Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area

72215 Varner Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276, Thousand Palms, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.7 / 5

Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area is a 3-star roadside-style hotel in Thousand Palms at 72215 Varner Rd, positioned for quick access to the Greater Palm Springs/Coachella Valley area. It’s often used as a practical overnight stop, with guests mentioning comfortable beds and generally clean rooms when things are running well. Room features referenced in guest feedback include a mini-fridge and microwave, along with a spacious sink/vanity area and a nice shower. The surrounding area puts several desert attractions within a manageable drive, including the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert (about 3.7 km away) and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club (about 4.5 km away). Also nearby are Classic Club (about 6.7 km), the Palm Springs Air Museum (about 9.4 km), and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens (about 13.5 km).

Best for

Best for budget-minded road-trippers and short-stay travelers who want an easy freeway-adjacent base in the Rancho Mirage/Palm Desert area. It can also suit golfers and families doing quick outings thanks to proximity to Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club and the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, plus in-room mini-fridge/microwave mentioned by guests.

Travel tips

This address works well as a quick stopover when you need to be on the road early; several reviewers describe using it for a night between longer drives. For nearby activities, the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert (~3.7 km) and Classic Club (~6.7 km) are among the closest options, while central Palm Springs attractions like the Art Museum (~13.5 km) and Aerial Tramway (~19.5 km) are farther out. Given reports of occasional equipment issues (e.g., coffee/ice machines or in-room appliances), it’s worth checking key items shortly after arrival if you rely on them.

What guests say

Guests frequently describe comfortable beds and, in many stays, rooms that feel clean with pleasant front-desk service. The location is repeatedly noted as convenient for freeway access and quick food options nearby, making it popular for overnight stopovers. Several reviews highlight practical in-room features such as a mini-fridge, microwave, spacious sink area, and a good shower. Negative themes include reports of maintenance and reliability issues (broken coffee/ice machines, faulty outlets, and an in-room microwave problem) as well as occasional complaints about insects and the surrounding street environment. Some guests also mention noise or drafts from the air conditioner at night.

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