JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California, is a sprawling 450-acre luxury resort featuring a private fleet of electric boats that transport guests along 18 acres of waterways, resident flamingos in a lakeside habitat, and the historic Sinatra Ballroom where Frank Sinatra gave his final public performance in 1995.
Private Boat Fleet and Waterways
The resort's Lobby Boat Dock houses a fleet of blue-and-white electric boats that glide through automatic double glass doors, under bridges, and past immaculate lawns. The boats navigate 18 acres of waterways, offering a unique way to explore the property. The resort spans 450 acres with pristine gardens, glistening lakes, and dramatic mountain views in the Coachella Valley.
Resident Flamingos and Wildlife
Near the entrance, a lake with a mini island is home to resident flamingos, surrounded by palm trees and white Adirondack chairs. Guests can enjoy morning coffee while admiring the birds. The ample green space also attracts other wildlife throughout the resort.
Accommodations and Amenities
The resort has 884 guestrooms, including 101 luxury suites. Rooms feature cloud-like beds with rattan frames, mountain-inspired silhouette murals, free-standing baths, and balconies with views of the waterways, pools, and mountains. Pillow chocolates and a QR code for a bedtime playlist are provided nightly.
Five swimming pools include the Oasis upper pool, surrounded by waterways. Two championship golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness centre, the Spa at Desert Springs, and JW Entertainment Zone are available. The resort also has its own shops for gifts, fashion, beauty, and sport.
Dining and the Sinatra Ballroom
Ten dining options include Rockwood Grill, Mikado Japanese Teppanyaki Steakhouse, and Fisherman's Landing. The T&T Innovation Kitchen offers an ever-changing five-course tasting menu for private events. The Sinatra Ballroom, where Frank Sinatra performed his final public show in 1995, is a historic venue on site.
Travel Package and Booking
A package from Purely America includes flights with Air Alaska from London to Palm Springs via Seattle, 3 nights at Hilton Palm Springs (King Mountain View Room, Room Only), and 4 nights at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa (King Balcony Room, Room Only), from £1,999 per person based on two sharing. For more information, visit the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa website or the Visit Greater Palm Springs website.
