Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells

Desert resort with the largest pool in Greater Palm Springs, championship golf, and a full-service spa

Amenities

The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells offers a 19800 m² modern event space and the largest pool in Greater Palm Springs, complete with a sandy beach entry. Guests have access to a private golf course, tennis courts, and complimentary bicycle rentals to explore the surrounding desert. The property also includes a fitness center with Peloton bikes, an outdoor swimming pool with a bar, and electric vehicle charging stations.

Rooms

Guest rooms at the Renaissance Esmeralda feature a mid-century modern design with private balconies and upgraded decor, many offering mountain or pool views. Each room includes deluxe bedding with down comforters and duvets, plus cable TV with streaming apps like Netflix and Hulu. The bathrooms have a sliding frosted glass door, and some suites include walk-in closets and spacious layouts.

Dining

The resort houses five on-site restaurants, including CAVA which serves Californian specialties for breakfast and lunch on an outdoor patio overlooking the Santa Rosa Mountains. Additional dining options range from a sushi lounge to a poolside snack bar, and the hotel also offers a coffee house on site with a grab-and-go counter. In-room dining features locally sourced dishes, and the bar serves innovative cocktails for post-golf relaxation.

Wellness & Entertainment

Spa Esmeralda provides a full range of spa services, including body treatments, facials, and massages, along with a steam room and a hot tub. The Desert Glow Entertainment area includes an arcade with virtual reality, bowling, and an escape room, all available on-site. Evening entertainment features live music and a unique hawk demonstration with a Harris Hawk named Tex, while daily activities include yoga classes and fitness programs.

Family & Business

Families can enroll children in Camp Esmeralda, an on-site kids' club offering daily activities, or use the indoor and outdoor children's play areas and board games. The hotel is pet-friendly, providing pet baskets and bowls, and has a 24-hour front desk and concierge service. For business travelers, the Renaissance Indian Wells resort offers over 19800 m² of meeting space with conference facilities, a business center, and express check-in/check-out.

• Pool: Largest pool in Greater Palm Springs with sandy beach entry and pool bar
• Dining: 5 on-site restaurants featuring farm-to-table cuisine
• Spa: Full-service Spa Esmeralda with steam room, massages, and facial treatments
• Entertainment: Desert Glow with virtual reality, bowling, and escape room
• Family: Camp Esmeralda kids' club and children's play areas
• Business: 19800 m² of modern event space with conference facilities