Palm Springs, CaliforniaIndian Wells
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
Desert waterpark playground
Indian Wells Palm Springs, California
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
HyattDesert waterpark playground
Forty-five desert acres run on all-day poolside energy, with quiet lawns and date palms stretching beneath the Santa Rosa Mountains.
What it’s good at
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Across forty-five desert acres beside Indian Wells Golf Resort, beneath the Santa Rosa Mountains.
The rooms
Spacious rooms look out across the desert valley, finished with warm wood accents and clean mid-century lines.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Nine outdoor pools span the grounds, from 30-foot dueling slides at the waterpark to secluded cabanas at the adult pool.
The spa
Agua Serena Spa centers on an outdoor reflection pool lined with pergolas, with open-air treatment spaces tucked behind palms.
Restaurant
Tía Carmen
Chef Angelo Sosa cooks regional Southwestern dishes in a dining room of teal velvet banquettes and sculptural copper pendants.
At the table
The Well pours drinks beside the adults-only pool, and Camino Springs Market serves morning espresso and pastries.
How it began
Tennis player Charlie Pasarell built the property in 1986, including a 10,000-seat stadium that hosted championship tournaments until 1999.
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Our shorthand
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.