For some, Coachella is just an excuse to get out of the city and spend some much-needed time at the spa getting pampered. If that’s the case, this 240-acre family resort is the spot for you. A sprawling property with a 27-hole golf course and its own mini-water park, you’ll need a map just to find your way around the place. A good starting point would be breakfast at the main restaurant, bluEmber: think crab cake Benedict and brioche French toast with local dates. Though, for most, the main draw is the spa itself, with more 50 different treatments ranging from traditional (Swedish massage) to tropical (guava body scrub).
If 2019’s headliners—Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino and Tame Impala—prove anything, it’s the wide, genre-thwarting scope of Coachella. Mainly, everyone’s just showing up for a wild weekend out in the sun. But a little planning is involved. While mapping out the best hotels for Coachella (or Stagecoach), we prioritized location and convenience above all. We also figured that different festival-goers require different settings, so we’re letting you pick your own adventure. If you’re all about the perks, you’ll like a swankier spot like Omni Rancho Las Palmas or the Saguaro. For those who are too busy crowd-surfing to notice whether their bed has 50- or 500-thread count linen, we’ve got you covered, too. Whatever your scene, these hotels promise to keep you close to the action all weekend long.