Lido Palms Resort and Spa

We visited this totally relaxing resort in April 2016. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. It was like staying in a studio condo with mineral spring pools and a beautiful quiet atmosphere. One pool was about 90 degrees, one 103, and another covered indoor small pool. We thoroughly enjoyed our days there. We visited here in September of 2015 and returned in April of this year. We will be back. Thank you to Rod and his family.
K & E Madden

My boyfriend bought me a package here for my birthday. I loved Lido for a couple reasons.
#1a) They aren’t pretentious. When I went to Two Bunch Spa last year, everyone gave me a dirty look for talking in the pool. Even in a low voice. A few people complained about our small group of gals for talking amongst ourselves even if we were near the pool.
Here, there were three other people there. A couple who talked amongst themselves, which I view as normal behavior, and an older guy with an acoustic guitar who played some music after his swim. Again, I thought that was nice.
#1b) Two Bunch was like a huge condo complex where you needed a map to navigate around all the mod condos to get to the restaurant and pool area. My friends stayed the night and I met them in the day. They had a horrible night’s stay because the new paint smell kept them up all night and ended up getting a discount.
At Lido, it is very small and quaint. Someone gave it a lower star review for looking like a movie set from the 70s. I dig that. The rooms looked small and every room was facing the pool. There was one groundskeeper who kept to himself. Again, I like that. I don’t need a neurotic woman following me around either trying to appease or quiet me. I really needed to relax. I say keep it simple.
(ALSO SOMEONE SAID TOWELS WERE NOT PROVIDED IN ANOTHER REVIEW, ABSOLUTELY NOT THE CASE. I WAS PROVIDED WITH A ROBE AND TOWEL UPON ENTRY.)
#2) Eugenia: the masseuse. Magnifique! My boyfriend bought me a prenatal massage for my birthday. It was part of a package and came with a facial (which I used to get every few months prior to the collapse of the economy in 2008). Eugenia consulted with me by phone before our appointment to let me know what to expect with a prenatal.
Massage: She performed with the perfect touch. She had me on each side for a half hour (hour massage total) and focused on my neck and shoulders where a lot of the pain had been. She covered my arms, feet and legs with light focus on my back. In the background, she played soft Native American music.
Facial: I don’t know if you experience this but lately when I call about facials and ask about extractions, everyone laughs and says no like it was ridiculous to consider. Maybe it is the price range I am looking at. Eugenia hit my nose with no hesitation. It has been about seven years since my last facial. God help me. She focused on getting out my blackheads with light, humorous commentary. She worked on my lips and around my eye area. Mask after peel after mask, she brought out the best in me.
She performed the facial while I laid on my side as to prevent lower back discomfort. I thought that was nice.
After the massage, she gave me free samples. All in all, the hour massage and hour facial cost about $ 225 (with the package discount). Not bad. My boyfriend’s day pass cost $ 25 with my reservation.
#3) There are three mineral pools. One was 95 degrees which was the safe one for my pregnant butt to soak in. There was a hot tub and an indoor hot pool (around 102). I put on a couple noodles and bobbed around that pool for an hour. I have to tell you, after a 50 hour work week and being five months pregnant, the pain vanished within seconds of immersing myself in that pool. The weightlessness took all the pain from my back. I actually got misty.
I floated as grey clouds flew back and forth in the sky. It wasn’t a sunbathing kind of day, but the desert winds blew me from one side to the other. A beer can kept flying in the pool. The husband from the couple apologized but I told him the beer seemed like a good idea for the day (again, we were all there to relax not complain about little things)
When my boyfriend met me at the pool he didn’t recognize me. «Vita?» he said.
«Michael…» I responded.
«You look like a baby.»
«I feel like a baby.»
I dipped briefly in the indoor pool and walked around up to my belly button. It was like a hot bath. Absolutely divine. I soaked for about 45 minutes before Eugenia called me in for my session.
There was also a sauna and shower which I didn’t use because of my condition and my desire to keep smooth and shiny after my massage.
Suggestions:
Drinks. I looked for water but didn’t see any readily available.
Like I said, it is very simple. Don’t go there to impress anyone. Just go to chill out and relax. It is meant for people who want to keep it simple. If I ever have money again, I will definitely go back. Eugenia resolved a lot of real pain I was carrying around last week. I really love her for it!

My friend and I stayed for a few nights to get out of the city for a bit and this was the perfect spot. It’s far enough out of the city of Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs that it was quiet, but close enough to drive into town for breakfast or dinner.
The pools are open 24 hours (bonus!) so when we got in late on Friday, we took advantage of the quiet. Greg checked us in, showed us to our room and made us feel right at home.
The room was large, bed was very comfortable and clean. The furniture was a bit dated, but we were there for the spa so didn’t spend much time in our room anyway. We should have made better use of the kitchenette but didn’t plan very well. There was also a BBQ available. I can see coming back with a few other friends for the weekend…
We also opted for a few massages on Saturday. We didn’t make appointments ahead of time and found out that the massage therapist had already left. Greg made a call and Alisa made her way back that afternoon just for us. And she was awesome! A perfect addition to our relaxing visit.
I will definitely be staying here again if I’m in the area!

Stayed here for 3 nights with my boyfriend. We had the room with the king bed, separate room for kitchen and bathroom.
Pros
Mineral pools
You know your neighbors (only about7/​8 rooms)
Sauna
Jacuzzi is mineal as well
Road runners are friendly — you can feed them
Very laid back
Quiet
It’s own little oasis
Close to many good restaurants and palm springs
Beautiful views of the desert and mountain
Best drinking water in the world!:)
Enough parking for each guest
Gated
You can swim all night
Big kitchens
Cute bathrooms
Tempur-​pedic beds
Pool views
Flat screen tv
Pool towels & robes provided
Left super relaxed!!:)
Cons
The cleaning lady Rosa didn’t clean on a schedule. It’s not a big deal bc we just needed our bed made, but the first day it wasn’t till 4 p.m. Next day it was around 10 a.m. it’d be nice to know when I need to be dressed and out of bed!
The guy who we checked in with didn’t talk much to us. Seemed to be going about his business while walking around grounds. Not a big deal as we were all relaxing but I definitely never had a conversation with him not did he say hello first. When I brought in the keys for check out I asked if that was it. He said yes. I said thank you. He said thank you.

The Lido is a quaint, but funky old place. The staff & service are great. However, the hotel itself looks like 60’s movie set – Think of a Quentin Tarantino movie set. The rooms are sparsely furnished with garage sale type stuff, but they do have kitchenettes. Exception— the bed was great, but an old style 20″ tube TV doesn’t cut it anymore!
Location is bit sketchy too– it’s in the middle of a housing tract.

I’ve stayed at the Lido Palms twice now and both times were a combo of good and bad. the good’s the cuteness and cleanliness of the place, along w/​a nice kitchenette and comfy beds, but unfortunately, altho their website states it’s a nonsmoking facility, it’s not. Both times there were smokers. The first wasn’t near our room so it didn’t matter that much, altho she reeked every time she got in the hot pool! Gross! But the second time was much worse, as the woman was 3 feet from our room and was chain smoking one after the other. We complained to mgmnt, who talked to her, but she continued all evening! Pretty miserable. We asked to switch rooms and were told no. We shut the windows and made due. I expected a discount on check out. Nope. We will Never go back! This is a spa-​type place where people go to relax, unwind and detox!!! The Ironies of accommodating smokers over other customers! I will also be writing to Eminence Skin Care as well, to let them know their organic, nontoxic skincare line’s not being very well represented by these hypocrites. Sad, I really liked the place.

When I first arrived here with a friend, I wasn’t expecting much — it’s a small resort (only 10 rooms or so), and located in a primarily suburban neighborhood a bit removed from any business districts, roughly 20 – 25 minutes outside of downtown Palm Springs. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed staying here, however, and it was perfect for what we were looking for, at a reasonable rate.
The 1950’s architectural design might seem a bit minimalist at first, but our room was a good size, pleasantly designed, and, also to my surprise, had a fully furnished kitchen — right down to coffee maker, microwave, stove, dishes, utensils, etc. It was like a small apartment, and is perfect for those looking to stay awhile and cook their own meals to save on their travel budgets. The tempurpedic beds were also extremely comfortable, and I slept like a rock!
For those who do not bother to bring a laptop with them, like I did, there is a small computer in the lobby — it’s a little dated and slow, so don’t expect a computer center. But it’s perfectly fine to check emails, etc.
Rod, the owner, was very gracious and welcoming. The resort offers spa/​massage services and body products, but we didn’t use them during our stay.
And then there are the hot mineral water pools — a large outdoor pool, with a smaller outdoor jacuzzi, and indoor pool… all open ²⁴⁄₇. These were absolutely divine, and my friend and I must have spent hours in them. I had never experienced mineral pools before, and it was quite refreshing to be in a clean, warm pool without any chlorine!
In summary, if you’re looking for a place with a lot of amenities and excitement, Lido Palms isn’t really for you. If you’re looking for a peaceful, quiet, relaxing atmosphere at reasonable rates, however, it’s absolutely perfect. I plan to come back sometime soon.

I experienced such a relaxing and amazing stay at Lido Palms, the rooms are like small apartments, and the beds amazing!
There are also some roadrunners that come up to you, they come visit several times a day!
The pools and saunas were amazing and I look forward to going back soon!

3.5 stars. Rod, the owner and proprietor, was extremely personable, accommodating, and professional. As such, I felt very comfortable and welcome. The Lido Palms is unpretentious and casual, which I appreciate. But it’s also plain, dated, and stark; and could benefit incredibly from some minor improvements in way of ambiance.
1) Rooms look out onto the courtyard, which has the outdoor mineral pools. If you want privacy, you have to keep your blinds closed… I don’t like having strangers walk past my window. At night, it’s especially uncomfortable to have to cover your windows. I enjoy having the sunlight filter into my room in the mornings, but alas.
2) Pools are open ²⁴⁄₇. This is sort of cool, but again about the privacy issues noted above. I can also see noise being an issue if you have inconsiderate guests.
3) Hotel is dated. This might have been quaint 10 or 20 years ago, but to me, I believe it could use a little refresher. A small example: the door to my room had special hardware from the 60s, once used to mark if a room should be cleaned. This hardware no longer works, but hasn’t been removed. It’s broken. What’s the point?
4) Indoor pool is creepy. This was actually my favorite pool. But it needs some serious touching up. Especially at night, its fluorescent lights do it no favors. The setting is like the after-​hours pool a horror movie protagonist happens upon before being drowned by the psychopath… It definitely needs some color and texture. Get a few simple wall décor items and /​or «stone» look urns or columns for the corners to break apart the baldness of the room.
5) Rooms are also lacking in décor, framed art, and plush details. I believe that the room should echo the intended atmosphere of the hotel. If you are going for spa-​like or zen, it’s impossible to achieve without focusing in on the finer points. The King Room, first of all, was only mildly furnished. There was a lot of empty space. Since the floor was tiled (not like kitchen tile, more like patio tile), I would have appreciated some rugs by the bed and around the entrance. The walls too, had nothing on them. Having just one picture hanging could have changed the whole look of the room completely.
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— Rod is genuinely helpful and out to please. But he has personal hours and you may need to buzz for him.
— Pools are ²⁴⁄₇. This may or may not be a good thing.
— Sliding doors to the indoor pool are SUPER loud at night (they echo through the «zen garden»).
— Indoor pool, outdoor pool, and hot tub for lots of room and lots of variety.
— Pools don’t smell, but you sacrifice a more rustic and natural setting, which I prefer but find to be rare. Too sterile feeling for me.
— Robes provided. I love that.
— Pool towels NOT provided. Weird. Would have been nice to lay a towel out to lounge poolside and I didn’t bring my own.
— Kitchens. Very dated, but come with everything you need if you like that sort of thing.
— If you use the kitchen, tip more for cleaning please. It’s a lot of work to clean a kitchen!
— A/​C. A bit loud but does the job.
— TV. Dated. Who watches TV when they’re trying to relax anyway?
— Wi-​fi. Slow. Only good to answer emails.
— Free parking.
— Location is 40 minutes from Joshua Tree, 15 min from Palm Springs. Not within walking distance of anything. In a residential area and across the street from houses. Sort of weird.
— Minimum two nights on weekends.
— Very affordable. ~$ 115 a night.

Clean, friendly, quiet and perfect relaxation. A smaller, intimate hotel in DHS run by Rod, who is the kindest, friendliest owner. He had our paperwork ready to go as soon as we walked in and remembered our names the entire stay. The pools are incredibly relaxing and there is one for everyone (at every heat level). They are clean, well-​maintained and big enough for strangers and groups to relax in. The hotel has charm, has been upgraded, the rooms have amazing kitchens and excellent bathrooms. Oh, and the beds are dreamy, foamy Tempurpedic. I awoke and didn’t know what year it was.
Easy to find, day or night, easy to get in and out of, parking is convenienet, and I never once felt unsafe. The rooms on the west side of the building may have a view of an apartment building, but our room (#10) alongside 9 and 11 had sunlight and a breeze and a view of the valley and mountains. The breakfast is nice to add to your package, FYI.
We also added a very last minute massage and facial on our last day and Rod accomodated graciously. He called up his favorite esthetician and let us check out late to arrange our schedule with her. I haven’t had such a wonderful Swedish massage. And my mom raved about her facial. They use Eminence products, which are so good for your skin and smell ravishing.
All in all, this is an adorable retreat in the desert that I can’t wait to get back to.

This was a perfect solo getaway for me. Maybe it’s because I was there midweek, sharing the lovely courtyard only with the roadrunner and two older couples who were unobtrusive (and retired early). Maybe it’s because those hot pools made short work of my stress and put me right to sleep. Maybe it’s because, right above the palms and the retro neon sign, you can see the stars from the pool. Whatever the reason, you can really relax here.
The rooms are dated, and you won’t find a pool DJ or people in white frocks hovering around you. But it’s clean and quiet, and the kitchenettes/​grill are a boon for the organized frugal traveler. Even if (like me) you are not so prepared, you can enjoy $ 2.50 Newcastles in town and come back to relax in the pool. It’s a short drive to Joshua Tree and Palm Springs.
All in all, if you are looking for an affordable and unpretentious desert oasis and don’t need to be entertained, Lido Palms is a great choice.

I thought I had written a review when I stayed here before, but I don’t see it. Relaxation is the word that best describes my experience at Lido Palms.
The rooms are simple but everything there is good quality, no beat up comforters or showers with no water pressure. The kitchen has almost everything you could need to prepare a meal, and I love not having to leave the resort to find food. With only 10 rooms, whenever I’ve stayed it hasn’t seemed crowded in the pools or deck area and midweek it seems like you have the place to yourself.
There isn’t a whole lot for me to say that hasn’t been written, if you’re looking for a place to relax and heal in the hot springs pools without sharing it with too many people Lido Palms is the place.

My husband & I stayed at Lido Palms Resort and Spa the first part of August 2012 for a last minute getaway.
We really enjoyed the mineral pools. There was a large shallow indoor pool, which was quite private and nice to get out of the direct sun. And a large outdoor pool and hot tub, all of which were hot mineral springs.
The property was well kept and the owner (Rod?) was friendly and helpful. They even have a bbq which we took advantage of for dinner one night while watching the local roadrunner «beep» it’s way around the outdoor area. Only thing is there was no utensils for the bbq, however, we used a fork to turn our steak from the fully equipped kitchenettes in our rooms. And I’m sure if we had asked, they would have been able to accommodate our needs.
Our room was larger than expected. Tempurpedic beds, which I’m not a fan of, but I know a lot of people are. TV and dresser were dated, but I’m a sucker for old nostalgic things, like the TV tray which we used as an additional stand in the bathroom for our toiletries.
If you are not looking at all the little details of «perfection», I really give this place a 5 STAR! But I’m aware some people would turn their noses up at a broken hook or dated things. It’s truly preference. If you understand that you are going to a renovated retro, flashback in time establishment, with some modern upgrades, without losing the appeal to the architectural times, this place is awesome. There are 10 rooms, so its never crowded. People are there to relax and enjoy the springs. It’s quiet and a place to unwind.
The pool is open all day and night and I was sure to take full advantage of this around 2 a.m. The sky is filled with diamonds, and a warm breeze warms your heart, mind, body and soul.
I recommend bringing a couple of pool noodles, as it makes it easy to lounge all day in the water. Bring sunscreen! You will get sunburned! And bottled water. (The one thing that I was disappointed with, as other hot springs I’ve stayed at in the area actually pumped the mineral water through the faucets in the room).
There is very little to do in the area, but our purpose was not to leave the pool. We brought a small cooler, stopped at the market before we checked in on the main road up, grabbed some breakfast, lunch and dinner basics and filled our fridge in our room.
I like that the kitchenette has a door that separates the bedroom. It really felt like my first apartment as a teen. Everything is retro, so don’t expect a k-​cup coffee maker, but there are all the basics, including a full size refrigerator, stove, sink and small table looking into the courtyard.
I love LIDO PALMS. I’d be back for sure. If you are a 5 star Four Seasons kind of person, you probably should look elsewhere, but for boutique hot spring hotels in Desert Hot Springs this one ranks up there on the top in our book!

A nice place where you can get away from it all and hear yourself think. Quiet and peaceful. 10 rooms, all with kitchens. All 3 pools use water from a hot spring. The indoor mineral pool is nice when the weather outside gets too hot. Free wireless internet if you need or wish to stay connected.

I love this place. It is small, quiet and very friendly. The rooms are simple and clean, with tempurpedic beds. The main draw is the courtyard, which has beautiful palm trees and a hot tub and pool and a terrific neon sign. The whole place has a slightly retro feel and is a good base to explore the area. Rooms have basic kitchens, so you can make your own food. Note that it is not fancy in any way, for instance the TV and stoves are very old and outdated, but unless your coming to the desert to watch TV it shouldn’t be a problem!
I recommend the Lido Palms to friends and bring my elderly mother here for relaxing sunshine. The only slight negative is that Desert Hot Springs itself is nothing too exciting, but there is so much to do in the surrounding area that it really doesn’t matter. Check out Pioneertown and Pappy and Harriet’s for a fun night out.

The owner’s (?) name was Rod, he was friendly. He gave us a mini tour of the grounds before we entered our room.
The good:
I booked a room at Lido Palms hotel because it was the only hotel that I could find that had mineral pools and memory foam beds (Tempurpedic!) at a reasonable price ($ 130ish).
Internet access
Non smoking
The pools had 24 hour access.
We saw 2 roadrunners running around the hot tub, which was pretty cool.
The bad:
The things I didn’t like about that place were the thin walls (we were awakened by loud people outside at 7am).
The kitchen and tv (CRT) were dated. Coil stove especially!
The plates didn’t fit in the microwave.
The bathtub drain seemed clogged because it took a long time to drain.
The kitchen and bathroom were pretty small.
The toilet seat was really tall.
The A/​C was blowing dusty air so we didn’t use it.
There was really loud music (almost like a concert) that sounded like it was coming from some place nearby at night.
The blinds did a poor job in the sunlight out in the morning. I wish there was a curtain to go behind the blinds.
With all taken into consideration, it seems like the room was designed with the elderly in mind.
As we checked out, Rod just thanked us and didn’t ask about how we enjoyed our stay. Otherwise, I would have told him about the drain and noise. It was an okay stay because of the tempurpedic bed and mineral waters, but I doubt that I will return.

I’ve stayed at the Lido Palms for Coachella for the last 2 years. This place is pretty awesome. The pools are open ²⁴⁄₇. There’s a full kitchen in every room and it saved us a ton of money on food. There’s a Vons and a Stater Bros right down the street. The rooms are clean and comfortable.

The best day spa experience!
I was in the palm springs area for 4 days and wanted to experience the famed mineral hot springs in the area. i looked up Unilocal and found the Lido Palms, which turns out to be wonderful. The place is nondescript from the outside but once i stepped in, it is a true, quiet, and calm oasis in the desert! i was greeted by greg, who was warm and friendly. he oriented me to the place, and the three crystal clear mineral pools with different temperatures. i was given a room to relax before and after my spa appointments and the room was beautifully appointed, with high end linens and nicely decorated bathroom; but i did not stay long though. i changed into my bathing suit and then sat in that zen courtyard to tan a bit.
then it was my spa time, for which i booked a massage and facial. Alisha was my massage therapist and her skill level is remarkable. i get monthly massages for my sore back so i know a good massage from one that is not. and she is wonderful! i felt like my entire torso is longer and more supple after the 50 minutes.
I walked to the next room for my facial. Lido palms is the only place in the desert that uses eminence organics skin care line, which is a treat because that is what i use at home. Eugenia was my esthetician and she is very good. she did exfoliation, extraction, masque, and pore tightening. I looked and felt 5 years younger after the session.
i was allowed to hang around the pools after my treatments and i did. what a wonderful space. i soaked in the mineral pools for another 45 min before getting dressed slowly. when i was leaving, i met the owner, a hawaiian man, who is just as warm and friendly as Greg. I thanked him for a wonderful afternoon.
I would be back in the palm springs area in a few months and will go back to Lido Palms for another afternoon of relaxation and pampering. What a treat!
Thank you!

I just came back from a retreat for women at Lido Palms — we rented the entire place out and it was great!
The sparkling mineral water pools are blissful, the slate floors are very nice in the well-​appointed rooms with fluffy white cotton duvets on the comforters (can’t stand when there are polyester «bedspreads» in hotels) and soft, thick terrycloth robes.
I’m also glad I had the chance to sleep on the Tempur-​Pedic bed at the Lido because now there is no question as to which bed to purchase (I’d been looking:)
The owner is wonderful and helpful. I had to call AAA to jump start my car (after leaving a light on inside the vehicle). Rosemary first asked one of her staff to jump my car but for various reasons that wasn’t possible, so I called AAA and she waited for them to arrive so I could listen to a lecture with my group at the spa. Anything we needed, she was there to help with.
I would like to return there with my husband when we get the chance! Thanks, Rosemary!
UPDATE: After researching and going mattress shopping, I decided to purchase a Serta iComfort Genius bed with Ergonomic Platform! I think it’s a better bed at a better price! Check out my review of The Mattress Store starring Kendrick Cole, the way cool mattress salesman:)

I love the Lido Spa mini-​resort! The venue has about 12 rooms on site and each one is luxuriously appointed with Tempur-​pedic beds, lush bathrobes and full kitchens. However, the main stars of the property are three heated, natural mineral water pools.
My husband and I were lucky enough to have lounged in the water for three days and benefited from the Swedish massages, champagne and truffles that were included with the promotional package we purchased.
Yeah, we will be going back again and again.