Tucked against the backdrop of the San Jacinto mountains, Yara Hotel is designed for slowing down, sinking in, and savoring the desert’s golden glow. Whether you're escaping for a quick reset, celebrating something special, or simply craving sunshine and stillness, a 48-hour stay at Yara is the perfect mix of ease and indulgence.

Here’s how we’d spend two perfect days with us.

3:00 PM — Check In & Unwind
Slip through our hand-carved wooden gate and step into your private oasis. Our ten-room boutique hotel blends Mediterranean warmth with Palm Springs ease — whitewashed walls, textured linens, curated art, and just enough space to feel like home.

Drop your bags, kick off your shoes, and take in the desert air. 

4:00 PM — Afternoon Swim
Make your way to the courtyard pool. It sits at the center of the property, bordered by native plants, soft music, and plenty of places to lounge. Float, sunbathe, read — whatever eases you into vacation mode.

5:00 PM — A Pre-Dinner Drink
Order a chilled beverage at our pool bar — sparkling water, zero-proof options, and thoughtfully selected wines. Sip slowly as the mountains shift from gold to rose.

7:00 PM — Dinner in Downtown Palm Springs
You’re minutes from some of the city’s best restaurants. Whether it’s a long, cozy dinner or a lively patio meal, Palm Springs delivers.

Check out our favorite dinner spots

9:00 PM — A Night Swim
Return to Yara and slip into the heated pool or hot tub under the desert sky. This is our favorite time in the courtyard — serene, warm, and softly lit. The perfect nightcap.

 

8:00 AM — Complimentary Breakfast
Join us in the lounge or on the patio for a curated self-serve breakfast: fresh fruit, pastries, yogurt, granola, locally roasted coffee, and herbal teas. Take it back to your room or linger poolside.

9:30 AM — Choose Your Desert Adventure

If you want movement:
Head out for a morning hike — Tahquitz Canyon, Andreas Canyon, or even head up the Palm Springs Aerial Tram Way and take a walk 8500 feet above sea level. The desert is at its most beautiful early in the day.

If you want ease:
Book an in-room massage for deep rest and renewal. Our therapists create a grounding, spa-like experience right in your suite.

Email us to schedule your massage today

If you want discovery:
Stroll downtown Palm Springs and explore boutiques, cafés, vintage shops, and galleries.

Shopping, Dining, Activities & more

Midday Pool Time
Return for another dip or a nap in the sun. Grab some snacks from the lounge, a sipper of our artisinal wines or a craft cocktail and then unwind by the pool. 

Dinner + Drinks
Choose a rooftop for sunset cocktails, a cozy desert-modern restaurant, or one of Palm Springs’ iconic date-night spots.

Stargaze From the Courtyard
Wrap up your night with one last soak or settle into a lounge chair and look up. The desert sky delivers every time.

Coffee & Breakfast, Part II
Spend your final morning the way you started — with slow bites, warm drinks, and the peaceful hum of the courtyard.

Check Out (Reluctantly)
Say goodbye (for now). We’ll be here whenever you need another reset.

Every stay includes:

• Private pool 

• Complimentary breakfast

• On-property lounge

• Free Wi-Fi

• Housekeeping

• Thoughtful amenities

• Dog-friendly rooms

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Explore our Nearby Guide → Check out our Guide to Nearby eats, shopping, and experiences!

Have questions about how to make the most of your time in Palm Springs? Give us a call we'd love to help plan your perfect Palm Springs itinerary. <3 

This itinerary was inspired by creator Eva Catherine’s feature of Yara Hotel. For her personal take, you may visit her original article.