Onsen — from $40
A straightforward boutique-hotel pass with the essentials: mineral pool, jacuzzi and towels. The official page also lists a day room from $149 for two.
Mineral spa day passes · checked October 2026
Desert Hot Springs day passes: prices, pools and rules
Five verifiable ways to soak without booking a night—from a $40 boutique-hotel pass to a full luxury spa retreat.
Researched by the Hotel Terracotta editorial desk · Prices and policies checked against official property pages on October 4, 2026 · Primary sources
Quick answer
Which Desert Hot Springs day pass should you choose?
Choose Onsen for the lowest clearly published starting price, Lido Palms for a compact adults-only soak with robe and towels included, Azure Palm for the most pools and spa-day amenities, The Spring for a quiet treatment-plus-soak day, and Two Bunch Palms for the premium adults-only resort experience.
Important distinction: the five mainstream spa passes below are not presented as clothing optional. If that is your requirement, use our separate Palm Springs clothing-optional day-pass guide.
| Property | Published price | What is included | Hours / rule | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onsen Hotel & Spa ↗ | From $40 | Mineral pool, jacuzzi, towels, outdoor showers, fitness center | Reserve online; spa treatments extra | Lowest verified starting price |
| Lido Palms ↗ | $55 | Outdoor and indoor hot tubs, pool, sauna, lounge areas, towels and robe | 18+; leave by 7 pm; clothing required | Simple all-included soak |
| Azure Palm ↗ | $69 Mon–Thu; $79 Fri–Sun | Five mineral pools, five garden soaking tubs, sauna, yoga studio, locker, robe and slippers | 9 am–7 pm; quiet “spa voices” policy | Most pools and amenities |
| The Spring ↗ | Check live booking | Three mineral pools, Finnish sauna and lounge areas; 50+ minute treatment can include two-hour access | 9 am–7 pm; 18+ | Quiet spa treatment day |
| Two Bunch Palms ↗ | Varies by date and pass | Day Retreat or Mineral Soak access; exact inclusions shown during booking | Limited availability; reserve ahead | Luxury splurge |
Prices are the properties' own published figures or live-booking status as checked October 4, 2026. Taxes, holidays, treatments and dynamic pricing can change the total.
Decision guide
The real trade-off is price versus atmosphere
All five options offer mineral-water access, but they are not interchangeable.
Azure Palm
The highest fixed pass price in this comparison buys the broadest amenity list, including ten pools or soaking tubs, sauna, yoga studio and changing essentials.
Lido or The Spring
Both set an 18+ minimum. Lido publishes a fixed $55 pass; The Spring is better when a spa treatment is central to the day.
Two Bunch Palms
Choose it for the resort setting rather than the cheapest soak. Prices and pass types vary, so compare the live booking screen before committing.
Before you drive
How to avoid a wasted trip
- Reserve first: weekend and high-season capacity can sell out.
- Read the age rule: Lido Palms and The Spring require guests to be 18 or older.
- Check what to pack: Onsen includes towels; Lido includes towels and a robe; Azure includes a locker, robe and slippers.
- Confirm the dress policy: mainstream spa access is different from clothing-optional resort access.
- Hydrate and limit long hot soaks: ask a medical professional about individual health concerns; this guide does not make treatment claims.
Verification
Primary sources used for this comparison
We link to the property page supporting every price, inclusion and rule so readers can verify changes before purchasing.
Questions
How much is a Desert Hot Springs day pass?
Published entry prices checked in October 2026 start at $40 at Onsen, $55 at Lido Palms and $69 on weekdays or $79 Friday through Sunday at Azure Palm. The Spring and Two Bunch Palms offer day access but prices can vary by date or booking path.
Which Desert Hot Springs day pass is the best value?
Onsen has the lowest clearly published starting price in this comparison at $40. Lido Palms costs $55 and includes indoor and outdoor hot tubs, a pool, sauna, towels and a robe. Azure Palm costs more but includes ten mineral pools or tubs, a sauna, yoga studio, locker, robe and slippers.
Are Desert Hot Springs day passes clothing optional?
The mainstream spa passes in this guide are not clothing optional. Lido Palms states this explicitly. Travelers specifically seeking clothing-optional day access should use our separate Palm Springs clothing-optional day-pass guide.
Do I need to reserve a hot-springs day pass?
Reserve in advance whenever possible, especially Friday through Sunday and during the October-to-April high season. Capacity can be limited and same-day entry is not guaranteed.
Which day pass has the most mineral pools?
Azure Palm advertises access to five mineral pools plus five additional mineral soaking tubs in its Desert Oasis Garden. The Spring includes three mineral pools and a Finnish sauna.
Can children use Desert Hot Springs day passes?
Age policies differ. Lido Palms and The Spring require day guests to be at least 18. Check the current rule on the property's booking page before purchasing any pass.