Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Desert Willow Golf Resort - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 11 min drive
Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 29 min drive
Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 34 min drive
Palm Springs Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 17 min walk
Del Taco - 15 min walk
Eureka - 8 min walk
Lunch Box - 3 min drive
Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill - 19 min walk
About this property
Sands Hotel and Spa
When you stay at Sands Hotel and Spa, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or facials. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a terrace. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
46 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No lift (single-level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Special features
Spa
The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.0 per night
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 47.23 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Housekeeping
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Internet access (may be limited)
Newspaper
Parking
Phone calls (may be limited)
Pool access
Self-parking
Valet parking
WiFi access (may be limited)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Sands Hotel Indian Wells
Sands Hotel
Sands Indian Wells
Sands Hotel and Spa Hotel
Sands Hotel and Spa Indian Wells
Sands Hotel and Spa Hotel Indian Wells
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Sands Hotel and Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sands Hotel and Spa?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 100.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sands Hotel and Spa?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Sands Hotel and Spa?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City (12-min drive) and Agua Caliente Casino (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Sands Hotel and Spa and nearby?
Sands Hotel and Spa has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sands Hotel and Spa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Sands Hotel and Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Sands Hotel and Spa like?
Sands Hotel and Spa is in Desert Horizons, a short 1-minute walk from San Jacinto Mountains.
Sands Hotel and Spa Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
Great getaway
Very friendly and helpful staff. Inviting and relaxed ambience. Clean. Easy parking. A real gem of all the places we've stayed in the Palm Springs area over the years.
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jan 2025
Charming and comfortable
Very cute, clean and comfortable boutique hotel. Perfect as a base to explore Palm Springs.
Catherine
Catherine, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Perfect Christmas Stay
Spent Christmas with family but needed an extra place to stay and The Sands was our first choice. Such a lovely boutique hotel, location is awesome and it's pet friendly! Thank you Sands for making our Christmas wonderful!
Shaun
Shaun, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 Dec 2024
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2024
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
Cute boutique hotel in the desert
Hotel was super cute and boutique like, great location in Indian wells. Pool and restaurant are the main attractions as it’s pretty tiny. Rooms are decorated well but a couple things were dirty like the couch. We also didn’t receive the turndown service like they had mentioned. Some water would have been nice. Overall fun instagram vibes hotel but not overly luxurious.
Bridgett
Bridgett, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
5 stars
Amazing staff! The decor and vibe was unreal! Wish i stayed another night!
Hugo
Hugo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
Daniel B
Daniel B, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Wedding
Amazing hotel small and quaint staff was so nice
Shawnna
Shawnna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
A beautiful hotel that I look forward to visiting again in the future. I had one spa treatment. I would say that the cost of the treatment didn’t quite equate with the experience. It was very nice but not worth the higher price tag.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Nov 2024
richard
richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Faye
Faye, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Loved staying at this hotel
Helen
Helen, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
I could not have been more pleased. Everything was amazing. I would definitely recommend it.
Alberto
Alberto, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Howard
Howard, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Ahhhhhhh
This hotel is art deco and very quaint. All of their staff are very gracious and helpful. It is so quiet and peaceful. Don’t get me started on the super comfortable bed, pillows, and bedding. For that reason alone I didn’t want to get up and go home. I definitely recommend this hotel and am looking forward to future visits.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct 2024
Kylie
Kylie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct 2024
Katteryn
Katteryn, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Oct 2024
The room was in excellent shape and clean. The Pink Cabana room service was quick and the food excellent. It was better and far more reasonable than the large popular properties in Palm Springs.