3.5 Star Hotel

Shadow Mountain Resort

45-750 San Luis Rey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA, United States View Map

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This Palm Springs area resort features a large figure 8 pool, 5 hot bathtubs, and 16 tennis courts. Two on-site seasonal restaurants are featured. All units have full kitchens or kitchenettes. A living room with cable TV and DVD player is featured in each air-conditioned room at the Shadow Mountain Resort and Club. A private balcony or patio is also included. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby and pool area for guest convenience. A fitness room and business center are on site, and massage services are available. Guests can rent barbecue facilities or bicycles at the Resort and Club Shadow Mountain. After a day in the sun, guests can enjoy a beverage and a meal at the Top of the Courts Café and Bar. El Paseo Galleries are just a 5-minute walk from the resort. Palm Springs International Airport is less than a 30-minute drive away. Shadow Mountain Golf Course is located next to the property.

244 Reviews

8.1Very Good
Cleanliness
8.6
Staff
9.0
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “Room amenities. Stove, fridge and microwave.”
  • “It was clean and is nicely located with a friendly staff. The bed was great quality.”
  • “It felt exclusive. Loved the quiet, relaxed atmosphere.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
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Room Options

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Two-Bedroom Villa1/4

Two-Bedroom Villa

1454 sqft

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
Three-Bedroom Villa1/4

Three-Bedroom Villa

1701 sqft • 1 King or 1 Queen or 1 Queen

  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fireplace
Three-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Three-Bedroom Apartment

1486 sqft • 1 King or 1 King or 2 Queen

  • Bath or Shower
  • Desk
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
One-Bedroom Apartment1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment

905 sqft

  • Bath or Shower
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
Two-Bedroom Apartment1/4

Two-Bedroom Apartment

1098 sqft

  • Bath or Shower
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
One-Bedroom Studio1/4

One-Bedroom Studio

571 sqft • 1 Sofabed, 1 King

  • Dining table
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette

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    What Guests Loved

    8.1
    Very Good

    Based on 244 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    8.6

    Staff

    9

    Overall Quality

    8.3

    Pros +

    • Beautiful grounds.
    • It is in a beautiful area of Palm Desert, close to restaurants and shopping. When we had troubles with the room the maintenance guy was quick to come. The little cafe served an affordable breakfast and lunch and cheap margaritas.
    • This hotel had 15 tennis courts that were very active.

    Cons -

    • Pool was not heated. Unit needed updating.
    • The room had a musty and stale smell, the bed was very squeaky. We had trouble with the air conditioner. The pool was green and algae on the side.
    • This is an older resort which had been modernized.
    Business Traveler (5)Solo Traveler (10)Traveling as Couple (63)Family with Young Children (70)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (3)Group Traveler (24)Total (142)
    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 3-20-2017

    Beautiful grounds.

    Pool was not heated. Unit needed updating.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 3-5-2017

    It is in a beautiful area of Palm Desert, close to restaurants and shopping. When we had troubles with the room the maintenance guy was quick to come. The little cafe served an affordable breakfast and lunch and cheap margaritas.

    The room had a musty and stale smell, the bed was very squeaky. We had trouble with the air conditioner. The pool was green and algae on the side.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 3-4-2016

    This hotel had 15 tennis courts that were very active.

    This is an older resort which had been modernized.

    -1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-4-2015

    Facility, pool, location, staff

    -1TerryPosted on: 7-30-2015

    The room was very spacious, clean and quiet. The pool was great! Also there were a lot of sport activities to participate in.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-16-2015

    The room had most all amenities as if you were at home. Clean facility and friendly staff. Very reasonable rates

    The air conditioner in the room was weak and had a hard time keeping the room cool. The bed sagged in the middle.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-25-2015

    Very quite. Staff very helpful. Close to El Paseo which was great for me.

    Needs major remodel.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 4-11-2015

    People on staff and the room

    Yes, the pool was cold. And the workout room was poorly set up and some of the equipment was not working. When we asked about a plug, we were told it would be attended to, but it never was.

    10KimPosted on: 3-27-2025

    Staff friendly and resort very clean.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-20-2022

    The location close to restaurants and shops

    10ChristianPosted on: 6-21-2016

    I enjoyed the little river that ran in the patio area.

    the lighting in the bathroom mirror area was not as bright.

    8HanPosted on: 10-17-2022

    Cormfotabll

    5LesleyPosted on: 2-5-2026

    Palm Desert itself is lovely

    There was no soap or hair products and the lighting is poor in the bathroom make up areas

    9Emvi74Posted on: 1-7-2026

    Our vacation rental was very specious and well equipped. The only thing missing maybe were some basic staples (there were no spices but I am not sure that would be true for all rentals). The different areas have smaller pools and the big pool was awesome. The fitness area is small and closes when the lobby closes what was 6pm during our stay. There was no restaurant onsite but the downtown area is a short walk away.

    8SuzannePosted on: 1-7-2026

    Loved the view of the mountains! Great jacuzzi and huge pool. The best location! Walkable to El Paseo shops and restaurants and only 22 minute walk to the awesome Living Zoo!

    Pillows were way too thick. Got a crick in my neck.

    8LeonorPosted on: 1-3-2026

    Great facilities - but did not like our location

    This 3 bdrm is right alongside tennis courts - wakend each morinnig by tennis players.no sunlight. Arrived to full dishwasher - silverware although washed was still dirty. Broken glass in dishwasher. Disapointed - had stayed here before.

    7JosianePosted on: 11-29-2025

    Spacious room. Comfy bed. Great location in town.Lobby staff very pleasant, especially Philip.

    Complex had No lights after dark so it was hard to find our way or read the signs to our unit. Balcony was unswept. Had a broken down AC unit. Coffee pot didn’t work.Very few toiletries. No cafe on site. No view to speak of from the balcony.

    10PetrusPosted on: 11-22-2025

    Spacious, Comfortable Stay.. Loved the Pool, Tennis Courts, Gym and Location of this Resort..Will be back again !!

    5TiffanyPosted on: 11-11-2025

    The space worked well.

    Rooms - the TV's in the bedroom were not working because the resort was in the progress of switching cable providers.Pool - they were no pool towels available after the office closed. Pool cafe & bar - not openKitchen - there was no baking sheet to make biscuits or bake cookies.Living area - the couches were filthy and need to be upholstered.Roll away bed - the roll away beds need to be replaced, all you feel are the springs/coils only.The resort did not meet my expectations and i was looking to forward to sitting by pool and going to the cafe & bar which was closed, my family and I had to share 1 TV in the living space which was a nightmare. I was not satisfied with my stay and I feel I should've been entitled to a credit due to the dining or room amenities not being available and highly recommend the resort communicate on their site when amenities are not available.

    6MichellePosted on: 6-12-2025

    The room appeared clean Floor sticky Bed very uncomfortable Box springs showing dirty nothing covering them Person banging on wall our sliding door was making noise on patio Unit needs a lot of repairs Under dishwasher is wher mop pushes debris on floor beer caps food

    Beautiful property used to come here for many years Pool dirty yellow I know heat can cause this we own a pool if your clean once a week and brush it would sparkle that was a bummer no interest to lay by pool this trip or go in pool

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center
    • Spa

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    You must show a valid ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Managed by a private host

    Location

    Shadow Mountain Resort

    45-750 San Luis Rey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA

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