Nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Resort is a luxurious resort surrounded by 45 acres of landscaped grounds and citrus groves. A Hollywood hideaway since 1926, this Palm Springs Resort is an oasis in the middle of the desert, with Spanish-style villas, five championship golf courses, and a vast spa complex - with 41 pools to choose from!

Beyond the resort, all the delights of Palm Springs are yours to explore. Take a gondola ride to the peak of Mount Jacinto, go biking or horseback riding through desert trails, or take a Jeep Tour. Old Town La Quinta's upscale boutiques and restaurants are just minutes from the hotel, as are a collection of art galleries and El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert.

The facilities

The facilities are vast, with enough on offer to keep you occupied for weeks. Palm Springs is known for its golf, and there are five championship golf courses here. The 23,000 square foot Spa La Quinta has an outdoor relaxation garden, open air showers, seven private whirlpool baths and a full service beauty salon, and there are 41 pools and 53 hot spas dotted about the grounds.

The Palm Springs Tennis club on site comes equipped with 18 hard courts and 5 clay courts and is consistently ranked one of the "Top 20 Tennis Resorts" by Tennis Magazine. There are a range of stylish boutiques at the Plaza, from Polo Ralph Lauren to Tommy Bahama.

The rooms

The resort's 796 casitas, suites and villas are Spanish-themed, and some feature private patios and glowing fireplaces for cosy nights in. The spacious casitas are decorated in the style of a Spanish country retreat, with high speed internet access, sleek flat panel TVs and hot tubs in the bathroom.