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Terra Cotta Inn

2388 E Racquet Club Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262-2629
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Jamestown, North Dakota
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97 reviews 97 reviews
91 hotel reviews
Reviews in 86 cities Reviews in 86 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We liked this resort. Friendly is the best description. The owners are friendly, the staff are friendly and the guests are friendly. On the second night of our two night stay (much too short) we were even invited to a birthday celebration and had a great time. We also liked the free perks provided--Tom's famous strawberrys and wine, the continental... More

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Tempe, Arizona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

We have previously been here and always enjoy our stay the room is very fitting for our needs, the grounds are beautiful and the staff are great! We enjoy the great atmosphere. Always recommend this stop.

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Tampa, Florida
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28 reviews 28 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Our 6th visit, this time with some pretty classy (5 star type) friends. Even they were impressed! Everyone was happy with their room - a bit dated but CLEAN and that is part of the charm, the people, and especially the staff and owners! Tom and Mary Claire (and Jude) just makes his guests feel welcome and goes out of... More

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Paw Paw, West Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This was our 2nd time at Terra Cotta Inn. It is so friendly and peaceful. We spent a week relaxing by the pool. The owners are wonderful and make you feel at home. There are great places to see and to eat in Palm Springs. But if you just want to stay in and relax at the resort you can... More

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San Jose, California
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6 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

my wife and i spent 2 days at TCI for her birthday. we had a wonderful time. we ALWAYS love staying at TCI and hate it when we have to go home. Tom and his wife are wonderful hosts. Patty is the gal at the front desk is a great friendly person. Jackie the gal that gives lovely massages is... More

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San Antonio, Texas
2 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Spent the first week in March at Terra Cotta Inn – it was our second trip and it was better than our first trip there! [This is saying a lot given we had a great time during our first trip to TCI!] Tom and Mary Clare are just as friendly and accommodating as ever. The motel looks great. It was... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

A girl friend and I ditched our husbands and headed south for some sun. We stayed at TCI and never wanted to leave. We had made site-seeing plans and a pretty long to-do list and in the end only went out to dinner once and for lunch once. Why leave your happy place? Sun, lounging poolside, floating in the pool... More

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Spokane, Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Our first visit to Terra Cotta and our first nudist vacation. We didn't want to leave. Tom, Patty and Mary Clare are super hosts. Breakfast was good (especially the fruit and coffee....the sparrows are brazen and will take their due of your muffin if allowed). Tea time at 4:00 was a pleasant surprise. Fruit, snacks and wine. Nude Jude will... More

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Calgary, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

It was our first visit to the Terra Cotta. The staff were incredible (Patty and all the others), Tom and Mary Clare great hosts. Jude (the pup) is a great dog, well behaved and smart, no nuisance at all. Met some great people from various locations. Very friendly and casual experience.

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Clearfield, Utah
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

We spent our 45th wedding anniversary at TCI and it was unforgettable. The friendliness and service alone are wonderful but the flowers and landscaping make it a garden of Eden. The room was huge and inviting, the pool exceptionally clean and kept at 86 degrees, the breakfasts varied and delicious, specially all the fresh fruit and the afternoon snacks and... More

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Address: 2388 E Racquet Club Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262-2629
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Region: United States > California > California Desert > Greater Palm Springs > Palm Springs
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #10 of 26 B&Bs / Inns in Palm Springs
Price range (per night): RM466 - 592
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Looking for a fun, relaxing, romantic vacation? Tired of boring big box hotels? Then book at The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa, Palm Springs, California's most popular nude sunbathing resort. Selected by the Los Angeles Times newspaper in their 2011 Readers Choice awards as the most popular of ALL small resorts in Southern California. Not a nudist? No problem. As the Los Angeles Times reports, "especially suitable for couples looking to sunbathe topless or nude for the first time." Guests from around the world vacation there. TripAdvisor even picked them as one of the 10 best clothing optional resorts in the world and the only nude sunbathing resort in Palm Springs that was honored by them. You will love your stay here. ... more   less 
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