Los Arboles Hotel
784 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA
Step through the gate and you are somewhere far away.
About Los Arboles Hotel
Los Arboles, meaning the trees, is a Spanish colonial and mission-style hacienda in the heart of Palm Springs, restored from ruins by the Castaneda family, who purchased the property in 2002 and brought it back to life. The remodel leaned fully into its Mexican-hacienda identity: thick walls, tiled courtyards, and a central pool that make guests feel they have stepped somewhere far from the desert grid outside. Rooms open to private patios with hammocks, and several add wood-burning fireplaces. Set on North Indian Canyon within walking distance of the Palm Springs Art Museum, shops, and restaurants, it trades mid-century modernism for a quieter, more romantic sense of place. It is a family-run oasis with a strong point of view and genuine warmth behind it.
What Los Arboles Hotel Is Known For
Los Arboles is a full-hearted family project, restored by the Castaneda family from genuine ruins into a hacienda that commits completely to its Spanish colonial vision. In a town defined by mid-century glass and steel, it offers something entirely different: tiled courtyards, hammock-strung patios, and a walled quiet that transports guests somewhere else entirely. That singular sense of place, paired with the warmth of hands-on family ownership, is what sets it apart and keeps guests returning for the calm it offers.
Amenities
- WiFi
- Courtyard heated pool
- Courtyard hot tub
- Private patios with hammocks
- Wood-burning fireplaces in select rooms
- In-room jetted tubs in select suites
- Mature tree-shaded grounds
What Guests Love
- The Castaneda family restored the property from ruins into a fully committed Spanish colonial hacienda, a rare counterpoint to Palm Springs mid-century modernism.
- Many rooms open to private patios strung with hammocks, and several add wood-burning fireplaces.
- A central courtyard wraps around a heated pool and hot tub, walled off into a quiet, private oasis.
- Select suites include a full-sized jetted tub, with the Fireplace King pairing a jetted tub and a fireplace.
Worth Knowing
- The hacienda layout is quiet and romantic, better suited to couples and calm-seekers than to a lively pool-party crowd.
- Some amenities may not be available during your stay. Contact the property before arrival to confirm current status.
- The property is within walking distance of the art museum and downtown restaurants, so you can park the car and explore on foot.
- As a Stash Hotel Rewards partner, the property lets members earn and redeem points; ask about current perks when booking.
The Room
Twenty-one rooms carry the Spanish colonial and mission style through and through, spacious and quiet, with many opening to private patios strung with hammocks. Several rooms include wood-burning fireplaces, and the Los Arboles Suite adds a full-sized jetted tub for two, while the Fireplace King pairs a jetted tub with a fireplace. Rooms include a refrigerator and an in-room coffee maker, with high-speed WiFi throughout. The hacienda detailing, tile, warm plaster, and heavy wood, makes each room feel anchored to its theme rather than generic.
The Grounds
A central courtyard organizes the property around an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub, framed by mature trees that give the hotel its name and a hacienda-quiet that feels miles from downtown. Private patios with hammocks extend several rooms into the greenery. The grounds are clean and calm, an enclosed oasis walled off from the street. Parking is on site and complimentary, and the walkability to the art museum and downtown restaurants means you can leave the car parked once you arrive.
The Experience
Passing through the gate at Los Arboles feels like leaving Palm Springs for a hacienda somewhere farther south. Days settle into the courtyard: a swim, a soak in the hot tub, a stretch in a patio hammock under the trees. The property is quiet and private, tuned for couples and travelers who want calm over scene. When hunger hits, downtown restaurants and the art museum are a short walk away. Evenings by a wood-burning fireplace, with the courtyard hushed and the trees rustling, are the memory guests carry home. It is a romantic, restful counterpoint to the desert's louder pool scenes.
Details
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Los Arboles Hotel have EV charging?
No, Los Arboles Hotel does not have EV charging.
Does Los Arboles Hotel serve breakfast?
No, Los Arboles Hotel does not serve breakfast.
Does Los Arboles Hotel have WiFi?
Yes, Los Arboles Hotel has WiFi.
What is there to do near Los Arboles Hotel?
Palm Springs Art Museum: 0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Downtown Palm Springs: 0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: 4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Los Arboles Hotel from Palm Springs Art Museum?
0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Los Arboles Hotel from Downtown Palm Springs?
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Los Arboles Hotel from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway?
4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Who restored Los Arboles Hotel?
Los Arboles Hotel was restored from ruins by the Castaneda family, who purchased the property in 2002 and brought it back to life as a Spanish colonial and mission-style hacienda.
Does Los Arboles Hotel have a pool?
Yes. Los Arboles Hotel has a central courtyard with an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub, framed by mature trees.
Is Los Arboles Hotel pet friendly?
Los Arboles Hotel does not allow pets. Contact the property directly if you have questions about its current policy.
What does the name Los Arboles mean?
Los Arboles means the trees in Spanish, a nod to the mature trees that shade the property's central courtyard and give the hacienda its name.
How far is Los Arboles Hotel from downtown Palm Springs?
Los Arboles Hotel is about 0.5 miles from downtown Palm Springs, roughly a 10-minute walk, with the art museum equally close.
Do rooms at Los Arboles Hotel have fireplaces?
Yes. Several rooms at Los Arboles Hotel include wood-burning fireplaces, and select suites add a full-sized jetted tub.
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Things to Do Near Palm Springs
Palm Springs Art Museum
0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
0.6 miles away, about a 12-minute walk, the Palm Springs Art Museum offers modern and contemporary art, glass work, and rotating exhibitions in the heart of downtown.
Downtown Palm Springs
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
0.5 miles away, about a 10-minute walk, downtown Palm Springs brings VillageFest, galleries, and Palm Canyon Drive dining within an easy stroll of the hotel gate.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
4 miles away, about a 12-minute drive, the Aerial Tramway climbs from the desert floor into the cool pine forests of Mount San Jacinto State Park.