Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs | Palm Springs, California | Virgin Atlantic Holidays
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Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California
4 stars
Bringing that island feel to the Californian desert city, Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs is the first of the famous chain on the West Coast so you can enjoy the relaxed and colourful vibe as part of your US road trip, or for a chance to chill out by the pool with a cocktail in hand. With a calendar of activities including poolside games, movie nights and live DJ’s, this large resort caters for all ages. There’s two pools to relax by, or visit the spa for an array of treatments that will have you feeling like you’re on a secluded island somewhere! You’re just moments from the shopping and golf that Palm Springs is famous for, and parking is included in the resort fee. You don’t need to leave the resort really though – you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to food. Enjoy a steak at JWB Grill, quasedillas by the pool, or grab a takeaway pizza and enjoy it on your balcony when you book a Deluxe Room. If you’ve visited a Margaritaville before you’ll know they’re famous for the ‘5 o’clock somewhere’ bar and this place is no different. It’s the staple of any Margaritaville experience.
Amenities
Bicycle Rental
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Free Parking
Internet Access
No Smoking
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Explore the local area
Located in Downtown Palm Springs; the Tahquitz Canyon and the Moorten Botanical Garden are a short drive away.
Hotel Information
Room Information
Room Upgrade Information
398 rooms and suites featuring island-inspired décor. All with air-conditioning, 50” LCD smart TV, mini fridge, Keurig coffee maker, safe, WiFi access, iron and ironing board, bathrobes, hairdryer, and bathroom amenities.
Standard rooms are 305-350 sq ft, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Hotel details
Dining
JWB Grill (International cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Come Monday Café (breakfast restaurant). 5 o’clock Somewhere (poolside bar serving casual food and beverages). License to Chill (bar serving light bites and a range of drinks, with daily happy hour). Joe Merchant’s Coffee and Provisions (open throughout the day for grab and go items, including takeaway pizza). Lone Palm Pool and Truck serving quick bites, fresh bites, handhelds and beverages (open Wed-Sun 10am - 6pm).
Fun and Games
Two swimming pools. Poolside cabanas*. Fins Up fitness centre. Bicycle rental. St Somewhere Spa*.
Entertainment
Activities calendar including poolside games, fitness classes, live DJ’s and music, movie nights and more.
Handy Stuff
Complimentary WiFi access. Self-parking for one vehicle is included in the resort fee, additional vehicles are $18 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Resort Fees
There is a daily resort fee of $40 plus tax per room (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Resort Fees Detail
Resort fee includes:- Self-parking – WiFi access – Access to Fins Up fitness centre – in-room tea and coffee – Concierge printing – Bicycle usage. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to availability and change.
Additional Information
*Denotes local charge
Trip advisor rating
3.8/5
696 reviews
Excellent
51%
Very Good
13%
Average
10%
Poor
13%
Terrible
13%
“Lovely, Palm Springs retro feel hotel that pleases on all counts.”
Oct 06, 2025Climber678266
This hotel hits all the notes for a small feeling, lovely, charming, true Palm Springs retro feel.
Hotel is under new management and has a good handle on guest relations.
Rooms are perfectly fine including lovely, free standing new bathtubs.
The staff is friendly, accommodating and welcoming. From the manager, valet, front desk, caregivers, pool staff and housekeepers, there was always a smile and a wonderful “how can we make your stay” perfect.
Can’t wait to return.
“Run down hotel with an unprofessional staff. Don’t stay here!”
Oct 06, 20251vtwingrl
Probably the worst hotel stay and experience i’ve ever had. To say this hotel was a disappointment is an understatement. I have stayed at the Riviera many times years ago when it was the original Riviera but sadly it is nothing like it was. Upon arriving and checking in I immediately got a bad feeling. The hotel staff at the front desk were unprofessional, unwelcoming and clueless and obviously never heard of the word “hospitality”. I was charged for the weekend stay, taxes, including a hefty “incidentals” deposit which was never disclosed when booking. It was a special birthday weekend so i booked a room well over a month in advance and specifically asked for a mountain view. We were given a run down room with a view of the parking lot. The room was located down a dingy hallway with stained and dirty carpeting. The room itself was completely understocked with no bottled waters (we used our own), no coffee for the Keurig coffee maker, not enough towels for two people, and a bathroom with a half a roll of toilet paper! I had to call the front desk and ask for more towels and was lucky enough to see a housekeeping cart by our door and asked if they could spare an extra roll of tp for our room. Unbelievable i know. The bathroom had an automatic light that was broken and kept turning on & off every five minutes which was super annoying and disturbing when we were trying to get to sleep. Housekeeping never came once to clean or restock our room during our stay. I would never recommend this hotel to anyone. Palm Springs has too many nicer, cleaner hotels to choose from.
“Bright and airy”
Sep 28, 2025Emhigh
Location was perfect for downtown Palm Springs. A little drive into town, but quiet area. Hotel was lush, colorful and had a nice vibe to it. Pool area and bar was good. Rooms were bright and airy. Staff was friendly and we all had a great time. We have already planned our next stay.
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