Palm Springs, CaliforniaIndian Wells
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
Island-inspired desert resort
Indian Wells Palm Springs, California
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
Tommy BahamaIsland-inspired desert resort
The brand's debut resort brings island ease to the Coachella Valley, complete with private citrus groves and fireside evenings under the mountains.
What it’s good at
Notable
A stone maze hydrotherapy pool with personal waterfalls anchors the outdoor spa courtyard.
Notable
An eleven-acre desert retreat centered on three outdoor saltwater pools beneath the mountains.
Listed
Palm-print rooms feature private balconies and patios looking out toward the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Indian Wells Golf Resort sits directly next door, with the Living Desert Zoo and Tahquitz Canyon trails a short drive away.
The rooms
Green palm wallpaper dresses the walls, and private patios look out across citrus gardens toward the Santa Rosa Mountains.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Pink parasols and sun loungers line the main saltwater pool, looking straight out toward the Santa Rosa Mountains.
The spa
Outdoor cabanas frame the courtyard at Spa Rosa, where treatments range from mountain mud masks to sound bath meditation.
Yoga and the gym
Morning Vinyasa yoga meets out on the lawn, and the 24-hour fitness center has free weights and cardio machines.
Restaurant
Grapefruit Basil
Curved olive booths fill the indoor dining room, which opens toward the mountains for daily breakfast and seasonal California dinners.
Bar
Chiki Palm
The poolside bar serves craft tropical cocktails and halibut tacos right beside the main swimming pool.
At the table
Lantern-lit stone paths lead through the olive grove to fire pits and an open-air bar counter for evening drinks.
How it began
The property opened in 1962 as the Asian-themed Erawan Garden Hotel, now recognized as an Indian Wells historic landmark.
Palm Springs
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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.