La Serena Villas
339 S Belardo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Palm Springs, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Overview
La Serena Villas is a 5-star, adults-only boutique hotel set on an acre of landscaped gardens in a quiet downtown residential area of Palm Springs. The laid-back property offers views of the San Jacinto Mountains and welcomes guests age 21 and over, giving it a distinctly peaceful, couples- and adults-oriented atmosphere. Guest ratings average 4.5 from 257 reviews, reflecting a strong reputation for atmosphere and service.
Rooms & Villas
Accommodations are arranged in Spanish Colonial-style bungalows, each featuring a private patio with a fire pit and a free-standing soaking tub. Every room includes a flat-screen TV, minifridge, and coffeemaker, while some units add porches with swings for extra relaxation. Upgraded villas step it up further with plunge pools, living rooms, kitchens or kitchenettes, and select rooms include fireplaces and four-poster beds.
Dining & Service
Guests have repeatedly praised the on-site food and drink, including hearty breakfast baskets delivered to rooms, as well as bar service and overall dining quality. Staff service is consistently highlighted as a standout, with reviewers describing hospitable, five-star-level attention from front desk to bar staff.
Amenities & Recreation
The property centers around an outdoor pool, a spa, and a rooftop lounge, giving guests multiple spots to relax amid the garden setting. The one-acre grounds and mountain views contribute to the hotel's serene, retreat-like feel described by guests.
Location
La Serena Villas sits in downtown Palm Springs, roughly a 12-minute walk from the Palm Springs Art Museum and its Architecture and Design Center, and close to the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, the Walk of the Stars, and the Forever Marilyn statue. Tahquitz Canyon and the Cactus to Clouds Trailhead are within about a kilometer, while the Agua Caliente Casino, Moorten Botanical Garden, Palm Springs Air Museum, and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway are all reachable within a short drive. The hotel is also about 2 miles from Palm Springs International Airport.
Best for
La Serena Villas is best suited to couples and adult travelers seeking a quiet, upscale retreat, given its 21-and-over policy, garden setting, and private-patio bungalows with fire pits and soaking tubs. It also appeals to design and culture enthusiasts thanks to its proximity to the Palm Springs Art Museum, its Architecture and Design Center, and the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. Travelers wanting on-site relaxation will appreciate the outdoor pool, spa, and rooftop lounge alongside the walkable downtown location.
Travel tips
The hotel is close enough to downtown Palm Springs to walk to the Art Museum, Walk of the Stars, and Forever Marilyn statue, so comfortable walking shoes are worthwhile for exploring on foot. For sites farther out, such as the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Indian Canyons, or Mount San Jacinto, a rental car or rideshare is recommended given the multi-kilometer distances. Since the property is only about 2 miles from Palm Springs International Airport, arrival transfers should be quick.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the attentive, friendly staff, describing service that ranges from the front desk to bar staff as warm and high-quality. The food and drink program, including in-room breakfast baskets, also draws repeated positive mention, along with the property's quiet, serene, boutique villa atmosphere. On the downside, some reviewers have flagged housekeeping lapses, such as leftover hair in showers, watered-down shower gel, malfunctioning door seals, empty tissue boxes, wall scuffs, and delayed pool towel replacement. A few guests also felt that nightly rates, particularly in peak summer season, were high relative to the level of housekeeping delivered.
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