Caliente Tropics Resort, Palm Springs, California

This Polynesian and Tiki motor hotel, recently added to the Palm Springs historic resources survey, was a popular celebrity hangout in the 60s and was completely restored in 2001.

It features Polynesian-modern guestrooms with custom furnishings throughout and the third largest pool in Palm Springs. Reserve a full-service massage, facial, or body wrap, in the Polynesian hut-styled, tropics retreat. Enjoy dining and libations in La Casita restaurant and the Reef Tiki Bar and Patio Tiki Bar open Fri-Sun-. The property is entirely non-smoking and your stay includes a complimentary extended continental breakfast -basic continental breakfast June through September-, complimentary in-room beverages, complimentary Los Angeles Times delivered daily, ceiling fans, refrigerators, voicemail, desktop data ports, in-room safes, imported toiletries, nightly turndown service, luxury linens and mattress sets, custom towels, and shuffleboard. Pet-friendly rooms feature pet beds, pet throws, pet dishes, our own custom tiki treats for canines, and tiled vanities enclosed with swinging gates. Nightly pet charge 20 USD for the first pet and 10 USD for each pet thereafter. You must inform the agent you are bringing a pet, prior to check-in. Reception hours are from 7.30 a.m. until 8.30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 7.30 a.m. Until 1.30 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and nights proceeding holidays -subject to change-. Island host available 24 hours a day. The resort is entirely non-smoking, inside and outside. Convenient location one mile to the heart of Palm Springs, two miles to the convention center and three miles to Palm Springs International Airport. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is 9 miles, Cathedral City 3 miles, Rancho Mirage 6 miles, Palm Desert 13 miles.

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