Dena G.
Yelp
Morongo is the best place ever for a weekend getaway. Located in Cabazon, only 15-20 minutes away from Palm Springs, Morongo is true to its word: GOOD TIMES!!!
Here's all the things going on:
Three pools: wading pool, sandy breach pool, and lazy river. The lazy river has some serious current and inner tubes to go around and around while holding a drink. Friday nights in summer, at 9 PM, they have a Friday night pool party with pink flamingo inner tubes and music. You have to pay to get in, but it is worth it for so much fun!
Two hot tubs - top one has a gorgeous view.
Waterslide!
Poolside bar and restaurant.
You can also rent cabanas.
Three different bars, and a bunch of different restaurants : Good Times Café, Wahlburgers, Mozen, Pink Coffee, a new seafood bar, The Marketplace -- the all new all you can eat restaurant -- and Cielo, the megafancy seafood and steakhouse on the top floor.
Tip to military: Thursdays is military night at the Marketplace! Military eats free at the Marketplace from 4 to 9 PM on Thursdays.
The rooms are gorgeous and luxurious. Great view of the desert, comfy beds, and giant flat screen TVs. So fun for a movie night with friends. The gift shop has popcorn and candy. Hadley's, the date shop next-door, has excellent treats, along with cheese and nuts and crackers, etc. etc.
I love Morongo's room service. They do such a beautiful job. Top recommendations: salmon dinner, filet mignon dinner, and the chicken salad. Also, for breakfast: the veggie and cheese omelette.
The gym is fantastic (I need it with all the food). Cardio, weights, kettleballs, abs balls, and mats, very clean, complimentary water, and with a beautiful view of the pool, The spa offers massages, mani-pedis, facials, hair, etc. They have a hot tub, cold dip, sauna, and steam room. They give you cushy robes and slippers and a locker.
On the weekends, there's live music! At the old Casino Morongo next-door (free shuttle), there's a newly remodeled poker room, and on the weekends, five dollar blackjack tables. Love it love it love it!
The resort has tons of slots. They also have Keno and roulette and table games.
There's a bowling alley next door at the old Casino Morongo. The Cabazon Shopping Outlets are a shuttle away, and Hadley's, the date and dried fruit and nuts shop, is also just a couple minutes away.
This is my go-to weekend getaway, that I like to do either alone or with my cousin. We always have good times!