Tuscan Springs Hotel & Spa — Hotel in Desert Hot Springs

We just returned from a three night stay at Tuscan Springs Hotel. This is not a big time resort but a family run small hotel and they do not promote themselves as anything but that, so if you are looking for luxury, this is not your spot. If you are looking for small, quiet, and relaxing - read on! This was a first time for us with mineral pools and we really did enjoy the three pools. The temperatures were perfect in each one - the large pool being the coolest and the other two with the jets were hot and hotter. We used all three every day and they are open 24 hours - this is not a party spot and it's adults only, so everyone we encountered at all hours was very quiet and respectful of the "relax mode". I must say these were the cleanest hotel pools I have ever been in. The water is crystal clear and the tile was quite well kept and lovely. The entire pool deck area is full of chairs and loungers and tables and wonderful king size cabana type beds. There is a pleasant view of the mountains, although the telephone wires are there which is a tad bit of a bummer. The wind blows up the hill that this spa is perched on which is most welcome when it's over 100 degrees! There are three main courtyards including the pool area and they are all full of flowers, cactus, and unique decor. The two courtyards by the rooms have fireplaces that we gathered around in the evening and chatted with other guests, bring your own wine and wine glasses and it's truly wonderful. Morning dining can be done in any of the courtyards or taken back to your room. ||||The rooms are nice but not extravagant. The water temp and pressure is very good in the bathroom. The shower/tub was quite nice and had a very good but attractive grab bar if you need it - and is perfect for hanging your wet swimwear on. AC and ceiling fan make it comfortable for sleeping. Wifi was adequate as we both had some work to do. Mini fridge and microwave in each room. TV was cable only - not smart TV. Daily maid service - fresh towels and super plush robes. The end units have large very private patios, that don't have much view, but are perfectly shaded for an afternoon nap. King size beds are comfortable with nice sheets and European style comforter in a duvet.||||The breakfast was nice - make it yourself waffles, several baked goods (just average grocery store quality), fruits, avocados, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, cereal, milk, OJ, french press coffee or coffee maker if you prefer. Ice machine and water, along with coffee are available all day and night.||||We did not use the spa services - but I got envious as people returned to the pool area from their treatments and every single person was raving about it!||||Overall facility - it's charming, kitschy, unique, and a tad bit run down. I feel like it is so much work to maintain a property like this and the weather of the desert is so hard on everything. Cushions are faded, wood shade covers some need a redo, columns were never painted, fountain is out of water, flower beds need weeding, front door needs a re-staining. But the vision is there and the detail is there, and that is what you see in the big picture. The location is what is it is - many properties in this area are unkempt - it's not Las Vegas strip or Orange County - it's Desert Hot Springs! But really, you walk in the door and you can already feel the stress melting away - soak for a few hours in the pool and you will "get it" - you will know why you are here and you will relax! A short drive into Palm Springs for fine dining and nightlife - you have the best of...

We just returned from a three night stay at Tuscan Springs Hotel. This is not a big time resort but a family run small hotel and they do not promote themselves as anything but that, so if you are looking for luxury, this is not your spot. If you are looking for small, quiet, and relaxing - read on! This was a first time for us with mineral pools and we really did enjoy the three pools. The temperatures were perfect in each one - the large pool being the coolest and the other two with the jets were hot and hotter. We used all three every day and they are open 24 hours - this is not a party spot and it's adults only, so everyone we encountered at all hours was very quiet and respectful of the "relax mode". I must say these were the cleanest hotel pools I have ever been in. The water is crystal clear and the tile was quite well kept and lovely. The entire pool deck area is full of chairs and loungers and tables and wonderful king size cabana type beds. There is a pleasant view of the mountains, although the telephone wires are there which is a tad bit of a bummer. The wind blows up the hill that this spa is perched on which is most welcome when it's over 100 degrees! There are three main courtyards including the pool area and they are all full of flowers, cactus, and unique decor. The two courtyards by the rooms have fireplaces that we gathered around in the evening and chatted with other guests, bring your own wine and wine glasses and it's truly wonderful. Morning dining can be done in any of the courtyards or taken back to your room. ||||The rooms are nice but not extravagant. The water temp and pressure is very good in the bathroom. The shower/tub was quite nice and had a very good but attractive grab bar if you need it - and is perfect for hanging your wet swimwear on. AC and ceiling fan make it comfortable for sleeping. Wifi was adequate as we both had some work to do. Mini fridge and microwave in each room. TV was cable only - not smart TV. Daily maid service - fresh towels and super plush robes. The end units have large very private patios, that don't have much view, but are perfectly shaded for an afternoon nap. King size beds are comfortable with nice sheets and European style comforter in a duvet.||||The breakfast was nice - make it yourself waffles, several baked goods (just average grocery store quality), fruits, avocados, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, cereal, milk, OJ, french press coffee or coffee maker if you prefer. Ice machine and water, along with coffee are available all day and night.||||We did not use the spa services - but I got envious as people returned to the pool area from their treatments and every single person was raving about it!||||Overall facility - it's charming, kitschy, unique, and a tad bit run down. I feel like it is so much work to maintain a property like this and the weather of the desert is so hard on everything. Cushions are faded, wood shade covers some need a redo, columns were never painted, fountain is out of water, flower beds need weeding, front door needs a re-staining. But the vision is there and the detail is there, and that is what you see in the big picture. The location is what is it is - many properties in this area are unkempt - it's not Las Vegas strip or Orange County - it's Desert Hot Springs! But really, you walk in the door and you can already feel the stress melting away - soak for a few hours in the pool and you will "get it" - you will know why you are here and you will relax! A short drive into Palm Springs for fine dining and nightlife - you have the best of...

For a 3 Star hotel (which all the hot springs hotels in the area are 2-3 star hotels) I would give it a 2/5 .. It could definitely improve a bit to get a better review. We tried booking special package from the website 4 days in advance of our stay. This required to phone in between 9-5. We managed to book the room but were told to call back the next day to confirm spa availability. This was the same response the next day and we were then told to book it when we arrived. Upon arrival we were unable to now book the special rate package. :/ we did get to book all of the services but had to pay individually. (so it cost like $200 extra) When we booked the massages for the next day we had 2 potential times but the lady in the front said she needed to confirm the therapist. In the morning we had no confirmation and then were given no choice of time or option to change day or cancel. As we were stuck with the time we didnt want, this felt a bit weird how it went down. All the bookings with the lady in front were unclear and pretty lame. The couples massage is a mixed review. We get weekly massages and one of the therapists was amazing .. great massage pressure, intuitiveness, great scalp work scrub and wrap. However my therapist seemed to be new and not experienced :( I have a pinch in my neck for 6 days and counting. I did not get scalp work or a scrub compared to my partner. The wrap was not very tight either :( I am not sure this therapist is brand new or even certified. facial was done by someone very nervous and not knowing the equipment, did not feel confident with it or worth it... best part was the 5 min of arm massage... this is the same for the gentlemen facial and the full peal facial... continental breakfast is good. Avocados, tomatoes, and lots of carbs and hard boiled eggs, french press access, but the all day coffee and cookies is relative. They always ran out of creamer (none available before 830am) cookies always ran out. toaster should be replaced. rooms are nice and fairly clean and updated. However ours was 62 degrees when we arrived in the evening and it took most of the first night for the room to rise 10 degrees. we had a king room with patio and mountain view. The view was minimal... and the patio is not actually covered ... so if its rainy you wont get to enjoy. the tubs and pool are nice but prob not the hottest in the area we will have to find out by trying other places when we return. if you want fresh towels they are only available 9-5 and they will only give you 1 per person over night. So bring towels or be ready to use a wet one each evening and or early morning. resort has about 20 rooms so its fairly private even when busy. -tuscan is relative... there is a worn out sign with a cowboy behind the main building out back ... so this used to be a lodge by the worn out name... theres random tiki carvings and random Italian (tuscan ) art work / pieces... but pretty minimal as far as Italian influence/ look/ feel... All of that said we enjoyed each others company and the soaks... but would reconsider the spa services. (dont forget slip proof shoes... floors...