A family vacation in Palm Springs, California is a great way to experience the desert while still being near theme parks and kid-friendly attractions. Palm Springs is an easy drive to San Diego and all it’s family fun, as well as to Anaheim and Disneyland. And the desert is an ecosystem that holds many wonders for kids.
With so many Palm Springs hotels stating ‘adults only’ or ‘adults preferred’, I’ve compiled a list of the top family hotels in Palm Springs that welcome you AND your children with open arms. Since it’s located in a desert, the biggest criteria were pools and shade. Heated pools are important even in the desert, because temps can get chilly overnight. We also always love villas and suites with kitchens or kitchenettes when we travel with little ones. It really saves a bundle on food costs. I don’t know about yours, but mine takes about 3 bites and proclaims “I’m full.” Having a kitchen lets me serve him only what I know he’s going to eat… or reheat his leftover dinner for lunch.
These are our picks for the top family hotels in Palm Springs, in no particular order:
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa – Palm Springs
Hyatt Indian Wells Resort
Family Friendly Amenities include:
- Camp Hyatt family activities
- 7 pools, hot tub
- childrens pool & toddler wading pool
- children’s waterslide
- poolside cabanas for shade
- babysitting services
Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs
Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs
Family Friendly Amenities include:
- all suites
- heated outdoor pool and hot tub
- downtown, near area attractions
- poolside cabanas & cabana suites
- pet friendly
Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort Spa – Palm Springs
Renaissance Esmeralda
Family Friendly Amenities include:
- 3 pools, 2 are heated outdoor pools
- sand-beach, zero-entry pool
- Camp Oasis Kid’s Club
- family activities and excursions
- in-room movies
- games, Kids Night Out activities
The Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa – Palm Springs area
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa
Family Friendly Amenities include:
- 3 pools, hot tub
- 60′ waterslide
- poolside cabanas
- Westin Kids Club Discovery Room
- SPG Kids Pass all-inclusive dining program
Andreas Hotel and Spa – Palm Springs
Andreas Hotel & Spa
Family Friendly Amenities include:
- pet friendly
- complimentary breakfast
- outdoor pool & hot tub
- outdoor fireplaces
Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas II – Palm Springs
Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas II
Family Friendly Amenities include:
- 7 pool areas and hot tubs
- childrens outdoor pool
- sport court
- villas with full kitchens
- 3 kids clubs – based on age
- babysitting services
- BBQ & picnic area
- bicycle rental
La Quinta Resort & Club A Waldorf Astoria Resort – Palm Springs
La Quinta Resort & Club A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Family Friendly Amenities include:
- 41 pools, 53 hot spas
- semi-private pools – most sharing with only a few other units
- pet friendly
The Westin Desert Willow Villas Palm Desert
The Westin Desert Willow Villas
Family Friendly Amenities include:
- 2 pools, waterslide
- outdoor hot tub
- villas with kitchenettes
- family activities programs & game rooms
- Westin Kids Club
- SPG Kids Pass all-inclusive dining program
- grilling areas
- children’s play area
- DVD rentals
- poolside cabanas
Marriotts Shadow Ridge I-The Villages – Palm Springs
Marriott’s Shadow Ridge I
Family Friendly Amenities include:
- villas with full kitchens
- heated outdoor pool
- waterslide
- childrens pool
- BBQ, picnic area
- game room, video games
- MAZE Kid’s Club
- movie theatre w/popcorn onsite
Have you been to these or other family hotels in Palm Springs? Let us know in the comments below!
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