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The Paloma Resort is a historic desert property in Cathedral City, California, where outdoor ceremonies take place against the surrounding landscape and a pool at the center of the grounds.
The Paloma Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Cathedral City, United States. Best months: June, July, August, September.
The Paloma Resort in Cathedral City, open June–September.
The Paloma Resort is a historic desert property in Cathedral City, California, where outdoor ceremonies take place against the surrounding landscape and a pool at the center of the grounds.
The resort declares wedding services and holds up to 200 standing guests, with in-house catering and a meeting and banquet space for the reception.
Accommodation runs across 14 room types, from Superior and Design Rooms for two up to Deluxe King Suites, Premium Studio Suites and a One-Bedroom Villa sleeping four, so families and wedding parties can stay on site.
The overall mood is relaxed rather than formal, suited to a multi-day desert celebration.
What The Paloma Resort has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.
- Standing reception
- 200 guestssource
“Our 200 capacity outdoor space offers an intimate setting for your special day, surrounded by manicured lawns and lush hedges.”
- Room types
- 14 listedsource
“Coachella - CHST”
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yessource
“This private 1930s estate with Spanish architecture, is the perfect backdrop for outdoor weddings and events”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
“Enhance your experience with our rental options and catering from our renowned on-site restaurant, Sol Y Sombra.”
- Price
- US$7,500 to US$20,000 venue feeestimate
- Nearest airport
- PSP, 15 min by carestimate
- Event spaces
- Banquet roomsource
- Indoors or out
- Outdoorsource
- Setting
- Desert, historic, relaxedsource
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
“Our 200 capacity outdoor space offers an intimate setting for your special day, surrounded by manicured lawns and lush hedges.”
“The Paloma provides easy access to golf, shopping, festivals, hiking, and nightlife in the desert.”
4 our own notes.
Capacity for up to 200 standing guests
Outdoor ceremony space in a desert setting, with a pool on the grounds
Historic property with in-house catering and a meeting and banquet space
14 room types, including a One-Bedroom Villa and Deluxe King Suite sleeping up to 4
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at The Paloma Resort.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
How many guests can The Paloma Resort host?+
The venue accommodates up to 200 standing guests.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. The Paloma Resort offers outdoor ceremonies, and the property is outdoor-oriented throughout, in a desert setting with a pool.
Is catering provided by the resort?+
Yes, catering is handled in-house, and there is a meeting and banquet space available for events.
What accommodation is available for our guests?+
There are 14 room types, including Superior, Deluxe, Design, Premier and Luxury Double Rooms, a Premium Studio Suite, a Deluxe King Suite and a One-Bedroom Villa. Maximum occupancy is 2 or 4 guests depending on the room.
What should we budget, and how do we get in touch?+
We estimate a venue fee of roughly USD 7,500 to 20,000, though this is an estimate only. Call the resort on +1 760-864-1177 or see thepalomaresort.com/weddings for details.
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Hold dates at The Paloma Resort.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.