Lido Palms Resort and Spa

Lido Palms Resort and Spa is a small hotel in Desert Hot Springs, just outside Palm Springs, built around natural mineral hot springs. With only ten rooms, each including a full kitchen, it has the feel of a low-key retreat rather than a large resort, but the pool and spa areas are open to day visitors as well as overnight guests.

The draw here is the water. Natural spring water is pumped into the indoor and outdoor mineral pools at 120°F and kept clean through daily maintenance rather than heavy chemical treatment. Beyond the pools, there are dedicated massage areas, outdoor lounge space for unwinding between soaks, and a sauna for an additional round of heat therapy.

A day pass lets non-guests experience the mineral pools without booking a room, which makes this a workable stop for a single afternoon of soaking rather than a full overnight stay. The property also handles group bookings for families or friends planning a visit together, though it recommends calling ahead by phone to arrange larger get-togethers rather than booking online.

Prices sit in the moderate range for the area, and the spa facilities are built for relaxation rather than extensive treatment menus — think soaking, lounging, sauna time and massage, not a long list of spa services. Office hours are listed as 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, though it's worth confirming directly whether that matches pool access hours before planning a visit.