Palm Desert · CA
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
Best time to visit
June is when Palm Desert is at its best — 100% of days are warm with over 6 hours of sun and rain falls on just 0% of days (n=240, ERA5 2018–2025). Median sunshine: 13.8h per day.
ERA5 reanalysis 2018–2025 — historical likelihood, not a forecast. Full almanac for Palm Desert in June →
| Month | Warm+sun | Rain days | Avg high | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24% | 11% | 68°F | 248 |
| February | 47% | 12% | 71°F | 226 |
| March | 64% | 14% | 76°F | 248 |
| April | 94% | 2% | 88°F | 240 |
| May | 99% | 1% | 94°F | 248 |
| June | 100% | 0% | 104°F | 240 |
| July | 100% | 1% | 109°F | 248 |
| August | 99% | 5% | 107°F | 248 |
| September | 99% | 4% | 101°F | 240 |
| October | 99% | 1% | 90°F | 248 |
| November | 70% | 8% | 76°F | 240 |
| December | 25% | 12% | 69°F | 248 |
What guests say
Verbatim from provider sentiment analysis. We publish both sides — the cons are why the pros are believable.
- Beautiful hotel
- Friendly staff
- Good room quality
- Nice pool
- High additional fees
- Service issues
- Limited menu options
Based on 496 guest reviews (provider-supplied sentiment, LiteAPI).
Facilities
113 amenities on record. Grouped by category — spa/pool/beach/golf lead.
- Heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- Pool bar
- Pool with view
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Swimming pool
- Beauty Services
- Fitness center
- Fitness classes
- Fitness facilities
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage services
- Spa/wellness center
- Spa/wellness center services
- Steam room
- Yoga classes
- Golf course
- Board games/puzzles
- Family rooms
- Games room
- Kid meals
- Kids' club
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Coffee Shop on site
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Food delivered to guest room
- Happy hour
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Terrace
- Parking
- Private parking
77 other amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Air conditioning
- Auditory guidance
- Bowling
- Business center
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Cashless payment available
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Concierge service
- Cycling
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Dry cleaning
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Evening entertainment
- Express check-in/check-out
- Face masks for guests available
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Heating
- Higher level toilet
- Hiking
- Hot spring bath
- Indoor play area
- Invoice provided
- Ironing service
- Key card access
- Laundry
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Lift / Elevator
- Live music/performance
- Lower bathroom sink
- Luggage storage
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Minimarket on site
- Mobile app for room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Open-air bath
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Pet basket
- Pet bowls
- Pets allowed
- Private check-in/check-out
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Room service
- Safety deposit box
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Security alarm
- Shallow end
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Smoke alarms
- Special diet menus - on request
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Tennis equipment
- Toilet with grab rails
- Visual aids: Braille
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi available
- Wine/champagne
Room types
32 room types on record from the provider. No price shown without a live quote.
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One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed and Balcony
The spacious suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Featuring a balcony, this suite also offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.
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King Room - Hearing Accessible
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
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King Room with Resort View
Boasting a flat-screen TV with cable, this room includes tea and coffee-making facilities.
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Resort View
Boasting a flat-screen TV with cable, this room includes tea and coffee-making facilities.
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King Room with Balcony and Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a balcony, this double room also provides a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.
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King Room with Sofa Bed and Balcony - Hearing Accessible
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.
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King Room with Pool View
Boasting a flat-screen TV with cable, this room includes tea and coffee-making facilities. It offers spectacular pool views from floors 3 to 7.
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One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds and Sofa Bed - Hearing Accessible
The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Boasting a balcony, this suite also features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 3 beds.
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Golf and Mountain View, Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a balcony, this double room also provides a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.
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1 Bedroom Studio Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed, Balcony
Providing free toiletries, this suite includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a wardrobe.
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Room, 1 Double Bed, Pool View (Balcony)
<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>420-sq-foot room, balcony with pool views </p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch LED TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), free bottled water, and refrigerator (on request)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Visual fire alarm</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)
<p><strong>2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>861-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch LED TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), free bottled water, and refrigerator (on request)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Phone accessibility kit</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)
<p><strong>2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>640-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch LED TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), free bottled water, and refrigerator (on request)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Visual fire alarm, doorbell and phone notification, lever door handles, height-adjustable showerhead, wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 32, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, height-adjusted amenities, grab bar near toilet, wheelchair-width doorways, closed-captioned TV, roll-in shower, wheelchair accessible, toilet grab bar height (inches): 34, phone accessibility kit, and roll-in shower width (inches): 94</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Pool View-Large Balcony, Guest room, 2 Queen, Pool view
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom
<p><strong>2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>861-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and sitting area</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch LED TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), free bottled water, and refrigerator (on request)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Visual fire alarm</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View
<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>818-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and sitting area</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch LED TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), free bottled water, and refrigerator (on request)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Visual fire alarm</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)
<p><strong>2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>640-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch LED TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), free bottled water, and refrigerator (on request)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Phone accessibility kit</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony
<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>427-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch LED TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), free bottled water, and refrigerator (on request)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony
<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>427-sq-foot room with a balcony </p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 55-inch LED TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), free bottled water, and refrigerator (on request)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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1 Bedroom Studio Suite, 2 Queen, Sofa bed
The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. This suite features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a balcony. The unit has 3 beds.
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Adapted Tub - Mobility Accessible
The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible suite has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a toilet with grab rails. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Pool View
Boasting a flat-screen TV with cable, this room includes tea and coffee-making facilities. It offers spectacular pool views from floors 3 to 7.
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One-Bedroom Executive King Suite with Resort View
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.
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Golf and Mountain View, Guest room, 2 Queen, Golf view
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a balcony, this double room also features a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.
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1 Bedroom Executive Suite, 2 Queen, Sofa bed
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 3 beds.
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Pool View-Large Balcony, Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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King Room with Balcony and Adapted Tub - Mobility and Hearing Accessible
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a balcony, this double room also provides a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Balcony and Adapted Tub - Mobility and Hearing Accessible
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a balcony, this double room also offers a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible
The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible suite has a tea and coffee maker, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Queen Room with Mountain and Golf View - Hearing Accessible
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Hearing Accessible
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.
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King Room with Mountain and Golf View and Sofa Bed - Hearing Accessible
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Boasting a balcony, this double room also offers a seating area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.
About the property
Luxurious Amenities
Experience deluxe bedding with down comforters and duvets in every room. Enjoy cable TV with pay-per-view options and popular streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.
Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey with 5 on-site restaurants offering indoor and outdoor dining. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at CAVA, boasting Californian specialties and stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from Palm Springs Air Museum and the airport, and minutes away from El Paseo shopping venues, our resort offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.
Book now to immerse yourself in the ultimate luxury and comfort at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa.
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Stay details
Weather in Palm Desert
7-day run 7–13 Nov, zero rain · 7 clear, rain on 4 of 16 forecast days (48h)
View Palm Desert weather forecast & all hotelsProperty data from LiteAPI, including photos, facilities, rooms, policies and sentiment analysis. Star rating is provider-supplied. Guest rating shown only when a review count is available — never invented. No price is shown without a live quote. No awards are claimed that are not in the provider record. Weather data from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo); almanac figures are 8-year historical likelihoods, not forecasts. All model logic is on our methodology page.