Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort - Adults Only

“Magical Place”

The property is magical and you can tell that the staff all enjoy working on site. Ask and you shall receive. They have everything you need - cool pools, hot tubs of differing temperatures, hammocks, mini pools, waterfalls and fire pits are tucked away all over the property, there’s the road runner… more

The property is magical and you can tell that the staff all enjoy working on site. Ask and you shall receive. They have everything you need - cool pools, hot tubs of differing temperatures, hammocks, mini pools, waterfalls and fire pits are tucked away all over the property, there’s the road runner hiking trail that is short and in the sun, but great in the early morning or late evening, AC in the rooms, restaurant and yoga dome to get out of the heat, plenty of sun and shade to your pleasure, the food and drinks are great, I enjoyed the classes and sound baths especially with the amazing acoustics in the yoga dome. You can use any facility on your schedule (ie morning solo yoga) as long as you don’t bother anyone else and there is a meditative quality to the entire property that helps you reconnect with nature. I was able to work on my laptop from the mineral baths bc the WiFi is excellent. The mineral pools are open all night except for 6am-8am for their daily cleaning, so you can soak under the moonlight and the cool pool is big enough to do short laps if you swim like me. If you need any general supplies like sunscreen, there is a Vons grocery store less than a mile walk away. Be sure to sit under the waterfall in the grotto or in the hotter area - these are the main vortex sites and you can feel the hum. There is no reason to ever leave.. until you run out of money ;) it was my first time and I will definitely be back. Highly recommend!!

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“Everything was great except the rooms”

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Two Bunch Palms, although it ultimately ended up being a tale of two very different experiences. The grounds, pools, and dining were outstanding, while the room itself was a significant disappointment. -- Property The property is absolutely beautiful. The g… more

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Two Bunch Palms, although it ultimately ended up being a tale of two very different experiences. The grounds, pools, and dining were outstanding, while the room itself was a significant disappointment. -- Property The property is absolutely beautiful. The grounds are immaculately maintained and have a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere that makes it easy to switch off. The mineral tubs were undoubtedly the highlight of our stay. We loved that they could be reserved for private use, and during our midweek visit it was surprisingly easy to either secure a reservation or use one if another guest didn't arrive within the 15-minute grace period. It made the whole experience feel much more exclusive and relaxing. -- Service The front desk team also deserves recognition. Every member of staff we interacted with was genuinely warm, welcoming, and helpful. They even accommodated an early check-in at around 2:00 PM, which was greatly appreciated. -- Room Unfortunately, the room was where things fell apart. We stayed in a Desert Suite and found it surprisingly basic, lacking both character and the sense of luxury the resort markets itself around. The stained sofa and ugly, dated cushions looked more at home in a budget motel than a luxury wellness retreat. Small details also felt out of place at this price point, including the single-ply toilet paper and a toilet lid without a soft-close hinge. Every time it accidentally slipped from your hand it slammed shut loudly enough that both we and the guests next door could hear it. Because the adjoining room shared a thin bathroom wall, we could also hear virtually every sound whenever our neighbors used their bathroom (we literally heard groaning, farting, and plopping as they were using their toilet!!), which wasn't exactly the tranquil spa experience we had imagined. The shower products were just ok - quite watery and we never really felt clean after using them. All of that said, the bed was very comfortable and we had a great night's sleep. The room was honestly such a letdown that it made us question whether we'd return, which is a shame because almost everything else about the property was excellent. -- Food & Drink The restaurant, however, exceeded every expectation. We'd heard before arriving that the food was good, but it was genuinely phenomenal - some of the best food we've had while staying anywhere in California. Every meal we had, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner, was exceptional, with consistently high-quality ingredients and beautifully executed dishes. We especially appreciated the all-day brunch menu, which meant we never had to plan our day around when breakfast finished. It allowed us to fully relax and eat whenever we felt like it, which perfectly complemented the pace of the resort. We ended up dining at the restaurant every single day of our stay and never once felt tempted to go elsewhere. Judging by the number of guests we overheard complimenting the food to their servers, we weren't the only ones who felt this way. We also LOVED that you could order food and drinks directly to the tubs by scanning a QR code. The process was seamless, and every order we placed (around 4-5 throughout our stay) arrived impressively quickly - drinks typically within 5-10 minutes and food within 20 minutes. -- Two Bunch Palms gets so much right. The setting is beautiful, the mineral tubs are worth the trip on their own, the staff are genuinely welcoming, and the restaurant is an absolute hidden gem. If the rooms received the same level of attention as the rest of the property, this would easily be one of our favorite resorts in Southern California. We'd happily return for the food, the grounds, and the tubs, but we'd struggle to justify another overnight stay unless the accommodations were significantly improved.

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