La Quinta Resort & Club

The La Quinta resort and Spa is truly a special place!! No wonder Frank Capa lived there and wrote his iconic Its a Wonderful Life while there. I can see it’s inspiration for Beford Falls. I went there in December for the first time with my elderly dad. My dad has gone there many times with my stepmom who recently passed. I thought my dad needed some cheering up and I wanted to see what my dad had been raving about. I Loved it!! My dad befriended the lovely lady who manages the gift shops there, Debbie (stop in and say “hi” to Debbie) She is a beautiful human being! And the gift shops aren’t tiky tacky. They have fun beautiful things and you don’t have to go all over the desert cities to find great stuff. We had such a lovely time we rebooked for Memorial Day weekend. After a long hot drive, fighting traffic (holiday traffic 🙄) upon arrival we were greeted with complimentary (yummy!) adult beverages. So refreshing and just so nice! That was a lovely touch. The people at La Quinta resort really go out of their way to wow you and I really appreciate that. They have activities galore— glow in the dark evening pickle ball anyone? An experience rounded out with DJ and cocktail 🍹 On our last evening there on our way to dinner my dad mentioned the toilet he was using wasn’t working properly. I opened up my text messages and I saw a text from the resort asking me if everything was ok. They were just checking in on us (another wow moment) I let them know about my dad’s issue and they responded that an engineer would be sent over to the room. By the time we got back from dinner - problem solved!! We did have to waste precious time to get it done! The negatives are it can get crowded. People love it it’s a popular place. You might have to park a bit farther than you want, etc. The people at the restaurants are overwhelmed. And please try the guacamole 🥑 that is the BEST guacamole I’ve ever had (raised in Southern California) they make it fresh. It is to die for.

On my first day at La Quinta Resort and Club, I was instantly enamored with the rich history that surrounds this stunning place, thanks to the insights shared by General Manager Dermot and history guide Phil Stein. Their enthusiasm for the resort's 100-year legacy made my experience incredibly special. Phil elaborated on the remarkable contributions of architect Gordon B. Kaufman, who played a pivotal role in shaping the resort’s distinctive character. Kaufman, along with interior designer Edgar J. Cheesewright, both originally from England, created a timeless blend of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture that has withstood the test of time. Their collaboration in the 1920s brought a unique flair to the resort, melding European elegance with the beauty of Palm Springs. Under Dermot's leadership, the staff exemplifies exceptional hospitality, making every guest feel welcomed and valued. The historic buildings are breathtaking, showcasing intricate details and charming casitas that reflect the artistry of Kaufman and Cheesewright. As I soak in the beautiful landscape framed by the majestic Palm Springs mountains, I can’t help but feel grateful for the opportunity to learn about this unique gem. I’m eager to explore more and experience everything La Quinta has to offer!

Favorite place to come relax and this time we got to join a walking tour of the grounds. Our guide Phil was amazing! After 15+ years of coming to La Quinta Resort I thought I knew everything about this place. Phil taught us so much more, it was worth the walk! Thank you La Quinta Resort and Phil.

I am a titanium elite Marriott member with only Silver status at Hilton. I had some points and wanted to experience what seemed to be this beautiful place— I had seen it on the website. I called beforehand to ask a few questions as I travel a lot and wanted to be sure there were spots for adults only and that it wasn’t primarily a family resort. ADRIAN, and incredibly kind, competent, knowledgeable, warm, friendly, and fantastic Front Desk Manager (I think that’s what he is) could not have been more brilliant and patient in answering my questions. I explained to Adrienne that I owned an education company and that these were interesting/challenging times that I needed a break from everything that goes on this time of year and that my partner was going through a lot of personal changes and that a little vacation was in order. We drove down from Los Angeles and arrived to find that we had been upgraded to an incredible one bedroom suite that has a personal hot tub in the backyard— which stares straight up at the gorgeous mountain of Palm Desert rock that gets that sweet pink glow just before sunset. We had our first meal at the Adobe Grill and did not eat anywhere else over the three days we were there. The manager of the grill, ERIC, is just about as good as it gets walking around and making sure every one of the 80+ patrons were happy. He was jovial and went out of his way to offer and then create delicious. Vegan options for us. He even went to another restaurant on the property to get vegan cheese and had the chef make us a stellar vegan quesadilla with some mushroom situation that grows on corn. It sounded pretty awful, but tasted pretty amazing. Every server at the Adobe Grill seems to really like their job and smiling at you must be a directive from Management. The entire property is astounding and all at one level, Spanish style rooms/bungalows and over 40 pools, all of which feel secluded in private. On the last day, we had the chance to experience THE PLUNGE, which is the adult only pool. Groovy music, no adorable kids screaming and playing, and wonderful smiling staff who bring yummy salads, watermelon, and drinks to your lounge chair under the sun. The valet guys, the Bellmen, and the guy and girl at the tennis center also had big smiles and warm spirits. MARIA who runs that Front Desk overnight is wonderful and when I was up super early at five in the morning and went to hang out in the lobby to get some work done, we struck up lovely conversation and she made me feel as though I had been coming there forever. The most Remarkable thing was that two days later after Adrian the manager returned to work from a few sick days off, he called me on my cell phone to check in and make sure I had a good stay and that everything worked out for us. I’ve been traveling over 30 weeks a year for the last decade with my work and this is the very first time I ever received a phone call from a hotel manager at any level asking about my stay. I was really blown away. I’m already planning my next visit and can’t wait to get down there in this brutally hot “off-season” so I have every excuse to be submerged in one of those yummy pools!!!

Mina and Jenna opened even though they were closing and had everything I needed at the register. Honestly saved me! So nice and helpful!!