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Terra Cotta Inn: Traveler Reviews

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Average price*: $149 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 based on 78 reviews 78 reviews
78 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 70 hotels in Palm Springs
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  • Rooms: 17
Description: Terra Cotta Inn, a 17 room historic, clothing optional resort and spa has one of the highest repeat guest rates in the travel industry at over 75... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
2388 E Racquet Club Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262-2629

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Reviews of Terra Cotta Inn

( 1-5 of 78 )
“8 days in paradise”

Terra Cotta Inn

5 of 5 stars
Tyler, Texas
Aug 27, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This is our favorite repeat vacation destination. We had been the year before for 4 days and it just wasn't long enough. This year we stayed 8 days. Ahhh, what a relaxing little piece of heaven. The owners, Tom and Mary Clare, are terrific, warm, friendly hosts. The service from their staff is also wonderful. Continental breakfast each morning, the option to order lunch in and have it delivered, the strawberries, wine, and snacks in the afternoon - all included. There's actually no need to leave if you didn't want to. The misting system works wonders. Walk outside the front gate and it seems like it's 10 degrees hotter.

We've already booked for next year and are in countdown mode. Can't say enough nice things about Terra Cotta Inn.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Clothing optional
    • Disliked — Couldn't stay longer
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
dwalkercpa's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Another Great Stay @ Terra Cotta”

Terra Cotta Inn

5 of 5 stars
Las Vegas, NV
Jul 26, 2008

Staying at the Terra Cotta is THE most relaxing vacation ever. It is the highlight of our summer to visit this great place! The rooms are comfortable, everyone is friendly, and the saltwater pool is truly wonderful. Strawberries and wine in the late afternoon is the best part of the day at the Terra Cotta (though the breakfast spread is very nice as well!). We genuinely hate to leave this perfect vacation spot.

Thanks to Tom, Mary Claire, and Patty -- you are the best :)

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Friendly & welcoming atmosphere
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
JupiterTwo's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 26, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Other
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“Home Away from Home”

Terra Cotta Inn

5 of 5 stars
Placentia, CA
Jul 25, 2008

We have stayed many times for several years and look forward to returning for five days in November. This is the most relaxing place that we have found. The hosts/owners, Tom and Mary Clare Mulhall, are like family (in a very good way) to all who stay there. The rooms are large, the salt water pool is excellent and the grounds are attractive and well maintained. The buffet breakfast and afternoon snacks with wine are great. Best of all are the people who stay there. We have met couples from close by and from arouind the world. There are no more friendly and interesting people anywhere. No one is a stranger for long if you want company. Yes, this is clothing optional, but only for those couples who are happy with their relationship. For those looking for "swinging", swapping, or other such activitiies, do not even think about Terra Cotta. Thank Goodness!!! This is as wholesome as it gets with certainly no lack of fun for those who stay here.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The people, both guests and owners
    • Disliked — nothing to report
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
oldrunner's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 65+
Member since: November 21, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“Our Favorite Clothing Optional Place in Palm Springs”

Terra Cotta Inn

5 of 5 stars
San Diego
Jul 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Just returned from another relaxing visit in Palm Springs! This was our 5th stay at Terra Cotta over the past few years. As a female couple, there are really no other clothing optional places for us to visit in Palm Springs. We were very welcome here and have made maintained friendships with numerous couples met during our visits.

They serve a delicious breakfast and wine/snacks in the afternoon. The highlight of the day is having Tom (one of the owners) pass around a basket of delicious strawberries - wearing only a bow tie.

Although many couples head into downtown for dinner, you can easily stay on the property during your entire visit and bring food for barbecuing.

I highly recommend this to any couple desiring a weekend of pure relaxation.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — clothing optional
    • Disliked — nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ltlrascal's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 08, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Great clothing optional resort”

Terra Cotta Inn

Jul 24, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Tom and Marie Clare provide a great clothing optional expience, If you are looking to engage in activity that could not take place a Marriot, except for being nude, do not expect it here.
Room are modern, clean and up to date. There facility is one of the best motels in the Palm Springs Area. As hosts you cannot find better. If you looking for a place to get naked, enjoy the pool, the sun and the attactions in Palm Springs this is the top place to go. If your looking for a Go Wild vacation, look someplace else.

Bam and JIM

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The owners
    • Disliked — too booked up
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BCVAIL's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: May 23, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Golf
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2388 E Racquet Club Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262-2629