October 7, 2020

Margaritaville Resort to Replace Iconic Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs

By Bob Marra
Margaritaville

Margaritaville and Davidson Hotels & Resorts have announced the transformation and upcoming opening of Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs. The renovated resort is expected to open in fall 2020.

“We are thrilled to bring the Margaritaville lifestyle to Palm Springs as we open our first resort on the west coast,” shared Tamara Baldanza-Dekker, Chief Marketing Officer, Margaritaville. “Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs will be the ultimate island oasis in the desert for travelers and locals seeking a much-needed escape.”

Following a renovation and conversion of the Riviera Palm Springs the resort will include 398-rooms, multiple Margaritaville-inspired dining options with indoor and outdoor seating, a St. Somewhere Spa, family-oriented programming, and more than 40,000 square feet of combined wedding, meeting, and event space.

Fully reimagined by McBride Design to embody the brand’s fun and escapism, Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs will combine the relaxed, mid-century Palm Springs aesthetic with Margaritaville’s casual-luxe island feel. Freshly reinvented spacious guest rooms and suites will offer a private retreat for travelers to unwind with panoramic views of Palm Springs mountains and the resort grounds from private terraces and comfortable patios. Incorporating modern design touches with natural tropical tones, each room will offer stand-out amenities and a unique in-room dining menu featuring a sampling of dishes from each dining concept on property.

Nestled within a picturesque 16-acres, with sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains, Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs will feature relaxing outdoor experiences, including two pools and several tiki-hut inspired cabanas. While enjoying live music and entertainment, guests can indulge in family-friendly menus offering classic favorites with contemporary twists or simply sit back and enjoy a refreshing frozen drink.

“Palm Springs is an energetic city with its own distinct style, making it a great fit for the Margaritaville brand,” said Matt Huss, General Manager, Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs. “Whether guests are here to enjoy the city’s arts and culture, attend one of the many annual events such as Coachella or Modernism Week, or simply to enjoy the more than 350 days of sunshine per year that Palm Springs offers, Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs will offer something for everyone: a dynamic place to gather, celebrate, meet or relax.”

The property will continue to be managed by Davidson Hotels & Resorts following the completion of the renovation and rebranding effort.

Bob Marra is the CEO/Publisher of GPS Business Insider. He has been studying, writing and giving presentations about business and public affairs news and issues and the local economy in the Greater Palm Springs/Coachella Valley region for more than 20 years.

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