Clothing Optional Palm Springs Gay Resorts
The LGBT haven of Palm Springs is known for its wide array of clothing optional gay resorts. Everywhere you look, there’s another gay hotel!
Palm Springs gay resorts come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. They range from luxurious boutique properties to simple budget rooms. Some are villa-style gay resorts with on-suite kitchens, while others offer traditional-style accommodations. Most offer friendly, relaxing environments, but a few are high-energy party hotels.
Below, I’ll help you sort through the best options. Here are the most popular gay Palm Springs clothing optional resorts for gay men!
INNdulge Gay Men’s Resort
Class:
Rating: 9/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 31
Cost: Mid-Range
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Free Parking, Lounge
INNdulge is one of the best clothing optional Palm Springs gay resorts. It’s affordable, modern, and has a ton of character. Their bright pink cabanas surround a wonderfully landscaped pool, making for a fun, cute area to socialize.
Evening social events and weekend pool parties are highlights at INNdulge. The resort’s 12-person jacuzzi is a great place to make new gay friends!
Most room types include modern renovated kitchens, which come with full-size refrigerators. INNdulge also offers free access to the local gym, daily continental breakfast, and on-site laundry.
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Santiago Resort
Class:
Rating: 10/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 23
Cost: Luxury
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Free Parking
Santiago Resort is a men-only clothing optional resort right in the heart of Palm Springs. It’s one of the area’s most modern gay resorts, too. I love Santiago Resort’s inviting décor. It’s simple, modern, and creates such a cozy and homey vibe.
Rooms have individual temperature control systems and all come with either a king-size bed or two queen beds.
Santiago Resort’s pool and surrounding garden areas are both gorgeous. There are plenty of nicely-arranged sun loungers to choose from. Another highlight is the resort’s outdoor garden shower.
I also recommend Twin Palms Resort Santiago Resort’s all-new sister property. While Twin Palms isn’t specifically clothing optional, it’s a beautiful and ultra-modern gay resort option!
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Descanso Resort
Class:
Rating: 8/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 14
Cost: Luxury
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Free Parking
Descanso Resort is a brand-new Palm Springs gay resort option. This property used to be the old East Canyon gay resort and has since been beautifully converted into a boutique four-star hotel. I personally love their chic green tropical theme.
Clothing optional and adults-only, Descanso guarantees a serene and sophisticated ambiance where you can be yourself. Grab a seat by the pool and let the staff pamper you.
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Desert Paradise Clothing Optional Resort
Class:
Rating: 9/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 14
Cost: Mid-Range
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Free Parking, BBQ Facilities
Desert Paradise Clothing Optional Resort is one of Palm Springs’ classic, long-running gay resorts. Here you can expect more of a relaxed and friendly vibe. Rooms here are renovated and comfortably modern. You’ll have all the necessary essentials, including a television and microwave.
Enjoy the resort’s covered poolside seating area, dry sauna, and hot tub. Desert Paradise is a popular gay resort option for pairs of travelers, so it’s a great choice for those visiting with a friend or their partner.
CCBC Resort Hotel - A Gay Men's Resort
Class:
Rating: 8/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 45
Cost: Mid-Range
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Free Parking, Restaurant & Bar, BBQ Facilities, Cruising Facilities
CCBC Resort Hotel (Cathedral City Boy’s Club) is undoubtedly the best gay resort in Palm Springs for partying, cruising, and sex parties. The resort is located just 12 minutes from the Palm Springs city center in the town of Cathedral City.
CCBC hosts a ton of gay events, including their Saturday CumUnion sex party, DEEP men’s bonding event, and Bear Naked after-hours Palm Springs cruising party. Some of the most famous American porn stars even make appearances as special guests at their parties.
You can still attend events at CCBC Resort even if you’re not staying with them. Single-day, three-day, and VIP resort passes are all available for purchase. Make sure to bring one of your best sexy jockstraps for the cruising events!
Rooms at CCBC Resort are nestled into the surrounding landscape, creating a ton of privacy. And at night, get ready for some fun colored lighting.
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Triangle Inn
Class:
Rating: 10/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 9
Cost: Mid-Range
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Free Parking
Triangle Inn Gay Men’s Resort offers a fun, friendly, and relaxing clothing optional experience. The hotel’s hosts live on-site and take pride in providing superior hospitality.
Room suite options at Triangle Inn include studio, one-bedroom, junior, and two-bedroom suites. Some suites are more modern than others, but they’re all quite affordable.
Grab a drink, relax at the pool, make new friends and take in the mountain views!
Don’t want to be fully nude? Try buying a fun, sexy swimsuit!
Vista Grande Resort
Class:
Rating: 9/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 28
Cost: Luxury
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Free Parking, BBQ Facilities
Vista Grande Resort has been renovating and upgrading its rooms for the past couple of years, so make sure to check out their latest photos!
A clothing optional gay resort, Vista Grande is situated in the Warm Sands District of Palm Springs. They offer three different types of accommodations: their Avalon rooms, Mirage suites, and villas.
Every room/suite has a different interior design, all of which you can view individually on Vista Grande’s website. Many rooms have full-size kitchens, which is a huge plus!
Amenities include two heated pools, a 16-person hot tub, a shared dining room where you can meet other guests, as well as an enormous steam room, too.
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Twin Palms Resort: The Newest Gay Resort in Palm Springs
Class:
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 20
Cost: Mid-Range
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Free Parking, Free Breakfast, Bicycle Rental
Twin Palms Resort is the newest clothing optional Palm Springs gay resort, and it’s quite a glamorous place to stay. They uniquely brand themselves as a “swimsuit optional” resort for gay men. After all, this is the desert!
The pool is the centerpiece of the hotel, figuratively and physically. The rooms form a horseshoe shape around the pool, opening up to a majestic mountain view. And with a depth of 4 1/2 feet, the pool at Twin Palms Resort is an easy place to socialize with other guests in the water.
Twin Palms has 20 guest rooms, 14 of which have private patios located outside the bathrooms. All bathrooms have large walk-in showers, too.
In most rooms, the bathroom makes up a third of the entire suite. So if you love a big bathroom, Twin Palms might just be the perfect gay resort option.
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All Worlds Resort Palm Springs
Class:
Rating: 7/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 72
Cost: Budget
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Free Parking, Cruising Facilities
All Worlds Resorts Palm Springs clothing optional resort is popular for its indoor and outdoor gay cruising mazes. The outdoor maze is open 24 hours, 7 days a week!
Weekend day passes for the resort’s pool and mazes are available for purchase, perfect if you just want to stop by for some cruising. You can get them each Thursday prior to the weekend.
All Worlds Resort offers 6 standard rooms, 17 premium rooms, and 2 “buddy rooms,” which are essentially a bedroom with a separate living room. Check-in at All Worlds is available 24-hours and is completely contactless.
Bring along some sexy gay swimwear to wear around the pool and outdoor showers!
The Hacienda at Warm Sands
Class:
Rating: 10/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 10
Cost: Luxury
Amenities:
Pool, Spa Services, Specialty Concierge
The Hacienda is the pinnacle of luxury among Palm Springs clothing optional resorts. This boutique gay resort is incredibly romantic and has all sorts of elegant design features. They’re also known for their personal touches, from luxury toiletry products to thoughtful in-room gifts. I loved all the personal touches in my suite!
With impeccable concierge services, The Hacienda is the perfect gay resort for anyone who wants to arrange special details for their partner or boyfriend. Perfect to help plan trips for anniversaries, birthdays, or other celebrations, The Hacienda can offer their Pre-arrival ‘Personal Shopper’ Service to get any preferred items. They’re also great at helping to prepare in-room surprises ahead of your arrival.
Accommodations at The Hacienda range from the quiet and budget-friendly patio room to the expansive Deluxe or Grande Deluxe Suite. But no matter which you choose, it will certainly be wonderful.
El Mirasol Villas Resort
Class:
Rating: 9/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 15
Cost: Budget
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Sauna
With incredibly affordable rates, El Mirasol Villas is a great gay resort choice for travelers on a budget. Rooms are warm, inviting, and spacious. Centrally located on the edge of downtown Palm Springs, tons of restaurants and shopping is within a short walk from El Mirasol.
The resort’s outdoor amenities are the true highlights, though. El Mirasol Resort has two pools, a eucalyptus-infused steam room, a large 10-person jacuzzi tub, and an outdoor shower. The overall ambiance is super relaxed. The resort is also pet-friendly!
Canyon Club Hotel
Class:
Rating: 8/10
Clothing Optional? Yes
Rooms: 32
Cost: Budget
Amenities:
Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Steam Room, Sauna, Cruising Facilities
Canyon Club Hotel is a gay clothing optional resort in downtown Palm Springs with a large, expansive pool area. They recently reopened after closing down in mid-2022.
The resort has 32 rooms ranging from the affordable and spacious Studio King room to the Master Suite. Some include private patios and full kitchens. They’re also pet-friendly.
Amenities include a gorgeous 52-foot pool, steam room, dry sauna, a 20-person jacuzzi, and lounge chairs with overhead vapor misters. Canyon Club also has its very own maze, made of hedges! You’ve got to check this out.
Palm Springs Gay Resorts that Have Closed
The gay hotel and resort options in Palm springs are changing fast. Especially amid the pandemic, various gay resorts in the area have closed for good. Here’s a quick rundown of the places we’ve said goodbye to.
Bearfoot Inn: Closed in Late 2021
Bearfoot Inn has sadly closed as of early 2022. One of Palm Spring’s popular adults-only and clothing optional gay resorts for bears and their admirers, they will be truly missed!
La Dolce Vita Resort & Spa: Closed in 2021
La Dolce Vita Resort was widely known as one of Palm Spring’s highest-rated gay clothing optional resorts. Unfortunately, La Dolce Vita has closed and the property is being sold.
Their website is no longer functioning and no dates are available on booking platforms. Hopefully, another management company can salvage this iconic gay resort.
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