Renaissance Esmeralda Has Everything You Need for a Sun-Drenched Family Vacation
Eat, sleep, beach, repeat may be the SoCal motto, but if you and your family are craving a little sun and pool time this summer, we know just the place. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells is a desert oasis brimming with amenities and activities perfect for a summertime escape. Imagine splashing in sparkling pools, enjoying dive-in movies with your kids, and unwinding under the desert sky. Thereās even yoga, golf and tennisānot to mention a posh spa designed to soothe the mind, body and soul. Intrigued? This Indian Wells resort is the perfect destination for a family summer vacation.Ā
Dive deeper to discover why Renaissance Esmeralda goes beyond the expected, turning your summer getaway into a memory you wonāt forget with exciting new Fourth of July weekend fun and flash sale perks to seal the deal.
Play, Stay and Save All Day
At Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, summer fun comes with major perks. The Ultimate Family Stay and Play package includes a pizza party for four, cookies and drinks, and a $100 credit for the Desert Glow Entertainment Zone, a vibrant space with arcade games, VR, a mini escape room, and boutique bowling. Stay two or more nights and score a guaranteed connecting room (+$99 SundayāThursday, +$150 FridayāSaturday) with no resort fee on the second room.
Through Sept. 5, the Classroom to Cabana Package adds 50% off pool cabanas (MondayāThursday), parking, and resort fees. Planning to linger? Book three nights with the Stay 3, Save 33% deal (code: S6058).
And just in time for Independence Day, the resort is launching a special July 4 Flash Sale. Book between June 25 and July 7, 2025, and youāll save 25%, plus, earn 5,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points per stay (promo code: S2449). Valid for travel through Dec. 31, 2025. Book it here before it disappears like fireworks in the sky.
āSummer of Smilesā Activations
This summer at Renaissance Esmeralda, fun takes center stage, and smiles are guaranteed. As part of the resortās Summer of Smiles campaign, guests can enjoy a jam-packed lineup of kid-friendly activities and sweet, summer perks.
To kick things off, your kids can eat for free all day at CAVA, the resortās pool-adjacent restaurant. Over at Camp Esmeralda, kids can dive into arts and crafts, lawn games, slime-making, tie-dyeing T-shirts, and more.Ā
For the Fourth of July weekend, things get extra festive with activities like ceramic painting, sand art, kidsā bingo and trivia, plus Hawk Talk and a Mobile Zoo experience. Adults can enjoy poolside beverage tastings, while the whole family can groove to live music, book mini spa services by the pool, or indulge in snow cones, cotton candy, and ice cream.
Local Insight: Need a grown-up night? Drop the kiddos off at Kids Night Out for evening care and activities while you unwind.Ā
Poolside Perks
Everyone loves a chilled pool on a sunny day, especially when itās the central hub of fun-filled activities for the whole family. The sandy beach pool at Renaissance Esmeralda is designed to make kids splash-happy while providing a relaxing space for adults to lean back and rejuvenate. Kiddos can take a refreshment and snack break with unique offerings like snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy. And for the Fourth of July holiday, the treat game gets a boost with poolside ice cream and snow cones in patriotic flavors.
Plan your days in advance by reserving a cabana, which comes with special amenities thatāll make everyone happy: comfy chaise lounges, ceiling fans, and more.
Local Insight: Forgot to pack your pool essentials? You can purchase everything from hats, water bottles and sunscreen to floaties, beach balls, and sunglasses at Renaissance Esmeralda!
Seasonal Spa Specials
While itās always a pleasure to spend quality time with the family, sometimes parents need a little āme time,ā and Spa Esmeralda is the perfect place to unwind. This tranquil oasis features 11 indoor treatment rooms, eight outdoor cabanas, and an indoor couplesā suite, along with steam rooms and serene relaxation lounges. Soothing aromatherapy, bubbling Jacuzzis, and lush garden details set the tone from the moment you walk in.
Treat yourself to a seasonal spa experience designed to restore and rejuvenate your mind and body. The Vitamin C Summer Facial nourishes sun-kissed skin with a boost of organic vitamin C to hydrate and brighten your complexion. Meanwhile, the Clementine Body Scrub features a full-body scrub, finished with an application of aloe vera, a sweet citrus blend of hydrating shea butter, and vitamin-rich body oil to protect from the summer sun. For quick yet powerful recovery, Compression Therapy offers targeted relief through dynamic air compression boots or arm sleeves available in 30- or 50-minute sessions in a private recovery pod.
Whether youāre seeking deep relaxation or a post-pool refresh, Spa Esmeralda is your serene sanctuary in the heart of the desert.
Tee off in Style
Featured in Golfweekās āTop 20 Courses to Playā in California, Indian Wells Golf Resort is a premier place for some tee time during your stay at Renaissance Esmeralda. With courses surrounding the hotel, the manicured greens and mountain-and-water views are inspiration enough to wake up early for a round.Ā
The Celebrity Course, designed by Clive Clark, features 18 holes over 7,050 yards, while the Players Course, designed by John Fought, features 18 holes over 7,376 yards. While both are designed for championship swings, we recommend the former for those unafraid of water hazards and the latter for those angling for some friendly yet dynamic bunkering. Regardless of your level of play, this golf resort promises a vast green made for pure sporting fun, and is also located near the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens for those who want to double down on play time.Ā
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian WellsĀ
44400 Indian Wells Ln
Indian Wells, CA 92210
760.773.4444
