Blog: Guest Reviews for The Hacienda at Warm Sands

My partner & I have been coming to Palm Springs for the past 6 years and always stayed at the Warm Sands Villas or El Mirasol but the management changed at Warm Sands and the environment there suffered. As far as the El Mirasol, it's nice and quiet but it's very basic, and one side of the complex is a tad seedy. BUT, once we stayed at the Hacienda, we were just regretting the past stays elsewhere! The size of the rooms is significantly larger, the quality of the bedding superb and CLEAN, and the toiletries from L'Occitane (our fave) were just a pleasant decadent surprise. PLUS, the morning continental breakfast is quite nice with a variety of choices from healthy to decadent. AND THEY SERVE YOU LUNCH! The sandwiches were huge and fresh! The furniture around the pool was in fantastic shape with customized towels to cover each chair.We felt like we'd wasted the past six years staying in ghetto hotels there in the Warm Sands area. AND, we will never go anywhere else but the Hacienda the next time we go to Palm Springs! PS the little welcome basket personalized to us was a nice touch too! For more information, contact [...]

I needed a relaxing weekend away from work and The Hacienda was the perfect answer. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and extremely well maintained and manicured. The pools are sparkling and water is perfect temperature. My room was perfectly appointed and bed and pillows were so comfortable. The staff is friendly and there for every need. This is truly a luxury resort that bends over backwards to ensure guests comfort and needs are exceeded. The lunch choices are delicious and healthy. I can't wait for my next trip to Palm Springs. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

We just stayed here for the first time for a long weekend. We are already planning our next trip. This was the best PS experience we have ever had. Great staff and facilities. Truly a great value for the cost! For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

This was something like my 20th visit to the Hacienda. The rooms are extremely large and comfortable, the property is beautifully maintained--both pools are sparklingly clean. The staff go out of their way to make sure that everything is perfect. The breakfasts and lunches that are provided have great variety and are ample. And the guests are all having such a wonderful time, that we always meet wonderful people. Jim and Maurice have created one of my favorite places on the planet!! For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

The Hacienda is the perfect place to escape! Rooms are perfectly appointed and the staff is outstanding- it feels like home. Quiet, relaxing, and accommodating. The breakfast is great and the lunch menu offers many delicious/healthy choices. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

We have been to the Hacienda probably 10 or more times in the past few years. We always have a nice relaxing time. The rooms are always immaculate, beautifully furnished and the staff is always willing to go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need to be comfortable. Since we have been frequent guests, we have been awarded bed pillows with our first names embroidered on them. They are placed in our rooms every time we visit. What a wonderful personalized touch! Good job as always guys! For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

Just returned from my 3rd summer visit in a row. I still have yet to meet anyone or couple that it was their first time to stay. That should tell you all you need to know. If you want more: the rooms are wonderful and you sleep like a baby; the special touches are immense; with breakfast and lunch provided you can spend more time relaxing; and the staff are incredible they tend to your needs without being intrusive! This trip I had a good friend go because he had heard me talk to nauseum about the place. I stayed in the patio room which is perfect for a single traveler and he had a poolside room. He hasn't vacationed in 16 years and he says he will go back at least once a year. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

The Hacienda at Warm Sands is friendly, elegant, and down-to-earth at the same time. We have stayed here several times and will in the future. Their rooms are magnificent, comfortable, classy, beautiful. The staff is friendly, helpful, and they give you all the space you want. Their breakfast is delicious and you can order a lunch from a local eatery to be delivered. We eat ours by the pool and it's awesome. The Hacienda is quiet and comfortable-- a great place to relax and slow down. We'll be back. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

This was my third trip to Hacienda. It is heads and shoulders above the rest of the places I’ve seen or stayed in the Warm Sands area - great attention to detail, impeccable customer service, absolutely the top of the line. I can’t imagine a reason to stay anywhere else. Truly five star quality. I can’t wait to return. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

The Hacienda at Warm Sands is friendly, elegant, and down-to-earth at the same time. We have stayed here several times and will in the future. Their rooms are magnificent, comfortable, classy, beautiful. The staff is friendly, helpful, and they give you all the space you want. Their breakfast is delicious and you can order a lunch from a local eatery to be delivered. We eat ours by the pool and it's awesome. The Hacienda is quiet and comfortable-- a great place to relax and slow down. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

Having stayed at The Hacienda now four times, it has become "home" in Palm Springs, and the only place I'll consider staying. If it's booked when I want to go, I'll change dates. Between the peaceful grounds, the decor and furnishings, and the wonderful food (breakfast and lunch included), and the attentive but no intrusive staff, there is no other place quite like it. It's small, intimate, and relaxing, as well as close to everything in PS -- and like I said, feels like home. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

Great place. Great service. Will definitely stay here again! Couldn't have asked for a more perfect and relaxing vacation. Lots of space in every room and in the public areas. Everything is immaculately maintained. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

Very hard to find a fault with the Hacienda. It's at the high end from the standpoint of cost but once you leave, it is obvious upon reflection that the cost was worth it. It was mostly couples but one doesn't feel isolated by being solo. I like my creature comforts and am willing to pay for them so this was money well spent. The property is beautifully maintained and the entire staff incredibly helpful. No question in my mind about not returning in the fall. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

This was the second time we stayed at the Hacienda. We went back because the first time, three nights was not enough. This time we spent eight nights. It was the most relaxing vacation we have ever had and we will definitely go back. The atmosphere, with the water features, flowers, fruit trees, landscaping and soft music, is pleasing to all the senses. With two pools and a hot tub with only 9 suites, there is always a place by the pool. The service is unsurpassed, friendly and always accomodating. The breakfasts in the common area are perfect and light if you are watching your calories. The lunches are tasty and selection is remarkable given the small size of the resort. The rooms/beds, products etc. very comfortable and good quality. The Hacienda is perfectly located and we walked into downtown Palm Springs every evening for dinner, never once feeling it was too far. Not one complaint. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

Jim and Maurice welcome you with a genuine and warm greeting and make you feel very at home. The staff, led by Steven, are all lovely and everyone made our stay very relaxing. Everyone is very helpful but it's nice and low key, which is how I like it. They were happy to make recommendations and book restaurants or massages.Probably the best gay resort I've stayed in. The resort is small, immaculate and comfortable. The breakfast is really good and the two pools are great. We had one of the smallest rooms and it was still a great room. Big enough to relax and spread out in and spotless with loads of towels and nice toiletries. Shower was really nice with good water pressure - it never ceases to amaze me how many places have a shower that drips water over you. Not here! Really refreshing showers every day. Lunch was good too - and included in your stay. It was nice to order in the morning and then laze by the pool until the staff brought out lunch to where ever you wanted to eat. Great place - thoroughly recommend it. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or [...]

Five star all the way. Amazing service, friendly and courteous staff, luxurious rooms, easy walk to downtown, could not find one thing to complain about. Will certainly make a return visit. The pools and hot tub are heated and spotless. Breakfast and lunch are included and lunch is served either poolside or in your room. The beds are luxurious. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

I always say the formula for a great accommodation isn't so difficult - only difficult to find. You want a clean (OK, spotless) room, a comfortable bed with good linens and plenty of pillows, you want more towels than you need, you want staff who are attentive and polite without being intrusive, and you 'kinda want to feel important...even just a little. My partner and I stayed here in February and I have to say, the owners and staff at the Hacienda have it down. From helping with restaurant suggestions before we arrived to every little detail of the room and the service, they nailed it. We would recommend without hesitation and hope to return. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

Out of all of the guest houses that I have stayed with over the years, the best gay guest house is The Hacienda at Warm Sands. The rooms are clean, the property is impeccable, the breakfast menu and catered lunch menu is delicious. I have to say that I am beyond impressed. The guest house staff, Jim and Maurice sent me a nice bottle of red wine in honor of my Birthday! You don't have to worry about forgetting to tip the wonderful staff, because it is added to your stay! There are two pools and a 10-man hot tub, all of which is clothing optional. If you are shy about being naked, the clientele is generally more mentally mature than most places, so you don't have to be naked if you don't want to and no one will judge you otherwise. For more information, contact The Hacienda From Within US: 1-800-359-2007 or 1-760-327-8111 From Outside US: 01-800-359-2007 or 01-760-327-8111  http://www.thehacienda.com/.

I travel a LOT and I know what makes for good versus great lodging. This was our first visit to this resort, and we selected it since quality and service top their list of what's important. The Hacienda delivers both. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept with tables and chairs, umbrellas, gathering areas, two pools, a spa tub, towel coverings for the pool loungers and spa towels in the rooms. There is a gorgeous view of the mountains from the pool area. Our room was immaculate, tastefully decorated with quality furniture, and very functional. We liked the full kitchen, the dining and sitting area with a separate bedroom. It let us do some light entertaining out of the bedroom. We enjoyed the wine reception where we met other guests and enjoyed chatting with them each morning at breakfast. We do wish they had repeated the reception at least one or two times more during the week even without the owners. Meeting others was great. The breakfast offerings were consistently varied, fresh and good. The chance to order lunch each day at no extra cost and have it delivered poolside or to our room was just great. One of us is vegan and this [...]