Korakia Pensione
Palm Springs, California
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About the Hotel
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.
Location
Korakia Pensione
257 S. Patencio Road
Palm Springs, California
92262
Nearest Airport: PSP
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Ecologically Sustainable Practices
- Only 13+ Years Permitted
- Not Recommended for Children
- Pets Not Permitted
- Dining
- Poolside Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Afternoon Tea
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa on Property
- Library
- Outdoor Pool
- In-Room Spa Services
- 2 Outdoor Heated Pools
- In-Room Amenities
- Turndown Service
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Hair Dryers
- In-Room Safes
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Stargazing
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Bocce Ball
- Nearby
- Art Galleries
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Golf
- Antique Shopping
- Interests
- Culture & Arts
Reviews for Korakia Pensione
Can’t wait to go back.
Wonderful stay. I can’t wait to go back. Loved the laid back atmosphere of a Moroccan home. Gorgeous. And chill.
Susan S - Houston, Texas
Not for everyone, worked great for me and my husband
Very attentive and friendly staff. The property is beautiful and definitely a great place to relax in a quiet atmosphere. While it's an older property with a lot of history, it has been well maintained, and the amenities were sufficient for a comfortable stay. My only suggestion would be to add more garbage bins in the guest rooms and around the property for added convenience.
Molly E
Korakia Palm Springs: Our Happy Place
My wife and I have been visiting Korakia for over 20 years, which probably tells you all you need to know. It's our happy place, nestled under the San Joaquin Mountains and a 5-10 minuet walk to Downtown Palm Springs. The peace and relaxation here is the best. No TVs, no telephones (although guests are increasingly putting their smart phones on speaker), no kids, so it is not for everyone, but as a romantic spa getaway there's little to beat it. Service is friendly and there when you need it, breakfast is always fresh and local, it's quiet (except the recent addition of ambient music at the pool, which is not needed) and you can lose yourself in the sound of nature and a good book. Location, ambiance, fire pits and old movies at night. Just perfect.
James N
The Best Hotel
Book it!! Korakia is the best weekend getaway. It's so relaxing and romantic. The staff is also wonderful and the breakfast is delicious. My favorite hotel in Palm Springs. Highly recommend.
Amanda A
The best spot in all of Palm Springs!
I’ve just returned home from my seventh visit to Korakia, and it remains magical as ever. It’s such a beautiful and tranquil environment, the rooms are so thoughtfully designed and decorated, and both pools are fabulous. The sweet little birds running around the property always make me smile. Alexandra and all of the Korakia girls are always so friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The rosemary bouquet, fruit kabobs, and jasmine hand towels are such great touches. I cannot wait to go back for my eighth stay! 🐦⬛
Ryan C
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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
