Several famous people live in La Quinta or vacation there often. Olympic figure skater Dorothy Hamill and L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, have both lived in the city. Motivational speaker Tony Robbins visits La Quinta often as well. You can stay at a hotel luxurious enough for La Quinta's celebrities, find a great deal on a place with lots of amenities, or stay in an inexpensive spot and save your money for all the area's great attractions. Finding the right hotel for you and your family will help you enjoy everything the city has to offer.
When to Visit La Quinta, CA
The best time to visit La Quinta is in winter, when temperatures are in the 60s and 70s during the day. Many people who visit the city at this time come from Canada and the Pacific Northwest. They're often called snowbirds because they come to La Quinta to relax and avoid unpleasant winter weather at home. Since winter is the best time to visit, getting a good deal on a hotel room is harder. Make your reservations as soon as possible for the best rate.
In November, you can enjoy La Quinta's Fall Family Festival, with more than 50 exhibits and activities for kids. There's a petting zoo, pony rides, games, crafts, and more. The La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show in February features local vendors and more than 200 custom cars and motorcycles. There's also food and a beer garden. The La Quinta Arts Festival in early March has more than 200 artists, live entertainment, food, and drinks. In summer, the temperature often rises above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making outdoor activities uncomfortable. Visit La Quinta in late spring or early fall for cooler weather and lower hotel rates.
Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in La Quinta, CA:
La Quinta, CA: Prices by Star Rating Class
Below are 3 charts illustrating avg. rate trends by star rating class in La Quinta, CA. Browse these line graphs to determine the best time to book a room in La Quinta for upcoming travels.
Luxury Hotel Options in La Quinta, CA
4 Star Average Prices: $202.25
La Quinta has a great choice of luxury hotels for a perfect dream vacation. La Quinta Resort & Club - A Waldorf Astoria Resort is close to Bear Creek Trail and Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The hotel was built in 1926 as a secluded hideaway for celebrities, and the city of La Quinta is named after it. Hilton Hotels bought the property in 2013, and it became a Waldorf Astoria resort. The newly renovated rooms feature refrigerators, cable LCD TVs, video game consoles, desks, and laptop-compatible safes. The bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers with designer toiletries and hair dryers.
This huge, beautiful retreat has a full-service spa, 23 tennis courts, 11 stores, seven restaurants, a coffee shop, five bars, two more poolside bars, a golf course, a hair salon, a business center, limo or town car service, over 60,000 square feet of conference space, and a 24-hour front desk with a multilingual staff. You can also enjoy 41 pools. There's a children's pool, and some rooms come with private pools. Child care, valet parking, breakfast, and wireless internet access are all available for extra fees. Pets are also allowed for a fee.
The Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa is less than 5 miles away from the middle of La Quinta, near the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. The rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen satellite TVs, iPod docking stations, complimentary wireless internet access, desks, and laptop-compatible safes. The bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers. There's also a spa, a golf course,a tennis course, a health club, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, child care, a gift shop, a restaurant, a coffee shop, a bar, another poolside bar, and 88,000 square feet of conference space and meeting rooms.
Affordable Hotel Options in La Quinta, CA
3 Star Average Prices: $140.97
Finding an affordable hotel that's close to La Quinta is easy, even in the busy winter season. Motel 6 Indio - Palm Springs Area is only about 5 miles from the middle of La Quinta, near the Coachella Valley History Museum and the Riverside County Fairgrounds. You can enjoy a full kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a stove top, cooking utensils, cable TV, an outdoor pool, and laundry facilities. Pets are welcome, and wireless internet access is available for an extra fee.
Indio Super 8 & Suites is also about 5 miles from the middle of La Quinta. It's close to the Riverside County Fairgrounds and Indian Palms Country Club. The rooms have refrigerators, coffee makers, complimentary wireless internet access, desks, satellite TVs, and safes big enough for your laptop. There's also an outdoor pool, a picnic area with barbecue grills, free continental breakfast, a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and 200 square feet of event space, including a meeting room. Pets are allowed for a fee.
