15 Smart Airport Hotels Near O'Donnell Golf Course Worth Booking

Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel is a solid logistical base for O'Donnell Golf Course visits, positioned in central Palm Springs with Palm Springs International Airport around 3.5 km away and the golf course reachable in under 10 minutes by car. The hotel includes a daily hot breakfast with made-to-order omelets - a genuine advantage for early tee-time mornings when finding open breakfast spots is difficult. Free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool with a hot tub are included without resort-fee complications common at higher-end Palm Springs properties. On-site dining at La Cantina and the Gazebo Bar's poolside service reduce the need to drive out after a long day on the course.

• Free daily hot breakfast with made-to-order omelets
• Outdoor pool and hot tub
• Free on-site parking

Palm Mountain Resort & Spa offers a free airport shuttle - a rare feature at this price level in Palm Springs - with the airport around 3.5 km away and O'Donnell Golf Course reachable in under 10 minutes. The tree-lined pool terrace with San Jacinto Mountain views gives the property genuine resort character despite its practical positioning near the Spa Resort Casino and Mercado Plaza shopping. Guest rooms include a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker, which reduces incidental spending during multi-night golf stays. Access to a full-service health and wellness center just 2 blocks away adds recovery value after back-to-back rounds.

• Free airport shuttle
• Outdoor pool with mountain views
• On-site spa and nearby wellness center access

Desert Isle of Palm Springs sits on seven acres and offers full kitchen-equipped units, making it one of the most self-sufficient options close to O'Donnell Golf Course, with Indian Canyons Golf Resort just 3.2 km away and the airport under 5 km from the property. Units include steam showers, sofa beds, flat-screen TVs, and dining areas - a format that works well for golfers staying multiple nights who want to cook in rather than drive out for every meal. Two heated outdoor pools, 2 tennis courts, and 2 racquetball courts give the property genuine multi-sport appeal beyond the golf course. Horseback riding is available just 2 blocks from the resort, adding activity variety for non-golfing travel companions.

• Full kitchen-equipped units on a 7-acre property
• 2 heated outdoor pools plus tennis and racquetball courts
• Free on-site parking

Les Cactus is the closest property to O'Donnell Golf Course among all hotels in this guide, sitting just 2.5 km from the course and 3 km from Palm Springs International Airport - a combination that makes it the most logistically efficient pick for golfers managing tight schedules. The hotel includes free bikes, free parking, a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk, and an outdoor swimming pool. Continental breakfast is served daily, covering the pre-round meal without requiring guests to leave the property. Rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with bath and free toiletries - functional and clean without unnecessary complexity.

• Closest property to O'Donnell Golf Course at 2.5 km
• Free bikes and free parking included
• Outdoor pool and hot tub on-site

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs positions itself slightly outside central Palm Springs in Cathedral City, with Palm Springs International Airport around 4 km away, making it a functional choice for travelers prioritizing airport proximity and suite-format space over central Palm Springs walkability. Kitchen-equipped rooms with fridges, dishwashers, and microwaves are standard in the suite category - the format extended-stay and multi-night golf travelers find most useful. The outdoor pool, fitness center, BBQ facilities, and shared lounge terrace give the property daily usability without relying on outside restaurants. Escena Golf Club is just 5.4 km away, adding a second course option for guests planning multiple rounds.

• Kitchen-equipped suite rooms with dishwasher and microwave
• Outdoor pool and fitness center
• BBQ facilities and shared lounge terrace

Andreas Hotel & Spa is an adults-only property in the heart of central Palm Springs, offering a free continental breakfast, a full-service spa, and a landscaped courtyard pool - with the airport a short drive away and O'Donnell Golf Course reachable in around 10 minutes by car. The outdoor fireplace and poolside hot tub make it a more relaxed, recovery-focused stay than the busier resort-format properties nearby. In-room coffeemakers and free parking are included, and the property sits within easy walking distance of Palm Springs casino entertainment - useful for evenings after golf. The spa's massage services offer a practical post-round recovery option without leaving the property.

• Full-service spa with massage services
• Free continental breakfast daily
• Adults-only with outdoor fireplace and hot tub

La Maison Hotel - Adults Only sits within 1 mile of Mesquite Golf & Country Club and around 3 miles of Palm Springs International Airport, positioning it well for golfers wanting multiple course options close to their base. Free cruiser bike rentals, free parking, and BBQ facilities are included, while luxury duvets and free toiletries in en suite bathrooms give the rooms a step up from standard functional hotel formats. The poolside hot tub and sun terrace support post-round recovery, and Indian Canyon Hiking Trails are just 5 miles away for non-golf days. Continental breakfast is rated very highly by past guests, reducing the need for morning restaurant stops before tee times.

• Free cruiser bike rentals and free parking
• Poolside hot tub and BBQ facilities
• 1 mile from Mesquite Golf & Country Club

Vista Grande Resort - A Gay Men's Resort is an adults-only clothing-optional property with Palm Springs International Airport around 3 miles away and central Palm Springs 1 mile from the resort - a tight cluster that suits airport-adjacent stays combined with downtown access. Two outdoor pools, a 16-man hot tub, a steam room, and a waterfall lagoon offer more water amenity variety than most comparably priced properties in Palm Springs. Suite and studio room formats include fully equipped kitchens with dining areas and living rooms, which are well-suited to multi-night golf stays where self-catering reduces meal costs. Free WiFi and free parking are included throughout the resort with daily continental breakfast served on-site.

• 2 outdoor pools, 16-man hot tub, steam room, and waterfall lagoon
• Fully equipped kitchen suites with private entrances
• Free on-site parking and continental breakfast

Twin Palms Resort - A Gay Men's Resort sits 4.1 km from O'Donnell Golf Course and 5 km from Palm Springs International Airport, with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sun terrace included. As a 4-star property it delivers more finish than most value-tier hotels in this guide - all rooms have mountain views, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with showers. Continental and gluten-free breakfast options are available, which is a notable dietary consideration few Palm Springs hotels address directly. The property is non-smoking throughout and designed specifically for gay male travelers, offering a social resort atmosphere distinct from general-market hotels in the area.

• Mountain views from all rooms
• Free bikes and free private parking
• Continental and gluten-free breakfast options

The Saguaro Palm Springs is a visually distinctive hotel in central Palm Springs with O'Donnell Golf Course reachable in under 10 minutes and the airport within a short drive - its bold, colorful architecture and weekend pool party scene make it one of the most recognizable properties in the Coachella Valley. The pool bar operates with breakfast through afternoon snacks, frozen drinks, and fresh fruit punches, while the El Jefe restaurant serves Mexican street food and tequila cocktails on-site. Guest rooms include 50-inch flat-screen TVs, small refrigerators, and en suite bathrooms with hairdryers - solid in-room functionality supporting a resort-style stay. Two on-site dining options (El Jefe and Rocco's Electric brunch) mean guests rarely need to leave the property for meals, which matters after long days on the golf course.

• Weekend pool parties with DJs and full pool bar
• 2 on-site dining options including El Jefe Mexican restaurant
• Free parking and free WiFi

Hotel Zoso sits one block from Palm Canyon Drive and offers a free airport shuttle with the airport around 5 km away - one of the few centrally located Palm Springs hotels combining free shuttles, free parking, and immediate access to the main shopping and dining corridor. O'Donnell Golf Course is reachable in under 10 minutes by car, and the property is also minutes from hiking and biking access points. All rooms include free WiFi, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, an electronics charging station, and a coffee machine - practical room features for tech-oriented travelers. The Kitchen restaurant uses locally sourced produce, and select rooms offer direct pool views.

• Free airport shuttle and free parking
• One block from Palm Canyon Drive
• On-site restaurant with locally sourced menu

Ace Hotel and Swim Club Palm Springs has recently completed renovations across its lobby, fitness center, bar, and guest rooms, with Indian Canyons Golf Resort just 2.1 km from the property and Palm Springs International Airport a 10-minute drive away. Two outdoor pools, an outdoor fireplace, a full-service spa, and a fitness center create a self-contained resort experience that few similarly priced Palm Springs hotels match in amenity depth. King's Highway restaurant serves American cuisine with seasonal organic ingredients, while The Amigo Room bar operates daily for afternoon and evening cocktails. Guest rooms include flat-screen TVs, MP3 docking stations, and bath products from Rudy's Barbershop - with views of the city, pool, or mountains depending on room selection.

• 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
• Recently renovated lobby, bar, and guest rooms
• Indian Canyons Golf Resort 2.1 km away

L'Horizon Resort & Spa, Hermann Bungalows is an adults-only (21+) bungalow-format resort with Palm Springs International Airport just 3 km away - the shortest airport-to-property distance among the premium options in this guide. The on-site SO-PA restaurant offers alfresco dining in an intimate setting, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner also available through the pool bar and in-room dining. All bungalow rooms include flat-screen smart TVs, coffee machines, bathrobes, slippers, and private bathrooms with showers - a noticeably more considered in-room experience than standard hotel formats. Free bicycles are available on-site, the area is established for cycling, and Saks Fifth Avenue is 6 km away for guests combining a golf trip with retail access.

• 3 km from Palm Springs International Airport - shortest in this premium group
• Bungalow-format rooms with bathrobes, slippers, and in-room dining
• Alfresco SO-PA restaurant on-site

Desert Riviera Hotel - A Town & Desert Boutique Hotel sits 3.4 km from O'Donnell Golf Course and 5 km from Palm Springs International Airport, offering a boutique-format alternative to the larger resort properties with free bikes, free private parking, a hot tub, a shared lounge, a sun terrace, a BBQ, and a shared kitchen alongside the outdoor pool. Superb-rated breakfast - the highest breakfast rating among all properties in this guide - makes it particularly useful for golfers needing a quality pre-round meal without leaving the property. Rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen cable TVs, coffee machines, fridges, safety deposit boxes, and private bathrooms with free toiletries; select rooms add a private patio and mountain views. A business center, tour desk, and laundry service support multi-day stays with practical on-property infrastructure.

• Superb-rated breakfast - highest among all hotels in this guide
• Free bikes, BBQ, shared kitchen, and private parking
• Select rooms with private patio and mountain views

Arrive Palm Springs - Adults Only sits 1.6 km from downtown Palm Springs with the airport around 4 km away - a well-positioned adults-only property that pairs design-forward rooms with a distinctly social on-site experience. Guest rooms feature DirecTV, Apple TV, rain showers, and free boutique bath products; Cartel Coffee Lab operates on-site for morning coffee, and a welcome drink is included for all guests. Bocce courts, group fire pits, table tennis, and free loaner bicycles create a social atmosphere that differentiates it from standard airport-adjacent hotels in Palm Springs. An on-site bar, ice cream shop, and complimentary water refills keep guests comfortable throughout the day without requiring car trips for basics.

• Apple TV and rain showers in all rooms
• Cartel Coffee Lab on-site plus welcome drink included
• Bocce courts, fire pits, and free bicycles