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Shadow Mountain Resort

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

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45750 San Luis Rey Ave, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
  • Place, El Paseo Shopping District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Gardens on El Paseo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, McCallum Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sofabed, Kitchenette | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sofabed, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Condo, 1 Bedroom, 1 King with Sofabed, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Condo, 1 Bedroom, 1 King with Sofabed, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 1King, 1 Queen, Sofabed, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 1King, 1 Queen, Sofabed, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1100 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Kings, Fireplace, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Kings, Fireplace, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace (Full Kitchen )

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Condo, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Condo, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 King Beds

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About this property

Shadow Mountain Resort

3.5-star Palm Desert resort walkable to El Paseo Shopping District
This resort features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Shadow Mountain Resort offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.

40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.

5 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Shadow Mountain Resort features 5 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. The resort offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly resort also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Shadow Mountain Resort has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Delish Bistro + Bar - This poolside bistro serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 12 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Delish Bistro + Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 5 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from June 2 to September 30:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 20 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

Mountain Shadow Resort
Shadow Mountain Palm Desert
Shadow Mountain Resort
Shadow Mountain Resort Palm Desert
Shadow Resort
Shadow Mountain Hotel
Shadow Mountain Resort And Club Hotel Palm Desert
Shadow Mountain
Shadow Mountain Resort Resort
Shadow Mountain Resort Palm Desert
Shadow Mountain Resort Resort Palm Desert

Shadow Mountain Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 824 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 824 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 824 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 824 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 824 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have Been going to Shadow Mountain Resort for the last 8 years with my family and always have the best experience- staff is wonderful and helpful; the rooms are always clean and the grounds are gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every is wonderful...pool AMAZING
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Israel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Gave me the wrong room And power outage caused my food to go bad Had to check out early because no ac
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, huge swimming pool and tranquil environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELSA

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shadow Mountain Resort is a hidden gem! The staff is friendly, the grounds are beautifully maintained, and the location is perfect, close to shops, dining, and great golf. The pool area is relaxing, and the overall atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming. A great spot for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Haik

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time being at this place, love this place. Calm peacefully. This resort is has great service. Best drink at the pool bar mango and strawberry margaritas 🍹.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent staff, especially at Above the Eight. The resort is kept immaculate. Great rooms, very clean. It’s one of my favorite places to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved our studio. Great view of pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaenna Junelle

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nichole

Disliked: Room comfort

No sure I’d return

The room was well kept and had beautiful upgrades however the bed was like sleeping on a hardwood floor it was very uncomfortable also I called for towels and they made me go get them myself there was never any maid service at all. Staff was friendly especially the security guards. But not sure I’d stay there again considering the price for what we got.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellanie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Shadow Mountain Resort

Nice place, close to our pickup spot for Stagecoach. This place had very friendly staff, and was easy to check in, they accommodated an early check in BIG PLUS. However the front of the rooms had no windows it looked like a jail cell block as you walked to the front door. No door fob’s old fashioned key. The room was rather small not like the pictures, small’ish fridge small kitchen but we made it work.Had a wet mop smell when we entered, opened sliding back door immediately. Pool was the biggest draw, had a restaraunt were you could grab “Bloody Mary’s” also food too ;). Be aware you will hear these tennis players early in the mornings…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness
We were not given the room set up that we had booked. After being told by the front desk they were sold out and this was all they had, we made due. Hotels.com did come through and get us a portion refunded and a credit for the app. The resturant food was good, we got take out one night. Checked in very late and it was process as the report is gated and no one is at the desk after 8pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mbeke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived well past the established check in hours, but they made arrangements to accommodate us and check in ended up being very easy, even at 1AM.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for Coachella and enjoyed how close it was to the shuttle stop.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You won’t regret this

The most tranquil weekend ever! Absolutely 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ellie

They didn’t have body soap or shampoo. This is something that you would have to bring yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025