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A lodge entrance with a stone-paved driveway, a golf cart, and a sign reading "Taquintz Pines Retreat".

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden pergola with a fire pit and seating area, surrounded by a landscaped garden with trees and a lawn.

A wooden deck with a bench and a chair, a wooden fence with a number sign, and a building entrance.

1. Tahquitz Pines Retreat

Idyllwild

Danny Romo

£64

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A wooden house with a covered porch, a stone staircase, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A room with a bed, wooden floor, large windows, and a view of a forest.

A modern wooden cabin with a large garage door, surrounded by trees and natural landscape.

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden floors, a leather sofa, and a dining area.

2. Idyllwild Inn

Idyllwild

Max

£75

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious living area with wooden furniture, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a bookshelf, two leather armchairs, a lamp, and a painting.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a view of trees, and a building in the background.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a fireplace, leather sofas, and a stone wall.

3. Silver Pines Lodge

Idyllwild

Stephanie

£81

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel room with a desk, chair, couch, and a large window offering a view of a desert landscape.

A restaurant with booths and tables, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, and a view of a desert landscape.

A casino with multiple slot machines and chairs arranged in rows.

4. Cahuilla Casino Hotel

Anza

Patti

£67

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a large tree structure adorned with lights, seating areas, and a bar with gaming machines in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large artwork display.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and booths, a counter with a chef preparing food, and a modern interior design with geometric patterns on the walls and floor.

A night-time outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, lounge chairs, and a red umbrella.

5. Soboba Casino Resort

San Jacinto

Jose

£87

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A swimming pool with a clear view of mountains in the background, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious lobby with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a glass coffee table.

6. Desert Isle of Palm Springs

Araby

Betty

£61

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a mountainous backdrop.

A gym with exercise equipment, mirrors, and a weight rack.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a wall with a patterned headboard.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City

Cathedral City

Jeffrey

£70

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a mountain view, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small white nightstand with a lamp.

A bedroom with a bed, a small table with chairs, a potted plant, and a door.

A hotel room with a dining area, a door leading outside, and a small table with a lamp and plant.

A living room with a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a cabinet with decorative items.

8. Mykonos Desert Suites

Palm Springs

Richard

£71

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A motel with a covered outdoor area, multiple rooms with blue doors, and palm trees.

A row of stainless steel self-service beverage dispensers under a covered area with a sign indicating the office location.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a window with a view of palm trees.

9. Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

Palm Springs

Jonathan

£37

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, surrounded by palm trees and mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Hilton Vacation Club Palm Canyon Palm Springs

Canyon Corridor

Devin

£93

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple seating areas, large windows, and potted plants.

A spacious hotel lobby with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with food, a fireplace, and a TV screen.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage

Magnesia Falls Cove

Susan

£55

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a view of an outdoor pool area with chairs and a ladder, and a large window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a wicker chair.

The Stardust Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a balcony, and string lights.

A modern interior with a sofa, ottomans, and a dining area.

12. The Stardust Hotel

Tahquitz River Estates

Steph

£100

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden nightstand, and a desk.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

A kitchenette area with a refrigerator, a microwave, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a covered entrance and a clear view of the surrounding landscape.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Banning by IHG

Banning

Preston

£78

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, a central glass fire feature, and a dining area in the background.

A modern outdoor seating area with a built-in sofa, a small round stool, and a green umbrella.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a hot tub, and palm trees.

14. The Dunes Hotel

Downtown Palm Springs

Josefina

£93

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, white chairs, a vase with flowers, and a large mirror.

A room with a green sofa, two wicker chairs, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

15. Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

Desert Hot Springs

Brenda

£58

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a TV, a mirror, a sink, and a clothes rack.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A sign for Oasis Hotel with a view of mountains in the background.

16. L3 Oasis Hotel

Palm Springs

Elizabeth

£67

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A nighttime view of a hotel pool area with palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A tiki bar with a wooden counter, a thatched roof, and various decorations including a sign that reads "the Reef".

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a netted enclosure, and a view of the street.

A restaurant interior with round tables, wicker chairs, and hanging lanterns.

17. Caliente Tropics Hotel

Palm Springs

Mark Anthony

£95

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A building with a sign reading "Quality Inn."

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A restaurant with a counter, tables, and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, a seating area with a leather couch, and a glass coffee table with decorative items.

18. Quality Inn Hemet - San Jacinto

Hemet

JAIR

£71

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bathroom with a sink, and a desk area.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

19. The Palm Springs Hotel

Little Tuscany

Richard

£83

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a red chair.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, two bar stools, a built-in oven, and a large window.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a red sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, and a large window with patterned curtains.

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, orange cushioned chairs, and tables.

20. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

Cathedral City

Tyran

£73

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Lake Hemet

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Hemet during your travels in Mountain Center. Discover the mountain views and bars in this relaxing area.

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Hikers find their paradise on the trails of San Jacinto Peak, where mountain views reward every climb. Nearby Lake Hemet offers fishing and kayaking, while the charming shops in Idyllwild provide perfect post-adventure browsing.

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Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"It is an amazing resort. The staff were polite and kind. Many activities daily. Close to everything."

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful time. The rooms are spacious, we love having a full fridge/mini kitchen area, and the patio is very large. The bed was extremely confortable which is really important to me. My kids loved water slide, and if we stayed longer we would have loved to experience the other amenities. We can’t wait to come back!"

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We always live our stay there the bar the restaurant is excellent so is the food"

Hotel Zoso

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Rooms were renovated in the last 5years"

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

8/10 Good

"Outdoor pool area was great and the staff very attentive!"

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

10/10 Excellent

"Very Good!!"

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"My family of 4 enjoyed a wonderful Labor Day weekend here! We took advantage of the water slides, the mini bowling alley, family fishing, Saturday night movie, and more! The poolside drinks and food were great. We frequented the coffee shop daily. Only downside was waiting for the front desk to get our questions answered, the wait was always long."

More cheap stays in Mountain Center

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

595 East Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA

£37

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - Downtown

660 S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA

£45

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area

78100 Varner Rd Palm Desert CA

£50

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Tahquitz Pines Retreat

55251 S. Circle Dr Idyllwild CA

£64

24 Sept - 25 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,966 reviews)

Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley by Sonesta

84096 Indio Springs Dr Indio CA

£67

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,101 reviews)

The Dunes Hotel

390 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA

£93

23 Sept - 24 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Mountain Center?

The best area to stay in Mountain Center is the community of Idyllwild, which is the main village within the broader Mountain Center region.Idyllwild is located in the San Jacinto Mountains, offering a tranquil mountain escape. The village centre is compact and walkable, largely situated around North Circle Drive and South Circle Drive, where you'll find most of the local shops, art galleries, and eateries. It's known for its natural beauty and a relaxed pace of life.Couples looking for a romantic retreat will find Idyllwild particularly appealing. Many accommodations offer private cabins or intimate lodges with amenities like hot tubs and fireplaces, great for unwinding after a day of exploring the nearby hiking trails or browsing the unique boutiques.For travellers seeking outdoor adventure, Idyllwild is an excellent base. It provides direct access to numerous hiking and rock-climbing opportunities within the San Bernardino National Forest, including trails leading to Tahquitz Peak and Suicide Rock.

When is the best time to go to Mountain Center?

The best time to visit Mountain Center is during the spring and autumn months for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.April and May offer mild temperatures, wildflowers in bloom, and comfortable conditions for outdoor activities like hiking and exploring the surrounding nature. The days are generally sunny without being too hot, making it ideal for those who enjoy being active outdoors.September and October also provide excellent weather, with cooler temperatures superb for hiking or simply enjoying the tranquil mountain setting. The autumn foliage adds a beautiful touch to the landscape. These months typically see fewer visitors than the peak summer season, which means a more relaxed experience and easier access to popular trails and attractions.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Mountain Center.

How much is the nightly rate at a Mountain Center hotel?

Prices for hotels in Mountain Center often vary, but you can find a great deal from £37 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Mountain Center hotels

1. Tahquitz Pines Retreat

2. Idyllwild Inn

3. Silver Pines Lodge

4. Cahuilla Casino Hotel

5. Soboba Casino Resort

6. Desert Isle of Palm Springs

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Cathedral City

8. Mykonos Desert Suites

9. Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

10. Hilton Vacation Club Palm Canyon Palm Springs

11. Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs - Rancho Mirage

12. The Stardust Hotel

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Banning by IHG

14. The Dunes Hotel

15. Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

16. L3 Oasis Hotel

17. Caliente Tropics Hotel

18. Quality Inn Hemet - San Jacinto

19. The Palm Springs Hotel

20. Best Western Plus Coachella Valley Inn & Suites

Stay near popular Mountain Center attractions

Lake Hemet

Learn more about Mountain Center

Top Mountain Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa

Hotel Zoso

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa

Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

More cheap stays in Mountain Center

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area

Tahquitz Pines Retreat

Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley by Sonesta

The Dunes Hotel

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