Pin itCourtyard by Marriott Palm Desert
Two miles from Desert Willow with Bonvoy points and free parking, in the center of the golf corridor.
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- Nightly rate
- From USD 90–USD 250
- Distance to courses
- Desert Willow (2 mi)
- What stands out
- Two miles from Desert Willow with Bonvoy points and free parking, in the center of the golf corridor.
$90–$250/night
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The property
The Courtyard by Marriott Palm Desert sits on Frank Sinatra Drive, two miles from Desert Willow Golf Resort and centrally placed within the valley's golf corridor. It is a 151-room hotel built to current Courtyard standards: functional, consistently maintained, and free of surprises.
What to expect
Proximity to Desert Willow's Firecliff and Mountain View courses is the practical reason to book here. The Classic Club is a short drive south on Highway 111, Indian Wells Golf Resort is ten minutes east, and El Paseo's restaurants and shops are within five minutes if you want walkable evenings off-property. The Bistro handles breakfast and light evening meals, a Starbucks operates on-site, and the pool, hot tub, fitness center, and tennis courts cover the non-golf hours at a sensible scale. Tennis is first-come, and the Bistro is not a full-service restaurant; plan to drive to Highway 111 or El Paseo for a proper dinner.
Rates and booking
$90 to $150 in low season, $150 to $250 at peak. No resort fee, free parking, and Marriott Bonvoy points apply. Across a four-night stay, the savings against the full-service resorts at Desert Willow or PGA West run hundreds of dollars, which translates directly into another round on a course that matters.
Nearby Courses
Golf at Palm Springs, California
Premium
Desert Willow Golf Resort — Firecliff
Palm Springs, California
The more demanding half of Desert Willow, rated among the top public courses in California, where desert washes and elevation changes create a round that earns its reputation.
$73–$217PublicMichael Hurdzan / Dana Fry / John Cook (1997)
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Mid-Range
Desert Willow Golf Resort — Mountain View
Palm Springs, California
Desert Willow's gentler layout, where the mountain views outperform the scorecard difficulty and the conditioning matches its tougher sibling.
$73–$200PublicMichael Hurdzan / Dana Fry / John Cook (1998)
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Mid-Range
Escena Golf Club
Palm Springs, California
Generous corridors, clear sightlines, and the widest green-fee range in the valley make Escena the course that fits every budget.
$59–$204PublicNicklaus Design (2005)
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Mid-Range
Indian Wells Golf Resort — Celebrity Course
Palm Springs, California
Split-level lakes, waterfalls, and television history on a resort course that prioritizes visual drama over strategic subtlety.
$72–$199ResortClive Clark (2006)
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