Hope Springs Resort
68075 Club Circle Dr
Desert Hot Springs, CA
The desert the way it was before anyone discovered it.
About Hope Springs Resort
Hope Springs Resort has operated in Desert Hot Springs, California since 1991, when owners Ruth and Jim Lach developed a property centered on the natural geothermal mineral springs running beneath the Coachella Valley. Desert Hot Springs sits on a seismic zone where cold groundwater from the San Bernardino Mountains meets geothermally heated groundwater below the desert floor, producing naturally hot mineral water that arrives at the surface without chemicals or mechanical heating equipment. Three outdoor pools on the property draw directly from this underground geothermal source, chemically untreated. Hope Springs is adults only. Downtown Palm Springs is six miles south.
What Hope Springs Resort Is Known For
A guest describing the property in a recent review: "Hope Springs Resort has been part of my desert experience for 23 years and I wouldn't have it any other way. A visual, peaceful delight." That longevity of relationship between a property and its guests is not manufactured. It is earned by consistency across years of management and maintenance. The mineral pools, the breakfast, the absence of televisions, and the presence of Nancy and her team are not novelties. They are the baseline, sustained year after year.
Amenities
- Breakfast Included
- Three natural mineral geothermal pools
- Communal kitchen and barbecue area
- Massage treatments by appointment
- Continental breakfast daily
- Rooms with kitchenettes available
What Guests Love
- The three natural mineral pools are fed directly from the geothermal aquifer beneath Desert Hot Springs. The water is not chlorinated. Guests with twenty-plus years of visits describe them the same way first-time guests do: as worth the trip on their own.
- Continental breakfast from eight to ten each morning is included in every room rate, with fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, toast, local jams, and good coffee. The communal kitchen is available for preparing your own meals throughout the day.
- No televisions in the rooms. This is a design choice that visitors either discover they needed or already knew they did. The reviews from longtime guests suggest it was the right call.
- Nancy and the team are mentioned by name in reviews spanning more than two decades, across first-time visitors and guests who have been coming back since before the renovation. The consistency of that relationship is the clearest signal of what kind of place this is.
- Pioneertown is 25 miles, Joshua Tree National Park is 30 miles, and Palm Springs is 20 minutes. The desert's most specific destinations are all reachable from here without committing to Palm Springs resort pricing.
Worth Knowing
- Hope Springs is for adults. The property does not accommodate children.
- Televisions are not in the rooms. If that is a dealbreaker, this is useful information in advance.
- WiFi is available in the lobby and common areas. Individual room WiFi coverage varies.
- Pool jets close at each evening. The quiet rule is taken seriously and contributes meaningfully to the experience for guests who are there for it.
- Massage treatments are available by appointment only and book up quickly on weekends. Schedule in advance.
- The nearest grocery stores are a five-minute drive. Arriving with food for self-catered meals is straightforward and worth doing.
The Room
Rooms in a single-story mid-century motor lodge, each opening directly to the exterior with a semi-private patio and a small table and chairs facing the pool courtyard. The interiors are white-on-white: concrete floors, wood-plank bookshelves, pegs for towels and robes, and a platform king bed outfitted with good linens. No televisions. The sunlight comes through French doors in the morning and the pool glows neon-turquoise at night behind a curtain. Rooms have kitchenettes with an induction cooktop, sink, small fridge, and a full set of cookware. All rooms have private en-suite bathrooms.
The Grounds
Three natural mineral pools fed from the geothermal aquifer: an enclosed Jacuzzi set at high heat, an open-air hot tub, and the main pool. They are not chlorinated. Towels and robes are provided separately for pool use. The grounds are landscaped with desert plants and maintained by a team that guests name by name in reviews. A communal kitchen is available for guests who want to cook their own meals. A barbecue area is on-site. Free parking throughout the property. The desert air after dark and the pool lighting together create a specific atmosphere that is regularly described by guests as impossible to fully explain to people who have not been there.
The Experience
No televisions. No children. Pool jets have a quiet-hours cutoff each evening. The rules are oriented around quiet. The result is a property that people return to for years without feeling any need to defend the choice. Continental breakfast is set out in the lobby each morning and included in every room rate: fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, toast, local jams, hard-boiled eggs, coffee and tea. It is generous and unhurried. The communal kitchen lets guests who arrive with groceries cook their own dinners. There is a recommended restaurant list on-site that covers everything from Japanese food in Desert Hot Springs to Serbo-Croatian cuisine in Yucca Valley. Massage treatments are available by appointment. After a day at Joshua Tree or Pioneertown, the hot pool at night is the only reasonable destination.
Details
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hope Springs Resort pet friendly?
No, Hope Springs Resort does not accept pets. You can filter the Road Trip Planner map for pet-friendly Boutels nearby.
Does Hope Springs Resort have EV charging?
No, Hope Springs Resort does not have on-site EV charging. The Road Trip Planner map shows public chargers near the property.
What is there to do near Hope Springs Resort?
Joshua Tree National Park: 30 miles, about a 1 hour drive. Pioneertown: 25 miles, about a 50 minute drive. Palm Springs: 20 miles, about a 40 minute drive.
How far is Hope Springs Resort from Joshua Tree National Park?
Joshua Tree National Park is about 30 miles from Hope Springs Resort, roughly a 1 hour drive.
How far is Hope Springs Resort from Pioneertown?
Pioneertown is about 25 miles from Hope Springs Resort, roughly a 50 minute drive.
How far is Hope Springs Resort from Palm Springs?
Palm Springs is about 20 miles from Hope Springs Resort, roughly a 40 minute drive.
Does Hope Springs have natural mineral hot springs?
Yes. All three pools, the enclosed Jacuzzi, the outdoor hot tub, and the main swimming pool, are fed from the natural geothermal mineral aquifer beneath Desert Hot Springs. The water is not chlorinated.
Is Hope Springs adults only?
Yes. Hope Springs is an adults-only property. Children are not accommodated.
Does Hope Springs serve breakfast?
Yes. A continental breakfast is included in every room rate and available each morning in the lobby, with fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, toast, local jams, and coffee.
Are there televisions in the rooms at Hope Springs?
No. The rooms do not have televisions. This is an intentional design decision.
How far is Hope Springs from Joshua Tree National Park?
About 30 miles, roughly 40 minutes by car. Pioneertown, a popular day trip from Hope Springs, is 25 miles.
What is the pool quiet policy at Hope Springs?
Pool jets have a quiet-hours cutoff each evening. The quiet atmosphere is maintained throughout the property and is a significant part of what guests return for year after year.
Is parking available at Hope Springs Resort?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at Hope Springs Resort.
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