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3.5 of 5
9003 Shadow Ridge Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Calabasas, CA
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46 reviews 46 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“A Fantastic Thanksgiving Vacation!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

We just stayed here over Thanksgiving week and had a great time. We come to the desert often and book Getaway Weeks using our Interval International membership. We have stayed at the Marriott Desert Springs Villas and the Westin Desert Willow recently and our family agreed that the Marriott Shadow Ridge has been the best by far. The pool has a water slide that the kids really enjoy (my 5 year old was not tall enough to use the water slide at the Westin so she was thrilled to be able to use it here!), they have 2 splash pads and baby pools at the 2 main pools which are great for little kids. The Activity Center is a DREAM for kids. They have a movie theater with free movies and popcorn, and a jam-packed schedule full of kids and adult activities all day long, a few parks, putting course, basketball courts, tennis courts, etc. Your kids will flip out when they see this place. The rooms are brand new and all very nicely appointed. We actually loved the pull-out bed here because its like a memory foam so its much more comfortable than the springy ones. The staff here has been very welcoming and kind. The a/c works perfectly and the room we had in the 1200 building was very quiet and nice. We never heard a single neighbor at night. My only disappointments were the WiFi was spotty all week, the Nick Faldo Restaurant on property was not so hot, and the jacuzzi at the pool was brimming with foam and grey water (they did not properly chlorinate or maintain the water). Aside from that - this was a fantastic vacation. We really loved this resort and will definitely be staying here in the future.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Port Moody, Canada
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55 reviews 55 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Repeat guest-many times!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

My golf partner and I have stayed at Shadow Ridge many times since it opened over a decade ago. A beautiful resort built around the Faldo-designed championship golf course, we love the quiet, the spectacular views of mountains and fairways, and the exceptional customer service.
The one and two-bedroomed units are luxurious with full kitchens and bathrooms for each bedroom. There's a fireplace in the living area, if should need it and adequate appliances and utensils to make cooking easy.
The landscaping has become established over the years and makes going for a walk picturesque with the lakes and mountain views.
There are pools dotted about the property, some with cafes and bars. We go for the golf, which is superb.
The staff here bend over backwards to make your stay the best it can be, responding fast to questions and needs. Concierges are always available to help too.
Highly recommended for golfers and non-golfers alike.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Long Island, New York
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66 reviews 66 reviews
40 hotel reviews
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185 helpful votes 185 helpful votes
“Wonderful place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

I read the mixed reviews and we stayed here with some trepidation. Since this is a timeshare rather than a hotel we knew what to expect and what not to expect. This type of vacation is similar to staying in an condo apartment ...no maid service...do your laundry in the washer dryer in the room, cook if you like, etc. With that said, we would definitely stay here again!! We know that timeshares undergo renovations on a regular schedule so we called to insure that the room we would receive would be a "newly" renovated room. It was beautiful!! We had a one bedroom overlooking the mountains and enjoyed breakfast each morning on our terrace and ended each evening gazing out with a glass of wine.

The grounds are impeccable and there are multiple pool areas to accommodate adults and families with small children. The location is great to drive short distances to wonderful restaurants or go into Palm Springs and sightsee. We are not golfers but the course was well manicured and enticing

One suggestion is to do your own research on places to dine and places to go since the concierge seem much more focused on family and family fare restaurants rather than great local restaurants for couples or things to do that are not family focused

Stay here!!

Room Tip: Call the hotel and request a recently renovated room about a week or two before you arrive
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Redmond, Washington
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Hotel supreme”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Hotel on the golf course. Personel very good and service was excellent as well.
On a golf trip and wanting some sunshine, we did not go wrong choosing this hotel and area.
first trip to the area and the staff made us want to come back again. We look forward to doing so.

Room Tip: Not a bad one on the grounds. The amenities from swimming, golf, their own movie theater are all ce...
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Jose, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Good but not great”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We own a 2 bedroom unit at Shadow Ridge. Everything is good quality, clean and well maintained. The staff is courtious and helpful. The golf course was in excellent condition and the staff very good. However after we finished golf at 4 pm the bar was closed and I think also the restaurant. There is no entertainment which I would expect at such a large resort. So I needed to go somewhere else for a snack (pesumably I could go to the pool area). Hence we invariably went over to Westin Desert Springs for a snack and happy hour. Even if the restaurant (we have dined there previously) was open we would not dine there because it lacks atmosphere.

Room Tip: 3rd floor looking towards the western mountains. It is very relaxing in the evening to have a glass...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 9003 Shadow Ridge Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Region: United States > California > California Desert > Greater Palm Springs > Palm Desert
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Top resorts Hotels in Palm Desert
#9 Family Hotels in Palm Desert
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Southern California's magnificent mountain ranges serve as the breathtaking backdrop for Marriott's Shadow Ridge. Spacious villas overlook rolling fairways and sparkling lakes weaving throughout the landscape. Beautiful master suites feature a king bed and oversized soaking tub while the spacious living and dining areas, and fully kitchen offer convenience and comfort. Swing by the Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott and try your luck on the championship course. Then relax at Nick Faldo's Bar & Grill. ... more   less 
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