Firecliff at Desert Willow Golf Resort
A view of a hole from Firecliff at Desert Willow Golf Resort.
75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, California 92260, US
(760) 636-7000
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About Westin Desert Willow Villas

Westin Desert Willow Villas of Palm Desert provide like-home comfort in their stylish villas overlooking the Sonoran Desert. Guests can indulge in the resort’s two award-winning championship golf courses equipped with a world-class instruction facility. The property’s Firecliff course offers a more challenging track while the Mountain View course makes for a more relaxing, scenic round. Property guests may enjoy three swimming pools that include cabanas and a 159-foot waterslide, as well as workout facilities, on-site bars and restaurant, and 24-hour concierge service.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened2010
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar
Room TypesVillas/Casitas
PoolOutdoor
Fitness CenterYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Practice FacilityYes
TennisYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Kids ProgramYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Westin Desert Willow Villas

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
1505 Reviews (1505)
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
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Previously Played
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
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful but Slow

This is truly a beautiful golf course, however, it is quite expensive for Canadians and nonresidents as are many courses in the valley.. There was not a Marshall that we saw and we waited quite a bit. If I had paid full price, I wouldn't have been too happy but overall really enjoyed having the chance to play it once while we were here.

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5.0
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
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First Time Playing
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
Review 1
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Late tee times

Unfortunately we could only get out in the afternoon and we’re unable to finish 18 holes before dark. We tried to get on earlier but it was very busy.

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First Time Playing
5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Firethorn had just been reseeded and was in great shape. Scenery is spectacular and the course well manicured. No tricks here - the golf course is tight in front of you the whole way. John Cook (Cookie as Lanny Wadkins says) did a nice job consulting with the architects.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Municipal Course

For a municipal course this was great. We played the second day after overseeding and conditions were excellent. Bunkers could have had more sand and more difficulty. The course is straight forward and good for both lower handicap and higher handicap players. Water features added interest and some challenge to the holes. Scenery was beautiful as was the clubhouse. I would definitely recommend this course.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Spectacular layout, doesn’t get better… but maybe faster!

I had the opportunity to play the Firecliff course on Oct 23 first round in the morning just after opening from over-seeding. Absolutely stunning course and very well manicured. 10 out of 10 experience from the time I dropped my bag off to finishing up on the 19th hole.

I have no criticism, but would love to play the course again once the greens are cut low and rolled out and faster. Too 5 all time golf experiences today. Thanks foe the opportunity

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First Time Playing
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
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
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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 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful views, very friendly staff, great food!

My brother and I came here for the first time and had a great experience!

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First Time Playing
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
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Not a value

Tee time stuck right behind a scramble tournament. Had to quit after 8 hole & 3 hours. Ouch!!! No fun!!!!

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First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Still my fin avorite.That's that's what I call Superior customer service. That's what I call Superior customer service

First of all the staff at Desert Willow are exceptionally friendly and competent. Had a great round 105 degree heat and one of the golf staff even came to our 9th hole with cold towels to cool us off.that's what I call Superior customer service.

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Previously Played
5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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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
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

A few hacked up greens

Course play well despite a few of the greens were in pretty bad shape, they did discount us the rate which did help, but overall, still enjoyed playing here.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pace of play

First several holes had a great pace, after 6th hole it was backed up. 2-3 groups on tee box

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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