Luxury hotels in Joshua Tree National Park

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Joshua Tree National Park. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Orbit In - 21 and Over - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel Palm Springs, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Palm Springs. Set in Palm Springs, 1 km from O'Donald Golf Course, Orbit In offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 5.3 km from Palm Springs Visitor Center, 8.3 km from Escena Golf Club and 11 km from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The property is 1.8 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, and within less than 1 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms also feature a kitchenette with a stovetop. At Orbit In the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub. Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert is 22 km from Orbit In, while Ruddy s General Store Museum is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Palm Springs International Airport, 4 km from the hotel. Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $206.

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• 2 La Maison Hotel - Adults Only Palm Springs, United States

  

  Hotel. Featuring an outdoor pool and sun terrace, this Palm Springs hotel is within 3 miles of Palm Springs International Airport and downtown Palm Springs. Styled with dark wood furnishings, each room provides free Wi-Fi and free toiletries in the private bathroom at La Maison Hotel - Adults Only. Luxury duvets and linens are featured. A poolside hot tub and barbecue facilities are featured at Palm Springs La Maison Hotel - Adults Only. Hiking and cycling opportunities at Indian Canyon Hiking Trails is just 5 miles away. Free cruiser bikes rentals and free parking is offered. Mesquite Golf & Country Club is 1 mile away from La Maison Hotel - Adults Only. Joshua Tree National Park is 1 hours’ drive away. Palm Springs Air Museum is 5 miles away. Show full description

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• 3 L'Horizon Resort & Spa, Hermann Bungalows Palm Springs, United States

  

  Resort. Offering a spa centre and hot tub, L'Horizon Resort & Spa Palm Springs is an adult only (21+) resort, 2.6 km from Palm Springs Convention Center. All rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a shower, flat-screen smart TV with cable channels, and a coffee machine. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and slippers. L'Horizon Resort & Spa features free WiFi throughout the property. The on-site restaurant, SO-PA, offers an alfresco dining experience in an intimate setting. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner are available at the pool bar & through in-room dining. Free use of bicycles is available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Saks Fifth Avenue is 6 km from L'Horizon Resort & Spa, while Palm Springs Square Shopping Center is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Palm Springs International Airport, 3 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $642.

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• 4 The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage, United States

  

  Hotel. Surrounded by the picturesque Santa Rosa Mountain Range, this Rancho Mirage hotel features 2 outdoor pools, and a spa and wellness center. A flat-screen satellite TV is provided in each air-conditioned room at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a coffee machine. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, State Fare restaurant is located at The Rancho Mirage Ritz-Carlton. Guests can enjoy a work out in the fitness center at The Ritz-Carlton. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. Palm Springs International Airport is 5 mi away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $669.

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• 5 Sands Hotel and Spa Indian Wells, United States

  

  Hotel. Sands Hotel and Spa features free WiFi and views of mountain in Indian Wells. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features a concierge service. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. With a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, certain rooms at Sands Hotel and Spa also offer pool view. The units at the accommodation include air conditioning and a wardrobe. There is an on-site restaurant, which specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and also offers vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options. The hotel offers an outdoor pool. The area is popular for hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at Sands Hotel and Spa. Palm Springs is 26 km from the accommodation, while La Quinta is 12 km away. Palm Springs International Airport is 22 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $229.

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• 6 La Quinta Resort & Club La Quinta, United States

  

  Resort. This luxury resort features 41 pools, 53 hot tubs, 23 tennis courts, and spacious rooms with a flat-screen TV. It is 2 miles from downtown La Quinta and 20 miles from Palm Springs International Airport. Guests of La Quinta Resort & Club have access to a variety of recreation facilities, including 5 championship golf courses, tennis courts and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Spa La Quinta offers massage and facials. Dining options at La Quinta Resort & Club range from fine dining at Morgan’s in the Desert to authentic Mexican cuisine at the Adobe Grill. Ernie’s Sports Bar and Twenty6 also have full bar menus. Free Wi-Fi and a refrigerator are standard in every room at the La Quinta Resort & Club. All rooms are decorated with 1920s-inspired décor and include air conditioning. Free parking is available at the resort, which is a 4-minute drive from the La Quinta Museum. Shopping is available on site or in Old Town La Quinta, 1.2 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $254.

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• 7 JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Palm Desert, United States

  

  Hotel. This Palm Springs resort's amenities include a complex of outdoor pools, a miniature putting course, and family-friendly amenities. Its luxuriously appointed rooms include plush bedding, modern furnishings, LCD TVs, marble bathrooms. The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort guestrooms offer view of breathtaking mountains, vibrant desert grounds, and scenic waterways from their private balconies. Guests can embark on an enchanting and leisurely tour of our scenic waterways departing in the Lobby The resort's tennis facility features a variety of hard, clay, grass and pickleball courts. Desert Springs Golf Club features two championship golf courses that welcome players of all levels. Spa Desert Springs offers a variety of treatments and amenities, fitness center, daily fitness classes, outdoor saltwater lap pool, Spa Bistro and a Co-Ed Wellness Lounge featuring Mind Sync Loungers, NuWave Zero Gravity Wave Loungers and Ceragem M2 Massaging Chairs. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort offers Californian cuisine at Rockwood Grill, Japanese dishes created by ‘Samurai chefs’ at Mikado, casual American cuisine at our Oasis Poolside Bar & Grille, and freshly caught seafood at Fisherman's Landing. The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is 4.5 miles from the El Paseo shopping district and 5 miles from the The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $399.

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• 8 Sea Mountain Nude Resort & Spa Hotel - Adults Only Desert Hot Springs, United States

  

  Hotel. This couples only, nude only resort boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a spa & wellness centre in Desert Hot Springs. Sea Mountain Inn is located in Desert Hot Springs. Guests at the 5-star property can enjoy pool views in the rooms and access to a sauna. Upper Covington Flat is 18 km from the hotel. All guest rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. All units at Sea Mountain Inn have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area. The nearest airport is Palm Springs International Airport, 17 km from Sea Mountain Inn. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $386.

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• 9 Lucille Palm Springs Palm Springs, United States

  

  Inn. Offering a year-round outdoor pool, Lucille Palm Springs is set in Palm Springs. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is available. You will find concierge service at the property. The Palm Springs Convention Center is 0.8 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Palm Springs International Airport, 2.5 mi from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around $419.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!