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Budget-Friendly Boutique Hotels for your Palm Springs Vacation

Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley - Patrick Nouhailler, Flickr
Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley – Patrick Nouhailler, Flickr

No matter whether you’re planning a trip to book some championship tee times, to relax by the pool, or to attend a big event in Coachella Valley, you’ll find boutique lodging in Palm Springs for nearly all budgets.

Family Friendly Fun in Palm Springs

If you’re visiting Palm Springs with your family, consider the V Palm Springs hotel. Kids can spend the day by the pool while parents imbibe on one of the Modern-Tiki style drinks at ELIXIR Pool Bar & Grill. Take the kids to Wet ‘n’ Wild water park (formerly Knott’s Soak City) one day, or go shopping in the revitalized South Palm Springs neighborhood. Revamped hotel rooms include one king or two queen beds, a 47-inch flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and boutique bath products.

Free Breakfast at Royal Sun Inn

If you’re looking for a boutique hotel that’s big on breakfast, consider the Royal Sun Inn and its California breakfast buffet with waffles and warm pastries. Rooms include microwaves, a fridge, and a coffee maker, just in case you want to enjoy some light snacks in your room. The Royal Sun Inn is located near the Moorten Botanical Garden, O’Donnell Golf Club, Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs Art Museum, and more. The best part is that room rates can be as low as $50 a night in the offseason.

Rainbow Fun at the Saguaro Palm Springs

The Saguaro Palm Springs is an artistic property with a beautiful rainbow exterior. Choose from a pool, mountain, garden, courtyard, or city view. Rooms have private patios or balconies, some with their own garden. Take a daily yoga class, rent a desert cruiser, or book a spa treatment. Retire to the pool and enjoy the pool bar menu that includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, fruit punch, and boozy frozen cocktails.

Enjoy Creature Comforts of Home

If you’re looking for a property that can offer the creature comforts of home, book the Extended Stay America Palm Springs – Airport. Rooms have fully-equipped kitchens and flat-screen TVs with premium channels. Located near the Palm Springs Convention Center, this hotel is popular with business travelers. Westfield Palm Desert Mall and several cinemas are also nearby. If you’re traveling with pets, Extended Stay America Palm Springs will allow you up to two pets per room, with a daily $25 cleaning fee for each. If you’re staying for an extended period of time, however, the charge won’t exceed $150.

Budget-Friendly Familiarity in Palm Springs

If budget is of the utmost importance but you still want a brand you know, consider the Vagabond Inn Palm Springs, conveniently located near downtown Palm Springs. Rooms have one king or two queen beds, while the executive suite offers more room if you’re traveling with kids. There are fridges and microwaves so you can keep some food on hand as well. The Vagabond Inn offers a free continental breakfast, or you can purchase food and drinks from the snack shop. Pets are welcome to stay for a surcharge of $10 per pet per night, and other perks include free parking and free Wi-Fi.