Indian Wells Resort Hotel

What Indian Wells Resort Hotel does

Indian Wells Resort Hotel is a privately held, single-asset boutique resort located at 76-661 Highway 111 in Indian Wells, California. Founded in 1957 by Hollywood figures Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as the Desi Arnaz Western Hills Hotel, the property operates as a destination resort serving leisure travelers, golf and tennis enthusiasts, wedding parties, corporate event groups, and extended-stay guests in the Coachella Valley. The resort offers nine room types across Standard, Deluxe, and Suite categories with resort or mountain views, complemented by two on-site dining venues (Palm Terrace Restaurant and the renovated IW Live lounge), two outdoor tennis courts, a heated pool, and meeting spaces anchored by a 4,800-square-foot Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 380 guests.

The company's core product surface is built around an integrated stay-and-play offering rather than proprietary technology. Guests receive exclusive access to Indian Wells Country Club's 36-hole private championship facility via a longstanding partnership dating to the hotel's founding, supplemented by Indian Wells Golf Resort's Celebrity and Players courses. Booking and property management run through the Windsurfer CRS (Property ID 18325), with no API, app, or custom platform disclosed. Adjacent product lines include wedding planning services, extended-stay packages ($59-$79/night across 30+/14-29/7-13 night tiers), tennis packages, and event-driven promotions tied to BNP Paribas Open, Coachella, Stagecoach, and other Coachella Valley events.

The business model is direct-to-consumer hospitality with multiple revenue streams: accommodations, food and beverage, golf and tennis packages, meeting and event rentals, and weddings. Distribution is dominated by direct booking via the official website (indianwellsresort.com) and phone reservations (800-248-3220), with a dedicated events sales line (760-345-6466) for group and wedding bookings and a secondary presence on third-party OTAs. Pricing is mid-market and tiered by length of stay, with self-parking at $25/day and package-inclusive rates for breakfast, golf, and tennis add-ons. No parent company, institutional investor, or chain affiliation is disclosed, and the entity operates as an independent boutique property within a single California market.

Name

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Legal name

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Website

https://indianwellsresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Indian Wells Resort Hotel is a privately held boutique resort in Indian Wells, California, founded in 1957 by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, offering accommodations, exclusive 36-hole golf access, tennis, dining, meeting spaces, and wedding services to leisure, event, and extended-stay guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Resort hotel accommodations
• Championship golf courses
• Tennis court facilities
• Wedding event venues
• Corporate meeting spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Indian Wells

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodations: Room rentals including standard rooms, deluxe rooms, and suites with varying bed configurations. Revenue generated per night stay with check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM.
2. Extended Stay Accommodations: Long-term stay packages at discounted nightly rates: $79/night for 7-13 nights, $69/night for 14-29 nights, $59/night for 30+ nights. Targets snowbirds, traveling nurses, remote workers, and seasonal residents.
3. Golf Packages: Exclusive golf packages including access to Indian Wells Country Club's 36-hole championship courses (The Classic and The Cove) and Indian Wells Golf Resort's Celebrity and Players courses.
4. Food & Beverage: On-site dining through IW Live restaurant and lounge serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. American and Italian cuisine with wine cellar. Poolside bar service and in-room dining available.
5. Meetings & Events: Event venue rental including Grand Ballroom (4,800 sq ft, up to 380 guests), Two Sections (3,200 sq ft), One Section (1,600 sq ft), and smaller rooms. Revenue from room rental, catering, and related services.
6. Weddings: Wedding venue and planning services with customizable menus, décor, and entertainment. Vintage Hollywood glamour setting with mountain views.
7. Tennis Access: Complimentary tennis court access for guests. Tennis packages include deluxe accommodations, racquet rental, and Après Tennis Beverage.
8. Special Packages: Romance in the Desert package (champagne + breakfast for two), Bed & Breakfast package, Stay 3 Nights & Save discount, Advance Purchase options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Indian Wells Resort Hotel is a 155-room boutique resort hotel in Indian Wells, California that sells overnight accommodations, on-site dining, a 36-hole championship golf facility, tennis, and event services. The property also hosts weddings, corporate meetings, and extended stay bookings, all delivered from a single integrated resort campus in the Coachella Valley.

Product overview

Indian Wells Resort Hotel is a boutique hotel offering accommodation, dining, golf, tennis, meetings, and wedding services. The property features multiple room categories (Standard, Deluxe, and Suite options with resort views), two dining venues (IW Live sports bar and Palm Terrace Restaurant), championship golf at Indian Wells Golf Resort with 36 holes across Celebrity and Players courses, outdoor tennis courts, versatile meeting and event spaces, and comprehensive wedding services. Extended stay packages and various promotional packages (Golf, Tennis, Romance, Bed & Breakfast) are also available. The resort positions itself as a destination hotel combining Old Hollywood glamour with modern desert luxury.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Room, 1 King Bed Entry-tier guest room with one king bed, available to leisure and business travelers booking overnight stays at the resort.
• Standard Room, 2 Double Beds Entry-tier guest room with two double beds, suitable for small families or shared leisure stays.
• Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed - Resort View Upgraded guest room with one king bed and a resort view, targeted at leisure travelers seeking an upgraded stay.
• Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds - Resort View Upgraded guest room with two queen beds and a resort view, suitable for small families or shared leisure stays.
• 1 King Bed Suite - Resort View Suite accommodations with one king bed and a resort view, available to leisure and premium-tier travelers.
• 2 Queen Beds Suite - Resort View Suite accommodations with two queen beds and a resort view, targeted at families and small groups.
• Accessible Room Options ADA-compliant guest rooms available to travelers with mobility and accessibility needs, in compliance with federal accessibility requirements.
• Extended Stay Packages Multi-night accommodation packages priced at discounted rates for stays of 7 nights or longer, targeted at snowbirds, traveling professionals, and seasonal visitors.
• Palm Terrace Restaurant On-site restaurant at the resort providing dining service to resort guests and walk-in visitors.
• IW Live Sports & Entertainment On-site sports and entertainment venue offering dining, beverages, and live entertainment programming to resort guests and visitors.
• Indian Wells Golf Resort On-site 36-hole championship golf facility offering the Celebrity Course and Players Course for resort guests and public golfers.
• Tennis Facilities On-site tennis facilities available to resort guests for recreational play and tennis-focused stays.
• Meeting & Event Spaces Meeting and event venue spaces available for corporate functions, conferences, and group events, handled by a dedicated event sales team.
• Wedding Services Full-service wedding venue and planning services including ceremony, reception, catering, and guest room blocks, sold by a dedicated wedding sales team.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Indian Wells Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1957Indian Wells Resort Hotel guests receive exclusive playing privileges at the 36-hole private championship Indian Wells Country Club. The partnership traces to 1957 when Desi Arnaz was a developer of the club, which served as original home of the PGA's Bob Hope Classic for over 40 years. The resort offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the club.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa: Indian Wells-located full-service resort (Marriott Renaissance flag) with comparable golf-adjacent positioning, event space, and leisure guest mix. Most direct submarket competitor for transient and group bookings.
• La Quinta Resort & Club (Waldorf Astoria): Iconic historic Palm Springs–area resort now operated under the Waldorf Astoria flag, with championship golf, tennis, and a comparable Hollywood-era heritage story. Closest analogue for the 'heritage luxury resort' positioning.
• Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa: Rancho Mirage full-service resort with golf, tennis, multiple restaurants, and a large ballroom — directly comparable product mix (rooms + F&B + golf + events) within the Coachella Valley competitive set.
• Miramonte Resort & Spa (Indian Wells): Boutique-style resort in Indian Wells offering similar rooms, spa, weddings, and event venues; competes head-to-head for wedding and weekend leisure demand in the same submarket.
• The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa: Rancho Mirage resort with on-property golf, tennis, weddings, and event venues; competes for the same Coachella Valley group, leisure, and wedding demand as Indian Wells Resort Hotel.
• Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa: Largest branded resort operating in the same city of Indian Wells, CA, with substantially more rooms, suites, and meeting space. Directly competes for the same golf-, tennis-, and event-driven leisure/group demand that anchors Indian Wells Resort Hotel.

Regional players

• PGA West / La Quinta Resort Golf Operations: Championship golf complex in La Quinta offering multi-course stay-and-play packages; competes for golf-centric resort demand in the same broad Coachella Valley destination catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs: Boutique-flag property in greater Palm Springs targeting design-conscious leisure and small-group travelers; competes for the same Coachella Valley visitor with a stronger loyalty/chain distribution platform.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage: Luxury flag in the same Coachella Valley corridor with elevated amenities and pricing power; competes at the upper end of the wedding and event market and constrains ADRs for independent competitors like Indian Wells Resort Hotel.

Others

• Palm Springs Tourism (CV Visitors Authority ecosystem): Destination marketing and event-driven demand infrastructure that channels Coachella, BNP Paribas, and festival traffic to properties like Indian Wells Resort Hotel; key ecosystem counterpart rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/indianwellsresorthotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/indianwellsresort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indian-wells-resort-hotel

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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