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Caliente Tropics Resort

3 stars
411 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92264
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
265 reviews
great getaway

Could use a restaurant! Or a bar =) but other thannnnnnnnnnnnn thatttttttt it was awesome See full review

  • ELRP
  • Jun 4, 2013
Great Value

Most comfortable beds. Very clean. Only wish the shower curtain did not smell. Find that to be true... See full review

  • Tennis WE
  • Mar 11, 2013
Polynesian-themed hotel with mountain views in Palm Springs

Caliente Tropics Resort is all about fun, relaxation and comfort. The hotel is one of the finest remaining examples of the Tiki and Polynesian-themed Palm Springs hotels built in the 1960s, and has hosted celebrities such as Elvis and Frank Sinatra. Updated for the 21st century with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, Caliente Tropics Resort retains the zesty feel of a Tiki lounge, while extending luxury and convenience to guests. The hotel features one of the largest pools in the area, surrounded by cabanas and pool deck.

Highlights
  • Tiki and Polynesian decor elements
  • Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and lobby
  • One of the largest hotel pools in Palm Springs

 

Rooms

Caliente Tropics Resort guest rooms and suites give guests a sense of being in a tropical island setting. Polynesian-influenced furnishings give rooms a fun atmosphere. Every room features free Wi-Fi, coffee maker, 500 thread-count sheets, mini-fridge and free newspaper deliveries on weekdays. Suites offer a living room area with sofa sleeper and extra TV.

Property features

The swimming pool at Caliente Tropics Resort is one of the largest hotel pools in Palm Springs. Guests relax in the pool's cabanas, hot tub, or under an umbrella on the pool deck. A large lawn near the pool is ideal for throwing Frisbees or playing with pets. Barbeque grills are available, and the lawn offers enough space for picnics.


Caliente Tropics Resort is a pet-friendly hotel, and permits animals 35 pounds or fewer (fees apply). The hotel provides concierge services geared toward guests with pets, offering recommendations on pet-friendly activities, grooming parlors and pet-sitting services.


The views of the mountains towering over Caliente Tropics Resort are breathtaking, adding to the sense of natural beauty throughout the hotel. The hotel is also close to the middle of Palm Springs, restaurants, entertainment options and shopping.

Transportation
  • Palm Springs International Airport (3 mi/5 km)

 

Nearby attractions
  • Village of Palm Springs (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Indian Canyons (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
  • Palm Springs Convention Center (2 mi/3.2 km)

  

Business
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Meeting room

 

Caliente Tropics Resort Rooms

Parlor Suites 2 Queen Beds
Large Junior Suite with Two Queen Beds, and living room/sitting area, Room is complete with luxury mattress sets, high-quality linens, coffee maker and complimentary coffee, compact refrigerator, in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, cable TV, wireless internet, ceiling fan, and air conditioning/heat.
Parlor Suite King Bed
Large One King bed Suite with private bedroom and living room area with NON- Sofa sleeper couch, with extra TV in bedroom. Room is complete with luxury mattress set, high-quality linens, coffee maker and complimentary coffee, compact refrigerator, in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, cable TV, wireless internet, ceiling fan, and air conditioning/heat.
Tahitian Lanai King
Spacious room with One King bed , located in our Tahitian Lanai building that over looks the pool area. Room is complete with luxury mattress set, high-quality linens, coffee maker and complimentary coffee, compact refrigerator, in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, cable TV, wireless internet, ceiling fan, and air conditioning/heat. This room is 2nd floor only.
Tahitian Lanai Queen/Queen
Spacious room with Two Queen beds, located in our Tahitian Lanai building that over looks the pool area. Room is complete with luxury mattress sets, high-quality linens, coffee maker and complimentary coffee, compact refrigerator, in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, cable TV, wireless internet, ceiling fan, and air conditioning/heat. This room is 2nd floor only.
Deluxe Queen Queen
Spacious room with Two Queen beds. Room is complete with luxury mattress sets, high-quality linens, coffee maker and complimentary coffee, compact refrigerator, in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, cable TV, wireless internet, ceiling fan, and air conditioning/heat.
Deluxe King
Spacious room with One King bed. Room is complete with luxury mattress set, high-quality linens, coffee maker and complimentary coffee, compact refrigerator, in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, cable TV, wireless internet, ceiling fan, and air conditioning/heat.
ADA
A Spacious room with Two Double Beds, roll-in shower, walk-in closet off the bathroom. Wheelchair-level view hole in Front Door. Room is complete with luxury mattress sets, high-quality linens, coffee maker and complimentary coffee, compact refrigerator, in-room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, cable TV, wireless internet, ceiling fan, and air conditioning/heat.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Activities
Outdoor pool
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

Hotel Map

33.8012 -116.543
Area served
Palm Springs, CA
Nearby airports
Palm Springs International (PSP) Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Area description
Just one mile from Palm Springs' village on the south end of Palm Springs. Spa Casino one mile, Tramway - 7.5 miles, Indian Canyons - 1.5 miles, Convention Center - 2 miles and Palm Springs Airport - 3 miles.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (265)

Ratings and reviews for Caliente Tropics Resort

Overall score

3.7 / 5
265 out of 265
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3.9
Value:
4.1

84% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
donh406
Bisbee, AZ
Jun 4, 2013

Caliente Tropics is a great value

Friends drove out from LA and stayed at the chain motel next door and were floored when I told them the price I paid - less than that bargain chain and my room was nicer, bigger and even the furniture was nicer! Staff, especially the cleaning staff was very courteous and solicitous. It would be my preferred place on a future visit.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Make sure you visit Indian Canyons, a total surprise I had never heard of and was amazed to see. Thousand year oldpalm trees along springs that heloed give Palm Springs its name. Also check out the art museum, guite impressive for a relatively small city.

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

5
ELRP
Azusa, California
Jun 4, 2013

great getaway

Could use a restaurant! Or a bar =) but other thannnnnnnnnnnnn thatttttttt it was awesome

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

3
Janet Jackson
Culver City CA
Jun 3, 2013

Family getaway

When i called to make the reservation the gentleman that helped to to book the hotel was very nice and super helpful. Hotel was cool but not clean. They allowed people to hang out by the pool and drink until midnight but next morning by 9 am pool area wasn't clean at all and looked like a war field. It is a nice hotel and they need to keep it more organized and clean. if you ask me if i would stay again I would say yah why not. Life is too short to spend my time complaining.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

1
tom from phoenix
Phoenix
May 28, 2013

weekend getaway

over priced for what you get; shower did not work would not stay there again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

4
SteveJennifer W.
Portland Oregon
May 28, 2013

Great location, pool area, lanai, views

We checked in early and were given towels for the pool while we waiting for the room to be cleaned; staff provided extra pillows, and were very nice and helpful. The pool area is awesome surrounded by Palms. Armon "Chief Engineer" did a great job maintaining the pool and was very friendly. The Lanai was really relaxing in the late evenings. The south location is very close to the main downtown activities and an easy drive to Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City. The towering San Jacinto mountains provided a really nice background and was really pretty too. We had a fantastic stay and are planning our next trip to Palm Springs and Caliente Tropics. Only negative I can think of is the choppy WiFi, but I think a simple range extender would fix that issue.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

The Village Fest on Thursday night was a lot of fun !

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

4
francossaise
kalamazoo, MI
May 24, 2013

Nice one night stop

Palm Springs was more like a stop in our trip from San Diego to Las Vegas but we've been nicely surprised! Every Thursdays they close the main street and have a fair with local artisans and fresh fruits, dancers, musicians, jewels and so on. So we enjoyed the pool from the hotel and went there at night! The hotel was common, nothing to complain about, nothing outstanding either.. They never check if people respect the closing time for the pool though (obnoxious, drunk people until 1 or 2am...)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

If you have a chance to have breakfast at Pinocchio's, please DO! It's a great place with very good coffee. Another nice place is a mexican restaurant on S Palm canyon st (Las Casuelas I think)

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

4
markduck
west chester ohqq
May 16, 2013

my palm springs stay

good value, great location, little gem, this is a great hotel if you wants really good value

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

1
Snoog
Los Angeles ca
May 6, 2013

Not going back!

Pulled, couldn't find anyone to check us in for 5 min. The restaurant in the front of hotel is closed down and they check you in from there?? Slightly confusing at first. The guy working there was nice and did ok with what he had to work with which wasnt much. Door on our room was hard to lock, air conditioning was loud and scared my kid everytme it went on. Pool was disgusting!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

4
1peter11
Huntington Beach
May 5, 2013

great place to relax in the valley

though we only stayed for one night we are already booking several days later this summer. very friendly and accommodating staff, room was very well kept and clean add to that the bed was terrific.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Lulu's downtown, excellent food.

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

4
Nickname is bad
Business
LA, CA
May 4, 2013

Great experience

I was looking for an inexpensive place to stay for the week while I was in Palm Springs at a business convention. I needed a place close to downtown, that when I came back I could comfortably rest and and do my follow up work at. The Caliente Tropics was better than I expected. Great room, quiet, nice bed, an AC that worked well, good pool, and nice staff. My only complaint is that the water pressure in the shower was weak and could be better, but other than that, the place is great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

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