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This eight-unit clothing-optional gay men’s resort is perfect for intimate gatherings, offering suites with kitchens, a peaceful pool area, and plenty of opportunities to socialize with fellow guests. Known for its exceptional service, curated amenities, and total privacy, it’s the perfect setting for honeymoons, anniversaries, or a romantic getaway.
Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a lively bachelor weekend, or some much-needed poolside R&R, Palm Springs is one of the top LGBTQ+ destinations in the world. If you feel like a longer trip, many of the rooms have kitchens, so you can take even more time to enjoy feeling free and lounging around whatever attire suits – or none at all!
Somewhere you know you’ll have fun!
Vista Grande Resort
Staying at Vista Grande feels like being in a beautiful oasis in the desert. Agreed?
Then Palm Springs is the place for you. Featuring clean, modern and newly renovated rooms, dining, drinks & drag at the newly opened Runway bar, 4 playrooms, a ‘military compound’, pool, and spa!
This venue is perfect for those who want a frisky, carefree holiday.
Nestled in the heart of Warm Sands, the property boasts beautiful courtyards, fountains, and swaying palms. Day and night passes are also available if you are not quite ready to spend your entire time in Gay Palm Springs here.
CCBC Resort Hotel
Another huge gay resort in Palm Springs, featuring epic pool parties, plenty of entertainment and a wide variety of guys – so there is something for all tastes.
Whether you're sipping wine poolside or unwinding in the spa, Descanso offers a peaceful retreat with a playful spirit.
Highlights:
Clothing-optional
Heated pool & spa
Continental breakfast
Daily “Stay and Splash” poolside lunch
Complimentary snacks and beverages
Weekend Wine O'Clock happy hour
EV chargers, complimentary bikes
288 E Camino Monte Vista
Canyon Club Hotel
A longtime favorite among gay travelers, Canyon Club Hotel is known for its expansive grounds, social courtyard, and convenient location in the Uptown Design District.
This clothing-optional men’s hotel features 32 spacious rooms, some with kitchens or private patios, making them ideal for longer stays or groups of friends. Stay where you shine.
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Triangle Inn Palm Springs
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A Feast for All Your Senses!
Romantic and relaxing or fun and frisky.
Add a cocktail and poolside lunch to that picture, and I’m sure this is somewhere you’d consider stripping off.
Escape Resort
This gay owned and operated property from the 1950s has been serving the gay community for decades and is a perfect place in Palm Springs to go tops-and-bottoms off.
Give it only five minutes here and all your stress will melt away.
Triangle Inn
This is an intimate little resort that’s a favorite among those in the know. It’s notable for avoiding the kitsch factor common in gay clothing optional resorts in Palm Springs and concentrating on peaceful luxury.
There are two swimming pools to enjoy (whether you’re a swimming costume fan or not) and many of the suites offer private patios away from the public areas, so you can enjoy that all-important alone time.
Let Kimpton The Rowan help you embrace this desert dreamland.
Guide to Gay Resorts & Hotels in Palm Springs
Looking for the best gay resorts in Palm Springs? Think sleek architecture, vibrant landscaping, and curated amenities that cater to the modern gay traveler.
Although most rooms have kitchens, you won’t necessarily need it when breakfast and lunch are included and all the best restaurants are nearby. With views of the San Jacinto Mountains and easy access to downtown’s shops and restaurants, it’s a relaxed and welcoming base for your Palm Springs adventures.
Amenities:
Large pool, dry sauna, steam room
Gorgeous sunset views of the San Jacinto Mountains
Laid-back, social atmosphere
960 N Palm Canyon Drive
Warm Sands Gay Resorts
Desert Paradise Resort
A vibrant and personality-filled retreat, Desert Paradise Resort adds a playful flair to the Warm Sands neighborhood.
Tucked behind a lush hedge on a quiet residential street, this 16-room men’s resort offers a blend of midcentury modern charm and contemporary sophistication. With year-round sunshine, legendary pool parties, and clothing-optional resorts, it’s easy to see why gay travelers keep coming back.
Uptown Palm Springs Gay Hotels
Descanso Resort
Descanso Resort sets the bar for luxury and laid-back elegance just off the main street of the Uptown Design District.
Whether you’re traveling solo, with your partner, family, or group of friends, every major hotel in Palm Springs is LGBTQ-friendly.
Palm Springs has earned a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index—thanks to strong non-discrimination policies, gender-neutral restrooms, and visible LGBTQ+ leadership.
Some LGBTQ-friendly mainstream options include:
Ace Hotel & Swim Club – Boho-chic, fun weekend pool scene
Kimpton Rowan – Downtown luxury with a rooftop pool and bar
Saguaro Palm Springs – Bright, playful, and popular with queer travelers
Thompson Palm Springs – New, upscale, and stylish (opened 2024)
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel – A favorite home base for Palm Springs Pride, this hotel is spacious, centrally located, and actively LGBTQ-friendly.
The Riviera Palm Springs – Relaxed luxury meets vibrant energy, all LGBTQ-welcoming.
Plan Your Palm Springs Gaycation
Whether you want to socialize poolside, dance the night away on Arenas Road, or simply sunbathe in peace at a beautiful resort, Palm Springs is a dream destination for LGBTQ+ travelers.
It’s romantic, relaxed, and ideal for longer stays or romantic retreats.
Standouts:
2 pools, large 18-person hot tub
Studios and multi-room apartments
Complimentary continental breakfast
Romantic and tranquil setting
Steam room
Waterfall and bathing lagoon
Free gym membership
574 S Warm Sands Drive
El Mirasol Villas
Old-world charm meets Palm Springs ease at El Mirasol Villas, a Spanish-style men’s resort designed for peaceful rejuvenation.
A few hotels are on or adjacent to Arenas Rd, making a night out easily accessible.
Most of the exclusive gay, clothing-optional resorts are located between Ramon Rd and E Sunny Dunes Drive, only a mile south of the gay strip of Arenas Rd. Some of these resorts are next door to each other.
Palm Springs’ third gayborhood, Cathedral City, is where some of the luxury chain resorts like JW Marriot and Ritz Carlton can be found.
Whether you’re lounging in a cabana, enjoying a complimentary poolside lunch, or cruising the neighborhood on a free bicycle, Santiago makes every moment feel special.
Why You’ll Love It:
23 rooms with poolside or garden views
Heated pool and spa
Complimentary continental breakfast
Complimentary “Stay n Splash” lunch
Free breakfast, snacks, and EV charging
Free-use bicycles for cruising the neighborhood
650 E San Lorenzo Road
Other LGBTQ+ Hotels
Trixie Motel
A splashy standout on the Palm Springs hotel scene, the Trixie Motel is a fully reimagined midcentury property turned neon pink dream palace.