Set in the heart of Rancho Mirage in the Coachella Valley, the 240-acre Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa has one of the largest tennis complexes in the Palm Springs area, with 20 hard courts and 20 pickleball courts.
When Omni bought the resort in 2014, it doubled down on that asset by bringing in Cliff Drysdale Tennis to manage the on-court operations. Tennis thus ranks as a significant lure at a resort with an abundance of other amenities to recommend it, among them 21 holes of golf, a 20,000-square-foot spa, and a kid-friendly water park called Splashtopia. All of this is within easy reach of its guest rooms, which occupy some 30 two-story casitas—all have French doors opening onto outdoor patios—arrayed around lakes and gardens behind the historic main hotel building and its pool, a Hollywood hangout in the 1950s.
The courts are a shuttle ride or pleasant 10-minute walk from the hotel at the country club. Cliff Drysdale Tennis has installed Vicente Ferrer as Director of Tennis and Pickleball. Vicente Ferrer, Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort, CaliforniaA graduate of nearly College of the Desert, he had deep roots in the area having also directed programs at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, site of the BNP Paribas tournament, and the Monterey Country Club. He and his team run a variety of weekly programs for adults supplemented by on two-day and three-day camps, drawing individuals, couples, and small groups. During spring break and over the major holidays, he adds junior activities, including camps. There are many special events surrounding the BNP Paribas Open in the spring. It also hosts several national championships each year. A raised patio off the pro shop and above the sunken stadium court guarantees a crowd of tennis players hanging out, especially during the mornings. There is a swimming pool and spa at one end, and the adjacent golf clubhouse has a bar and restaurant.
Court Complex: There are 20 hard courts, one of them a sunken stadium court with terraced seating on both sides. Six of the courts have lights. In addition, there are 20 pickleball courts. The pro shop itself is minimalist, with demo racquets, basic accessories, and some tennis clothing.
Court Fees: Hotel guests have complementary use of the tennis courts after the pro-shop is closed.
Off Court
Golf Courses: There are 21 holes in total, made up of three nine-hole courses—North, West, and South—that can be combined to create three distinct 18-hole courses. All three are distinguished by palm-lined fairways, Ted Robinson bunkers, and views of the San Jacinto Mountains and interspersed with six lakes. There are no greens fees in summer, and during that June-September period, adult club rentals are just $19, kids clubs are free.
Spa and Fitness Center:Â Located next to the hotel, the Spa has some 50 treatment rooms as well as an outdoor pool exclusively for the use of spa guests. Within the spa is the Fitness Center, with Cybex stations, free weights, various types of Cardio equipments, and yoga classes.
Nothing is more appealing in the desert—especially to kids—that the vast water park called Splashtopia. Large and centrally located, in consists of two 100-foot slides, a lazy river, fountains, sprinklers, a Jacuzzi and various other water features as well as a grill—all of it exclusively for the use of hotel guests. They occasionally screen movies there, too. And there is another adults-only large pool in the plaza behind the hotel.
Dining: In addition to Splash Grill at Splashtopia, guests can dine at Blu Ember, just off the main pool at the hotel, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner of California cuisine, while the nearby Palms Cafe satisfies a need for Peet’s coffee and lighter breakfast and lunch fare. The R Bar opens late afternoons and evenings for pizza and burger fare, large screen TVs, and assorted cocktails.
Accommodations
The basic rooms all have 450 square feet of space and differ primarily in their location and view: Lakeside, Poolside, Plaza, Vista. All have balconies or walk-out patios and come furnished with either a king or two double beds. Various suites are available as well.
Getting there
Seasons: Year-round, though most appealing from October to May
There is a resort shuttle service to the golf shop as well as to the tennis center.
230 Reviews on “Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa - Cliff Drysdale Tennis”
Excellent
4.6
230 reviews
On Court Experience
5.0
Off Court Experience
5.0
Overall Tennis
5.0
Overall Pickleball
5.0
Adult Tennis Camp Experience
5.0
Tennis Instruction
5.0
Pickleball Instruction
4.0
Adult Tennis Camp Experience
5.0
Accomodations
4.0
Resort Amenities
3.8
MK
Fantastic place to visit and enjoy a good time and great tennis with friends. Love to come back.
PL
The group Tennis clinics were exceptional. The instruction is first class. They keep it moving, interesting, and the drills are a blast. I’ve been there two years in a row and I’m going back again next year. The resort also has a lot to offer. Fitness center, golf, swimming, good restaurants. I highly recommend this resort and tennis experience.
AR
MC
RK
RF
Loved our ladies tennis camp with Vicente and his team! I gained some great tips and look forward to coming back again soon! Thank you Vicente!!
KK
Luana was a fun, high energy coach during out time with you. Very enjoyable!
MS
I really enjoyed the weekend, from the programming, to the pros, the energy and the group. The wine tasting component was a plus! I would love to come back again. If I had to give some constructive feedback, I’d say the condition of the courts could use some work and the hotel customer service could be a bit better, but that’s just being picky. Overall, it was a great experience, primarily because of the people. Thanks Trevor!!
EP
My Tennis with the Stars experience was absolutely amazing! Every hour of each day was scheduled with clinics, or events. Making it so pleasant that I didn’t have to think or organize anything. There was also free time given which was just the perfect amount. The staff we had by Cliff Drysdale were so enthusiastic; entertaining and knowledgeable we all just loved them. As soon as the camp was over all I could think is I can’t wait till next year and can I register immediately!
EK
Gorgeous spot. All the tennis pros were super fun energetic and enthusiastic. They made sure you were satisfied in every way.
LG
Wife and I attended double boot camp weekend at the Omni Rancho Mirage in February. It was great fun and well organized. The pros are terrific and the facility was perfect for the event. We are better tennis players as a result and will sign up for a future a doubles boot camp.
JB
The Tennis w/ the Stars program at the OMNI was incredible.
MW
Outstanding experience with the Cliff Drysdale tennis clinic and the Indian Wells Open!!! Loved every minute of it. The Omni Resort was a fantastic location.
CW
This Tennis Camp was one of the best experiences of our lives! Incredible instruction, tons of playing time, and whenever we weren’t playing the staff made sure that we have plenty of food and libations! The two days of main court stadium accommodations were absolutely elite and unforgettable! Pretty sure will be back next year!
DG
Tennis coaches were exceptional. Very knowledgeable and highly skilled. We will be back next year.
KG
Our group lessons with Vicente and Lucy were very professional. Their drills, personalized feedback and games were well planned and improved my overall game immensely. I appreciated their hard work and effort to ensure we got the most from each lesson. I hope to have them as coaches again for future visits.
LB
The pro were fabulous. We loved them. The courts were in very good condition. I wish the pro shop had more selection – for example, I wanted to buy a tennis towel and they had none. Resort rooms were adequate, but needed new carpet, and a few upgrades. Food was good in cafe, but I had breakfast in the restaurant one morning and the food was BAD. I did not eat it. In general, Coachella Valley in general needs to use LESS water.
JB
The pros were great! Very professional and gave us individual tips. Good drills and kept us moving. 3 hours was enough each day. The courts were really nice. The walk back to the resort was easy.
AL
Excellent tennis facilities and instruction! It’s very hot in Palm Desert and I went during the shoulder season, so there were still weren’t very many campers. But my lessons with Luciano were excellent–he’s a great teacher–and a great workout as well!
FA
Honestly the best tennis experience I ever had. Vicente’s program was not only fun I actually learned new stuff even after playing tennis for over 40 years. I thought the 3 hour clinic each day was going to get monotonous. Instead it moved quickly, worked me hard (over 1500 calories burned a day) and was a blast. Can’t wait until we come back next year.
AV
Tennis camp with Vicente and Luciano was amazing. Very knowledgeable and fun to work with. Thumbs up!
ND
We loved Galina! She was so attentive, instructional and had amazing energy! I learned so much and I’d definitely do it again! We had a wonderful weekend!
DS
Galina was high energy and so fun. She and V had some fun creative was to teach different concepts on the courts. Our group of girls loved them. I also got a great workout. All around a terrific two days of clinic. We just wished there was a cute pro shop for us to buy merchandise. Would have loved a cute hat or top to show off at home.
LW
This was my first girl’s trip for tennis. It surpassed my expectations. Trevor, Robert and Michael were exceptional. I have taken a lot of tennis lessons and I probably learned as much in two days from these two as I have from any over my recreational tennis career. I will be back and I recommend it as a tennis destination. If anyone in the group does not play tennis there are trails, bikes, restaurants, shopping, etc. Everyone will have a great time.
TS
Great place and amazing staff!
JL
The weather in Palm Springs can not be beat! The facilities are incredible and the tennis and pickle ball staff are very professional, patient and kind! The views from the resort can’t be beat!
BM
Rancho Las Palmas is best tennis facility in the USA ! spectacular courts and setting!!! weather perfect !
HK
The staff at tennis was amazing. They were high energy and very highly skilled and it was a great experience.
AD
Matt was the best
ME
Great experience! Loved the tennis pros, they did an awesome job and were energetic! Would definitely recommend and come again!
MN
Amazing tennis vacation getaway. Perfect combination of private tennis clinics, delicious food and relaxing pool time.
GA
I particularly enjoyed and found valuable my private lesson from Vincente
LC
Welcoming instructors. Great drills. Beautiful location and facility. Would highly recommend.
KM
Galina Bykova was the absolute BEST tennis instructor ever!! She was bubbly, fun, & energetic! We learned SO much from her!
CG
Beautiful property with impeccable grounds. Tennis facility was great and loved the pros! Limited dining options on property. Too few bar staff at the adult pool. Room was nice but I could hear every word spoken by the ladies in the room next door (not adjoining to my room). Housekeeping was excellent.
AK
We had a great time!
JH
Tennis club is awesome. William Thompson is an excellent teaching pro. Learned some great tips in an hour lesson and he arranged a perfect hitting partner. Will had strong social skills and connected with everyone. The courts were pristine and we liked the lighting at night too.
EP
We were extremely pleased with the camp, particularly the technical level of our instruction from Tom Fey. Tom gave us very constructive instruction and techniques tailored to our existing game. We appreciated especially his technical knowledge and ability to fix our fundamentals. We feel we are playing better thanks to his adjustments and advice. He’s also very personable and patient with our questions. We recognize how challenging holding a camp must be during Covid-19, but overall we felt very safe and comfortable with the Cliff Drysdale Camp experience. We definitely plan to come back to further improve and have fun! Thank you for such a positive experience.
LS
I attended Camp the week of the Covid 19 outbreak. It was a crazy week with many cancellations and a lot of uncertainty. I think the camp directors did a great job with what they could under extreme circumstances. Camp I’m sure would have been very different under normal circumstances. I give the crew a lot of credit for coming up with what they did under the circumstances they were dealt. What would become a Global Pandemic, campers leaving last minute, bad weather. Kudos to them for keeping us going.
LP
Resort is stunning with gorgeous views and the tennis camp was one of the best I’ve experienced thus far. The tennis pros from Cliff Drysdale Tennis were exceptional!
JB
The resort was very beautiful and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The facilities at the resort were all first class. The tennis was exceptional and the tennis pros were great teachers and fun to play with.
SC
Not withstanding the Indian Wells tournament cancellation just after we arrived….we stayed for our whole trip. The resort, staff and especially the Cliff Drysdale team and tennis coaches at Las Palmas Resort we superb…hands on and available to assist with everything…we cannot wait to go back! Thank you for a great time in the face of CV19.
RW
Chris and his pros were very helpful and skilled. We got allot out of our instruction. We will be back for sure.
SM
I thought the tennis drills were wonderful. And we had a great time eating at your steakhouse and the bar. A great time was had by all eight of us. Would definitely do it again.
JV
Everything related to the tennis experience was amazing. We were slightly disappointed with the food and beverage service at the resort. Examples: booked a cabana in advance (arrived and it wasn’t available for us); no food at the pools; no drink service at the Spa pool after 3 pm; etc. But we had a great time and plan to come back next year!!
AB
Excellent value and quality tennis instruction. I enjoyed both private tennis lessons and clinics with others. The instructors were all top notch and very friendly.
HP
Tennis staff & instruction was excellent. Loved the diversity of your tennis staff. The pool service was below average. No one asked if I would like to order drinks or food anytime I was at the spa pool or the adult pool.
JC
The tennis experience and the setting were incredible. My only disappointment was in the food and beverage service. Our tennis team came together and on day we had planned to enjoy the spa we were told there was no more beverage service at 2PM. We wanted to drink champagne and sit by the pool together after our spa services and that wasn’t an option, nor was anything else around the resort open except for the market. The following day we had a cabana reserved at the adult pool and when we showed up they were closed and had no recollection of us creating a reservation. We ended up having to order “to go” from room service. It just seemed like a running theme that we were at this gorgeous resort but with not a lot of service and hospitality, especially when all we were trying to do is spend money on our mom’s tennis vacation!
WL
I am revising a review that I wrote in February 2019. After a phone call from Katie Steck of the Cliff Drysdale management company, I believe that they do strive to have the guests experience be memorable. It was refreshing to have a call from them to discuss our overall experience and I believe we had a productive conversation. It is my belief that our experience was a one off, and our group is willing to give the Rancho Las Palmas group a second chance. Thank you Katie and the Cliff Drysdale Management company for making the extra effort to chat about our concerns regarding Rancho Las Palmas and the tennis experience! Well done!!
LA
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230 Reviews on “Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa - Cliff Drysdale Tennis”
Fantastic place to visit and enjoy a good time and great tennis with friends. Love to come back.
The group Tennis clinics were exceptional. The instruction is first class. They keep it moving, interesting, and the drills are a blast. I’ve been there two years in a row and I’m going back again next year. The resort also has a lot to offer. Fitness center, golf, swimming, good restaurants. I highly recommend this resort and tennis experience.
Loved our ladies tennis camp with Vicente and his team! I gained some great tips and look forward to coming back again soon! Thank you Vicente!!
Luana was a fun, high energy coach during out time with you. Very enjoyable!
I really enjoyed the weekend, from the programming, to the pros, the energy and the group. The wine tasting component was a plus! I would love to come back again. If I had to give some constructive feedback, I’d say the condition of the courts could use some work and the hotel customer service could be a bit better, but that’s just being picky. Overall, it was a great experience, primarily because of the people. Thanks Trevor!!
My Tennis with the Stars experience was absolutely amazing! Every hour of each day was scheduled with clinics, or events. Making it so pleasant that I didn’t have to think or organize anything. There was also free time given which was just the perfect amount. The staff we had by Cliff Drysdale were so enthusiastic; entertaining and knowledgeable we all just loved them. As soon as the camp was over all I could think is I can’t wait till next year and can I register immediately!
Gorgeous spot. All the tennis pros were super fun energetic and enthusiastic. They made sure you were satisfied in every way.
Wife and I attended double boot camp weekend at the Omni Rancho Mirage in February. It was great fun and well organized. The pros are terrific and the facility was perfect for the event. We are better tennis players as a result and will sign up for a future a doubles boot camp.
The Tennis w/ the Stars program at the OMNI was incredible.
Outstanding experience with the Cliff Drysdale tennis clinic and the Indian Wells Open!!! Loved every minute of it. The Omni Resort was a fantastic location.
This Tennis Camp was one of the best experiences of our lives! Incredible instruction, tons of playing time, and whenever we weren’t playing the staff made sure that we have plenty of food and libations! The two days of main court stadium accommodations were absolutely elite and unforgettable! Pretty sure will be back next year!
Tennis coaches were exceptional. Very knowledgeable and highly skilled. We will be back next year.
Our group lessons with Vicente and Lucy were very professional. Their drills, personalized feedback and games were well planned and improved my overall game immensely. I appreciated their hard work and effort to ensure we got the most from each lesson. I hope to have them as coaches again for future visits.
The pro were fabulous. We loved them. The courts were in very good condition. I wish the pro shop had more selection – for example, I wanted to buy a tennis towel and they had none. Resort rooms were adequate, but needed new carpet, and a few upgrades. Food was good in cafe, but I had breakfast in the restaurant one morning and the food was BAD. I did not eat it. In general, Coachella Valley in general needs to use LESS water.
The pros were great! Very professional and gave us individual tips. Good drills and kept us moving. 3 hours was enough each day. The courts were really nice. The walk back to the resort was easy.
Excellent tennis facilities and instruction! It’s very hot in Palm Desert and I went during the shoulder season, so there were still weren’t very many campers. But my lessons with Luciano were excellent–he’s a great teacher–and a great workout as well!
Honestly the best tennis experience I ever had. Vicente’s program was not only fun I actually learned new stuff even after playing tennis for over 40 years. I thought the 3 hour clinic each day was going to get monotonous. Instead it moved quickly, worked me hard (over 1500 calories burned a day) and was a blast. Can’t wait until we come back next year.
Tennis camp with Vicente and Luciano was amazing. Very knowledgeable and fun to work with. Thumbs up!
We loved Galina! She was so attentive, instructional and had amazing energy! I learned so much and I’d definitely do it again! We had a wonderful weekend!
Galina was high energy and so fun. She and V had some fun creative was to teach different concepts on the courts. Our group of girls loved them. I also got a great workout. All around a terrific two days of clinic. We just wished there was a cute pro shop for us to buy merchandise. Would have loved a cute hat or top to show off at home.
This was my first girl’s trip for tennis. It surpassed my expectations. Trevor, Robert and Michael were exceptional. I have taken a lot of tennis lessons and I probably learned as much in two days from these two as I have from any over my recreational tennis career. I will be back and I recommend it as a tennis destination. If anyone in the group does not play tennis there are trails, bikes, restaurants, shopping, etc. Everyone will have a great time.
Great place and amazing staff!
The weather in Palm Springs can not be beat! The facilities are incredible and the tennis and pickle ball staff are very professional, patient and kind! The views from the resort can’t be beat!
Rancho Las Palmas is best tennis facility in the USA ! spectacular courts and setting!!! weather perfect !
The staff at tennis was amazing. They were high energy and very highly skilled and it was a great experience.
Matt was the best
Great experience! Loved the tennis pros, they did an awesome job and were energetic! Would definitely recommend and come again!
Amazing tennis vacation getaway. Perfect combination of private tennis clinics, delicious food and relaxing pool time.
I particularly enjoyed and found valuable my private lesson from Vincente
Welcoming instructors. Great drills. Beautiful location and facility. Would highly recommend.
Galina Bykova was the absolute BEST tennis instructor ever!! She was bubbly, fun, & energetic! We learned SO much from her!
Beautiful property with impeccable grounds. Tennis facility was great and loved the pros! Limited dining options on property. Too few bar staff at the adult pool. Room was nice but I could hear every word spoken by the ladies in the room next door (not adjoining to my room). Housekeeping was excellent.
We had a great time!
Tennis club is awesome. William Thompson is an excellent teaching pro. Learned some great tips in an hour lesson and he arranged a perfect hitting partner. Will had strong social skills and connected with everyone. The courts were pristine and we liked the lighting at night too.
We were extremely pleased with the camp, particularly the technical level of our instruction from Tom Fey. Tom gave us very constructive instruction and techniques tailored to our existing game. We appreciated especially his technical knowledge and ability to fix our fundamentals. We feel we are playing better thanks to his adjustments and advice. He’s also very personable and patient with our questions. We recognize how challenging holding a camp must be during Covid-19, but overall we felt very safe and comfortable with the Cliff Drysdale Camp experience. We definitely plan to come back to further improve and have fun! Thank you for such a positive experience.
I attended Camp the week of the Covid 19 outbreak. It was a crazy week with many cancellations and a lot of uncertainty. I think the camp directors did a great job with what they could under extreme circumstances. Camp I’m sure would have been very different under normal circumstances. I give the crew a lot of credit for coming up with what they did under the circumstances they were dealt. What would become a Global Pandemic, campers leaving last minute, bad weather. Kudos to them for keeping us going.
Resort is stunning with gorgeous views and the tennis camp was one of the best I’ve experienced thus far. The tennis pros from Cliff Drysdale Tennis were exceptional!
The resort was very beautiful and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The facilities at the resort were all first class. The tennis was exceptional and the tennis pros were great teachers and fun to play with.
Not withstanding the Indian Wells tournament cancellation just after we arrived….we stayed for our whole trip. The resort, staff and especially the Cliff Drysdale team and tennis coaches at Las Palmas Resort we superb…hands on and available to assist with everything…we cannot wait to go back! Thank you for a great time in the face of CV19.
Chris and his pros were very helpful and skilled. We got allot out of our instruction. We will be back for sure.
I thought the tennis drills were wonderful. And we had a great time eating at your steakhouse and the bar. A great time was had by all eight of us. Would definitely do it again.
Everything related to the tennis experience was amazing. We were slightly disappointed with the food and beverage service at the resort. Examples: booked a cabana in advance (arrived and it wasn’t available for us); no food at the pools; no drink service at the Spa pool after 3 pm; etc. But we had a great time and plan to come back next year!!
Excellent value and quality tennis instruction. I enjoyed both private tennis lessons and clinics with others. The instructors were all top notch and very friendly.
Tennis staff & instruction was excellent. Loved the diversity of your tennis staff. The pool service was below average. No one asked if I would like to order drinks or food anytime I was at the spa pool or the adult pool.
The tennis experience and the setting were incredible. My only disappointment was in the food and beverage service. Our tennis team came together and on day we had planned to enjoy the spa we were told there was no more beverage service at 2PM. We wanted to drink champagne and sit by the pool together after our spa services and that wasn’t an option, nor was anything else around the resort open except for the market. The following day we had a cabana reserved at the adult pool and when we showed up they were closed and had no recollection of us creating a reservation. We ended up having to order “to go” from room service. It just seemed like a running theme that we were at this gorgeous resort but with not a lot of service and hospitality, especially when all we were trying to do is spend money on our mom’s tennis vacation!
I am revising a review that I wrote in February 2019. After a phone call from Katie Steck of the Cliff Drysdale management company, I believe that they do strive to have the guests experience be memorable. It was refreshing to have a call from them to discuss our overall experience and I believe we had a productive conversation. It is my belief that our experience was a one off, and our group is willing to give the Rancho Las Palmas group a second chance. Thank you Katie and the Cliff Drysdale Management company for making the extra effort to chat about our concerns regarding Rancho Las Palmas and the tennis experience! Well done!!
This is one of the best kept secrets in Cliff Drysdales tennis experiences!