For the crowd that craves plenty of sports and leisure – golf, swimming pools, waterslides and whirlpools – Westin Desert Willow Villas is an easy-going escape. With mountains, desert and lively downtown hubs around, it also ticks the experiential travel box.

With its cool Coachella Valley address, Westin Desert Willow Villas is close to the fashion, fizz and food of SoCal’s Palm Desert oasis. Offering plenty of adventure beyond the one and two-bedroom villas, the resort’s also near to the hiking, biking and horse-riding trails of sun-scorched Indian Canyons. The stay and play lifestyle is well catered for with two championship golf courses nearby and a plethora of outdoor pools. A lively and well-rounded gem for those that want to mix the carefree with the action-packed, this resort has thought of everything from your early morning Starbucks to your sunset spot by the firepits. Framed by the natural beauty of the San Jacinto mountains, you can just as easily tickle your wanderlust in the wild.

4 stars
11¼ hours

All Hotels in San Diego & Palm Springs

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  • San Diego & Palm Springs
  • 5 Star

The Del is truly iconic. With its turreted red roofs atop whitewashed redwood cladding, you’ll spot it a mile off in all its Victorian splendour. Yet while the 1888 building is indisputably grand, newer additions to the hotel bring contemporary beach vibes to give you the best of both worlds.

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  • San Diego & Palm Springs
  • 3.5 Star

Hotel Indigo is part of a high energy scene in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Gather around a rooftop fire pit for cocktails with a city view before heading out to find some Californian fare and live music. 

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  • San Diego & Palm Springs
  • 4 Star

Fun-loving yet sophisticated, Kimpton Hotel Palomar boasts a rooftop pool and laid-back Mexican cantina. With its central Gaslamp Quarter location, it’s just as easy to spend time out and about as it is to hang at the hotel. 

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  • San Diego & Palm Springs
  • 4 Star

The toughest choice at Pacific Terrace hotel is deciding whether it’s a pool day or a beach day. This area epitomises a California beach break – surfers tackle the waves, and the boardwalk bustles with skaters and cyclists.

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  • San Diego & Palm Springs
  • 4.5 Star

Warmly welcoming and with a knock-it-out-of-the-park rooftop pool, the Solamar Hotel is a great option when you like your hotels to have a bit of personality and buzz about them. Oh, and the super central address helps seal the deal on this one.

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  • San Diego & Palm Springs
  • 4.5 Star

The US Grant is a palatial pad in San Diego and perhaps the city’s most storied hotel, thanks to its 1910 beginnings. It’s held on to its reputation for elegance and lavishness over the years and continues to be a magnet for lovers of luxury.

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  • San Diego & Palm Springs
  • 4 Star

A fantastic choice for golfers

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  • San Diego & Palm Springs
  • 4.5 Star

Luxurious spa hotel in downtown Palm Springs.

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  • San Diego & Palm Springs
  • 4.5 Star

Overlooking the Gaslamp Quarter, Andaz San Diego has an enviable address amid this lively destination. Other than its location, it’s most lusted after for its rooftop pool, bar, and restaurant.

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  • San Diego & Palm Springs
  • 4 Star

Kimpton Rowan’s crown jewel might be its hip Champagne and swimming pool rooftop scene, but with striking desert views and art-strewn interiors, any floor you land on feels just as swish.