The Good House

The Good House is a small hotel and spa set in Desert Hot Springs' Miracle Hill District, an area known for some of the hottest natural well water in the region. The property draws on that water for two hot spring pools: a larger one held around 94 degrees and a smaller, hotter soak kept near 104 degrees, both cooled down from the source temperature of roughly 160 degrees.

Overnight guests stay in rooms with king beds and get breakfast included, along with full access to the pools and grounds. Those not staying overnight can book a day pass, which runs from 11am to 5pm and includes pool access, shaded lounge areas, and poolside lunch and refreshments. The spa side of the operation layers in treatments meant to pair with the mineral water's therapeutic reputation, staffed by people familiar with the local hot springs tradition.

The Good House is priced in the upscale tier and leans toward couples and solo travelers looking for a quieter, boutique setting rather than a large resort. It also has a restaurant or café on site and a relaxation lounge, so there's a place to eat and unwind beyond the pools themselves.

The property runs a charity tie-in with Kind Traveler, donating $2 per night of every stay to the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, which supports Coachella Valley's LGBTQ+ community through programs including a food bank and behavioral health services.