Caliente Tropics Hotel

3.5 star property

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A heated pool, open 8:00 AM to midnight, pool loungers
Poolside bar
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Property grounds
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
411 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264
  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(125 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Palm Springs

Located in Palm Springs, Caliente Tropics Hotel is in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and San Jacinto Mountains. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Palm Springs Art Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Palm Springs Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palm Springs Art Museum - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Indian Canyon - 11 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 22 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tool Shed - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elmer's Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Koffi Palm Springs - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Caliente Tropics Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to San Jacinto Mountains
Caliente Tropics Hotel offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palm Springs hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at The Reef Palm Springs, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Palm Springs? This hotel has facilities measuring 600 square feet (56 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Reef Palm Springs - This poolside cocktail bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Sanchos - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
La Fern - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • La Fern
  • Sanchos
  • The Reef Palm Springs

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 600 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to midnight
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Caliente Hotel
Caliente Tropics
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Caliente Tropics Hotel Palm Springs
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Tropics Caliente
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Caliente Tropics Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1133 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria T

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the tiki atmosphere, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very cute, tiki-themed hotel. Although it's an older property, it's very well-maintained and modernized. Two great restaurants are on site, and the staff is super friendly and helpful. It's just a few blocks from downtown, so it's walking-friendly. Koffi, a local, bustling coffee shop, is only a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great Stay. The rooms were a little older and need some upgrades but we loved the pool and location. Great on a budget. I would return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Caliente Tropical is not well maintained and the staff are lazy and rude.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk attendant Jose was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here many times. But it's been about 5 years since my last visit. I don't know how long it's been since they stopped maintaining the rooms, but room 208 was totally trashed. The soap dispensers didn't work. The bathroom exhaust fan was broken. The shower nozzle plate was coming off the wall, exposing raw plumbing behind it, and it was nearly impossible to pull on. The grout was falling apart in the shower. The H/C were switched in the sink, so we thought there was no hot water. The wiring of the floor lamp was questionable as it would go on/off on its own. The carpet was stained. The laminate on the cheap furniture was peeling/peeled off. The furniture was broken (couldn't open door to desk without opening the drawer above it. The carpeted doesn’t appear vacuumed and there was a ton of dust in all corners as it if hadn’t been fully vacuumed in years. The bed linens appeared to be clean, so that's good. But I will never be back. Such a disappointment used to really like this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anton

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The water temperature in the shower failed to stay the same: it got either cold or hot. I could hear a dog barking upstairs all the time. Good location, though. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my second time visiting there and i will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are old lamp didn’t work. The Reef was excellent and fun
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stop

It’s was a business stop. Property is older but clean and comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Grounds are beautiful!!! Staff friendly. Old property that is in a major need to be updated! Shower faucet plate was off the wall and the bathroom sink faucet needed to be replaced.. carpet was heavily stained
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Ryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've come here twice for the tennis tournament at Indian Wells. This place has a cool, tiki, tiki, jungle vibe. The pool and hot tub are great to relax by yourselves or interact with other guests. The Reef (poolside bar/restaurant) is great - you can eat/drink inside or outside in the pool area. Good prices too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a tiki-motif hotel. It is cute, not fancy, but a clean, well-maintained, boutique-style hotel. All the staff we encountered were very outgoing, friendly, and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really like the pool and hot tub super clean and warm pool . We also like the happy hr at the restaurant by the poll .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was amazing and very helpful. The restaurants and pool were very good. The room needed significant maintenance and had black mold in the bathroom. Wifi was sketchy.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the kitschy Polynesian vibe. Great value in old Palm Springs and a fun, hopping place with a lot of history. We go every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

review

Everything worked, but the place looked its age. Room had a refrigerator but did not have a clock or a radio or a microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025