Rate based on Check-in: Jun 10, 2013 Check-out: Jun 11, 2013

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

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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

3
koko soso
los angeles
Dec 5, 2011

fine

it was fine except there was no restaurant to take any breakfast, aqlso the swimming pool was very cold we couldn't use it.

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

Reviewer score

4
glamour32
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dec 1, 2011

Great Value for the money!`

Booked very last minute and was impressed with the great rate! Great value for the money. Hotel is in a very convenient area, and the room was clean. The hotel was recently rennovated, so it is is clean/fresh!

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

4
Anonymous
Tustin, CA, USA
Nov 27, 2011

Caliente Tropics Great Deal

At $45.00 per night, this was a great deal. We only stayed one night so we did not use the pool or other public areas. The room was clean and comfortable for a motel. I sort of liked the sixties Sputnik converted to eighties Tiki/Hawaii motif. Location was great, near to downtown and all the golf courses.

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

Also want to send a shout out to Elmer's restaurant where we had breakfast Thanksgiving morning. Excellent service, food, and price.

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

3
jaydub24
San Jose, CA, USA
Nov 5, 2011

Not great, not expensive

A very accommodating staff. Brian was especially good.

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

Reviewer score

4
JC072408
La Habra, CA, USA
Oct 25, 2011

Great for the price

The rooms are renovated and have everything you need.

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

Reviewer score

5
ricardo57
Redondo Beach, CA, USA
Oct 16, 2011

love this place

very nice good deal. clean. big pool the rooms have just been redone. i would stay again. i hope the bar is open next time then it would be perfect.

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

elmers diner across the street best german pancakes ever

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

2
renie
West Covina, CA, USA
Oct 16, 2011

Disappointed

The hotel did not have my reservation. The room I booked was not available. They were able to accommodate me after a while.

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

Reviewer score

4
RevDave
Baltimore, MD, USA
Oct 13, 2011

Great Value, But May Be Slipping

We had stayed here once before and were very impressed with the value, pool, decor and service. This time they had spent a lot of money remodeling the lobby and bar (which is no longer open) which didn't seem finished (no outlet covers, shower curtains for doorways). Our room which impressed us on the last visit now showed some wear and tear . The pool is fantastic, but you'll have to beg for a towel. Biggest problem was the front desk which was always understaffed and people are waiting in line, sometimes after a lengthy drive, while the clerk takes lengthy phone reservations (who makes reservations by phone these days?)

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

Koffee branch now located only two blocks away and Ace diner with singing hostess in the next block.

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

4
rainbomanloverk
Sun City, AZ, USA
Oct 4, 2011

It was good

I liked the place but everytime I would go to the pool everyone was seated there to watch me and no one was swimming. Everyone there is just waiting to see some skin, plus while there the Wifi was not working and it sucked because I brought my computer for nothing. Besides that everything else was good.

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

I would go to this trading post Store (gay) that was really fun and the owner working there is really nice and I always enjoy his business

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

5
stork
San Bernardino
Sep 24, 2011

Best days by the pool

We love this hotel, for low prices, we can take our dog with us, we love the pool, rooms an location

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
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