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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa

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74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260, US
(760) 341-2211
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About JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa

The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa offers reimagined hotel rooms and suites stocked with modular furniture, hardwood floors, indulgent bathrooms, workspaces with built-in USB ports and balconies. There's at least two of almost every amenity at the resort - tennis courts, golf courses, outdoor pools, restaurants, etc. Add a day spa among the places to unwind. 

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres450
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4062 Reviews (4062)
Palms at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
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u000003909970
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Senior Golfer

Layout is outstanding. Very challenging. Course could be in better shape. Not up to the standards of the resort.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Valley at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
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u35559389
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Senior tee

The course could use a senior tee option between the whites and the ladies tee.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Palms at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
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sjkane
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162340252
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Valley at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
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rkclouse
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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bradfordjordan
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Could be in better shape

The course layout was very fun. Some really good and interesting holes. The greens were just OK. The place didn't seem well-kept, which was surprising given how well-known the course is. Seems like management has fallen asleep at the wheel a bit.

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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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dbanderson2015
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Valley at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
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Nu3NWbRfxvvtlyqStP6w
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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gcast2
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Well maintained and challenging

Not your typical resort course. Besides a few pock marked greens, mainly in great shape. We played a foursome in four hours.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Valley at Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
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2XoOZKbuOt9nsVKzG345
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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mukilteo1
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Overall the course was in good shape with the exception of the greens, they were very slow and a little bumpy.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314161208193
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Franco2084684
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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ijlobt1Y2hDy2j2VdPRk
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Played

VERY DISAPPOINTING

Well maintained course but several problems :

1. Very poor signage - easy to get lost

2. Starters don’t know what the other starters are doing - or even if they are there!

3.They will help you with your clubs to start BUT not at the finish line- I had to carry my own clubs up a car ramp to get to the parking lot

4. No elevators

5. Very little water filling stations on the course - and this is in the DESERT ,

6. Very few bathrooms on course.

7. Very little shade

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 5.0
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u2134920955
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

We got placed behind an elderly couple and had to wait 5 minutes for each shot. They were not willing to let myself and my wife to play through. There was 3 open holes ahead of them and no ranger out to get them speeded up! Took us 3 hrs to play the back nine.

Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Swcoxco
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

The course was an average condition

I’ve been playing this course for over 30 years and this is the worst condition I’ve ever seen it. It’s shabby and unkept.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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KSander01
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Truly beautiful and exceptionally maintained.

The Palms Course at Desert Springs is truly beautiful and exceptionally maintained. We found the course quite challenging for the average senior golfer but the setting was spectacular. The staff here is very friendly and the service is fabulous. We would highly recommend this course!

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u7705507
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Too pricey in the morning. Don’t drop until afternoon.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000002674520
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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nznMqQvwN6epccjPb8rU
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great time, great course. Always enjoy our time here. Don’t ageee with high prices to use driving range per person. Seems ridiculous when playing for 2 days with 5 people. $10/person is plenty. $30/person is a gouge!!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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