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

3.6 / 5
29 out of 265
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3.6
Value:
3.9

86% would recommend to a friend.

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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

5
Tennis WE
Palm Springs
Mar 11, 2013

Great Value

Most comfortable beds. Very clean. Only wish the shower curtain did not smell. Find that to be true in the higher priced hotels as well.

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

Reviewer score

4
unicornfriend
los angeles
Feb 20, 2013

A good deal!

pros: nice pool and jacuzzi nice garden area for lounging clean and tidy rooms cons: -this hotel is off the main road so you hear the traffic in the rooms -the walls are thin, you can hear when the room next door uses water or if they are talking loud -no restaurant in bar in the hotel (although it looks like there is one in progress?) -no toilet paper in lobby bathroom! (they added it once i let them know) overall great place, its got cute decor, not too expensive but don't expect a quiet night of sleep

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

Reviewer score

1
Artie Too
CA
Dec 12, 2012

Wouldn't recommend to an enemy

A/C was non-functional, no heat. Bed was horrible, No cold water in bathroom sink. Closet doors wouldn't close, they were hung up on the carpet. No soap in the shower. Pillows were bad. overall.....bad experience

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

Reviewer score

4
Caitlin B.
North Hollywood
Nov 21, 2012

Nice spot

The hotel was nice and clean, the guy at the front desk even gave us some cards to borrow. We had a nice time.

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

Reviewer score

4
Confussed
Los Angeles
Jun 26, 2012

First visit to Palm Springs

It was my first time at Palm Springs but I liked the location of the hotel because it central to everything. Pool was clean and for the most part fun. The room was cool when we got in and the staff was nice.

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

La Perlita is a family owned restaurant that serves great Mexican and Sea food. Very reasonably priced and just a few minute drive from the hotel.

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

3
Alya
Los Angeles
Jun 14, 2012

Girls Getaway

It was really nice, huge room two queen beds with couches and multiple closets! it was definitely enough to fit all of our belongings! The location is great and for the price we paid it didnt get any better! Definitely recommend, except that in the description it says theres a restaurant on the property and there wasnt any, they closed it down =/ overall had a very nice time with my friend.

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

Tutti Frutty frozen yogurt was the best frozen yogurt I have ever had

Review of Caliente Tropics Resort

Reviewer score

3
spontaneous traveling
Los Angeles
Apr 3, 2012

Good weekend hotel

Nice pool, easy location to get to downtown and College of the Desert Craft Fair and restaurants. Ample parking.

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

LG Steakhouse was a quiet dinner with great steaks and eager wait staff.

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