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
Mr. Farmo
Los Angeles
Oct 9, 2012

Fair Deal

The door was a pain to open... and I wasn't the only one. I could hear other people struggling with it too. The phone was horrible... the 1-push button to the main office didn't work so I always had to call from my cell. The bathroom was nicely updated and everything else was great. Nice area for your dog and the pool scene was pretty cool. Get that restaurant open!

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

Reviewer score

1
princess698
Palm Springs, California
Oct 3, 2012

stuck in the dessart!!!!

I would absoutly stay at this hotel again! The pool was very clean and the second biggest in Palm Springs! Tacarra at the frount desk was very friendly and patient (i could be a very challenging) My room was soooo nice and very reasonable priced!!!! next november when i come back with my whole family we are sure to stay here because its the perfect place for a big family gathering!!!! and its pet friendly!! I would come back just to visit TACARRA!!! Hopping to see a shark tank in the lobby!!!!

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

the thrusday night street fair down palm canyon from 6-10 is great!

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

4
Trumpetman
Caliente Tropics
Sep 27, 2012

great value

had a nice stay at caliente tropics resort. The rooms were clean and the pool and the jacouzi were great. Perfect deal for little money :)

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

Reviewer score

4
opalmirror
Eugene, OR
Sep 25, 2012

Good experience with a couple quirks

Stayed here for a long weekend. Late arrival about 1am was no problem reception was friendly and efficient. The feeling of the place was of a fairly basic motel - with a few Tiki totems in places reflecting its Polynesian theme. If you were expecting a sumptious resort this is not it - just good basic accommodation. Our room was very clean and tidied every day. The pillows were awesomely soft and could be fluffed or shaped into bolsters just right (where can I get some of these?). My only minor nits were were that the toilet ran at odd times (sometimes squeaking) and the toilet paper kept jumping out of the holder. Despite being almost on the busy road, noise from autos were quiet. Overall it was an excellent value and we were quite comfortable.

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

Reviewer score

4
The mother ship
Las Vegas
Sep 17, 2012

What a surprise for the. Money!!

We had a big party at the. Hotel and it was great. The pool is Hugh and the rooms are very clean and comfortable for an older hotel. It's a real bargain. Close to all the great restaurants and shopping Palm Springs has to offer. I will begging back.

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

The Matchbox is excellent ....

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

5
Harley Dan
Chandler, AZ
Aug 23, 2012

From Arizona

The resort was nice and was right after coming in to Palm Springs from Highway 111, the West exit on I-10 I-10. We utilized to pool quite a bit because it was hot out. Down Town was just about a mile away so we went there for dinner where there were a lot of choices.

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

Reviewer score

2
jonnyknows
Long Beach
Aug 22, 2012

OK for the money

Its not expensive but the airconditioner is loud. Staff was oblivious at best and there was major construction with hammering concrete at 7:30 AM. Not much of a vacation

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

ZIN for dinner is absolutely amazing!

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

4
need a little down time.
Riverside, CA
Aug 14, 2012

weekend getaway

Very nice hotel for a nice getaway. Beds were soft and the room was clean. AC worked great. Would stay there again.

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

Reviewer score

4
rainbomanloverk
Glendale, AZ, USA
Aug 12, 2012

A great place

I always like coming here, there is a big pool which we all love to get in. Only that this time it was really dirty, but everything else like check in and the room were excellent.

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

Go to Hunters the staff is great there and they will treat you nice.

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

5
Chelseao
Welland, ON. Canada
Jul 30, 2012

Convenient Paradise

I travelled to Palm Springs to do some hiking in the desert. I didn't have a car and had to reply on public transportation. One of the hotel's staff, Stephan, really helped me out, letting me store my bicycle and bag at the hotel while I was out and about exploring. One of the days I was in the city Caliente was fully booked and Maritza helped me find an alternative for very cheap. Really excellent staff. Very friendly and welcoming, to the point where I felt I had known them for years. As for the room and pool: WOW. I looked around the city quite a fair bit on my bike and I can honestly say there is no other hotel that is this clean, stylish, and just downright comfortable. The rooms have recently been redone, the pool has plenty of palm trees so you can find shade from the hot sun and they have this really great grass covered barbeque area with a Polynesian feel. I came alone but I will come back with friends just to use that space for a nice little party. It's really a secret oasis in the middle of Palm Springs, and the price: you can't beat it anywhere in the city. Hands down. I am really grateful to the friendly staff at Caliente for making me feel so at home on my little solo adventure. Will never forget their kindness. Thanks so much.

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