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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. I loved our spacious room at Vista Mirage and kitchen with all new appliances and very well equipped. The resort grounds were well maintained, pools always clean and warm and every staff member had been friendly and helpful. A wonderful experience for my family of 5!

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9.1
Superb
471 reviews
Price from
€ 286
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. I like Staff Very Polite Mostly there is Blonde Hair reception staff she Help us and pretend not ruin our honeymoon

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9
Superb
247 reviews
Price from
€ 268
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. The room was amazing, so many amenities and little attention to details. Felt very luxurious. The general feel of the place was that of a luxury ranch with chandeliers in the trees etc, so enchanting!

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9.3
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
€ 905
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 Sparrow is a little piece of heaven. You walk through the doors and you are in a little oasis. The rooms are a bit retro and very comfortable The staff are very friendly and the food is delicious . Having my morning coffee in front the firepit or eating under the lemon tress was so delightful. We will go back for sure

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9
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
€ 318
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. We were overwhelmed with the staff, the quick service, the facilities, the food, and the wonderful positive vibe everywhere. It's very rare to get this quality of service, smiling faces and high standards, and it's obvious your staff is treated well, which makes all the difference! Loved the plastic slippers and bathrobe! And the hot cider...Liscia's massage was the best I've ever had!

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9.1
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
€ 522
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. Clean and proximity to Disney wasn’t too bad

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9.1
Superb
867 reviews
Price from
€ 291
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. Neatly furnished and well equipped. Lot‘s of everything like towels, kitchen fully loaded. Perfect also for a longer stay.

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9.2
Superb
171 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. quiet, fire places in the villas, steam sauna, perfect landscaping

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9.1
Superb
342 reviews
Price from
€ 200
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 room was beautifully decorated with an extremely comfy bed and an atmospheric stove. The breakfast was delightful and the pool, hot tub, sauna was an extra bonus. We loved it 👍🏼

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9.3
Superb
402 reviews
Price from
€ 222
per night

Malibu Beach Inn 5 stars

Malibu

Featuring a soothing luxury spa and rooms with private balconies overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, Malibu Beach Inn lies 10 miles outside downtown Malibu. Free WiFi is available.

Malibu Beach Inn guests have direct access to the private beach. Veronica's Skin and Body Care Spa offers offers a menu of exotic massages and treatments that can also be performed in guests’ rooms. The room was very tastefully decorated and extremely comfortable…beds, pillows, towels were all amazing.

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9.1
Superb
413 reviews
Price from
€ 770
per night

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