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Desert Sun Resort

3.0 of 5
1533 Chaparral Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Formerly Desert Shadows Resort)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Beautiful and clean grounds. 3 pools and 2 hot tubs. Amazing (fully clothed) staff 24 hour office staff Extremely comfortable atmosphere. So, it was our first time to Palm Springs (love it!) and our first ever experience at a clothing optional resort. Read the rules very carefully for first timers. No clothes or suits at the pools and surrounding areas.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We had originally booked our stay for five days, thinking that we would take advantage of the airport limo service offered on stays of four nights or more--then we found out that it had been discontinued. With a rental car now the best option, we decided to cancel the last two days of the stay and check out the other... More

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Peio, Italy
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

My wife and I spent a few days here in mid May 2013 . This was our first time and we loved it . We hated to leave . The staff were very gracious , the grounds were well kept and the condo we stayed in was perfect . My wife was very hesitant at first but it seemed by... More

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Millis, Massachusetts
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Our first visit to Desert Sun Resort was also our first time with the clothing-optional experience. The staff and many guests made us feel so comfortable that by our second day we upgraded to a room with a kitchen and stayed in the resort for the rest of our week (no sightseeing required). We were most impressed with the grounds... More

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Rancho Cordova, California
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We want to thank all the staff at DS for a wonderful time...you make everyone feel at home, and you keep the place so orgainzed and clean!!! We always enjoy our stay and meeting such wonderful people. Thank you so much!! Frank&Gayle Madrid

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

Our first visit was great. The staff was very accommodating and the other guests friendly. Our room was nice. We had a very relaxing 4 days. The grounds are beautiful and really leant to the relaxing atmosphere.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This was our second visit to DS! Once again we found it to be a great experience! The staff starting with Michael, welcomed us back like we were family!! We stayed in a Villa and it was awesome! We met a lot of wonderful people making our stay very enjoyable! The staff is very accommodating and are all great people!... More

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edmonton
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51 reviews 51 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We visited this resort last November and couldn't wait to go back - so here we were again in April, this time for a 10 day stay. We booked a room with a mini kitchen (microwave and fridge) in the courtyard and that made a wonderful difference in the amount of privacy and comfort. Unlike the Chapparal rooms, the Courtyard... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Villa clean, excellent accommodation. The grounds are beautiful and immaculate. Totally relaxing and people immediately friendly on the grounds, spa, restaurant. Many different areas to enjoy, including hot tubs, multiple pools, fireplaces, tennis court. Staff immediately responsive to requests. Relaxed but not sleepy C/O resort.

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san diego
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

This is a great facility, clean and neat with very helpful staff. The grounds are beautiful, featuring three pools and two jucuzzi spas. There are three types of accomocations: older, somewhat larger rooms; newer, smaller rooms; condos. The rooms are furnished with somewhat dated furniture. The bathrooms in all rooms are very small. Suites with kitchens are available in the... More

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Also Known As:
Desert Sun Hotel Palm Springs
Desert Sun Hotel
Address: 1533 Chaparral Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Formerly Desert Shadows Resort)
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Region: United States > California > California Desert > Greater Palm Springs > Palm Springs
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 Romantic Hotels in Palm Springs
Price range (per night): ₹9,078 - ₹30,473
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Experience Palm Springs in Au Naturel Luxury. 3 swimming pools, 2 jacuzzis, tennis court, restaurant on site, spa, fire pit, night club. Try clothing optional freedom in a beautiful natural setting with waterfalls, flowers, streams and lots of trees. AANR and TNS affiliated- minutes from airport and downtown Palm Springs. ... more   less 
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