The Dunes Hotel (Palm Springs)
The Dunes Hotel is a restored 127-room property in urban Palm Springs, built around a pool and available on an exclusive-use basis for weddings.
The Dunes Hotel (Palm Springs) is a hotel destination wedding venue in Palm Springs, United States, hosting 151 at dinner and 323 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$32,000 (our estimate).
About The Dunes Hotel (Palm Springs)
The Dunes Hotel is a restored 127-room property in urban Palm Springs, built around a pool and available on an exclusive-use basis for weddings.
Buyouts require a two-night minimum, with a venue fee of USD 7,000 and total costs we estimate to run between USD 7,000 and USD 30,000 depending on scope.
The meeting and banquet space holds up to 323 standing or 151 seated for dining, and room types range from Standard Rooms for two to Superior King Suites and quadruple rooms sleeping four, including disability-access options.
In-house catering is available, and external caterers are permitted.
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We loved our stay at The Dunes! The staff were incredibly friendly, and they had a little coffee bar with snacks in the lobby. The location is perfect for access to downtown Palm Springs, and the price is incredibly reasonable.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 151 guests
- Standing reception
- 323 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 127 rooms
- Room types
- 22 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Shortest whole-property stay
- 2 nights
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$32,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$25,000 to US$45,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate
- Nights the booking must cover
- 2 nights
- Venue fee
- US$7,000
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- PSP, 8 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, restored, relaxed
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Mountain view
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bar on site
- No
Venue highlights
- 127 rooms across categories including Superior King Suite, King Studio with Sofa Bed and Quadruple Room with disability access
- Capacity for 323 standing or 151 seated for dining in the meeting and banquet space
- Full buyout with exclusive use required, two-night minimum, venue fee USD 7,000
- Both in-house catering and outside caterers are allowed
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- PSP · about 8 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into PSP.
- Direct line
- (760) 656-0021
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Is a full buyout required for a wedding?+
Yes. Exclusive use is required, and buyouts carry a two-night minimum stay.
How much does it cost?+
The venue fee is USD 7,000 and pricing is based on a buyout. We estimate total spend typically falls between USD 7,000 and USD 30,000 depending on your plans.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
Yes. The hotel offers in-house catering, and external caterers are also allowed.
How many guests can the venue seat?+
The meeting and banquet space accommodates 151 seated for dining, or 323 standing for a reception-style event.
How do we get in touch?+
Call (760) 656-0021 or email events@dunesps.com. The 2026 event kit is available at https://www.dunesps.com/s/The-Dunes-Hotel-Palm-Springs-Event-Kit-2026.pdf.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 151 guests
“With Seating / Tables 151 people”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 323 guests
“Standing (No Furniture) 323 people”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 127 rooms
“Its 127 historic rooms mix retro charm with modern luxury, making it Downtown Palm Springs’ ultimate hangout.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 22 listed
“Premium Room”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“At Dunes, we offer full-property buyouts only, which include all 13 guest rooms and shared spaces.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesShortest whole-property stay: 2 nights
“Booking Dunes for either an Event Buyout or a Property “As Is” Buyout provides you and your guests with exclusive access for a minimum of two (2) nights.”
Read the source for shortest whole-property stayOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The Dunes Hotel is a hotel and resort wedding venue in Palm Springs, California, accommodating both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“- Dunes has a full kitchen and an active liquor license. Outside caterers may use the kitchen with proper property insurance or operate in designated outdoor areas near the pool or orchard.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“- Dunes has a full kitchen and an active liquor license. Outside caterers may use the kitchen with proper property insurance or operate in designated outdoor areas near the pool or orchard.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBar on site: No
“We do not have a full bar on property, but we do offer a marketplace where guests may purchase alcoholic beverages.”
Read the source for bar on siteNights the booking must cover: 2 nights
“Booking Dunes for either an Event Buyout or a Property “As Is” Buyout provides you and your guests with exclusive access for a minimum of two (2) nights.”
Read the source for nights the booking must coverVenue fee: US$7,000
“Event Buyout fee = $7,000.00”
Read the source for venue feeExclusive use required: Yes
“An Event Buyout is required for any outside catering or hosted events, including but not limited to:”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredPets: Yes
“Yes, we welcome dogs only with an additional $45 + tax fee per stay.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Children are welcome”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Yes. Parking and Wi-Fi are included in your stay, along with all standard hotel amenities.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“1x King Suite ADA”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The Dunes Hotel is a hotel and resort wedding venue in Palm Springs, California, accommodating both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The Dunes Hotel is a hotel and resort wedding venue in Palm Springs, California, accommodating both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSetting: Urban, restored, relaxed
“Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, The Dunes offers effortless access to dining, nightlife, shopping, and cultural highlights—making it easy for every guest to experience the best of the city, just steps away.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Featuring the original pool and a uniquely designed 1960s scalloped jacuzzi.”
Read the source for swimming poolMountain view: Yes
“Enjoy picturesque views of the nearby San Jacinto Mountains from various points around the hotel, including the pool area.”
Read the source for mountain view