Caliente Tropics Resort in Palm Springs, CA

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Caliente Tropics Resort

Palm Springs, Calif., known for its rustling palms and wildflower-scented desert breezes, is home to Caliente Tropics Resort. This hotel is located one mile from downtown and three miles from Palm Springs International Airport.
A former 60s celebrity hangout, this Polynesian-style motor hotel provides one of Palm Spring's largest outdoor pools complimented by a weekend poolside bar and spa tub. La Casita Mexican Restaurant serves casual Mexican dishes for lunch and dinner. Pampering comforts such as massages, facials and body wraps are available on-site at the Tropics Retreat. On-site parking is complimentary. Additional conveniences include business, catering and concierge services. Wireless Internet access is provided in the lobby.

The two-story Caliente Tropics Resort features 90 guestrooms with exterior corridors (no elevators). Polynesian-modern room décor includes custom furnishings and ceiling fans. Amenities include refrigerators, coffeemakers and complimentary weekday newspaper delivery. Pet-friendly guestrooms are available on the first floor, although guests must notify the hotel prior to check-in.

Surrounding Area

AIRPORT - 3.5 MILES

Room Information - Caliente Tropics Resort

Bed Type:  Short Description: Dbl/Dbl Junior Suite Long Description: Two double beds. May have mountain view. Exterior-corridor access. 420 square feet. Modern Polynesian decor with bamboo accents and local artwork. Air conditioning, ceiling fan. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Phone with voice mail. Cable TV with pay movies. Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dyer. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.  Bed Type:  Short Description: King Suite Long Description: One king bed. Separate living area with six-foot couch, club chair, coffee table, and large-screen TV with pay movies. May have mountain view. Exterior-corridor access. 425 square feet. Local artwork and custom furnishings and fabrics with a modern Polynesian flair. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Phone with voice mail. Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.
Bed Type:  Short Description: Tahitian Long Description: One king bed. Located on second floor. Mountain or garden view. Exterior-corridor access. 300 square feet. Modern Tahitian decor with bamboo accents and local artwork. Air conditioning, ceiling fan. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Phone with voice mail. Cable TV with pay movies. Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe King Long Description: One king bed. May have mountain view. Exterior-corridor access. 275 square feet. Modern Polynesian decor with bamboo accents and local artwork. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Phone with voice mail. Cable TV with pay movies. Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe 2 Queen Long Description: Two queen beds. May have mountain view. Located on floors 1–2. Exterior-corridor access. 275 square feet. Modern Polynesian decor with bamboo accents and local artwork. Air conditioning, ceiling fan. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Phone with voice mail. Cable TV with pay movies. Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Exterior corridors
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required

Star rating: 2.5

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Downtown Palm Springs - 1.0 mile
Spa Resort Casino - 1.0 mile
Convention center - 2.0 miles
Cathedral City - 3.0 miles
Rancho Mirage - 6.0 miles
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 9.0 miles
Palm Desert - 13.0 miles

Driving Directions - Caliente Tropics Resort

From Palm Springs International Airport:
Proceed west on Tacquitz Canyon Drive.      
Turn left on Palm Canyon Drive going south.  
Turn left and it turns into East Palm Canyon.
The hotel is located on the right side of the street.