Palm Springs, CaliforniaRancho Mirage
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
Desert entertainment beacon
Rancho Mirage Palm Springs, California
Opened
2008
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
Agua Caliente CasinosDesert entertainment beacon
A 16-story tower rises over the Coachella Valley, combining high-energy gaming floors and a 2,057-seat theater with relaxed desert lounging.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Sunstone Spa features halotherapy salt rooms, infrared treatment tables, eucalyptus steam rooms, and private cabanas.
Remarkable
A 50,000-square-foot pool sanctuary, 2,057-seat concert theatre, and expansive desert gaming floor provide extensive entertainment.
Notable
Tower accommodations offer sweeping desert views, dual-vanity bathrooms with oversized tubs, plush robes, and multi-room suites.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
With standard rooms clocking in at a spacious 550 square feet, you’ll always have plenty of space to call your own.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Positioned along Bob Hope Drive, the resort sits 15 minutes from El Paseo shopping and 20 minutes from downtown Palm Springs.
The rooms
Earth-toned deluxe rooms feature desert-inspired hues, dual vanities, plush robes, and deep soaking tubs set apart from standalone glass showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Two outdoor swimming pools anchor the 50,000-square-foot deck, lined with shaded daybeds, hot tubs, and private cabanas.
The spa
Sunstone Spa houses eleven treatment rooms and outdoor cabanas, with eucalyptus steam rooms, dry saunas, and grounding chairs.
The gym
The fitness center has elliptical trainers, weight machines, and free weights overlooking the grounds.
Restaurant
The Steakhouse
Prime dry-aged beef and tableside carved chateaubriand are served beneath warm wood walls and sculpted red ceiling baffles.
Bar
360 Sports
Giant wraparound LED screens encircle the bar, pouring craft beers alongside elevated game-day snacks.
At the table
Waters Café serves casual California fare on an outdoor terrace overlooking the swimming pools.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.