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Aerial view of a pool surrounded by palms

Palm Springs · reviewed October 2026

Descanso Resort

Small, calm and very well run, with breakfast, lunch and a 24-hour cantina included. Part of the same LGBTQ+-owned group as Santiago.

Photo: Karsten Gohm / Unsplash

Best for: Solo travellers and couples who like a gentle social pool.

From the reviews

Guests like

  • Warm, attentive staff
  • Cleanliness and upkeep
  • Included meals feel like real value

Watch for

  • Ground-floor rooms can hear guests upstairs

Paraphrased from Tripadvisor reviews, October 2026.

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Quick answers

Is Descanso Resort clothing optional?

Yes. Swimsuits are fine too if you'd rather keep one on.

Who can stay at Descanso Resort?

Men only, couples and solo travellers alike.

How much does Descanso Resort cost?

When we checked in October 2026, standard rooms typically ran $276–482 a night. Holidays and event weekends cost more.