It is in Riverside County, which is in the southern section of California. The county is the fourth most populated province in California and obtained its name from the city of Riverside.

Most parts of the central and eastern divisions of Riverside County are desert areas. But the western portion has a Mediterranean climate. 

The Coachella Valley region of central Riverside County holds Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Desert Hot Springs. All these desert cities attract people from all over the world.

The famous Joshua Tree National Park is located in this county.

2. Why Should You Visit Desert Hot Springs? 

Before packing your bags to Desert Hot Springs, let’s go for some history. This city remained a treeless land till the 1940s; it was only a plain city with overlooking mountains and deep valleys.

Until the 1940s, no settlers were in Desert Hot Springs except the Native Americans, who visited the place often. The city started with 20 residents in 1941 and has reached nearly 30,000 now.

Now, the City is growing into an exceptional health and wellness destination. It has become popular because of its miracle natural hot mineral springs.

What adds its charm is its unparalleled desert ecosystem, striking mountain scenes, and natural surroundings. The world’s finest naturally occurring hot spring waters play a major role in the progress of the economy.

Desert hot springs hotels and their unique spa experience attract attention worldwide. The township possesses about 20 organic mineral spring spas.

It is one of the particular places in the world with normally befalling hot and cold mineral springs.

What makes the natural spring waters unique here is that they are odor-free, contrary to hot springs with high sulfur content.

3. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum

If you are more interested in Desert Hot Springs’ history, Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is the best place.  

It is loaded with Native American artworks and artifacts, tokens of Cabot’s voyages around the world, exhibitions on Native American Rights, and Cabot’s artists.

Cabot’s Pueblo is one of the engineering wonders. Cabot and Portia Yerxa started the works on this building in 1941, intending to make it a museum for the future.

The Pueblo Museum was ceremoniously presented to visitors in 1950. 

This building was built from reclaimed and unearthed materials from the Coachella Valley. Cabot utilized seized logs and abandoned cabins for its construction.

He was motivated by the Hopi structure, and the Pueblo is made from Cabot’s hands’ adobe-style and sun-dried bricks.

4. Where to Stay When You Visit Desert Hot Springs?

The city awaits visitors with its rejuvenating magical hot waters, enchanting mountains, unmatchable spa experiences, Joshua trees, boutiques, and many more.

It has well-facilitated resorts, mouth-watering cuisines, exotic beverages, and amazing shopping opportunities.

Their resort and spa experiences vary for your preferences- adults-only to family packages. Here is the list of top boutique hotels and spas in this area.

4.1 The Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel

The Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel is a perfect example of retro 60s architecture. The spa hotel stars fifty cozy rooms swathed around a large courtyard with lofty palms; it also has scintillating natural hot mineral spring pools open 24 hours a day. 

The 8 mineral spring hot tubs and soaking pools raise the bar of your vacation spirit. They offer the most inclusive and moderate spa treatments and beauty therapies in a fun, casual ambiance.

Sun soakers come from all over the place to engage in the tranquil and relaxing atmosphere; it is best for family stays and is children-friendly. Children’s Area, Bar, and Outdoor Activities are the other amenities you will find.

Their facilities include Spa and wellness center, Fitness center, Hot tub, jacuzzi, and Sauna.

4.2 Two Bunch Palms

This adults-only resort started in 1930 and is spread on 77 green acres with adorable mountain views. It was in 1857 that a pioneer found this place sealed by two palm groves to rest and attain water.

Today, this approximate 300-acre-wide property occupies 70 eloquent room accommodations, a conference center, and restaurants.

They also offer meeting facilities, award-winning hot spring water, exquisite cuisine, and an incredible spa experience.

This spa is marked as the first Sustainable Wellness Resort in North America. It boasts as the first carbon-neutral resort too. 

Their suites’ conveniences extend from living and dining rooms to kitchens and courtyard hot bathtubs. Hotel services include lofty rooms with coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and even private porches.

Tennis courts, swimming pools, and spa experiences offering outdoor treatment include the long list of facilities here.

4.3 El Morocco Inn and Spa Resort

This spa resort is tailored like a traditional Moroccan getaway; it is situated 12 miles away from Palm Springs.

Its Casablanca-motivated rooms are furnished with canopied beds, microwaves, DVD/CD players, and minifridges. Poolside or patio views from the rooms add extra spell. 

You can find 24-hour natural hot mineral water pools here. Their spa amenities include free parking, a sumptuous complimentary continental breakfast, a nightly happy hour, and their signature cocktail – Morocco-tini.

Other perks are a beautiful garden with swings, a bocce ball court, a colossal chessboard, and a movie and game library.

Their guest rooms highlight fascinating textiles, bistro tables, chairs, elegant lamps, Moroccan furnishings & artwork. 

Having 2 pools loaded with revitalizing geothermal spring mineral waters, the resort and spa offer an extensive array of profoundly relaxing Spa treatments, including Massages, Body Scrubs, Clay Wraps, and Facials.

Yearlong Discount Spa Packages are also offered here.

4.4 The Getaway

This Hot Spring boutique hotel is a mid-century modern studio; it holds amazing one-bedroom and two-bedroom guest rooms.

Walk-in closets, central heat, and air conditioning are the highlights of their suites. They purely stick to the original mid-century details and furnishings.

This is one of the kid’s and pet-friendly boutiques in Desert Hot Springs; you can enjoy hiking nearby or spending time in the garden. The outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace are their masterpieces.

The spa was known as The Moors Hotel for over 45 years. It was originally built in 1957 and is now known as The Spring Resort and Spa.

This resort offers a natural Miracle Hill hangout against an exciting mountain backdrop and is charmingly natural with its hand-painted sign and a rectangular pool.

They brag that their mineral-hot waters are the hottest in the area and sincerely believe in the healing properties of natural mineral waters.

It possesses three pools offering naturally heated waters rich in beneficial minerals. The Spa offers an ADA-compliant pool lift for guests with disabilities to enjoy their mineral spring swimming pool. Comfortable couches, fireplaces, yoga classes, cleansing retreat programs, and shopping are the add-ons during your stay here.

Closing Thoughts

It is a widely held view that hot springs have the power to ease the pain of arthritis and joint irritation, and Desert Hot Springs is blessed with mineral springs recognized to have health-giving features.

This desert city extends commercial enterprises proposing health and beauty remedies through such means as steam baths, massage, weight loss, recreation, and wellness. 

Why don’t you visit and explore by yourself?

Last Updated on March 27, 2024 by Pragya Chakrapani