Amazing Palm Springs Resorts With Lazy Rivers
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Looking for the best Palm Springs hotel with lazy river?
If so, you’ve come to the right place! I live in Southern California and love spending time in desert. Hotels with lazy rivers in Palm Springs provide the perfect escape for fun and relaxation.
The greater Palm Springs area is comprised of eight desert communities, and while (unfortunately) there are no hotels in the actual city of Palm Springs with lazy rivers, there are several nearby resorts with lazy rivers and other fantastic pool amenities – and we’ve stayed at all of them!
Lazy River Resorts At-A-Glance
Don’t have time to read the full article? Since there are only four Palm Springs lazy river resorts, here is a quick breakdown of which one if best for what type of trip.
► Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa – With its lazy river, water slides, splash pad, and activities for kids, this is the best Palm Springs hotel with lazy river for family fun
► Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa – Best hotel for golf, spa, and a sophisticated stay for adults, and best water slides and pool features for the kids
► Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa – This casino resort has a Vegas vibe inside and out; welcomes kids but is best for adults
► WorldMark Indio – Apartment-style accommodations make this resort great for longer stays
Keep reading to hear about four fantastic Palm Springs lazy river resorts to enjoy on your desert vacation in 2024.
Best Hotels in Palm Springs with Lazy Rivers
Is there anything better than floating down a lazy river on a hot, sunny day? If fun and relaxation are the goals of your vacation, a hotel in the desert with a great pool is the perfect way to go.
There are four Palm Springs resorts with lazy rivers. Yup – only four. Other articles may mention more and list private Palm Springs lazy river vacation rentals, but for the purpose of this article, we will focus on the four full-scale resorts.
So grab some sunscreen and an inner tube and get ready to laze the day away at one of these amazing Palm Springs hotels with lazy river.
Palm Springs Hotels with Lazy River
1. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort At-A-Glance
- Distance to Palm Springs: 12 miles
- 425 foot lazy river
- Pool, hot tub, water play area and two water slides
- 23 outdoor tennis courts
- Championship golf course
- Full-service spa
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- 5 restaurants
- Free Wi-Fi
Nestled against a stunning backdrop of mountains and towering palm trees, the Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs is truly an oasis in the heart of the California desert. It is considered one of the most family-friendly resorts and in my opinion the best Palm Springs hotel with lazy river.
Located on 240 lush acres, the resort features Splashtopia Water Park, an extensive pool area with a lazy river, two 100-foot water slides, a cliff-side hot tub, sandy beach and unique water-play zones for kids. We stayed here a lot when my son was a bit younger, and he had so much for enjoying Splashtopia!
► Travel Insight
One drawback of this resort is the pool and lazy river tend to get very crowded when the resort is full; in fact, on one of our recent visits we couldn’t even find lounge chairs to put our stuff down! My best advice is to get to the pool early in the day if you are visiting on a weekend or during peak season.
In addition to the family-friendly pool areas, the Omni also has a separate, large outdoor pool for adults only.
Omni Rancho Las Palmas features 444 guest rooms and 22 suits, all housed in Spanish-style, 2-story buildings clustered around gardens, the golf course, a lake and the pool. All rooms feature French doors that open to private patios and balconies.
► Click here to read a full review of Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa.
Hotel Information & Reservations
- 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage
- (760) 568-2727
2. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells At-A-Glance
- Distance to Palm Springs: 17 miles
- 450 foot lazy river
- Seven pools and two whirlpools
- Multiple water slides
- Tennis courts
- Golf course
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- On-site restaurants
- Free Wi-Fi
Located in the desert town of Indian Wells, about half an hour east of downtown Palm Springs, the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa is a luxurious, family-friendly resort offering beautiful mountain views and a wealth of amenities.
This amazing hotel recently completed a $21 million renovation, which included completion of the HyTides Plunge Waterpark.
With seven outdoor pools and 2 whirlpools, HyTides features a 450-foot lazy river and dueling 30-foot tall water slides. There is also a water playground and smaller water slide for kids who don’t reach the 48-inch height requirement.
You can enjoy a delicious meal while you lounge with poolside food and drink service from the Oasis Pool Bar and Roadrunner Café.
In addition, the Hyatt Regency has an adults-only pool tucked away in a quiet corner of the pool area. I really loved the relaxing vibe of this pool and it was nice to get away from the kids now and then.
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa has 530 comfortable rooms, including 35 suites and 43 villas. The tastefully decorated, spacious rooms each feature a private balcony and marble bath with separate shower and tub.
Hotel Information & Reservations
- 44600 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells
- (760) 776-1234
3. Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa
Morongo At-A-Glance
- Distance to Palm Springs: 21 miles
- Sandy beach, pools and lazy river
- Casino and Spa
- Located adjacent to Cabazon Outlet Center
- Fitness center
- 11 on-site restaurants
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Conveniently located off the 10 Freeway just west of Palm Springs, Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa is a Native American casino and resort, owned by the Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians.
The 27-story hotel tower has 310 rooms and suites, plus six ultra-luxurious casitas featuring private pools, separate living areas, oversized soaking tubs and shaded verandas with plush chaise lounges.
But Morongo’s greatest amenity is its pool. The Oasis Pool features a sandy beach, two hot tubs and long, winding lazy river. The river winds past the casitas and extra long, so it never gets too crowded. It is truly a relaxing way to spend your time in the sun.
Oasis Pool also has private cabanas and day beds available to rent, and of course there is a poolside bar and restaurant.
Speaking of restaurants, Morongo is home to some of the finest restaurants near Palm Springs, from upscale dining on the 27th floor to the new Morongo Casino buffet, The Marketplace by Fabio Viviani.
Hotel Information & Reservations
- 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon
- (951) 849-3080
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4. WorldMark Indio
WorldMark Indio At-A-Glance
- Distance to Palm Springs: 26 miles
- Lazy river, pool and splash pad
- Kitchens and laundry in every suite
- Full-service spa
- Free parking
- Fitness center
- On-site restaurants
Located 26 miles east of downtown Palm Springs, WorldMark Indio is also just 28 miles west of Joshua Tree National Park! So if you are planning to visit Joshua Tree with kids this is a fabulous resort to consider.
Although WorldMark Indio is a timeshare property, your family can also stay as regular hotel guests. It is the final of these four greater Palm Springs resorts with lazy river.
This Mediterranean-style resort is ideal for families looking to have fun in the California desert. The resort features one, two and three-bedroom suites, all with a full kitchen, dining area, living room and a washer and dryer in each suite. Every suite also boasts a private balcony.
There is an outdoor pool with five hot tubs and a lazy river.
WorldMark Indio features tons of family-friendly amenities and lots of fun things to do. Other amenities include a spa, tennis courts, basketball, a game room, BBQ area, and two playgrounds. Lots of options for golf are nearby.
Hotel Information & Reservations
- 42-151 WorldMark Way, Indio
- (760) 342-1040
Map of Lazy River Palm Springs Hotels
To help you visualize where these hotels are located in proximity to downtown Palm Springs, here is a Google map! The four resorts with lazy rivers are indicated in red.
Final Thoughts: Palm Springs Lazy River Resorts
Palm Springs, California is an iconic destination, filled with luxurious family resorts, world class golf courses, fun activities, and wonderful dining and shopping destinations. There is much to do in Palm Springs! Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway two and a half miles up to a beautiful mountaintop for hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. Take a safari tour of the desert, explore Joshua Tree, or visit the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
And when you get back to your resort at the end of the day, the pool and lazy river will be waiting. Although there are only four of them, these lazy river Palm Springs hotels are each wonderful places to enjoy a great vacation in this desert community. For a fun and relaxing vacation, it is definitely worthwhile to stay at one of these amazing resorts with lazy rivers in Palm Springs area.
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