Okay, so this place is no five stars, and it does not have all the amenities you would associate with a timeshare/resort hotel, but for a family of four, we had a blast. We would definitely go back.
The front entrance is under construction right now because the restaurant out front is moving to a new center right next to the complex. There are only about 60 units centered around a nice pool (huge deep end!) with a children's pool attached and a hot tub. The pool area contains nice Gas Grills for making burgers by the pool.
There is also a common kitchen (in addition to the room kitchens) that is connected to a large patio with two more BBQs. On our last night, we BBQued chicken, Carne Asada, played ping-png and shuffleboard with the kids and generally just relaxed. It's that kind of place. You don't go to be pampered, but you do go to be left alone.
If anything, our particular room was a little small (lenses do miracles for online room photos) but other than that it was great. The staff was nice and helpful and always around. There is also a nice children's playground and a putting green. It became our home for a week and we loved it.
- Sands Hotel Indian Wells
