barn. The bridal suite and grooms quarters were clean, air conditioned, comfortable and beautifully decorated and it was such a relief to be able to get ready on site. The pool is STUNNING and the water is the perfect temperature. Penny Lane and their staff made our special day so incredible and I would recommend them to anyone!

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.

1. The room 4 did not have a microwave, coffee and hair dryer, but this was delivered upon request…read more 2. There were no hangers in the shower room to put the clothes and towels. 3. The entry door was skewed and has a big gap with door frame. The water in Jacuzzi was barely warm and the water jets not functional.

My husband for his 70th Birthday wanted a camping trip in Joshua Tree. So his celebration was…read moreSaturday on a private property where is no electricity , no bathrooms, nothing at all. It was a group of 60 people. Since we are from LA country area, we do not know anything about Joshua Tree, so all the service I found it online and I found the tacos Ala Mexicana on Yelp. Josue the owner Tacos Ala Mexicana was very attentive and he answer all the questions about his service. I explained to him that the place for the event was very remote because I want to make sure that he will able to get there. Event day Josue arrived on time. We ordered carnitas, al Pastor and chicken tacos, Mexican rice, beans, guacamole and aguas frescas Jamaica, Horchata, limonada y cucumber. The tacos were well served and super delicious. All the guests told me that the tacos were so delicious. Thank you very much Josue for your service.

Josue is a scammer!!! Do NOT book him or send him any money. We sent him the full amount via Zelle…read morebefore a bachelorette event, and he completely stopped communicating and never showed up. It's shocking that someone would take advantage of a group of girls celebrating a bride. We have tried reaching him multiple times since the event, but he has ignored all of our calls and texts. Please do NOT book him, he is HORRIBLE!!! Worst experience we have ever dealt with, I cannot believe he is still getting away with this. Josue, if you are seeing this, you NEED to pay us back immediately!!

The pools are open 24 hrs 7 days a week. Water temps from 96-104 degrees. Outside temps over 100…read moreat times. Limited shade. Pools were never crowded even on a busy holiday. Rooms are dated, poolside rooms were spacious with decent sized fridge and worth the upgrade on a 100+ degree day. My bed wasn't great but I was in the pools more than I was in my room. Ordered a hot sandwich from the Capri and drink from the bar for under $20. Cute gift shop that was also inexpensive. Met some nice people, older crowd with lots of hats and modest swimwear. If you want to hand in the room it's probably not the hotel for you, if you're going for the pools then you can't go wrong. I left last week and I'm ready to go back.

The pictures are deceiving. The front desk clerk was very inappropriate with us…read more Immediately upon entering the parking lot my friend and I were on high alert. It is run down and old. Entering the lobby, it smells like an old antique building, heavy mildew smell. The elevator smelled like body odor, you can tell the carpet is ruined and matted down from guests leaving the pool (not their fault) and standing on the carpet. The carpet in this place as a whole desperately needs to be taken out and replaced with flooring more appropriate for pool goers. The pool was lukewarm at best. There was never a point that the water was even cool, never comfortable to stay in very long. Biggest shock was that this place does not provide HAND SOAP. What do you mean you do not provide the most basic toiletries? My final complaint was the front desk concierge. He made several suggestive comments to my friend and I, at one point making a very lewd hand gesture while staring directly at me. Do not stay at this place if you care about basic needs met at a hotel.

When you bathe in a mineral pool, you absorb magnesium…read more transdermally (through the skin), which can relieve muscular pain, boost energy and improve sleep. Very clean, quiet and nice place.

My wife and I have been coming to the Lido Palms resort on and off for 42 years. The new owner has…read morefinally brought back the meaning of hospitality that has been missing since the mid 1980's. The rooms are in process of being updated and many are complete. Everything is clean, the rooms, the grounds and the pools. The mineral water(s) are the perfect temperatures for relaxing and untying knots. The new owners were determined that we had an excellent stay and we did! Dave and Rita

I want to give a shout out to Brandy that works at the front desk. She always has a smile on her…read moreface and is so helpful. Thank you for having such an awesome employee..5 stars!!

You ask why I'm giving this five stars when the coffee machine in our room didn't work, and neither…read morecould we figure out how to get the microwave to work. And you might think the room looks a little shabby. But the fridge in the room keeps things ice cold, and we didn't come here to spend time in the room anyway. The five stars is for the hot spring pools, which are always clean and well maintained. Perfect for relaxing in the sun, or looking up at the stars at night. Staff are all friendly and helpful. Such a great California vibe. I've been here many times and I look forward to my next visit!

Absolutely wonderful place to stay for a few days. This place is modern, safe, clean, and well…read moreequipped. The pool is fed by a natural hot springs and evenings in the hot springs fed hot tub is heavenly. Rooms and bathrooms are great and they have new "purple" mattress/bed in the master. There is a game room in the garage including billiards and darts. It's just a really fun place to be when you aren't out and bout at nearby Joshua Tree National Park, seeing the air museum, or shopping till you drop in Palm Springs. I have stayed here more than once, and will do it again. The prices are reasonable and the owners make it feel like home.

It was great the we went on a Monday in the middle of summer. Almost had the place to ourselves…read more Loved it! Great massage and body scrub too! Scenery is always a delight