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Tahquitz Pines Retreat

2.0 star property

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Reception
Executive 3 Bedroom Cabin | Living area
King Cabin 4 Guest
King Cabin 4 Guest | Terrace/patio
Gazebo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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55251 S. Circle Dr, Idyllwild, CA, 92549
  • Place, Mount San Jacinto State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Idyllwild Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Idyllwild Nature Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy King

Economy King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy 2 Fulls

Economy 2 Fulls

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy King ADA

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 Bedroom Cabin | Living area

3 Bedroom Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 102 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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2 Bedroom Cabin With Sofa Bed | Living area

2 Bedroom Cabin With Sofa Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Cabin 4 Guest

King Cabin 4 Guest

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King

Executive King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family King

Family King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Rustic Queen

Rustic Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Rustic King

Rustic King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Queen Cabin | Living area

Executive Queen Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive 3 Bedroom Cabin | Living area

Executive 3 Bedroom Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 111 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Bridal Suite | Living area

Bridal Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lower Bridal Exterior

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lower Bridal Interior

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Executive Cabin

Executive Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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3 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 10

3 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 10

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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4 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 10 | Living area

4 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 10

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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3 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 8 | Living area

3 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 8

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Cottage - Poolside 2 Story | Living area

2 Bedroom Cottage - Poolside 2 Story

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 4 | Living area

2 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 4

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 6 | Living area

2 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 6

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 4

1 Bedroom Cottage - Sleeps 4

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 Bedroom Cottage - 2 Guest | Living area

1 Bedroom Cottage - 2 Guest

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Idyllwild

With a stay at Tahquitz Pines Retreat in Idyllwild, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from San Jacinto Mountains and a 2-minute drive from Mount San Jacinto State Park. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Idyllwild Nature Center and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Idyllwild Park.

What's nearby

  • Mount San Jacinto State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Idyllwild Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Idyllwild Nature Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Morongo Casino - 41 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - 54 min drive - 74.7 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 55 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Center Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Village Market, Deli & Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alpaca Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Idyllwild Brewpub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Egg House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Tahquitz Pines Retreat

Tahquitz Pines Retreat offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 78 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Peak Bar & Grill serving guests of Tahquitz Pines Retreat. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Peak Bar & Grill - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Peak Bar & Grill - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Peak Bar & Grill
  • The Peak Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (107 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open Saturday - Thursday (8:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Friday (8:30 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to October 01
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Tahquitz Pines Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1279 out of 1574 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1574 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1574 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1574 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1574 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Unions City

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whole place was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was so well kept and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room and easy contactless check in/check out
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so lovely and the property was so cute. The room felt like a little rustic cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is new, location is great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo, Chula Vista

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute property! Our room was cozy & love that we could bring our pup too. They had a Elvis tunes show at the restaurant that we checked out & it was super fun! Would definitely recommend & stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet. The whole experience was superb! Will definitely be coming again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny Hi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guest services are friendly and helpful. The room was super clean. The amenities were close by.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

YI YUN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is spacious than we expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that they are so accommodating of dogs. Great location, beautiful setting and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

judy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms; very nice staff; access to ping pong and billiards; On site restaurant with live music on 'Taco Tuesday'
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tahquitz Pines Retreat is beautiful and relaxing. The campus is beautifully illuminated at night and I enjoyed a nice walk around the entire retreat at night. There are even little walking trails throughout the perimeters. It really felt like a getaway and the energy of the place was soothing and awe inspiring.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy. Friendly staff that can reply to texts almost instantly. You get your money’s worth for sure 5/5
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flordeliza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was perfect! Very clean and has all the stuff we need for our little get away. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn and James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was súper cozy and clean. The amenities were incredible and we felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025