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Vista Mirage Resort

Palm Springs

Situated in Palm Springs, 1.5 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, Vista Mirage Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. 6.6 km from Palm Springs Visitor Center and 7.2 km from Escena Golf Club, the property provides a tennis court and barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is located 3 km from O'Donald Golf Course. Everything was fantastic and clean! Well equipped and comfortable. Kind attention from the team.

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9.1
Superb
474 reviews
Price from
€ 285
per night

Mission Pacific Beach Resort, part of JdV by Hyatt 4 stars

Oceanside

Feel the spirited energy of Oceanside at the #1 Hotel in San Diego voted by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ in 2022 when you escape to Mission Pacific Beach Resort. Taste true culinary craftsmanship dining at Chef Roberto Alcocer’s homage to Baja, MICHELIN Star restaurant, Valle; mingle and dance at The Rooftop Bar’s lively sky bar deck and pool; sip slow at High/Low’s beachfront café and step back in time when you visit the historic Top Gun House: home of the famous HIGH-pie. One of my favourite in Ca! Amazing!! Modern clean with a fantastic style! The roof bar the swiming pool, jacuzzi as the room, everything was perfect!

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9
Superb
246 reviews
Price from
€ 330
per night

Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club 5 stars

Malibu

Each air-conditioned room at this resort offers free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Absolutely everything. Paradise. We are bringing our family back here.

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9.3
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
€ 901
per night

L'Horizon Resort & Spa, Hermann Bungalows 5 stars

Palm Springs Uptown, Palm Springs

Located on the Hermann Bungalows side, offering a spa centre and hot tub, L'Horizon Resort & Spa, Hermann Bungalows Palm Springs is an adult only (21+) resort, 2.6 km from Palm Springs Convention Center. everything was amazing! it’s the perfect getaway .. staff are super friendly.. if you go there you must book a massage session with Catherine she’s amazing

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9
Superb
174 reviews
Price from
€ 409
per night

Sparrows Lodge 4 stars

Palm Springs Uptown, Palm Springs

Featuring an outdoor pool, this resort is for guests 21 years of age or older. The property is 5 minutes’ drive to Palm Springs Art Museum. Styled in modern décor, each studio provides free WiFi.

Tennis courts and free use of bicycles are offered to guests of this resort. The relaxing, almost retreat atmosphere. poolside was superb, sun cream, iced water and towels. room was super with front loungers and a table to sit plus a rear private patio. staff super friendly and a great continental breakfast

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9
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
€ 317
per night

Bernardus Lodge & Spa 5 stars

Carmel Valley

This Carmel Valley resort boasts star-rated dining, a wellness spa and outdoor heated pool. A limestone fireplace, 2-person soaking tub and down feather bedding are featured in each guest room. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 19 km away. Beautiful location, great rooms, helpful staff

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9.1
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
€ 520
per night

The Westin Anaheim Resort 4 stars

Anaheim

The Westin Anaheim Resort features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Anaheim. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. Great location for seeing Disney. Wish I had more time to spend in hotel as a whirlwind visit to Disney

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9.1
Superb
866 reviews
Price from
€ 290
per night

Lakewood Cabins 3 stars

Big Bear Lake

A short walk from Big Bear Lake, this California accommodation offers fishing, hiking and horseback riding. BBQ facilities and a children’s playground are located on site. All units include free Wi-Fi.

Big Bear Mountain Resorts are 1.5 miles from the accommodation. The Big Bear Discovery Centre is 7 minutes’ drive away. Cute setting, recently updated with a chic cabin decor, lastly Dave the manager was very friendly and welcoming and made our stay special.

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9.2
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
€ 226
per night

Desert Isle Resort, a VRI resort 3 stars

Palm Springs

Located in Palm Springs, Desert Isle Resort, a VRI resort sits on seven acres and offers units with full kitchen facilities and free WiFi. It features 2 heated outdoor pools, 2 tennis courts, and 2 racquetball courts. Absolutely perfect. This was a very last minute booking as a result of Death Valley being closed after the floods and mudslides. Everything about this place was fantastic and mémorable. First and foremost the staff are 100 % awesome : kind, helpful and genuine. The apartment has everything and more. The resort is fabulous and has a supermarket opposite. We loved our last minute change of plan and warmly recommend this great hotel. An oasis in the oasis.

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9.1
Superb
343 reviews
Price from
€ 199
per night

The Inn on Pine 3 stars

Calistoga

Near Mount St. Helena, this Calistoga resort is 5 miles from the Petrified Forest. It provides an outdoor pool and spacious rooms feature large bathrooms with a whirlpool tub.

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is 3.6 miles from the resort. Old Faithful, the geyser of California, is a 5 minute drive away. The service is the most outstanding and welcoming experience we had in a long time. The location is perfect. We can walk to the heart of Calistoga to enjoy all the great restaurants and shopping. The pool and spa were more than enjoyable. The breakfast was perfect with many healthy options. The outdoor sitting area was beautiful with heaters and a fire place. We could appreciate the fresh air with a good coffee.

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9.3
Superb
402 reviews
Price from
€ 221
per night

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