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Thermal California Hotels & Motels

Only hotels in Thermal are listed below. Find discounted hotel accommodations in or close to Thermal, CA for your business or personal leisure travel. We list the best Thermal, California hotel and motel rooms. Browse the Thermal area hotels to find the perfect lodging! Please use the provided map of the Thermal hotels. Group booking? Search Thermal Group Hotel Deals

The Thermal center is around the area of Desert Resorts Regional Airport and the area of Thermal Desert Resorts Regional Airport.

Thermal, CA is located in the Coachella Valley in Riverside County. But even with the heat, it is a great place to visit! There are plenty of things to do, including golfing, hiking, and swimming. The town is also near Mecca Hills Wilderness and Martinez Mountain. Thermal is home to the world-famous Thermal Motorsports Raceway, which hosts a variety of racing events throughout the year. If you're looking for a place to relax and escape the summer heat, Thermal is the place for you. More from this guide...

Thermal Hotels/Motels & Accommodations

Cavallo Ranch
+1-888-389-4121
82200 Ave. 54, Thermal, CA 92274
  • Luxury Five Star property
From$100
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Hotel Indigo Coachella : 84141 Ave. 48
+1-888-675-2083
84141 Ave. 48, Coachella, CA 92236 ~5.41 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Four star property
  • Check-in time: 15:00
From$160
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Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta Hotel & Spa : 50777 Santa Rosa Plaza
+1-800-716-8490
50777 Santa Rosa Plaza, La Quinta, CA 92253 ~6.44 miles west of Thermal
  • Midscale Resort property
  • Hotel has 13 meeting rooms
From$93
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City Center Motel : 83597 Indio Blvd.
+1-800-805-5223
83597 Indio Blvd., Indio, CA 92201 ~6.53 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Cheap Airport hotel
  • Check in: 1:00 PM
From$65
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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino - Indio
+1-888-965-1860
84245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio, CA 92203 ~6.63 miles northwest of Thermal
  • 3-star Resort hotel
  • Hotel has 12 floors
From$81
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Indian Palms Country Club and Resort
+1-888-788-5576
48630 Monroe St., Indio, CA 92201 ~6.64 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Affordable Resort hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From$49
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The Polo Villas by Avantstay
+1-888-897-9207
80952 Kiwi Court, La Quinta, CA 92553 ~6.79 miles west of Thermal
  • 4 star hotel
  • 102 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$125
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Signature Inn by Sonesta in Indio
+1-888-311-4278
84096 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, CA 92203 ~6.86 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Two star property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$60
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Quality Inn & Suites Indio I 10
+1-888-469-4795
84096 Indio, Indio, CA 92201 ~6.87 miles northwest of Thermal
  • 3 star Golf Course property
  • 2 floors in property
From$69
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Indio Coachella Valley An I - Indio
+1-888-734-9421
84054 Indio Springs Dr., Indio, CA 92203 ~6.96 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Affordable Highway property
  • Hotel has 15 suites
From$105
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Royal Plaza Inn Indio
+1-888-841-5292
82347 Ca 111, Indio, CA 92201 ~7.29 miles northwest of Thermal
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • 10 suites in property
From$53
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Super 8 by Wyndham Indio - Indio
+1-888-455-5160
81753 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201 ~7.46 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Cheap Resort property
  • 21 suites in hotel
From$48
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Worldmark Indio
+1-888-965-8297
42 151 Worldmark Way, Palm Springs, CA 92203 ~7.74 miles north of Thermal
  • Midscale Golf Course property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$90
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Western Sands
+1-888-906-6358
80900 Ca 111, Indio, CA 92201 ~8.02 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Affordable property
From$50
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Rodeway Inn near Coachella - Indio
+1-888-749-6785
82275 Indio Blvd., Indio, CA 92201 ~8.02 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Inexpensive hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$60
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Motel 6 Indio, CA - Palm Springs
+1-888-878-9982
82195 Indio Blvd., Indio, CA 92201 ~8.17 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Economy hotel
  • 2 floors in property
Travelodge by Wyndham Indio in Indio
+1-888-389-4485
80651 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201 ~8.18 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Economy hotel
From$60
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Indio Coachella Valley
+1-888-389-4121
42655 Marmara St., Indio, CA 92203 ~8.43 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Mid-scale Highway property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$80
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Days Inn by Wyndham Indio : 43505 Monroe St.
+1-888-675-2083
43505 Monroe St., Indio, CA 92201 ~8.54 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Low-priced Highway hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$60
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Best Western Date Tree Hotel
+1-800-716-8490
81909 Indio Blvd., Indio, CA 92201 ~8.57 miles northwest of Thermal
  • 2 star Suburban property
  • Check-in: 04:00
Hampton Inn & Suites Indio
+1-800-805-5223
42261 Spectrum St., Indio, CA 92203 ~8.69 miles northwest of Thermal
  • 3-star property
  • Check-in: 0:00
From$90
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Residence Inn La Quinta by Marriott - La Quinta
+1-888-965-1860
79675 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253 ~8.95 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Three Star hotel
  • 108 suites in property
From$105
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Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa
+1-888-788-5576
50 777 Santa Rosa Plaza, La Quinta, CA 92253 ~9.58 miles west of Thermal
  • Mid-scale Resort hotel
  • 198 rooms in property
From$100
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The Chateau at Lake La Quinta : 78120 Caleo Bay Dr.
+1-888-897-9207
78120 Caleo Bay Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253 ~9.79 miles west of Thermal
  • Mid-scale Resort property
  • 2 floors in property
From$96
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La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton by Wyndham in La Quinta
+1-888-311-4278
49499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253 ~10.07 miles west of Thermal
  • Midscale Resort hotel
  • Gym is available on property
From$144
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Homewood Suites by Hilton
+1-888-469-4795
45 200 Washington St., La Quinta, CA 92253 ~10.49 miles northwest of Thermal
  • 3 star Resort property
  • 129 suites in property
From$85
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Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
+1-888-734-9421
45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210 ~12.23 miles west of Thermal
  • Expensive Resort hotel
  • Gym is available on property
From$89
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Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells : 44400 Indian Wells Ln
+1-888-841-5292
44400 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210 ~12.25 miles northwest of Thermal
  • 4 star Resort property
  • Hotel has 7 floors
From$229
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Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Indian Wells
+1-888-455-5160
44 600 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210 ~12.35 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Four star Resort hotel
  • Hotel has 5 floors
From$250
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Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas - Indian Wells
+1-888-965-8297
44600 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210 Website ~12.37 miles northwest of Thermal
  • High-end Resort property
  • Hotel has 78 suites
From$209
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Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area - Palm Desert
+1-888-906-6358
78100 Varner Rd., Palm Desert, CA 92211 ~12.57 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Cheap hotel
  • 82 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$60
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Comfort Suites Palm Desert I-10 : 39585 Washington St.
+1-888-749-6785
39585 Washington St., Palm Desert, CA 92211 Website ~12.61 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • Access to gym on-site
From$69
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Sands Hotel and Spa
+1-888-878-9982
44 985 Province Way, Indian Wells, CA 92210 ~13.33 miles west of Thermal
  • Affordable hotel
  • 3 suites in property
From$90
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Indian Wells Resort Hotel - Indian Wells
+1-888-389-4485
76 661 Highway 111, Indian Wells, CA 92210 ~13.49 miles west of Thermal
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Hotel has 29 suites
From$79
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Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort
+1-888-389-4121
74695 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ~13.76 miles west of Thermal
  • Three Star Downtown hotel
  • Check in time: 03:00
From$73
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Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-675-2083
74675 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ~13.81 miles west of Thermal
  • 3 star Downtown hotel
  • 129 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$72
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert
+1-800-716-8490
74700 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ~13.85 miles west of Thermal
  • Three Star Resort property
  • 26 meeting rooms in hotel
From$84
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Inn at Deep Canyon in Palm Desert
+1-800-805-5223
74470 Abronia Trl, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ~13.99 miles west of Thermal
  • Two-star Suburban hotel
  • 2 suites in hotel
From$59
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Shadow Mountain Resort
+1-888-965-1860
45 750 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ~14.60 miles west of Thermal
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$99
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Marriott's Desert Springs Villas Ii
+1-888-788-5576
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ~14.70 miles northwest of Thermal
  • 3 star Highway property
  • Check in time: 4:00pm
From$130
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Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott : 45400 Larkspur Lane
+1-888-897-9207
45400 Larkspur Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ~14.70 miles west of Thermal
  • Four star Downtown property
  • Gym is available on property
From$149
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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert
+1-888-311-4278
74855 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260 ~15.00 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Four star Resort property
  • Hotel has 883 rooms
From$220
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Embarc™ Palm Desert
+1-888-469-4795
1 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ~15.18 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Four-star Golf Course hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$94
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Residence Inn by Marriott Palm Desert in Palm Desert
+1-888-734-9421
38305 Cook St., Palm Desert, CA 92211 ~15.38 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Midscale Golf Course hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$79
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Courtyard by Marriott Palm Desert
+1-888-841-5292
74895 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211 ~15.57 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Hotel has 6 suites
From$55
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Homewood Suites Palm Desert - Palm Desert
+1-888-455-5160
36999 Cook St., Palm Desert, CA 92211 ~15.67 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Four-star Golf Course property
  • Check in: 3:00pm
From$125
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Hampton Inn & Suites Palm Desert
+1-888-965-8297
74900 Gerald Ford Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211 ~15.82 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Mid-scale property
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From$71
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Palm Desert Coachella Valley
+1-888-906-6358
74 764 Technology Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211 ~15.90 miles northwest of Thermal
  • Affordable Downtown hotel
  • 108 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$85
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The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
+1-888-749-6785
75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ~15.91 miles northwest of Thermal
  • 4 star property
  • 440 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$160
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Millennium
+1-888-878-9982
74777 Technology Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211 ~15.99 miles northwest of Thermal
  • 3-star property
From$80
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Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all Thermal, CA discounts available. The chart reflects the cheapest Thermal hotel for each day and each star rating category.

Best Time to Visit Thermal, CA

The climate in Thermal, CA is perfect for those who want to escape the cold winters up north. The average high in Thermal is 85 degrees and the average low is 65 degrees. The best time to visit Thermal is from October to May when the weather is the most pleasant. If you're searching for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, look no further than Thermal, CA. This small town in the California desert is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. According to the score, the best times of year to visit for outdoor activities are from early April to mid June and from mid September to late October. The peak score is in the second week of May.

Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Thermal, CA:

Thermal, CA: Prices by Star Rating Class

Below we've posted 3 graphs illustrating avg. rate patterns by star rating class in Thermal, CA. Browse these charts to evaluate the most cost effective time to book in Thermal for any future trips.

Luxury Hotel Options in Thermal, CA

4 Star Average Prices: $371.80

Browsing for a luxurious and relaxing getaway? Look no further than Thermal, CA! This charming town is home to some of the best 4-star and luxury hotel options in the area. Whether you're pursuing a romantic escape or a family-friendly vacation, we have something for everyone. Explore the local wineries and golf courses, or simply relax and rejuvenate in the tranquil surroundings. Whatever you choose, you're sure to enjoy your stay in Thermal.

Cheap Hotel Options in Thermal, CA

3 Star Average Prices: $136.23

Thermal has a great option for budget-minded travelers. The hotel is located just minutes away from the area's top attractions, and features comfortable rooms and a variety of on-site amenities. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, a heated pool, and other on-site amenities.

2 Star Average Prices: $103.97

Discounts on Hotels in Thermal, CA

See our selection of hotel discounts and deals in Thermal, CA. No matter if you're looking for a last minute room or want to plan your trip in advance, the city has a variety of options to choose from. Book now and save.

Some things to know about Thermal

The town is located approximately 25 miles southeast of Palm Springs and about 9.5 miles north of the Salton Sea. It is known for its numerous wineries and resorts. Thermal is home to the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport. This charming town is known for its year-round warm weather and abundance of golf courses. Thermal is close to some of the most popular tourist destinations in Southern California.

The Best of Thermal, CA: Food and Drink

Thermal, CA, where you'll find some of the best food in the country. The restaurants serve up amazing dishes using local ingredients, so you can taste the flavor of California. From Mexican meal to seafood, there's something for everyone here in Thermal. Also, it is a small town in Southern California that is known for its agriculture. Farmers in Thermal grow a variety of crops, including fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Climate is perfect for agriculture, and the town's restaurants reflect that with a wide different of food options. The city's сafe also serve a variety of fresh, local produce. If you're looking for a unique eats experience, be sure to check out Thermal's bistro.

The culture in Thermal

Thermal is a tight-knit community with a rich culture that values family, friends, and tradition. The people of are warm and welcoming, and they take pride in their citizens and their heritage. From the moment you arrive in the charming town, you'll feel the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes the community so special. Thermal is a place where you can truly relax and escape the hurry up of everyday life. The town is surrounded by beautiful nature preserves and golf courses, and residents take full advantage of amazing weather by spending time outdoors.

A Brief History of Thermal, CA

The towns of Thermal, Mecca, and Arabia were created in 1910, 1915, and between, respectively, as railroad camps for employees of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Each had approximately 1,000 residents. Many people began to live on Avenue 56 by the 1930s in permanent dwellings. The agricultural development from canal irrigation made the area thrive in greenery by the 1950s. The former Camp Young U.S. Naval Air station was converted into Thermal Airport by 1965. A four-lane highway was constructed over an earlier transportation route in the early 1990s. The Kohl family partnered with the developers of a new racetrack and club, which is being built on their old land near Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport. The Kohls still own land in this area.

FAQs about hotels in Thermal

What are the top rated hotels in Thermal?

Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta Hotel & Spa, The Chateau at Lake La Quinta and Sands Hotel and Spa are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the most up-scale hotels in Thermal?

Cavallo Ranch, Hotel Indigo Coachella and The Polo Villas by Avantstay are the top 3 luxury hotels near Thermal city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Thermal?

Cavallo Ranch, Hotel Indigo Coachella, and Embassy Suites by Hilton La Quinta Hotel & Spa are the properties closest to Thermal city center.

How much does a cheap hotel in Thermal cost per night?

In the last year, a 2 star hotel in Thermal can be as cheap as $103.97 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 3 star hotel in Thermal cost per night?

In the last year, the average 3 star hotel in Thermal has been $136.23 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

How much does a 4-5 star hotel in Thermal cost?

In the last year, the average 4 star hotel in Thermal has been $371.80 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)

What are the best independent hotels in Thermal?

The Chateau at Lake La Quinta, Sands Hotel and Spa and Embarc™ Palm Desert are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Marriott hotels in Thermal?

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Indio Coachella Valley, Residence Inn La Quinta by Marriott and JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa are the best rated Marriott/Starwood branded hotels (based on customer reviews score).

What are the most popular Choice Hotels branded hotels in Thermal?

Quality Inn & Suites Indio I 10, Rodeway Inn near Coachella and Comfort Suites Palm Desert I-10 are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score).

What are the most popular Best Western hotels in Thermal?

Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort and Best Western Date Tree Hotel are the best rated Best Western branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

What are the best IHG hotels in Thermal?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Indio Coachella Valley An I, Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert, an IHG Hotel and Hotel Indigo Coachella are the best rated Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) branded hotels (based on user reviews score).

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