5 Places to Stay in Indio and Coachella During Festival Season

The Saint Boniface

What started off as an idea in Brooklyn, New York, became the real deal. Creator and Palm Springs native Jane St. Boniface decided to open a boutique hotel in Indio because she saw a need for chic lodgings with a close proximity to the Empire Polo Club, host of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The property contains five stand-alone, one-bedroom casitas, each with a full bath, full kitchen, washer and dryer, separate living room, and private ficus yard. Hermès amenities add a sense of luxury, while Bluetooth speakers keep the music pumping, and blackout curtains and hammam-style slippers and robes encourage guests to relax.

44911 Oasis St., Indio
800-607-9184

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

What’s your fantasy? If it involves gaming, entertainment, dining, lounging, golf, and bowling, you’ve found your dream resort. The property contains 250 rooms, many with spectacular views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. Amenities include free valet, Wi-Fi, and use of the fitness center.

For splashy fun beyond the casino’s 1,800 slot machines and 40 table games, dip into the 103-foot-long swimming pool. Or book a tee time on the 18-hole Eagle Falls Golf Course, designed by Clive Clark with water features not usually seen on a course that’s open for public play.

Major concerts, stand-up comedy shows, and business expos draw crowds year-round, while the outdoor concert venue, known as The Rock Yard, regularly hosts tribute bands in free shows that are open to the public.

84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio
760-342-5000

Zenyara

Spend a night (or five) at a luxe “beachside” resort — no long flights necessary. This extravagant rental property is a favorite among young celebs. Gigi and Bella Hadid once made Zenyara their home base for a Coachella festival weekend. Actor Idris Elba dazzled revelers with his DJ skills at an exclusive festival after-party. It is outrageously priced and only available for a full buyout, but if you can swing it, you’ll have access to incredible amenities. The villa features a man-made beach with turquoise waters and sunken fire pits. An outdoor bar has rope swings in place of stools. Plus, you have access to golf, tennis, basketball, horseback riding, a spa, boats, and Jet Skis along with optional add-ons like private chef service. Now, that’s the life!

53153 Jackson St., Coachella

Coachella Lakes RV Resort

There’s something for every vacationer at this 80-acre park, be it a luxury camping experience utilizing one of the many RV spaces or a fully furnished cabin for non-RVers who want to enjoy the expansive grounds and mountain views. The resort, which general manager Jim Germyn says embodies “the spirit of California warmth,” features a slate of state-of-the-art amenities and activities, including two swimming pools, a putting course, a dog park (canine-friendly space reservations, too!), and a monthly calendar of family-friendly events such as rock painting and pickleball. “Our mission is to provide unique and enjoyable places that offer accessible luxury, value, and fulfillment,” Germyn notes.

44790 Dillon Road, Coachella
442-325-9292

Grand Polo Estate

This sprawling estate on 5 acres in the heart of Coachella is what wedding (or Coachella festival) dreams are made of. With a house that sleeps 20, complete with 11 bedrooms, four-and-a-half beautifully appointed baths, a gourmet kitchen, and a large game room, the property accommodates up to 300 people for private events. A three-hole golf course, beach volleyball court, 1,500-square-foot pool and bar area, pond with a fountain, and large lawns provide a gorgeous canvas for a memorable stay. You’d be forgiven if you spent your entire vacation here.

51270 Jackson St., Coachella
877-920-0952