On short notice we booked a Guest Room at the Villas I. Our small family was quite pleased with the size of the room including a separate jacuzzi tub and stand alone shower. We had a west facing room (#9216) on the 2nd floor with a balcony so we had great sunsets. The Villas 2 is in walking distance and... more

My partner and I stayed in the Vilas I for 1 week the first week in May 2008. We absolutley had the BEST time. We have traveled the world and stayed in many many places and the Mariott Villas Desert Springs is one of our favorites. We stayed in the 2 bedroom villa, top floor, corner unit facin the golf... more

Will offer a review of the 'guest room' option at the Villas, versus most of the other reviews that cover the 1 and 2 bedroom villas. We were renting the room and are not timeshare owners or traders. We booked here when the JW Marriott Hotel there had no availability. THE GOOD: the room was fairly large, offered kitchenette amenities... more

After reading several reviews I thought I would write one as well. I have exchange for this Timeshare for the past 10 years. I love this place! We get the 2 bed, 2 bath villa on bottom floor. I go with several members of my family so this definately fits our needs. When you walk into the villa you are... more

After reading reviews for both the JW Marriott Desert Springs, and the villas, we chose to Villas I to accomodate 5 people in a 2 bedroom/2 bath villa. They are just now beginning a renovation and update of the villas I, so we asked for a newly updated one when making our reservation. These villas are huge! We had a... more

I have stayed at both Villas 1 and 2 within the last three months. The question as to which is better is very tricky to answer. My experience: Villas 1 - Bigger units, gas fireplaces, sunken living rooms, bigger two level balconies, shorter walk to the JW, bbq area at pool, unique roomy entry "lobby" to villa and lockoff. Villas... more

Eight members of my family stayed in two villas while we were in Palm Desert for a wedding. I was shocked when I opened the door to my villa to find a beautiful sunken living room, full kitchen, and beautiful master bedroom. That's in addition to another, private smaller room with two full beds and it's own large bathroom. There... more

What a wonderful place. From the entrance way, to the landscape, to the service, to the views, top notch all the way. I 'd never been to Southern California, what a treat. My husband and our friend golfed almost everyday and had a great time. Look for some golf courses with cheap rates, though you can find out about them... more

Loved the spacious suite and the view. Was in Palm Desert for a conference and stayed at the Villas 1. Absolutely stunning view overlooking a golf course with a pond and ducks. Mountains in the background changed every day depending on the time of day and position of the sun. The view was stunning. Stayed in building I on the... more