Sands Hotel And Spa, Indian Wells

Sands Hotel And Spa - A Moroccan-inspired boutique hotel with signature spa, Mediterranean dining, and designer interiors by Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Set in Indian Wells hotel grounds, this Martyn Lawrence Bullard-designed property features 46 guest rooms, including two suites and a 1000-square-foot presidential suite called Le Riad. The Pink Cabana restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with Moroccan influences and has received accolades from Condé Nast Traveler, LA Times, and Forbes. The signature spa contains three treatment rooms, including a couples' treatment space, offering services with Moroccan-sourced ingredients. Guest rooms feature Dyptique amenities, full-size minibars with vintage crystal stemware, Waterworks brass fixtures, Revival New York linens, and Carrara marble countertops. Many rooms include private patios or balconies with custom Moroccan fountains. The Sands Hotel's location provides access to Indian Wells Tennis Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District, with the Coachella Polo Grounds a short drive away.

Pros

Unique room designs with individual color schemes and bespoke furniture by AD Top 100 designer

On-site Pink Cabana restaurant offers complex seasonal cocktails influenced by the Great Spice Route

Intimate spa setting in the Olive Grove with naturally-sourced Moroccan ingredients

Ancient olive trees frame the ceremonial space for events up to 180 guests

Cons

15.5 miles distance from Palm Springs

Self-parking is uncovered and unsecured