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The Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs, a Moroccan villa built in 1924, is a rare find. Scottish painter Gordon Coutts had been in Tangiers, and wanted to bring the style of the North African desert to this Southern California one. “Dar Marroc”, as he called his resulting escape, thus became a cultural oasis for local celebrities from Errol Flynn to Rudolph Valentino, and was restored in 1989 as “Korakia” (“black crow” in Greek). The house is a rare 1918 California adobe, with a keyhole-shaped grand entrance and ornate, Moorish wooden doors that whisper of glamour.
Korakia Pensione
257 S. Patencio Road
Palm Springs, California
92262
Nearest Airport: PSP
To be brutally honest, I was on the fence about booking at Korakia. I am a Four Seasons kind of girl and like things to be luxurious, clean, fresh, and I love good service. This was a bit bohemian and 'out of the box' for me, but my spouse wanted a unique experience for his 50th birthday so I booked the Orchard House at Korakia. When we arrived there were a couple of snafus and I actually called the Ritz in Rancho to make a last-minute reservation, but the staff at Korakia went above and beyond without us even asking. They could see it was a special occasion and they immediately jumped into action and placed us in the beautiful Auric House. They had it specially cleaned and turned over quickly for us, as guests had just left. The house was incredible - the bedding was soft and luxurious and the bed itself was just as comfortable as ours at home (something I never find at hotels). The house was well-appointed and had the most well equipped kitchen I've seen in a rental property - complete with high quality pots and pans and everything you'd need to prepare any kind of meal you'd like. As a competitive athlete this was an absolute gamechanger for me - I loved making my own meals and eating them outside next to our private pool. The property was lovely - well done and thoughtful. The furniture was divine and comfortable, in fact I want to purchase the couch they had in the living room for my own home. I loved the decor, it was cozy and beautiful - we were so very comfortable staying there. The staff were so kind and nice to us. No pretense, but excellent service. Every day they delivered fresh, hot coffee to our doorstep. They also offered to hand-deliver our breakfast every morning or we could eat it in the lovely courtyard on the main property. We opted to do both while we were there. Each day breakfast is different and also has a vegan option - and every day it was absolutely delicious. Truly. If there were any negatives I would have to be very picky to find them. The only negative things I could comment on would be the stone flooring in the home (very beautiful but the small pebbles in the layout can really hurt your feet if you land on them wrong), and the pool filter was very loud. But, really, these are tiny and nitpicky and did not at all detract from the stay. This property also has an outdoor shower which was divine - it was plumbed for both hot and cold water and had the most amazing water pressure. It was dreamy! I loved waking every morning to the gorgeous views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the pool from the primary suite. The property offered bikes and was a very quick walk into the village - where we shopped, ate, and enjoyed the Thursday night market. The property was quiet and felt incredibly safe, which I appreciated. Overall it was a lovely experience with lovely staff who genuinely seemed to care. My spouse hasn't had the best year and he really needed this time away - I'm happy to say he was thrilled with our stay and deemed it his best birthday yet. I'm appreciative to Korakia and the staff who made it so for him - so, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Scout A
We had such a lovely time staying at the historic Naish House at Korakia - once owned by silent screen star Carrol Naish. We celebrated our birthdays lounging in the pool, sipping delightful Moroccan drinks and watching old movies under the stars. Even though it was in the middle of the summer in Palm Springs it did not feel as hot as it was and we literally stayed outside all day long. Thank you to all of the wonderful hosts and service staff for making our trip so memorable. We will definitely be coming back again very soon to stay at some of the other bugaloos on the property. Michele & Karl
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My daughter and I took a pre-wedding trip and ADORED this hotel. The history, design, staff, and Grade-A breakfast options were a treat. The hotel is centrally located to many shops and dining. Each suite is unique and done in original Moroccan style, which now translates as down-to-earth historic chic! We rode bikes to hikes and shops that are within a mile of the hotel and watched a few retro films on the projector in the central courtyard. This is not a new hotel, but thank goodness, since the 1924 bones still welcome the guests with unique and quiet relaxation. I'll be visiting again soon with my husband!
E7634PAannag
This place was a wonderful surprise. It is truly a place to relax and get grounded. We stayed here for four days one of those days. I never got out of bed. I was so relaxed. It’s got a great vibe. It is peaceful. It is a quiet hotel. The room was wonderful. We stayed on the Mediterranean side. We watched an outdoor movie which was fun. Breakfast was free and it was delicious every morning. Anything I need it I would text and they would come immediately and fix or take away anything that I had requested. I will definitely return. They have a kitchen if you wanna cook refrigerator and a stove. I only use the refrigerator. There is no television and no telephone. It is truly very peaceful.
Kimberly S
The Korakia Pensione is one of those rare, unique and exquisite places that turned into a destination this spring - reading by the pool, sitting under the stars, and sleeping in amazing rooms (all different). The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and the entire experience a totally relaxing getaway for the beginning of spring. I especially recommend the Mykanos and Casablanca rooms.
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My husband and I were thrilled to find a deal through Luxury Link making it possible for us to book the Orchard House, the premier room at Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs. We just got back from our trip, having spent 2 wonderful days in that beautiful room. The property itself is gorgeous as well. And all within 2-3 blocks of the main restaurant district on S. Palm Canyon Drive. We walked to dinner every night and when we returned, the romantic grounds are lit by Moroccan-style candle lanterns. It's truly a sight! The pool areas are pleasant and water is available during the day, although they could refill the ice and cups more frequently. We also received complimentary fruit smoothies while laying around the pool. The breakfast was served in the quaint courtyard outside the Mediterranean side of the property. The second morning my husband went over to the office (there are no phones for calling, but it wasn't a big deal) and asked if we could have breakfast delivered to our room. About 15 minutes later a nice gal showed up at our gate with hot breakfast on a tray. The breakfasts were by no means fancy or gourmet, but they were both hot and tasty. And there were plenty of oranges, likely from the citrus grove inside the Orchard House gate. But the best part was our room. The pictures online don't do it justice. The space is large and feels both rustic and luxurious. Once inside the gate, closing a few curtains makes the space completely private. We sunbathed on our veranda and read in the shade of the private citrus grove. It would have been nice to have used the waterfall-fed whirlpool, but it itsn't heated and didn't get warm enough to enjoy. We figure they must change the water after every guest, so if you stayed for a week or if it was summer, the water might get more pleasant. We never used the dining room, but enjoyed have the kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer. It made it possible to eat lunch of cold cuts, cheese, bread and fruit. The atmosphere was perfect for it and made the vacation more affordable. Overall we had a wonderful time. Korakia Pensione was just the place to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. It's a splurge, but we highly recommend it. -A. Shrive