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Recommended gay friendly hotels in Palm Springs

There are so many places to stay in Palm Springs, and at GayMapper, we want to make sure you get great value and a good experience, so check our recommendations below for Gay Friendly hotels. As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals in Palm Springs, California as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

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3* Best Western+ Las Brisas

Just 3 minutes' walk to shopping and dining in Palm Springs city centre, this gay friendly hotel offers free Wi-Fi and daily hot breakfast with made-to-order omelets. An outdoor pool and hot tub are offered. A refrigerator and coffee maker are provided in all rooms at the Best Western Plus La Brisas Hotel. Each warmly decorated room includes a spacious work desk and a seating area. Guests can dine on-site at La Cantina or enjoy lunch at La Terraza Grill's outdoor courtyard. The Gazebo Bar offers poolside drinks and appetizers. A sun terrace and landscaped gardens with fountains. There is also a business center on site. The Palm Springs Convention Center is less than a kilometer away. Knotts Soak City Water Park is a 10-minute drive away.
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3* CCBC Resort Hotel

CCBC is a clothing optional gay resort and "fantasy playground" for men. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this resort for gay men is 5 minutes' drive to Canyon Plaza Shopping Center. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Equipped with air conditioning, all rooms at CCBC Resort Hotel include cable TV and an en suite bathroom. A microwave and refrigerator are also provided in all rooms. Select rooms feature a terrace with pool views. Adjacent to the swimming pool, a hot tub and Turkish steam bath are provided for guests' to enjoy. Offering shopping and dining opportunities, downtown Palm Springs is 6.4 km away from CCBC Resort Hotel.
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3* Del Marcos Hotel

The Del Marcos Hotel, a gay friendly boutique hotel in Palm Springs designed by architect William F. Cody. Palm Springs Airport is 10 minutes' drive from this adults-only, modern hotel. A free welcome drink is provided and guests can borrow a beach cruiser bicycle. Rooms at this completely non-smoking hotel feature free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is included in each guest room at the Del Marcos Hotel. A mountain or pool view is available and a microwave, small fridge, and coffee-making facilities are provided. A heated outdoor sal***er pool with poolside fire pits and cabanas with flat-screen TVs are available at Del Marcos Hotel. Full service concierge services, a business centre, and massage are all offered on site. The Historic Tennis Club is less than 10 minutes' walk from the hotel. Whitewater Country Club is less than 15 minutes' drive away. Downtown Palm Springs is 1 block away. Complimentary Palm Springs Art Museum Passes and Discounted Tram Tickets are available, as is a continental breakfast and parking with no resort fees.
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3* La Serena Villas

La Serena Villas are way more fancy than is is suggested by their 3* rating and sits on over an acre of beautiful landscaped grounds in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, walking distance to the gay nightlife and famous Palm Canyon Drive near the best restaurants, boutiques and galleries. This, gay friendly, adults only hotel has an outdoor pool and views of the mountain. Some rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, La Serena Villas also offers free private parking. A flat-screen TV is available. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles. Palm Springs Square Shopping Center is 3.7 km from La Serena Villas, while Loehmanns Plaza Shopping Center is 3.8 km from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is 4 km away.
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3* Skylark Hotel

Featuring a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, this gay friendly Palm Springs hotel offers guest rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Palm Springs International Airport is 10 minutes' drive away. A continental breakfast is also served each morning. A work desk is included in every room at Skylark Hotel. Each modern room also offers tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms provide views of the surrounding mountains. Free parking is also offered at this hotel. Palm Springs Square Shopping, Indian Canyons Golf Course and Palm Springs city centre are within 5 minutes' drive. Desert Hills Premium Outlets are 32.2 km from this hotel.
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3* The Three Fifty Hotel

The Three Fifty Hotel is a 10 room boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.  Originally built in 1950, this Mid-Century Modern gem was designed by famed architect Herbert W. Burns. Offering a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, The Three Fifty Hotel- Adults only 21 & up is a gay friendly, smoke free property in Palm Springs. Every room at this hotel is air-conditioned and has a TV with cable channels. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Some rooms include views of the mountain or pool. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for golfing. Palm Springs Convention Center is 1.2 km from The Three Fifty Hotel- Adults only 21 & up, while Palm Springs Square Shopping Center is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Palm Springs International Airport, 4 km from the property.
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4* Hilton Palm Springs

The gay friendly Hilton Palm Springs hotel is a desert retreat at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains. Within walking distance of the gay nightlife, to Palm Springs Convention Center and moments from other popular area attractions, this hotel features exceptional on-site facilities, including a full-service day spa and gourmet dining options. The Hilton Palm Springs is located only steps from luxury boutiques, art galleries and charming cafes. Palm Springs International Airport is also easily accessible with the hotel's airport shuttle service. Many recreational activities, such as golfing and hiking are also nearby. Guests at the Palm Springs Hilton can begin the day with a meal from the on-site restaurant, or get energized with a work out in the state-of-the-art fitness center.
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4* Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs

As a Palm Springs hotel with a unique modern vibe, Kimpton Rowan Hotel offers a gay friendly desert retreat with an incredible mountain view. The hotel has a sun terrace with year-round outdoor pool and views of the mountain, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Private parking is available on site. All units have a private bathroom featuring plush bathrobes and luxury toiletries, with some featuring a Spa Bath. All rooms also come equipped with a yoga mat. Certain rooms include a seating area where you can relax. A flat-screen TV is offered. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can enjoy complimentary coffee in the morning and a social hour in the evening. There is also an on-site fitness centre. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles. Palm Springs Convention Center is 1 km from Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel, while Palm Springs Square Shopping Center is 3.2 km from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is 4 km away.
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4* Renaissance Palm Springs

Renaissance Palm Springs offers free airport shuttles to Palm Springs Airport, 2.4 km away. All rooms have LCD TVs and iPod docks. A spa and outdoor pool with private cabanas are on site. Guests can also enjoy the on-site restaurant & lounge. The property does not charge a resort fee. The bright guest rooms at Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel have modern furniture and large windows. Each includes in-room coffee makers and ironing facilities. Views of the San Jacinto Mountain Range can be enjoyed from the hotel's outdoor areas. Guests can schedule a massage at Spa Del Sol or workout in the gym. A children's pool is available for younger guests. Date Restaurant is open all day and offers fine-dining. Rocks, the Renaissance Palm Springs' stylish lounge, features cocktails and light meals. The Palm Spring Convention Center is 153 m away. Tahquitz Creek Golf Course and Knott's Soak City Water Park are each less than 3 miles' drive.
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4* Santiago Resort

A private escape for gay men resting at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains, the clothing optional Santiago Resort is a place where the stillness and serenity of the desert infuse everything. Where the bubbling spa, rustling palms, and singing birds become your personal soundtrack. Where your only commute is the one from your room to the pool. Santiago's professional staff effortlessly provides attentive service while allowing you just the right degree of solitude. It's a combination that creates a tranquil atmosphere of casual extravagance unmatched anywhere in the desert. Every air-conditioned room at this gay men's adults-only, clothing optional resort is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a private bathroom. Palm Springs Convention Center is 1.8 km from Santiago Resort, while Saks Fifth Avenue is 1.9 km from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is 3 km away.
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4* Vista Grande Resort

This adult gay men's-only clothing optional resort boasts 2 outdoor pools, a 16-man hot tub and a dry sauna. All rooms offer a TV with 4 gay adult film channels. Central Palm Springs is 1.6 km away. One Bedroom Suites and Studios at Vista Grande Resort - A Gay Men's Resort feature fully equipped kitchens where guests can cook a gourmet meal. Suites include kitchenware, a dining area and living room and private entrances. All accommodations at this resort include a cable TV, a microwave, a refrigerator and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and daily housekeeping. A steam room, a waterfall lagoon and a fire pit are available to guests of this clothing optional resort. A daily continental breakfast is served at Vista Grande Resort. Vending machines featuring drinks are located on site. Palm Springs International Airport is 4.8 km from this resort. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 15 minutes' drive away. Hiking and cycling opportunities are available in the area around this resort. Free guest parking is available. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire resort.
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Descanso Resort

A Men only boutique resort offering all the amenities of a 5 star hotel and first class service but with the comforts of feeling like home. Situated in the Downtown Palm Springs district in Palm Springs, 1.2 km from Palm Springs Square Shopping Center, Descanso features free WiFi access and free private parking. All guest rooms include a seating area, a private bathroom, bathrobes and free toiletries. The Grand Suite includes a spa bath. Enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the mountain or pool. A flat-screen cable TV is also offered. There is a shared lounge at the property. Guests receive a complimentary cocktail hour each evening. The area around the property is popular for golfing. Loehmann's Plaza Shopping Center is 1.3 km from East Canyon Hotel and Spa, while Saks Fifth Avenue is 1.8 km away. Palm Springs International Airport is 4 km from Descanso Resort
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Palm Springs Gay Scene

The gay bars in Palm Springs are cool, modern, and open, reflecting the culture of the city as a whole. While most tourists here are focused on the sun and daytime fun, there's a thriving nightlife scene to enjoy as well if that's more your thing. In true Palm Springs spirit, there's a place for everyone, whether you're looking for a quick drink, a lively dance floor, a camp and sassy drag show, or even a holiday hook up. Gay venues can be found anywhere in the city, but most are concentrated in the unofficial LGBTQ+ area of Arenas Road.

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