Residence Inn by Marriott La Quinta

Your Gateway to La Quinta’s Best Golf

Located in the heart of La Quinta, Residence Inn by Marriott is a comfortable home base for golfers exploring the Coachella Valley's renowned courses. Spacious all-suite accommodations with full kitchens, complimentary hot breakfast, and resort-style amenities make it ideal for both weekend golf getaways and extended stays. After your round, unwind by the outdoor pool, sharpen your putting on the practice green, or relax around the outdoor fire pit before heading out to discover La Quinta's vibrant dining scene.

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Stay in Comfort & Convenience

Spacious suites. Walkable dining. Everything you need between rounds.

  • All-Suite Accommodations

  • Full Kitchens

  • Complimentary Breakfast

  • Outdoor Pool

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Wi-Fi & Parking

  • Walk to Restaurants & PGA Store

The perfect home base for exploring La Quinta's premier golf courses.

A Perfect Day, Designed

01 / Morning

Tee off at one of La Quinta's premier golf courses

02 / Afternoon

Relax by the pool or recharge before your next round

03 / Evening

Walk to dinner, drinks, or a casual bite just steps away

Play the Best of La Quinta

A golf course with a pond in the foreground, green fairways, trees, and white sand bunkers, with mountains in the background.

South Course at Shadow Hills Golf Club – Indio, CA

Architect: Brian Curley & Lee Schmidt (2004)

The South Course at Shadow Hills is a quietly confident desert design that emphasizes balance and playability. Routed across gently rolling terrain, the course uses broad fairways, well-positioned bunkering, and subtle elevation changes to guide strategic decisions rather than overwhelm the player. Greens are thoughtfully contoured, rewarding controlled approaches and smart angles. The overall feel is refined and cohesive, blending seamlessly with the surrounding valley while offering enough challenge to remain engaging over multiple rounds.

Course Details
A golf course with a water hazard in the foreground, surrounded by well-maintained green grass and trees, with residential houses and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST – La Quinta, CA

Architect: Pete Dye & Alice Dye (1986)

The Stadium Course at PGA WEST stands as one of desert golf’s most recognizable architectural statements. Dye’s design leans heavily on visual intimidation, bold contouring, and calculated risk-reward decisions, asking players to commit fully on every shot. Water, sculpted bunkers, and angled greens dictate strategy from tee to green, making each hole feel purposeful and exacting. It is a demanding but memorable test that anchors any La Quinta golf experience.

Course Details
A scenic golf course with lush green fairways, palm trees, a water hazard, residential houses, and mountains in the background.

Heritage Palms Golf Club – Indio, CA

Architect: Arthur Hills (1996)

Heritage Palms delivers a classic Arthur Hills layout that prioritizes shot shaping and thoughtful navigation. Water hazards and bunkering are used selectively to influence decisions rather than dominate play, while gentle doglegs and palm-lined fairways frame inviting lines off the tee. The course rewards planning and positional awareness, offering a comfortable but engaging round that fits naturally within its residential desert setting.

Course Details

Insider Notes:

Scheduling: Plan tee times carefully during fall overseeding and summer aerification periods, which can vary by course.

While the Stadium Course draws attention, the additional public courses at PGA WEST provide excellent variety and are worth including in a multi-round itinerary.

Indian Wells’ Celebrity and Players courses offer contrasting styles and are an easy complement to this collection.

The North Course at Shadow Hills is a relaxed par-3 option that pairs well with a South Course round.

Old Town La Quinta offers walkable dining, cafés, and local shops that fit naturally into a golf-focused stay.

Downtown Indio hosts weekend farmers’ markets and Food Truck Fridays, adding low-key local flavor between rounds.

Airport Access:

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

  • South Course at Shadow Hills Golf Club: ~30 minutes

  • Heritage Palms Golf Club: ~30 minutes

  • The Stadium Course at PGA WEST: ~40 minutes

Driving Times:

  • Los Angeles, CA: ~2 hours

  • Anaheim, CA: ~2 hours 10 minutes

  • San Diego, CA: ~2 hours 30 minutes

  • Bakersfield, CA: ~3 hours 40 minutes

  • Phoenix, AZ: ~4 hours

  • Las Vegas, NV: ~4 hours 20 minutes

  • Fresno, CA: ~5 hours 20 minutes

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