8 Hotels for a Micro-Wedding in Palm Springs
There’s a reason we visited the desert of Southern California and chose to stay: the tranquility, design, and jaw-dropping views are unmatched. In Palm Springs, this is obvious. The city has so many options for a micro-wedding. You’ll find a hotel on nearly every corner. But we have several favorites that stand out for their amenities, service, and beauty.
When planning a micro-wedding, we aim to infuse all the essence of the desert into an elevated experience where intentionality can take center stage. We also understand that each couple has a unique wedding budget. This blog showcases a range of hotels at different price points, from ultra-luxury (Sensei Porcupine) to budget-friendly (Yara Hotel).
We consider a micro-wedding to host 50 guests or less. Several of the hotels on this list are perfect for this guest count, with an overnight capacity of around 50 or less. All but two of the hotels on this list require a full buyout of their hotel for a wedding weekend. The Parker and Korakia are the exceptions, which offer partial buyout or room block options.
Some other items we consider when choosing a hotel for a wedding weekend in Palm Springs:
Boutique-style rooms or villas with private, thoughtfully designed spaces and modern amenities
Chef-crafted meals that celebrate local flavors and seasonal ingredients
Proximity to planned activities like guided hikes, yoga sessions, spa treatments, or bike rides through the desert landscape
Each of the following venues offers a unique blend of desert charm, from serene retreats to retro-chic resorts, with all the space and amenities needed for a truly magical celebration.
Distance from downtown Palm Springs: 0.5 miles
Overnight Capacity: 56
Event Capacity: 130
Vision: Full or Partial buyout for micro-wedding
Amenities: Coffee service, courtyard Moroccan breakfast, mint tea time, bars, pools
Distance from downtown Palm Springs: 11.1 miles
Overnight Capacity: 48
Event Capacity: 140
Vision: Full buyout for micro-wedding
Amenities: Pools, spa services, golf, tennis, yoga, restaurant & coffee bar, one-on-one fitness
Distance from downtown Palm Springs: 11.9 miles
Overnight Capacity: 130
Event Capacity: 170
Vision: Full buyout for wedding
Amenities: Natural hot springs, pools, restaurant & bar, sound bath, reiki meditation, cacao ceremony, spa services, yoga
Distance from downtown Palm Springs: 2.2 miles
Overnight Capacity: 40
Event Capacity: 100
Vision: Full buyout for micro-wedding
Amenities: Michelin-rated cuisine, outdoor fire pits, communal barn, veggie garden, pool, spa services
Distance from downtown Palm Springs: 4.2 miles
Overnight Capacity: 300
Event Capacity: 220
Vision: Gene Autry Residence (house located at The Parker) buyout and room block for micro-wedding
Amenities: Restaurant & bar, pools, spa services, fitness center, yard games, event lawn, guided activities
Distance from downtown Palm Springs: 0.3 miles
Overnight Capacity: 64
Event Capacity: 200
Vision: Full buyout for micro-wedding
Amenities: Pools, bar & lounge, dive-in movies, reiki sessions, yoga, massage services, art workshops
Distance from downtown Palm Springs: 1.9 miles
Overnight Capacity: 82
Event Capacity: 200
Vision: Full buyout for micro-wedding or wedding
Amenities: Restaurant & bar, massage services, pools, event lawn
Distance from downtown Palm Springs: 1.9 miles
Overnight Capacity: 24
Event Capacity: 40
Vision: Full buyout for micro-wedding
Amenities: Pool, fire pit, bar, communal kitchen
Let us know in the comments what questions you have about planning a wedding weekend in Palm Springs, California. If you’re looking to hire a wedding planner, reach out to us here.