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

Reviews

4.2
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was great but greens were slow

Greens were slow due to seasonal maintenance. Seems the greens fees might have remained the same despite the greens. I wish golf courses would discount when they do maintenance or don’t open the course till it reflects the planned experience.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

disappointing

we had this place in very good memories from ealier times, however this time it was disapointing. Fairways condition mediocre. Greens very slow and mediocre condution; pace of play slow. Further, I might be old fashioned, but there was loud techno sound and a cloud of canabis from an other tee coming to our fairway, this was disturbing for all pkayers in our flight! Furthermore, guests lockerroom needs maintenance and clean up. W played this week public courses in the same area for half the money and at better conditions!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overpriced

The course cost is overpriced.

And the driving range was not open. Just not acceptable for such cost.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in great shape.

Greens were very slow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It’s a gorgeous course and so beautiful-

The white tee distance and layout just fantastic!

Makes your round of golf so enjoyable and wants to come back again and again!!!

Just love it-

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Palms always a fun round

Conditions We’re still good even though they are getting ready to do maintenance soon. Greens are a little rough and a little fast right now but still fine for most part. Was able to finish in about four hours which I thought was good timing. I also played nine holes on the valley course which is just opening back up and is in a little better shape than the palms course with the greens being thicker and smoother. I always enjoy Desert Springs golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful and challenging course

The course is beautiful and well maintained. Palm course has many water holes and challenging. Truly enjoyed the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good resort course

Course in good shape - greens ran true. For the cost of a round; driving range should be included; it was not.

If you don't mind hitting the driving range before you get to the JW, you'll be right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A fine time

The course was in pretty good shape; however, the bunkers were very inconsistent. I assume that since the palms will be closing soon for fall maintenance, the bunker were not up to usual standards?

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course and nice challenge

We have played here a couple of times as Marriott Property Owners. It's a great track with challenging tees for all. The ladies play from the white tees and it's a bit longer at 5400 yards but definitely still playable. Several signature picturesque holes and water comes into to play just the right amount. Highly recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overbooked Again

This is the second time in 2 weeks that I booked this course in the afternoon. On both dates, there was a tournament ahead of us, which we were not told about when we booked. The course seems to perpetually be overbooked in the afternoon and I have yet to finish a round.

The course itself is excellent but beware of time and day you book. I will not be booking this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Scramble & Tee Times

Course had a scramble. Decided to still let individuals book tee times. Poor starter was scrambling to try and make clubs mistake whole. Ended up started on 8th hole and getting 10 holes in over course of 3.5 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Palms Course

Greens were furry and hole cuts were brown and worn. Bunkers were not in great condition. For some reason the pace of play was about the worst I’ve ever encountered there. Not sure what was going on but saw no Marshall’s whatsoever and cart lady saw us in fist hole and said she was done for the day. TeeOff was 3:26 or so but I was not advised of pace of play or lack of on course service. Was just expecting better. Still had an enjoyable time as people I played with were very friendly as we waited for groups in front.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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