La Casa Del Zorro Desert Resort & Spa

We had stayed at this resort several years ago and it had vintage charm but casita's needed renovation. We wanted a private pool like we had last time and rented one of the only ones that had been refreshed. The interior was nice and had two new bathrooms but sadly no tub. There was a fireplace but not sure if it was just for decoration? It would have been nice to have hooks in the bathroom ,vanity, desk or chair in our two bedroom Desert Willow casita. It did have a coffee maker, mini fridge and microwave. The interior was much nicer than the last time and update was nice.Pool area was not renovated but had new comfortable loungers but umbrellas were broken, tiles missing from pool and pool signs peeling off the walls. Lot’s of flies at the pool which I never experienced in the desert. There was an open area where there clearly should be a gate which was kind of creepy as we were in a bit of a remote spot which was quiet but it felt exposed. My husband blocked it with a deck chair turned on its side.|On our way down the mountain front desk left message there would be a very very brief scheduled power outage the next day and front desk told us upon check in it should be about one hour. It was from the power company and they must of known in advance of the 1:15 call I received when we were 30 minutes away from the resort. It turned out to be four hours then at 5:15 when we were about to go to dinner another power outage.We asked front desk for flashlights and the chef was at front desk. When my husband inquired if they had anything available as there was no breakfast, lunch and now no dinner he got a very nasty response from the chef. We had not eaten all day. This 40 acre resort does not serve breakfast nor lunch during the week which is not clearly stated on their website. There was a mini mart that was closed due to outage and only stays open till 11AM. Why could the staff have not gotten a muffin or something knowing about this outage for their guests. There are no kitchens just a mini fridge and lucky I had brought some cheese and crackers. One of the reasons you stay at a big resort is because you can dine there and not leave the resort. There is nothing nearby but a country club a few ? miles away. They were not even giving out water and we had to ask for flashlights. No back up generator in lobby nor candles. No offer for water or any assistance getting back to our place in the pitch dark.|Pool guy came next day at 9:30 and check out is 11 so no last minute dip in the pool. |No spa services during the week and only dinner offered.|We had dinner our first night we checked in and we found menu limited and pricy. We asked if there was a bar menu in the bar and it had I think 4 choices. Server was nice and we ordered from that limited menu but it was not great. It was pretty to sit outside with the lights but it was chilly and wish they had lit the big stone fireplace. Inside dining room was even colder. Coffee is $6.00 a cup and we are not talking a pot with a French press. I honestly do not mind paying extra in a resort but this and $26 for a plain wedge salad seemed excessive. |The staff needs to tell people they do not offer spa services,classes,breakfast or lunch during the week. Our second day there was no food period.|Since pool guy came we checked out early and stopped in mini mart but they only had a choice of muffin or a not appealing croissant. They had bagels and breakfast burrito on menu but said they had to throw everything out due to power outage so we needless to say checked out hungry. |Front desk lady was very nice and adjusted our bill. She knew about the chef and said he was known to be rude. Two other guests inquired about breakfast or lunch when I was checking out and were disappointed as well. Who wants to stay at a big resort and be lounging at the pool and wants to get dressed and drive 20 minutes or so to town for a meal? Nice main pool but not even drink service. For $450 a night I expected and hoped for a better experience. This is a cool historic hotel but it definitely needs some staff training and some TLC. I really like the ambience of this property and hope it regains its past glory.

I love this place, and we will definitely come back! It exceeded my expectations. You have to see it in person, because the photos don't do it justice. It's rustic chic! The rooms are sizable, the solid 1930s construction is still amazing, and the place is well kept. There's a lot of things to do on the property. We had a wonderful meal at the restaurant. All the staff were attentive. And of course you're out in beautiful stargazing country, and there are other things to do in the area. We will come back just to stay at this place!

My wife and I visited the property for the first time this past week. From the stunning lobby and lounge area, to the beautiful and spacious guest rooms (with a really comfortable bed), to the crystal clean pools, to the Fox Den Bar cocktails and food, this place hit all the right spots. We checked in on a Sunday night and had dinner in the Bistro. The dinner menu was a tad limited, but we visited out of season, so I wasn't surprised at that. The wine list, though? Wow! The food was great and the menu offered a little something for everyone. I even had a glass of Sauternes (iykyk) as a nightcap. The room we stayed in was a garden view room; much larger than your average hotel room and included a nice little patio out back. The patio wass perfect for morning coffee and evening wine and stargazing. The property was QUIET! It's hard to find any properties where there's not road noise, or music from the bar, or kids running amok. There were other people at the property, but I never heard them. The property itself was clean. I didn't find a single piece of errant trash, and all the grounds looked as though they had a crew of landscapers come through hourly to maintain its tidiness. There are 5 pools on the property, though we only used the pool next to the main lobby/restaurant/bar. The pool was crystal clear and there were plenty of seating options all around from lounges to cushioned chairs. We were able to order cocktails and food from the bar to take and enjoy poolside. We ate at the bar a couple times and had their burger, chips & guacamole, and buffalo wings. All of it was dleicious. My wife and I split the burger because it's big enough to do that. I can say, without reservation, it's one of the best burgers I've had. It was cooked to perfection over actual fire (the way God intended) and not on a flat top. And the fries were legit. Cocktails there aren't cheap, but I was never disappointed in the quality/quantity of the pour or the taste of the cocktail. Their liquor selection is good. We availed ourselves of the stargazing theater every night we were there. There's something incredibly relaxing about sitting in the desert and staring up at the night sky and La Casa Del Zorro gets that right. Plenty of chairs in a fenced off area to keep the "light noise" out made for the perfect stargazing experience for us. We checked out yesterday and drove home. Once I got home I realized I'd left my watch (a very, VERY nice watch that holds substantial monetary and sentimental value to me) in my room. I called the front office and, in a panic, asked if they could check our room for it. They called back less than 5 minutes later almost out of breath (I think they actually ran to the room and back) to tell me they had the watch and to ask if I'd like them to ship it to me. With a watch like that, it's not something one puts in the mail, so I told them I'd be driving back out to pick it up. Fortunately, we only live 1.5 hours away. I pulled up, walked in, was greeted by the front desk staff with a huge smile and my watch, and told, "Hope to see you and your lovely wife again soon." When my wife and I booked our trip out here, we were looking for a less expensive alternative to our usual Anniversary trip to our regular place in Palm Springs (rhymes with Schmingleside Inn). My wife is "between jobs" and, well, I'm "frugal." So, she stumbled onto this place. I've got to say, I'm so happy she did. This was our first trip out here, but I can promise it won't be our last.

I would rate the experience 5 of 5 but my phone app didn’t give me the option. This resort is a gem. Great location for star gazing, which is the reason we came. The star gazing grounds are wonderful and have ample seating. There are several pools to enjoy. The rooms are large and very comfortable. We had dinner at the restaurant and it was delicious. Mathew was our server and he was attentive, personable and professional. Great guy. We will be coming back very soon to enjoy another quick, and amazing get away.

We have been going to La Casa since 1993. It is a lovely resort in a wonderful location. Staff were excellent and went out of their way to accommodate us quickly. We had a deluxe poolside room (downstairs!) and it was a lot of fun. The night sky can be a wonder. Has La Casa del Zorro seen better days? Yes. Does it matter? No.

We loved the one of a kind resort and will come back again! This was our first visit. We were greeted at the front desk, restaurant, cafe, and even workers on the grounds with friendliness, kindness, and well organized information. The room was beautifully clean, spacious, with a very comfy bed & lovely linens, quality bath amenities, and tasteful decor. The pools were spotless and beautifully maintained. We really enjoyed using the one steps outside our room. Our little patio by the pool and by the stream were sweet! We were really touched with an offer of a free appetizer for our 45th Anniversary and truly surprised with a tasty dessert that said "Happy Anniversary." This was over the top service with a smile. Very thoughtful! Top notch hotel/resort experience!

We stayed here for two nights in Room 272 (all one bedroom casitas were booked) and the room was very nice, spacious and beautifully furnished with lovely antique furniture, a small corner loveseat that seats three, a leather ottoman, nice artwork, an elegant & roomy bathroom with luxury towels and pool towels, as well. Although the TV was not working or the heater (temperatures dropped on our second night due to wind storm) we called the front desk and they sent Chayce, who was very helpful, courteous and friendly and swapped out the TV and made some adjustments to the electrical panel to assure we were getting heat (something not often called for in Borrego!). ||I will say I was a bit taken aback at the poor condition of the pool area, though, next to yoga studio (reason for 4 stars vs. 5). In the past this area was kept in tip top shape. The cushions were dirty and the straps were torn, the curtains on the cabana were torn and ripped, the tile in the smaller pool was badly corroded. Maybe it’s the end of the season and the resort does not want to spend the money to fix it at this time or maybe the pool is being managed under separate contract? ||By the way, the smaller pool was quite warm (heated) while the larger lap pool was not. The front desk said neither pool was heated. Both were still comfortable to enter in late spring. ||We had breakfast at the Fox Bistro and everything was perfect (good food and service). We liked the addition of the little internet cafe (Casa Cafe & Market), too.||I thought it was a nice bonus to offer free yoga classes (although we didn’t take) and I liked the self check out feature, as well. There’s no doubt this is the nicest & classiest place to stay in Borrego. The resort is so beautiful with an abundant of amenities. We have been coming here for a decade - often for special family occasions- and look forward to our next stay!

A spontaneous trip to Borrego Springs from San Diego turned my guy and I to this AMAZING gem. Such a great experience. Laura at the front desk made our evening even more fantastic. |Our room was literally what dreams are made of and wish we could’ve stayed another night! |What really made our stay was the Stargazing Theater and private access to the pool and spa. |Cannot wait to visit again and will recommend to all I know!