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Desert Sun Resort

1533 Chaparral Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Formerly Desert Shadows Resort)
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Desert Sun Resort
Ranked #15 of 69 hotels in Palm Springs
4.5 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Quiet pool(8)
  • Hot tub(7)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Fire pits(4)
  • Other guest(4)
  • Grounds were beautiful(3)
  • Entire staff(3)
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1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I stayed at Desert Sun in May for 5 days. This was our first time at a nude resort and were both excited about our new adventure and apprehensive. Michael set our fears aside very quickly upon entering the office. He took us on a tour of the resort and it was a little uneasy seeing nude... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Overall nice resort. Grounds are really clean and you have choice of multiple pools. Bedding in Chapparal room where we stayed could have been updated but overall it was ok. Would probably stay in condo next time but was only there one night. It is also nice being closer to downtown Palm Springs for dining options. We would definitly return More

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Palm Springs
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
5
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One has to qualify any review of this resort with a realization that no competitor is close in quality on the West Coast. Nationally, only Caliente near Tampa is nicer, but that is a real resort and many times the size of Desert Sun. Reality is that the owners for four years have achieved what they wanted. This is a... More

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ofallon
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I had a few days in Southern California to kill before our flight home. We went fron San Diego over to Palm Springs. This is about 2 hours by car. \ We stayed at the Desert Sun Resort. This was previously known as Desert Shadows. The resort is "Clothing Optional" How ever we found it to be... More

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Racine
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
5
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This resort is simply gorgeous and well organized to make your stay memorable whether or not it's your first experience in such a place (clothing optional). The place is extremely well landscaped & maintained, very clean, and all that in an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere. The staff (reception, restaurant and maintenance) is polite, discrete, and dedicated to make your stay... More

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Denver
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
7
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Wow, can't say how much we enjoyed Desert Sun Resort. Grounds and amenities were nothing short of spectacular. Staff was amazing, we will absolutely be back. This is the first "adults only" Nudist resort that we've visited and it was fantastic... no awkward teenage boys gawking at you! We wish all clothing optionals would adopt this policy. More

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florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
7
people found this review helpful

We stayed in the 2 Bedroom condo with friends we met on prior nude cruises.The resort is immaculate in every area and very well landscaped.A real plus are the comfortable lounges with excellent large shade umbrellas.We never had to scramble every morning to reserve a spot like the nude cruises.The pools were heated to a wonderful temperature and the hot... More

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Verona NJ
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
11
people found this review helpful

We enjoyed our trip to Desert Sun resort in mid-March. We are experienced nudists and NOT lifestylers. As others have said the grounds are immaculate and beautiful and the pools are heated. The staff - at all levels - are friendly and helpful. The week we were there it was cooler that usual and the weekend was rainy and unusally... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
1 review
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
11
people found this review helpful

Wow, what an awesome experience for both my wife and I. This was our first time to visit DSR and our first experience at a nude resort. Our experience was one where we were nervous but really looking forward to a relaxing time in the sun without clothes. My wife and I scheduled a couples massage the first morning and... More

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Miami Beach, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
10
people found this review helpful

My wife and i enjoyed our first nudist experience at Desert Sun Resort. Being it was our first time, we were very nervous and did not know what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised! The resort is absolutely beautiful and any fears we had were quickly dissolved by the friendly guests and warm and accommodating staff. This venue is a... More

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