Caliente Tropics

Built in the 1963, the Caliente Tropics
Resort has had it's up's and downs. This
motor lodge originally attracted the likes
of Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra and even
the Rat Pack. It took a dive in the 1980's
from lack of pride, money and a general
disinterest in the town, leaving it to the
"Spring Breakers" who trashed the
place. For a while almost every room
was uninhabitable and the clientele was
undesirable. It was finally rescued in
2000 by Ken Gimes, and now four million,
plus, dollars later it's resumed it's icon
status in Palm Springs. Tiki followers
flock here from all over the United States
for The Hukilau, the biggest luau in the
East with carvers, vendors, Polynesian
music and an overflow of rum. The Reef
Tiki Bar provides tropical drinks,
weekend entertainment and hosts some
of the biggest parties around. Pets who
travel with their people are welcomed
upon arrival with a clean throw, a bed,
bowls and doggie treats. The day starts
by the pool which opens at 7:30 a.m.
offering continental breakfast. This pool
became the site of the Miss Hawaiian
Tropics Pageant, grossing the Reef a
whopping $250,000 a year. The rooms
are clean with island decor, wall air
conditioning units, refrigerator and safe.
The newer remodeled rooms on the
south side have coffee pots. Though
there is a restaurant, La Casita on the
premises, there is no room service. This
resort is equipped to accommodate
mostly singles and couples with only 6
units offering 2-double beds. Rooms
rates start at $85 in the summer months
for their standard King Deluxe while a
one of their four suite can cost up to
$275 during the more desirable
weekends of the year. Let them know
ahead of time if you are bringing your
pet and ask about any year-round
specials that might be offered when
booking your room, such as "Buy 2
Nights and Get the 3rd Free", "Half-Price
Sundays" and "Room, Sightseeing & Golf
Packages", all are based on availability.

Located at 411 E. Palm Canyon Drive

in Palm Springs.

Telephone (760) 327-1391