The First Palm Desert Resort

Unforgettable Palm Desert Vacations

Shadow Mountain Resort & Club ® was the resort in Palm Desert, California. Today, the premier resort of Palm Desert remains at the forefront of the Palm Springs Area. Every guest experiences amazing amenities, the best location, and world-class tennis.

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Private Retreat with a Vibrant Location

With expansive views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Shadow Mountain Resort & Club ® feels like a private retreat. Yet it’s within walking distance of  El Paseo, a mile-long boulevard of upscale shops, art galleries, and international restaurants in the center of Palm Desert.

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Classic Figure-8 Pool, Spectacular Spas, and a Famous Tennis Academy

Shadow Mountain Resort & Club ® offers a signature figure-8 swimming pool (360,000 gallons of water), one of the largest in the desert. There’s also a large whirlpool spa, men’s & women’s saunas, a gym, and sixteen tennis courts (including six lighted courts, and three clay), home to the highly acclaimed Desert Tennis Academy.

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More Resort Amenities

Additional resort amenities include a variety of meeting spaces, and great dining choices – including the Top of the Courts Restaurant & Bar for courtside and poolside cocktails and food.

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Over 75 Years of Exceptional Service and Authentic Quality

One of the first resorts in the entire desert, Shadow Mountain Resort & Club ® opened in the late 1940s. Attracted by the relaxed atmosphere, ideal location and consistently attentive service, many have made this a popular destination ever since. In fact, some of our guests today are second and third generation “regulars”. We’d love to count you among them.

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Discover for yourself what makes Shadow Mountain such a special place for families, friends and tennis enthusiasts.

Check out our beautiful studios, condos and villas and book your room today!