The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

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Palm Springs, California

4 stars

Relax, chill, and enjoy the desert life in this home away from home. With two award winning golf courses, a kids club, multiple pools and activities, and plenty of food - you won't need to leave the resort for anything. In your fully equipped villa you can cook a family dinner, or perhaps you'd rather be waited upon at the Agave Grill & Bar. Either way, nestled amid the Santa Rosa Mountains in Southern California, you'll go into full relaxation mode here.

Amenities

Tennis
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Hot tub
Internet Access
Laundry Service
No Smoking
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool

Explore the local area

Located 3 miles from downtown Palm Desert, and 12 miles from Palm Springs International Airport.

Hotel Information

Room Information
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One or Two Bedroom Villas, all with private balcony, air-conditioning, Westin Heavenly® Bed, kitchenette, washer/dryer, flat-screen TV, WiFi access, safe, and sofa bed.

One Bedroom Villas sleep maximum 4 people.

Hotel details

Dining

Agave Grill & Bar (American favourites, open for dinner and drinks). Sanctuary Pool Bar (serving drinks and casual fare). Mountain View Marketplace (serving Starbucks and grab-and-go snacks). Palo Verde Snack Shop (seasonal).

Fun and Games

3 swimming pools with 2 waterslides, a kids pool and a whirlpool. 24-hour fitness centre. Tennis courts. Pickleball. Basketball. 2 championship golf courses*. BBQ areas. Kids Club. Teen room.

Handy Stuff

Parking $25 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*.

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge

Trip advisor rating

4.3/5

1,628 reviews

Sleep Quality
Location
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

56%

Very Good

27%

Average

Poor

Terrible

“Great stay”

Nov 25, 2025Michael Y

Stayed here for 4 nights and it hit the spot. Nice room set up - comfy bedroom, spacious bathroom, solid kitchen/family room combo. Was typical of a previous Marriott Vacation Club architecture/decor/styling - not the highest end/modern set up but more than adequate and functional. Parking is outside and our recommendation here is to park a little further under some cover vs the spots right outside the building that are in direct sunlight. We were in a building that was in close proximity to the Quiet Pool - that was great to swim laps in, rarely crowded, but often in the shade, so the water was a bit cool upon entry. The fitness center had what you needed and is quite popular with guests. The Main Pool has a water slide, loud music and capacity to fit a ton of people - that was not our scene. We did partake in some nice recently repainted pickleball courts and there's a social where you can drop in and play with others at the resort which was very well attended and fun. We played golf next door at the Desert Willow Golf Course - very nice public course. Lots of stores and other amenities that are very accessible to where this Westin is located.

“Worst Marriott Experience Ever — Avoid This Property”

Nov 19, 2025Ktatum0628

I never leave reviews, but this stay was so bad that I feel obligated to warn others. If you’re expecting anything close to normal Marriott standards, do not stay here. Terrible Customer Service From the start, staff repeatedly reminded us they’re a “vacation club” and not a typical Marriott hotel — as if that excuses rude service and zero willingness to help. If they don’t want non-owners staying here, they shouldn’t accept paid guests. The attitude and management were shockingly unprofessional. Ridiculous Fees for Basic Essentials Be prepared to pay extra for things every hotel includes: Towels Trash removal (unless “scheduled”) Cleaning service Nothing is disclosed upfront, and the surprise charges make the stay feel like a constant money grab. Lack of Transparency There were no clear explanations of their policies before arrival or at check-in. It’s no surprise this place is rated 4.3 — and honestly, that feels generous. Misleading Even for Marriott Owners We stayed here on the recommendation of a friend who owns with Marriott Vacation Club. We were even considering becoming owners ourselves, but after this experience, we won’t ever return — let alone invest. Bottom Line: Stay Away There are plenty of Marriott properties that value guests and uphold the brand’s standards. Unfortunately, this is not one of them.

“Love it here”

Nov 03, 2025k2kelley

4th time here, a fav! Clean, very friendly staff, lots of pool options including a quiet pool with NO children. Some of the staff have been there over a decade. Food is good but not great. Clean and easy access to other valley options

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