Palm Springs · Twin Palms neighborhood · checked October 2026
Twin Palms Resort
A 1959 apartment building reopened in November 2022 as a 20-room resort for gay men, with a 12-person spa and meals included. It sits about two miles south of the bars.
Researched by the Hotel Terracotta editorial desk · Edited by John Dason · Official policies and guest reviews checked October 15, 2026 · Research-based guide, not a first-hand stay
Twin Palms suits gay men who want the newest rooms in the Santiago and Descanso group, mid-century design and a relaxed, mildly social pool, and who are happy to drive or cycle into town. It does not suit travelers who want to walk to Arenas Road, or anyone looking for day passes or parties.
What changed here
The building opened in 1959 as the Brentwood Apartments, according to Gloss Magazine. Out Traveler reported its grand opening as a resort in November 2022, with 20 renovated rooms and suites.
The neighborhood is one of the city’s modernist tracts: Out Traveler counts about 90 nearby homes designed by William Krisel. Do not confuse the resort with Frank Sinatra’s “Twin Palms” house on East Alejo Road, a different property.
Who stays here
The resort describes itself as a gay men’s resort and is not for guests under 18. Swimsuits “are always optional” at the heated pool and the 12-person spa, both open 24 hours. There are no day passes, and unregistered visitors need permission to be poolside.
In recent reviews, guests described the atmosphere as social but relaxed.
Where it is
The address is 1930 S Camino Real, the southernmost of the three sister resorts.
- Arenas Road bars: about 2.3 miles by road, a walk of around 45 minutes.
- Palm Springs airport (PSP): about 3.7 miles.
Bicycles, off-street parking and four EV chargers are included. Most guests will want a car or rideshare for dinner and nightlife.
Rooms
Room categories are Deluxe King, King Suite, King Room and King Studio. The resort lists:
- pillow-top king beds and 50-inch smart TVs;
- marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers;
- private patios in many rooms.
Recent guests singled out the bathrooms and showers more than anything else.
Costs and what’s included
A $24 daily fee covers:
- continental breakfast and a poolside lunch;
- a 24-hour canteen with snacks and drinks;
- Public Goods bath products, bicycles and parking.
Add 12.7% room tax and $60 per night for a third person. Nightly rates are shown in the booking engine.
Booking takes a one-night deposit, refundable 14 or more days before arrival. Check-in runs from 3 pm to 7 pm daily, with an after-hours process for later arrivals.
What recent guests say
Tripadvisor showed 180 reviews averaging 5.0 in October 2026. We read the ten most recent, nine from June to September 2026 and one from January 2026. All were five-star. Repeated themes:
- attentive staff;
- constantly tidy public areas;
- comfortable beds and the rain showers;
- value from the included breakfast and lunch.
No complaint repeated across that sample.
How it compares
Choose Santiago instead if you want the same inclusions within walking distance of Arenas Road (about 1.2 miles). Choose Descanso if you want an even smaller, quieter stay and are going to drive anyway. Choose a Warm Sands resort such as Casa Oliver if you want events and day-pass visitors around the pool.
Quick answers
Is Twin Palms Resort the same as Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms?
No. Twin Palms Resort is a gay men’s resort at 1930 S Camino Real. Sinatra’s Twin Palms is a separate house on East Alejo Road.
Do you need a car at Twin Palms Resort?
It helps. The resort is about 2.3 miles by road from the Arenas Road bars. Bicycles are included, and there is parking with EV chargers.
When did Twin Palms Resort open?
Out Traveler reported its grand opening in November 2022. The building itself dates from 1959.
Sources
- Twin Palms Resort official site · rooms, inclusions, fees, policies and hours, checked October 15, 2026
- Out Traveler, November 18, 2022 · grand opening, room count, neighborhood
- Gloss Magazine, October 31, 2023 · 1959 Brentwood Apartments history
- Tripadvisor reviews · rating, count and recent-review themes, read October 15, 2026
Distances are approximate, measured on OpenStreetMap. Rules, fees and status can change; confirm with the resort before booking. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.