3 Best Hotels in Borrego Springs, North County and Around

Those looking for desert landscapes and some stargazing—guests must be 21 or older—may enjoy the adobe Southwestern-style buildings here that house spacious rooms, which boasts plenty of natural light, original art, pine beds, and corner fireplaces. Rooms also feature desert gardens of mesquite, ocotillo, and creosote right outside. Every room opens onto its own on the enclosed garden, which includes chaises, chairs, and a table. The high-desert hot tubs add a romantic touch. For more space, request the cozy casita.

Even though it has changed hands multiple times since it was first built in 1933, Casa del Zorro is still a secret desert hideaway for those looking for spacious and comfortable accommodations—many with private pools, surrounded by gorgeous desert mountains. Huge rooms have desert views from balconies and fireplaces for cool winter nights. Bathrooms, done in granite and glass, are bright and modern. Resort facilities include a restaurant, bikes, yoga, tennis courts, five pools, and a spa.

Spectacular desert views can be had from this small, 1950s hotel that displays an authentic mid-century modern look, with Mondrian influences and original art by local artists. For extreme privacy, request a poolside room with a fireplace. When the place was called the Old Hoberg Resort, Marilyn Monroe, Bing Crosby, and Lon Chaney Jr., among others, vacationed here. Service is casual and there's an on-site steak house (open Wednesday through Sunday) that is about as fine dining as you'll get in this area.