Best Designed WELLNESS HOTELS
North and South America | Caribbean | Mexico

Harmony for the Senses

"Guests at Sagewater seem somehow to spend their whole time in the pool, probably on account of the wonderful water and its therapeutic effects. At the end of a long journey through the San Andreas Valley, it bubbles up here in the middle of the desert, steaming at 165° (Fahrenheit), pure and enriched with valuable minerals from deep below ground. At Sagewater, this constant supply is cooled down to 105° F before being pumped into the smaller of the warm pools, and 90° for the swimming pool itself."

– WELLNESS HOTELS

Splendor in many forms

"In such a minimalist space, one has little choice but to chill, and chill we did the next morning; lazing in the pool, lazing out of the pool, snoozing, eating coffee cake (it lived up to high expectations), sipping cucumber water, making new friends and blissing out."

– LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Look and Feel: The scent of sage permeates the air around this cool, mid-centure modern motel. Seven cozy studios with kitchenettes form a J-shape around Sagewater's centerpiece – a mineral spring fed pool filled with silky water. The only reason to leave its sensuous embrace is a spa treatment in the privacy of your own room. Desert light positively glows in this chic, streamlined retreat even as the sun sets over the nearby mountains."

– SPA MAGAZINE

"MODERNIST CHIC.....the Sagewater Spa in the hills of Desert Hot Springs, California, just north of Palm Springs, is a restful modernist haven."

– NEW YORK TIMES

Desert Modern

"Simplicity Reigns at the Sagewater Spa.....From the outside, it looks like a huge glowing box: inside, the intense light and large, aluminum-framed windows make the seven small rooms feel likeartists' studios....."

– TRAVEL + LEISURE

"As an architect of large, international sports projects, I am fortunate to travel regularly to many of the world's great cities. When I need a rest, I look for a place to curl up in the sun and just let the world go by. What a pleasant surprise to find the perfect place for this elegantly simple activity virtually in my own backyard. The design of the rooms is mid-century cool and the pool is as sexy as any on the planet. Forget flowers, take her to the Sagewater. She'll never forget it!"

– Dan Meis, Partner NBBJ (Los Angeles Staples Center)

".....we had the time of our lives. Thank you for turning me on to a haven so close to home."

– A Cagan, Los Angeles

"Some new places you hear about via word of mouth but Sagewater Spa is AHHHHH! of mouth!"

– Honeymooners, Boston, MA

"This is what life should be like always...Paradise on Earth!!! You both make this place feel like home. Thank You. Thank You!"

– J

"Blissful. The best water anywhere! Relaxing, fun, and so easy to be here. Great beds!"

– A Mullins, Venice, CA

EVERYONE NEEDS AN OUTLET

"After visiting the DESERT HILLS PREMIUM OUTLETS in Cabazon (Fields Road exit, Interstate 10), book a post-spree sleepover at the Sagewater Spa."

– TRAVEL + LEISURE

"Experienced spa goers swear that the water does wonders for arthritis and joint ailments. According to Pestana, "the water makes your skin feel like silk. You feel wonderful when you step out."

– NEXT

"Sagewater Spa...refreshingly redesigned by two Angelinos. Mid-century modernism is à la mode again."

– SAN FRANCISCO

"Thank you for your wonderful oasis in the desert! We loved all the massage treatments and Grandma B's coffee cake. We will be back!!!"

– D + T, San Francisco

"We stole a few hundred gallons of your water to put in our bathtub when we get home."

– D + D, San Francisco

"The Frette linens have traveled halfway around the world from Italy. The rooms are all white cotton with the occasional perfect sage pillow. It feels like a very expensive peace; where Prince Charles could leave his luxury yacht for a spot of meditating or painting; we leave our vehicle for a spot of magical mineral water."

– BUSINESS AND PLEASURE

"We are leaving more blissful and rested than we have ever been – and we are serious hedonists! You are the best hosts! You made us feel so at home and welcomed, and the waters are so healing. I figure I've soaked about 12 hours a day. The amenities, comforts and massages were entirely on another level than any other place we've been.
The best of everything! Best of all – our hosts.You folks rule!"

– SANTA BARBARA PRESS