Your Guide to a Getaway at Miramonte in Indian Wells
Some hotels give you a bed and a bill. Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa gives you a reason to extend your stay on repeat. Set on 11 acres of citrus groves and olive trees in the city of Indian Wells, this is the brand’s first and only resort, and it shows in every detail, from the lanai outside your room to the martini waiting at the bar. If you came for a weekend, you’ll quickly start scheming your next visit before checkout.
And right now, Tommy Bahama Miramonte is giving away a two-night stay, spa treatments, dinner and brunch for two, so you can experience it for yourself. Not sure it’s worth the trip? Keep reading. By Sunday brunch, you’ll already be checking your calendar for the next long weekend.
This is your 48-hour game plan for the only Tommy Bahama resort, and it’s built for the friend group, the couple’s escape or the solo reset you’ve been putting off for far too long. Grab your sunglasses. The Coachella Valley is calling, and Tommy Bahama Miramonte answers with mountain views, three saltwater pools and a chef who treats the property’s own citrus grove like a walk-in pantry. Here’s how to spend the weekend right.
ENTER TO WIN A LUXURY GETAWAY AT TOMMY BAHAMA MIRAMONTE RESORT & SPA. PRIZE PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE:
» Two-night stay in a Deluxe King Room (subject to availability)
» Spa treatments for two: Laid Back & Relaxed Massages at Spa Rosa
» Dinner for two at Grapefruit Basil (excluding alcohol)
» Brunch for two at Grapefruit Basil (excluding alcohol)
TOTAL VALUE: $2,000
Day 1: Arrival and an Instant Reset
You’ll feel the shift the second you pull up the drive. The Santa Rosa Mountains rise behind rows of olive trees, and the air smells like citrus. Check-in comes with a welcome cocktail, because Tommy Bahama Miramonte knows you didn’t drive out to the desert to just wait in line. Drop your bags in a room dressed in the brand’s signature tropical style, then head straight for the patio.
Grapefruit Basil’s outdoor seating sits under a canopy of olive trees strung with lanterns, and it makes a simple glass of rosé feel like a special occasion. Take a slow lap around the grounds before dinner. Fire pits, cozy nooks and garden pathways wind through the property, and you’ll definitely want to scope them out for later. By the time the sun dips behind the mountains, you’ll get why guests keep extending their stays.
Day 1 Evening: Pizza, Pints and a Painter’s Eye
Kick things off with Pizza, Pints & Pinot, Tommy Bahama Miramonte’s Thursday evening tradition where wood-fired pizza meets live acoustic music and a rotating pour list. Grab a spot at a communal table, order a pie loaded with local produce and let the guitar do the rest. If your visit lines up with a Cork & Canvas: Painted in Paradise session, don’t skip it. Sessions are offered on select dates, so check the Experiences page before you book. Partnering with the Desert Plein Air Association, the workshop hands you a canvas and a brush and sets you loose on the same desert scenery that’s been inspiring artists for decades. No experience required, just a willingness to get a little paint on your fingers and call it art.
Between the pizza and the painting, this is the night that turns strangers at the next table into new friends by the time dessert arrives.
Day 2 Morning: Spa Rosa Does the Heavy Lifting
Mornings at Tommy Bahama Miramonte start slow, and Spa Rosa makes sure of it. The spa draws its treatments from the desert with citrus-infused scrubs and mountain-view soaking pools. The space includes a eucalyptus steam room, hydrotherapy jacuzzi and an outdoor terrace made for being completely unproductive. Book a massage or facial and let the desert quiet do what your group text notifications never could.
Spa Rosa is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., so an early afternoon treatment leaves the whole night open for activities. Hours vary by season, so it’s worth confirming ahead of your visit. Guests must be 18 or older to access the spa, and arriving a half hour before your appointment gives you time to settle into the calm with a tea or glass of bubbly. If your visit falls in September, the Greater Palm Springs region celebrates Spa Month all month long, with special offers at participating spas across the desert. Check spamonthgps.com for current deals before you book. Once you’re finished, wrap yourself in a plush robe and take your good mood poolside, where a saltwater pool and private cabanas finish the job.
Day 2 Afternoon: Leis, Aloha and a Little Bit of Sunshine
After lunch, it’s time for something with your hands that isn’t a cocktail glass, though you can absolutely hold both. The Lei & Aloha workshop, run in partnership with Sunset Leis out of LA, teaches guests the art of traditional lei-making using fresh florals. Offered on select dates, check the Experiences page to see what’s coming up and reserve your spot. It’s playful, fragrant and an activity that turns into a keepsake you’ll wear back home. The workshop leans into the resort’s island-inspired roots without feeling gimmicky, since Tommy Bahama built the property around the idea that vacation should feel like a permanent state of mind.
Wear your finished lei to the pool and watch how fast strangers start asking where you got it. It’s a small souvenir, but it captures the essence of a Tommy Bahama Miramonte weekend: slow down, make something memorable and let the desert do the rest.
Day 2 Evening: Dinner Under the Olive Trees
Before the evening gets going, pull up a stool for Island Hour, Tommy Bahama Miramonte’s version of happy hour, running daily from 3 to 5 p.m. with deals on drinks and bar bites. If your visit falls on a weekend in football season, the Grapefruit Basil Bar hosts Football Weekends and Monday nights, making it just as easy to catch the game as it is to catch a sunset.
Save your appetite for Grapefruit Basil at dinner, when Executive Chef Gabriel Morales’ seasonal menu takes over. Expect bold dishes built around ingredients pulled straight from the property’s citrus groves and herb garden, a filet mignon that holds its own against any steakhouse in the valley and a Lobster Capellini with roasted shallots, mushrooms and a lemon-Calabrian butter sauce that’s become something of a signature. The patio glows with fire pits and lanterns strung through the olive trees after dark, and live acoustics drift through the grove as you dine. Order a Grapefruit Basil cocktail, the restaurant’s namesake pour, and toast to a day well spent.
Dinner runs from 5 to 9 p.m., and seats fill up quickly on weekends with hotel guests and Coachella Valley locals who’ve made this their go-to spot. And if you happen to catch one of the resort’s Winemaker Dinners, featuring partners like Grgich Hills and Far Niente, treat yourself to the splurge. These multi-course evenings pair each dish with a carefully chosen pour and usually include a little face time with the people behind the bottle.
Day 3: Brunch, One More Pool Lap and Goodbye
Day 3 moves slower. Grapefruit Basil serves brunch daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the morning menu deserves just as much attention as dinner did. Order the Smoked Salmon Benedict or the Brioche Bananas Foster French Toast, and don’t be shy about pairing it with an espresso martini if the vacation mindset hasn’t worn off yet.
Make sure to squeeze in a final pool session before checkout, because leaving Tommy Bahama Miramonte without a last dip is like leaving a movie before the credits. By the time you’re packing the car, you’ll already be thinking about how to win your way back. And if this one was strictly business, take note: Tommy Bahama Miramonte’s island-inspired venues host everything from corporate retreats and incentive travel to weddings and celebrations, making a return trip just as easy to justify for work as it is for play. Either way, Tommy Bahama Miramonte has a way of turning a single stay into a standing tradition, one sun-soaked visit at a time. Ready to experience it for yourself? Enter to win a two-night stay, spa treatments at Spa Rosa and dinner and brunch for two at Grapefruit Basil. Everything you need for the perfect desert weekend.
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
45000 Indian Wells Ln
Indian Wells, CA 92210
442.305.4500
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Q&A
What makes Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa different from other resorts in Indian Wells?
It’s the only Tommy Bahama resort in the world, blending the brand’s island-inspired lifestyle with a desert setting of citrus groves, olive trees and Santa Rosa Mountain views.
What is there to do at Tommy Bahama Miramonte besides relax by the pool?
Guests can join seasonal programming like Lei & Aloha lei-making workshops with Sunset Leis, Cork & Canvas painting sessions with the Desert Plein Air Association and Pizza, Pints & Pinot on Thursday evenings under the olive trees.
What should I order at Grapefruit Basil?
Brunch favorites include the Smoked Salmon Benedict and Brioche Bananas Foster French Toast, while dinner highlights include the Angus Short Rib, slow-cooked with truffle potatoes, fig caponata, balsamic-honey jus and Bloomsdale spinach, and the Lobster Capellini from Executive Chef Gabriel Morales’ seasonal menu.
What are Spa Rosa’s hours and age requirements?
Spa Rosa is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours vary by season, so check with the resort directly for current availability. Guests must be 18 or older to access the spa.
Is Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa good for a weekend trip from Los Angeles?
Yes, it sits in Indian Wells about a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, making it an easy weekend escape for a quick desert reset.
