Coachella is one of the hottest music festivals in the United States. If you plan on going to this two-weekend event in the California desert, make sure to book a hotel that will enhance your Coachella experience. No matter if you want to find a relaxing stay or a hotel where the party never ends, you’re sure to find the perfect option for you on this list of the top hotels to book for Coachella.
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
Festival goers seeking a remarkable hotel in Indian Wells should consider Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa. The onsite amenities are what keep guests coming back here, such as the full-service spa, onsite restaurants, and even a pool with a sandy beach. Guest rooms here come with private balconies, so you can enjoy the desert views from your own secluded space.
Parker Palm Springs
The Parker has long been known for attracting VIP clientele, including A-list celebrities, with a legendary pool scene, huge spa, and sexy bistro. Just a few who’ve chosen it for their stays include Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Simpson, and Barbra Streisand. Live like a star, if only temporarily, while enjoying easy access to Coachella, about a 30-minute drive away. In addition to the renowned spa, there’s a beautiful desert garden, an outdoor and an indoor pool, hot tubs, fire pits, and a fantastic open-air terrace restaurant featuring a menu of fresh California cuisine. The rooms, suites, and villas, plus the two-bedroom, two-bathroom Gene Autry Residence, make it ideal for a variety of groups.
Ace Hotel & Swim Club
The party doesn’t stop when you leave Coachella if you book a room at Ace Hotel & Swim Club. This hipster hotel boasts vintage vibes along with modern amenities. During Coachella, guests here are regularly greeted with live music, DJs sets, and late-night shows, so even if you don’t have tickets to Coachella you can pretend like you do when you stay at Ace. The rooms are everything a music lover could ask for with in-room record players. You won’t want to stay in your room for long, as the party happens at Ace Hotel’s outdoor pools, where non-guests can actually purchase a day pass.
The Saguaro Palm Springs
The Saguaro Palm Springs is one of the most popular resorts in Palm Springs, so make sure to book well in advance for this retro-chic accommodation. With a colorful exterior, the Southwest flavor of the hotel is exactly the feel newcomers to the desert will appreciate. Most guests enjoy lounging by the Olympic-sized pool, however since yoga classes and a shuttle service to downtown Palm Springs are included in your stay, you might as well embrace these cool amenities too.
ARRIVE Palm Springs
Millennial travelers coming to the desert for Coachella should consider staying at ARRIVE, a boutique hotel in Palm Springs. ARRIVE is the new kid on the block in Palm Springs, and has millennial-friendly amenities that will make festival-goers feel right at home. At ARRIVE, you’ll find free and fast WiFi, AppleTV, text service, and an onsite coffee shop and ice cream parlor. Also, all of the 32 rooms come with rain showers, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Instagram-worthy natural lighting.
V Palm Springs
Coachella attendees looking for a trendy hotel in downtown Palm Springs should consider the V Palm Springs. If the boho vibe here doesn’t win you over, then maybe the well-equipped pool area will. V Palm Springs has a v-shaped pool and plenty of pool amenities like a fire pit, bar and grill, jacuzzi and plenty of lounge space. Enjoy the surrounding desert mountain scenery from the swing found on your own private balcony.
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
Located 18 miles from Coachella, The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa is a sprawling property with Mediterranean architecture, lush landscapes, and spectacular pools complete with water slides. Two championship golf courses, a lavish spa with a long list of treatments, including massage, and a restaurant that serves Tuscan-inspired Italian fare. You might want to kick off your weekend with cocktails in the fireside lounge which offers magnificent views before returning to your room. All are extra-spacious and come with private terraces or balconies.
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
Overlooking the Coachella Valley, the San Jacinto Mountains and Palm Springs, it’s just over 20 miles to Coachella from the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. It’s a great place for a luxurious stay that includes spacious rooms with beds that have 400-thread count Frette linens, Nespresso machines, 42″ flat-screen TVs with premium channels, bathrobes, and private balconies. On the grounds, you’ll find multiple beautiful pools, a romantic fire pit that overlooks the valley, one of the area’s most luxurious spas, complete with a hair salon, and several outstanding dining options. Guests can also enjoy a long list of free activities like guided morning and sunset hikes, mountain bike rentals, lawn games, seasonal stargazing, and evening yoga.
La Quinta Resort and Club
Providing accommodation for nearly a century, La Quinta Resort and Club is the oldest resort in the region known for hosting Hollywood stars, including Greta Garbo and Clark Gable. Ideal for VIPs of all types, this icon offers an especially picturesque backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountain range with lush gardens, private individual pools, and hot tubs scattered throughout. There are 23 tennis courts, five golf courses, an award-winning spa, and seven restaurants all on-site too. The guest rooms and villas are set within Spanish-style casitas and include Keurig coffeemakers, minifridges, TVs, and fireplaces.
The Chateau At Lake La Quinta
This desert oasis is exactly what you need to unwind after a long day at Coachella. The Chateau at Lake La Quinta is a small yet luxurious boutique hotel in the alluring Palm Springs area. After a multi-million dollar renovation, guests can’t help but brag about staying at this stunning lakeside accommodation. When you aren’t checking out the top artists at Coachella, enjoy a round of golf or a dip in the outdoor swimming pool at this topnotch hotel.
Korakia Pensione
Korakia Pensione offers a rejuvenating stay, no matter if you’re heading to this boutique hotel for a honeymoon or Coachella weekend. The moment you walk onto the grounds of Korakia Pensione, you’ll think you stepped through a portal to Morocco. The bohemian-inspired digs here offer the perfect setting to cure your Coachella hangover. All of the 28 rooms at Korakia Pensione come with fireplaces and kitchens. However do take advantage of the communal, outdoor spaces, from the bubbling fountains to the lush greenery.
Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs
Avalon Hotel and Bungalows in Palm Springs has pleased guests for decades. This secluded downtown accommodation features 67 Spanish-inspired spaces from studios to private bungalows. The thriving desert garden keeps the romance alive here, and you won’t want to miss out on cooling off at one of the three pools. If you can’t seem to relax after a wild night at Coachella, book a spa treatment at the onsite spa here, Estrella Spa.
Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta Hotel & Spa
If you’re wanting to a book a suite for Coachella weekend, then Embassy Suites is a perfect option. This all-suite hotel in La Quinta offers four-star accommodation options for festival goers. You’ll definitely want to take advantage of the free breakfast after all those calories you burned dancing to your favorite acts at Coachella. Along with an onsite spa and heated pools, Embassy Suites Hotel La Quinta welcomes music fans of all kinds.
WorldMark Indio - Indio
Located in the Coachella Valley, WorldMark Indio will put you just minutes from North America’s most famous music festival while providing a Mediterranean-style retreat in between all the fun. An all-suite property, it offers one- to three-bedroom suites with full kitchens, cable TV and DVD players, washer/dryers, and balconies or patios with BBQ grills. The grounds include multiple pools, a lazy river, five hot tubs, and the Spa at Indio if you’re in need of a pampering treatment.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
This Marriott property is set among 450 acres of lush greenery, providing an oasis in the desert complete with gorgeous pools, sparkling lakes, golf greens, and soaring mountain views. Just over a 20-minute drive to Coachella, when you aren’t catching the shows you can hop in a gondola to explore the hotel’s waterways, relax with spa treatments, and enjoy fine dining at a Japanese steakhouse. There’s a lively nightclub if you’re still looking to party, while spacious suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies.
