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Sandpiper Inn & Spa
12800 Foxdale Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, United States
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Ex
Review №1

We booked for Valentines weekend (which was also a holiday weekend) and found the pickings pretty slim. We wanted hot tubs since both of us have some issues and being able to soak after a long day having fun is a plus. I read the reviews for this hotel so my expectations were low. Pros- The room was huge. the rooms have two queen beds/kitchenette. Bathroom also a good size with lots of hanging room. -There was a nice seating area right outside our room that was a nice place to sit and drink coffee in the morning. -There was a pool and 3 hot tubs outside. Two of the hot tubs were under a patio cover. There was also a hot tub in a separate room. This also contained showere and a dry sauna. All of them were mineral water. And HOT. -the room was very clean -The staff was extremely nice and accommodating. Cons-The decor is very outdated and kinda thrown together. Empty shelves, random furniture. -We decided to use the softest bed. Unfortunately there was some kind of pad that made yiy felll like you were sliding off the bed. -One of the hot tubs was right below our rooms. The first morning there were kids around 4 years old in the hot tub at 7:30 am. The second morning they were in the hot tub at 6:30 AM. The mom mentioned how nice it was not having to give the kids baths. -shower had no pressure and hot water ran out. -Last night our quiet hot tub time was cut short by staff friends. Undecided if we would stay again.

Ho
Review №2

Older funky property. Seems be being on a fixer upper. Nice pools. Gated parking. Nice staff and guests

Ex
Review №3

Hot Tubs and pool were great! That is the best Part, otherwise the place seemed a little bit run down . There were 5 tv channels and they lost the Kids channel after one day.

Ho
Review №4

Nice quiet place. Reasonably priced. Very clean.Great managers!

Sc
Review №5

This place is next level we got amazing views

Ja
Review №6

Best place on Earth to relax

Ju
Review №7

Amazing place, the staff very friendly and the spectacular room!! I’m fascinating whit the pure water and warm temperature, I loved Sandpiper Inn & Spa

Ho
Review №8

At first glance we wanted to leave, but all the hotels in the area were oddly expensive for the weekend...I was excited to use the mineral baths, but didnt trust the cleanness or the location so opted-out.1.The employee was friendly.2. They use physical keys which is a bad sign.3.Paint chipping and not clean like a chain hotel.4. Seedy city and didnt feel safe.

Ex
Review №9

Every thing is excellent very clean room andVery kind office manager people.Water was hot and clean.

Ho
Review №10

Overall no frills hotel. The grounds were nice and family friendly. We only needed a place to sleep for 6 hours before heading out early the next morning. Parking is limited within the gates so if coming in late, you have to park on the street. The hotel is on a side street so doesnt feel as secure as it could be. I would stay there again,

Ex
Review №11

The pool and jacuzzis were awesome, very quier place. But we left one day before checkout because the rooms need some serious updates. The rooms smell so bad. Everything is old. The beds are so uncomfortable and old, two pillows on each bed and the pillows are like rocks so hard. The matresses are spring matresses and stink so bad. You cannot get a good rest sleep. Your body will hurt the next day. I loved the pool and the 4 jacuzzis they were great and relaxing. I would go back if they remodeled the rooms. The AC is so old, it does not cooldown the room and it was 110+ outside the Ac is super loud and does not work properly. I wanted to love the place but the rooms really take away how great this place could be. Also i think they rent like apartment rental maybe thats why they do not remodel the rooms. The rooms are super stinky. If you are looking to rest i would not recommend. I Would only pay for a day pass to enjoy the pool and jacuzzis. Also the Saunas were not working.

Sh
Review №12

Stayed here with the family for the weekend. Kids loved the pools. Full kitchen in rooms were great! And beds were comfy.

El
Review №13

Lots of pools to choose from and it wasnt crowded. The rooms are big and spacious, even full kitchens are available. The selections offered on the television was very Limited. They should upgrade that.

ro
Review №14

The owner is very kind. Room is pretty clean and quite. Really recommend

Ex
Review №15

This property had a variety of mineral water jaccuzi’s - a not too hot jacuzzi, hot hot hot jucuzzi, a cold water jacuzzi, a full sized pool, and a wet and dry sauna. What more could you ask for. Yet the staff were the kindest most compassionate people you could ever meet!

De
Review №16

Too expensive!!! Went there for years! They went under new management... N raise prives by $200.00 more....N didnt even clean up the place at all really....Not worth it!!

Ho
Review №17

Beds were clean and comfortable. Bathroom clean. Rooms are very old and furniture is very sparse and unmatched. Kitchen had nice frig and stove, toaster, but cabinets are broken and there was one plate, one fork and knife, one cup, no cookware or coffee maker and only the bottom of a blender. Difficult to find light switch (not by the entry door) and plugs for charging.

be
Review №18

I really like this place the pool is amazing two beds it is a great hotel. Only thing I would want is probably a kitchen. The workers are very nice, very helpful and kind. I would consider coming hear again.

Ja
Review №19

So so, not bad for day trip or so

R
Review №20

Drunk woman hoarse voice answered the phone. Completely unintelligible.

Ex
Review №21

To start with the positive: we were very happy with the pools (1 big one, and 4 smaller ones of varying temperatures using waters from the natural springs below) and the fact that there were so few people there that we more or less had the place to ourselves. The hotel itself, however, left something to be desired. In a word, it was quite shabby. Our kitchenette had only 1 of 4 burners working, a sink with no drain covering (exposing a scary sounding garbage disposal), no dishes or cutlery or cooking supplies, and drawers that didnt all work (not that it mattered, I guess, considering the state of the rest of it). The 2 beds in our room had 4 nearly flat pillows across them, the bathroom 4 very basic and smallish towels and two tiny bars of soap. Maid service nonexistent unless you specifically asked for it. The small staff were very nice and tried (but didnt always succeed) to accommodate our various requests for more pillows, more towels, cups and mugs to drink out of, etc, but I have a feeling they were working from a meagre start (they are not the owners). As for the owners, I hate to say it but they seem to be pretty negligent. They would have to do very, very little to bring this place up to a much higher (if still basic 2-star) standard just on the rooms alone -- never mind the overall state of the grounds, which have rusting gates, peeling paint and cracked concrete. I really wish they would. It has all the potential to be a modernist gem.

Ho
Review №22

The front entrance was a security door that looked like it belonged in a third world country. An abandoned, falling down structure added to the rundown atmosphere. The room was fairly clean but shabby. Missing paint, peeling contact paper, drawers that didn’t fit, etc.

Ja
Review №23

Staying for the Desert Trip festival. The prices are reasonable. The hotel is dated, but the rooms are reasonably updated with new flooring and paint.There were no bath towels or toilet paper when we checked in.It seems very chill. Not loud at all. Location was super convenient.

Wi
Review №24

Stayed memorial day weekend with the family and kids.Nice quite place for the kids to swim. Management was very friendly.

Ex
Review №25

The hotel was great for our family. We had two large rooms connected by a kitchenette and right in front of the pools. The only drawback here was there were very few towels, no cups, hairdryer, coffee maker, etc. the kitchenette has a full size refrigerator, stove, and microwave, but you must provide your own pots, cups, etc. overall, a great stay. My kids loved it!

Ex
Review №26

We stayed at this hotel as a last resort, pun intended. Its not in the best of condition, but the room with kitchenette was large, clean and comfortable. I would stay there again if necessary, but Id prefer a place more freshly decorated and up to date. Nothing was terribly bad, just rather shabby. It was great to have a large refrigerator and full size range in the kitchenette. There were only two place settings of plates, flatware etc, and no forks. I asked the manager about that last point. If I remember right, he said they dont provide cookware, dishes and flatware except for long term stays. There just happened to be some left in the room.

Or
Review №27

The room was well furnished and spacious. It contains a mini kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator. The restroom was well lit. The curtains of windows were coming off the sliding hinges but they closed well enough for privacy. The queen beds and sofa were comfy. The enclosed swimming pool was clear and nice along with a jacuzzi outside of the fence to its left. The view of the night and day sky were beautiful as well. Overall stay was great.

Ch
Review №28

Fantastic place for a quick dip in the mineral water. Very friendly service and reasonable prices.

Ex
Review №29

We enjoyed our stay at the Sandpiper motel, but not for the reasons you may be looking for. We liked the 50s-60s motel, the naturally hot water spa, the swimming pool, the terrace with pingpong table, the large room with kitchenette, dining area and balcony, the old Sandpiper sign turning with the wind, the views of the desert below, the location...The bed were comfortable and unlimited WiFi + cable TV were included. It was very relaxing, the pools are a wonder, people actually talk to you (didnt see one person with a cell phone), overall good mood/friendly place. We had a good time and totally disconnected from our busy city life. This said, we were expecting a little bit more when it comes to the room itself. The bathroom was not great: bathtub had rust, only one towel per person, no mat or washcloths. The door was stuck, we had to give it several pushes every time we needed to open it. The room felt very stuffy when we came in and we had to open all windows to let air in. The kitchenette oven was not cleaned (old food in it), the fridge wasnt making enough cold. There were only a couple of spoon, one mug, no paper towels, etc. The manager (or owner) told us, they were remodeling (I guess our room wasnt remodeled yet), and we hope so. Remodeled, it would be a great little hotel and we would come back anytime. Even if not totally remodeled, but with better attention to service, cleanness, some amenities, it would be a good place to stay. Great for families too.

Bl
Review №30

We chose this hotel based on price and reviews, and it was by and large a good choice. Its an older hotel that is steadily being remodeled. That said, once you enter the courtyard it has a unique charm. Our room was renovated with new tile, beds with memory foam mattresses, and an LCD tv with cable on the wall. What set the room apart was the adjoining kitchen, which, though dated, had everything we needed to be self-contained. It had a full sized refrigerator, stove/oven, sink w/disposal, and even a little Weber on the patio. The room had more space than an overpriced Sheraton and felt more like our own apartment than a hotel room. Another unique draw was their natural occurring mineral springs. There are five of them; three spa sized outside, one pool sized outside, and one really hot indoor sauna sized. They all are surrounded by nice ambience, especially at night with restaurant style strung lighting and awnings.I would recommend this place if you have business in Palm Springs. Its only twenty minutes away and very reasonable for what you get. Just realize that it is an older property, and the exterior of the place may give you reservations, but they are nice and responsive, and continuously updating the place

Jo
Review №31

I read reviews prior to my stay, and was really concerned about the cleanliness and customer service. I guess they really cleaned up their act. Great resort, the water is AMAZING, the rooms were spotless, and the customer service was superb! Will be returning very soonJosh,

Mr
Review №32

My Gawd the hot springs are by far one of the best things Ive treated myself to in a long time.

Fo
Review №33

Omg worst place ever!!! This place is a wreck. Over priced, tv doesnt work, sliding glass door doesnt lock, kids running up and down the hallways screaming till midnight. Manager never did anything or offered us a different room with actually a working tv. Beds are gross and stained up! We would have been better off sleeping in our vehicle. This place is a dump and obvisouly no money gets put back in this facility. Highly recommended reserving a better hotel before u find urself stuck at this Hole like us. ( not to mention tomatoe sauce cans holding up the furniture) very classy touch indeed.

Jo
Review №34

Broken refrigerator, bed bugs...Worst trip ever...

Se
Review №35

I booked a 2 night stay at this hotel, from the moment I arrived the staff where very helpful and kind. The room was okay, my son and I really enjoyed the spring fed pool’s. It was only a 45 minute drive to Joshua tree national park from the Sandpiper hotel. There are many food choices in the area. The air conditioning works great, the tv has 3 channels not a big deal if you get a portable DVD player. The local rite aid is 1 mile away and stater brothers market has a red box to rent dvd’s. Bring an hdmi to I phone hook up to watch net flix. My son and I went through the towels quickly but the staff gladly provided more towels. The building is not perfect, it has great character, if it was perfectly maintained it would cost $250-300 a night. My son and I stayed 2 nights here, my son and I where having such a good time, so we spent another night at the Sandpiper. I was treated very well by the owner and his wife, I look forward to coming here again soon. If you are a pretentious snob this place is not for you!

St
Review №36

Nice quiet hotel, natural mineral pools and spas, naturally heated. A bit old and run down, but clean. Nice management. Unique character.

Ch
Review №37

Nice clean motel. Quiet usually.Is a little dated

Gr
Review №38

Beautiful place. Feels like home.

Ho
Review №39

It was ok! The sandpiper is run down .. nothing at all like the picture.. not very clean ! No coffee pot or microwave and they have a bee hive bye the stairs

Av
Review №40

A really beautiful small hotel located above the desert vistas of the Coachella Valley. The charm of this place takes over you as you enter through the front gate. There are four hot relaxing mineral water tubs that are heated directly from the core of the earth. There is also a nice large swimming pool that is consistently warm. The rooms are much more spacious the many luxury hotels Ive seen and almost every room comes with a full kitchen inside. I love sitting on the balcony and just watching the desert valley below me and the majestic San Jacinto Mountains. What a wonderful place.

Me
Review №41

Better then motel 6 I can actually sleep

Om
Review №42

I stayed here in November and this place was literally a joke. My room was dirty and used, and the girl who seemed to be in charge was impossible to get ahold of. At one point they locked the front gates and had not given me the passcode to get in! I never saw any staff nor one other guest while there for 5 days. It was actually really really eery. The hot water stopped working the first day and I literally didnt not take one hot shower that entire week. I tried repeatedly to get the woman in charge on the phone to complain/have it fixed and never heard a peep from her.

Ho
Review №43

You could tell the room had not been cleaned it quite some time. Woke up Saturday morning to some guy in the kitchen area (entered through a connecting door we couldnt lock). Spend a little more money and stay somewhere else!!!

Ho
Review №44

The hotel needs a lot of work. There wasn’t a daily housekeeper. When we asked when we could get the trashed picked they asked us to leave it outside and it blew away and trash was all over the floor. The WiFi didn’t work at all and we were still asked to tip the cleaning service at the end of our stay?

ke
Review №45

Lovely spa... I was there today with my friend maura.

Ca
Review №46

Lovely water

He
Review №47

Nice hotel

Ta
Review №48

Worst customer service. very rude customer service. she only knows the workds listen and bye.

So
Review №49

Its dirty and dated. But pet friendly, and 24 hour jacuzzi.

Or
Review №50

Arrived late and place was close. We wrote that we would be arriving late an and they said it was ok. They did not open the door so we had to stay at a different hotel.

Ba
Review №51

Very nice

ja
Review №52

Bad, bad, bad... they refuse to give me the room because i have a registered service dog. they should look up the laws before they do that again. they are lucky that im not taking this further.

Ex
Review №53

Very friendly Owners but the property needs some work. The rooms are not that ckean

Ho
Review №54

Great little place to stay!!

Ja
Review №55

Beautifully rennovated

Di
Review №56

Horrible accommodations......

Jo
Review №57

Mouse feces in drawer. Also stains on sheets and very messy place with black stains in shower. Manager wouldnt do anything about a party that was going on after 11.

Fa
Review №58

Great place

Ho
Review №59

Für den Preis eine Frechheit. Dreckig, heruntergekommen, lieblos, fehlende Möbel und Beleuchtung. Geht gar nicht!

Ex
Review №60

Volveremos pronto , por el servicio, el lugar y la comodidad

Jo
Review №61

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  • Address:12800 Foxdale Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, United States
  • Site:http://www.sandpiperinnandspa.com/
  • Phone:+1 760-329-6455
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