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A lodge entrance with a stone-paved driveway, a golf cart, and a sign reading "Taquintz Pines Retreat".

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large window, a bed, a dresser, and a flat-screen TV.

A wooden pergola with a fire pit and seating area, surrounded by a landscaped garden with trees and a lawn.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

1. Tahquitz Pines Retreat

Idyllwild

Mirabelle

CA $130

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A wooden house with a covered porch, a stone staircase, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A room with a bed, wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a forest.

A modern wooden cabin with a large garage door, surrounded by trees and natural landscape.

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden floors, a leather sofa, and a dining area.

2. Idyllwild Inn

Idyllwild

Neil

CA $160

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a wall with a patterned headboard.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a "Welcome Golden State" sign, a reception counter, and a hallway leading to other rooms.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar, and a television on the wall.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City

Cathedral City

Gildardo

CA $128

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, a dining table with a bowl of fruit, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern conference room with a glass partition, multiple tables, and chairs.

4. Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

Cathedral City

Trenice

CA $137

CA $206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring multiple balconies and a clear blue sky.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden nightstand, and a desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a pool.

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Banning by IHG

Banning

Siedah

CA $146

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a desk, chair, couch, and a large window offering a view of a desert landscape.

A casino with multiple slot machines and chairs arranged in rows.

A restaurant with booths and tables, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a curved reception desk, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to an elevator.

6. Cahuilla Casino Hotel

Anza

Robert

CA $117

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious indoor area with a large tree structure adorned with lights, seating areas, and a bar with gaming machines in the background.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and booths, a counter with a chef preparing food, and a modern interior design with geometric patterns on the walls and floor.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large artwork display.

A night-time outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, lounge chairs, and a red umbrella.

7. Soboba Casino Resort

San Jacinto

hector

CA $142

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A swimming pool with a clear view of mountains in the background, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a glass coffee table.

A desert garden with cacti and a terracotta pot.

A spacious lobby with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Desert Isle of Palm Springs

Araby

Geiser

CA $134

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple balconies, and a large wall mural.

A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a chessboard.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a bathroom, and a dining area.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

The Province

Bruce

CA $114

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a red chair.

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, orange cushioned chairs, and tables.

A reception area with two desks, each with a computer and a phone. The area has a patterned carpet and a plain wall in the background.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, two bar stools, a built-in oven, and a large window.

10. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

Cathedral City

Clover

CA $150

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a parking area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, ceiling fans, and framed artwork on the walls.

A spacious living area with two sofas, a large window, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a mirror, and a carpeted floor.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs

Twin Palms

Rhol

CA $67

CA $77 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a mountain view, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small white nightstand with a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a door.

A living room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a cabinet with decorative items.

A bedroom with a bed, a small table with chairs, a potted plant, and a door.

12. Mykonos Desert Suites

Palm Springs

Mark

CA $115

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a small island with a chair and a framed picture on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and landscaped gardens.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs

Panorama

keith

CA $148

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, seating area with sofas and chairs, a dining section with tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious indoor area with a seating arrangement, a door, and decorative wall art.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

A swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a fence.

14. Quality Inn Banning I-10

Banning

YaYa Ardo

CA $113

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, large windows, and potted plants.

A spacious hotel lobby with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with food, a fireplace, and a TV screen.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage

Magnesia Falls Cove

Travis

CA $132

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with a covered outdoor area, multiple rooms with blue doors, and palm trees.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a window with a view of palm trees.

A row of stainless steel self-service beverage dispensers under a covered area with a sign indicating the office location.

16. Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

Palm Springs

Artem

CA $77

CA $89 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a heater, a wall-mounted phone, and a geometric-patterned window.

A multi-story motel with a tiled roof, blue doors, and a well-maintained lawn.

A corridor with a concrete floor, textured walls, and small plants.

A building with a red-tiled roof, a fenced parking area, and a grassy lawn with a bench.

17. Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area

Thousand Palms

Jesus

CA $80

CA $88 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a modern design, a laptop, and a framed picture on the counter.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a railing.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium by IHG

Palm Desert

Betti

CA $165

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a pool view.

A pool area with lounge chairs and pink umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees.

A modern villa with a stone wall and a sign reading "The Villa."

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, geometric patterned walls, and hanging decorative lights.

19. The Paloma Resort

Cathedral City

Angelica

CA $151

CA $231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A resort pool area with multiple sun loungers and umbrellas, a central swimming pool, and a view of mountains in the background.

A golf course with a pond, mountains in the background, and a clear sky.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and seating arrangements.

A couple dining at an outdoor table with a pool view, surrounded by cacti and palm trees.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs

Cathedral City

Glenn

CA $148

CA $227 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Lake Hemet

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Hemet during your travels in Mountain Center. Discover the mountain views and bars in this relaxing area.

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Hikers find their paradise on the trails of San Jacinto Peak, where mountain views reward every climb. Nearby Lake Hemet offers fishing and kayaking, while the charming shops in Idyllwild provide perfect post-adventure browsing.

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Top Mountain Center Hotel Reviews

Mykonos Desert Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place! Charming! Pool, jacuzzi, poolside cabana lounge chairs, clean, super comfortable bed! I stayed in room 1 and it has a full kitchen, coffee maker with many coffee selections. Super quiet. Great location. Can't say enough good things. And super friendly staff!!"

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Love staying here. Very clean and week day pricing is perfect."

Hotel Zoso

8/10 Good

"Great location"

The Dunes Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and friendly staff."

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This place was awesome. Easy access, great staff, quiet and peaceful."

Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, close to shopping mall and restaurants. They have breakfast for a fee, great coffee. Rooms were clean, free parking."

The Saguaro Palm Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for a large group to celebrate. The drag brunch was very impressive. The pool is spacious. The restaurant is delicious. The staff is fun. A+ for my 50th birthday"

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

8/10 Good

"The location was so close to our event and walking distance to dining and evening spots. The room value was good, the bathroom could use an update. Access to the fire pit was a nice evening experience."

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Our air conditioner stopped working, but staff switched us to a room with working air conditioning"

More cheap stays in Mountain Center

Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs

1269 E Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs CA

CA $67

CA $77 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (2,057 reviews)

Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area

78100 Varner Rd Palm Desert CA

CA $73

CA $82 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

595 East Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA

CA $77

CA $89 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley by Sonesta

84096 Indio Springs Dr Indio CA

CA $119

CA $135 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

includes taxes & fees

Inn at Deep Canyon

74470 Abronia Trl Palm Desert CA

CA $138

CA $155 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,148 reviews)

The Dunes Hotel

390 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA

CA $203

CA $232 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (2,392 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Mountain Center?

The best area to stay in Mountain Center is the community of Idyllwild, which is the main village within the broader Mountain Center region.Idyllwild is located in the San Jacinto Mountains, offering a tranquil mountain escape. The village centre is compact and walkable, largely situated around North Circle Drive and South Circle Drive, where you'll find most of the local shops, art galleries, and eateries. It's known for its natural beauty and a relaxed pace of life.Couples looking for a romantic retreat will find Idyllwild particularly appealing. Many accommodations offer private cabins or intimate lodges with amenities like hot tubs and fireplaces, great for unwinding after a day of exploring the nearby hiking trails or browsing the unique boutiques.For travellers seeking outdoor adventure, Idyllwild is an excellent base. It provides direct access to numerous hiking and rock-climbing opportunities within the San Bernardino National Forest, including trails leading to Tahquitz Peak and Suicide Rock.

When is the best time to go to Mountain Center?

The best time to visit Mountain Center is during the spring and autumn months for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.April and May offer mild temperatures, wildflowers in bloom, and comfortable conditions for outdoor activities like hiking and exploring the surrounding nature. The days are generally sunny without being too hot, making it ideal for those who enjoy being active outdoors.September and October also provide excellent weather, with cooler temperatures superb for hiking or simply enjoying the tranquil mountain setting. The autumn foliage adds a beautiful touch to the landscape. These months typically see fewer visitors than the peak summer season, which means a more relaxed experience and easier access to popular trails and attractions.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Mountain Center.

How much is the nightly rate at a Mountain Center hotel?

Prices for hotels in Mountain Center often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $77 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Mountain Center hotels

1. Tahquitz Pines Retreat

2. Idyllwild Inn

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City

4. Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Banning by IHG

6. Cahuilla Casino Hotel

7. Soboba Casino Resort

8. Desert Isle of Palm Springs

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

10. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs

12. Mykonos Desert Suites

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs

14. Quality Inn Banning I-10

15. Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage

16. Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

17. Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium by IHG

19. The Paloma Resort

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs

Stay near popular Mountain Center attractions

Lake Hemet

Learn more about Mountain Center

Top Mountain Center Hotel Reviews

Mykonos Desert Suites

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Hotel Zoso

The Dunes Hotel

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage

The Saguaro Palm Springs

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

More cheap stays in Mountain Center

Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs

Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley by Sonesta

Inn at Deep Canyon

The Dunes Hotel

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