The Imperial Palms Hotel & Resort

2050 Country Club Dr, Holtville, CA 92250, Holtville, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.2 / 5

Overview

The Imperial Palms Hotel & Resort is a 3-star resort property in Holtville, California, with roots dating back to 1927. It offers a relaxed, historic atmosphere with exterior corridors leading to guest rooms, set against a backdrop of a historic golf course and valley scenery. With a 4.2 rating from 90 reviews, it draws travelers seeking a laid-back, budget-friendly base in the Imperial Valley.

Rooms

Guest rooms are accessed via exterior corridors and are furnished with microwaves, minifridges, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi. Rooms offer either valley or golf course views. Suites step up the experience with separate living areas and full kitchens, suiting travelers who want more space or plan an extended stay.

Dining & Amenities

On-site dining includes a steakhouse and a sports bar, with continental breakfast available for guests. The property's standout amenity is its historic 18-hole golf course, a rare feature for a hotel of this size and class. Meeting and event space is also available on-site for gatherings or small business functions.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel sits in Holtville, roughly 6.9 miles from the Pioneers' Museum (Imperial County Historical Society) and about 9.5 miles from Heber Dunes SVRA, appealing to those interested in local history or off-road recreation. It is also within driving distance of Mexicali, Mexico, where sites like the Centro Histórico de Mexicali, Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Museo Sol del Niño, and Casino de Mexicali are all roughly 15-19 miles away, making it a workable base for cross-border day trips.

Best for

This hotel suits golf enthusiasts, thanks to its historic 18-hole course, and travelers seeking a relaxed, budget-conscious base with easy access to both Imperial Valley history sites and Mexicali attractions across the border. It also works for small groups or business travelers needing simple meeting space paired with casual on-site dining at the steakhouse or sports bar.

Travel tips

Having a car is recommended, since many of the noted attractions -- including the Pioneers' Museum, Heber Dunes SVRA, and the Mexicali sites -- are several miles away and best reached by road. Travelers planning to visit Mexicali attractions such as the Centro Histórico or Casino de Mexicali should factor in border crossing time. Given the property's age and reported wear, setting realistic expectations on facility polish while budgeting time to explore the golf course grounds is worthwhile.

What guests say

Guest feedback centers on the hotel's friendly and helpful staff, which is repeatedly highlighted as a strength despite other shortcomings. Dining at the on-site restaurant, particularly the wings and overall service quality, also gets positive mentions. On the downside, several reviewers note that the facilities show their age and have seen better days, reflecting the property's long history since 1927. A few reviews also playfully reference the hotel's old, atmospheric grounds as having a haunted or eerie character at night.

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