“Simplicity Reigns at the Sagewater Spa…..From the outside, it looks like a huge glowing box: inside, the intense light and large, aluminum-framed windows make the seven small rooms feel like artists’ studios…..”
Sagewater Spa is Rated #1 Desert Hot Springs Hotel - tripadvisor.com
— Travel + Leisure Magazine
“Tucked away in an unassuming neighborhood, this seven-room simple haven sits on an acre of secluded bliss… this seven-room simple haven sits on an acre of secluded bliss. Open only two years, it is already known as the ‘spa to the stars.’ Celebrities and non-celebrities come to soak in its healing mineral-water pools.”
— Dreams Magazine
“As I felt myself slowly thawing, I couldn’t imagine a single scenario that would extricate me from the pool. The crisp, immaculate linens are Frette, but there is nothing fancy or overbearing about the place. It simply feels peaceful, serene and warm.”
— Chicago Tribune
“Guests at Sagewater seem somehow to spend their whole time in the pool, probably on account of the wonderful water and its therapeutic effects.”
— Wellness Hotels
“Blissful. The best water anywhere! Relaxing, fun, and so easy to be here. Great beds!”
— A Mullins, Venice, CA
“Some new places you hear about via word of mouth but Sagewater Spa is AHHHHH! of mouth!”
— Honeymooners, Boston, MA
“…..we had the time of our lives. Thank you for turning me on to a haven so close to home.”
— A Cagan, Los Angeles
“Experienced spa goers swear that the water does wonders for arthritis and joint ailments. According to Pestana, “the water makes your skin feel like silk. You feel wonderful when you step out.”
— Next Magazine
“What’s Cool: Modernistic Chic – natural hot spring pools, authentic modernism, breath taking views”
— Cool Hotels
“The Frette linens have traveled halfway around the world from Italy. The rooms are all white cotton with the occasional perfect sage pillow. It feels like a very expensive peace; where Prince Charles could leave his luxury yacht for a spot of meditating or painting; we leave our vehicle for a spot of magical mineral water.”
— The London Sunday Times
“The mineral water here is some of the best in America…”
— Travel + Leisure Magazine
“Sagewater, a study in low-key Zen decor, Frette linens, and fully equipped kitchenettes, delivers striking mountain views and mineral-rich waters, cooled to 90 degrees in the pool and 105 in the communal spa tub.”
— The Boston Globe
“I had the pleasure of staying at Sagewater Spa for two nights last weekend and I’m still relaxed. I’m not even sure I can put into words why I like this place so much; it’s just so personal and quiet.”
— Trip Advisor
“MODERNIST CHIC… the Sagewater Spa in the hills of Desert Hot Springs, California, just north of Palm Springs, is a restful modernist haven.”
— The New York Times
“In such a minimalist space, one has little choice but to chill, and chill we did the next morning; lazing in the pool, lazing out of the pool, snoozing, eating coffee cake (it lived up to high expectations), sipping cucumber water, making new friends and blissing out.”
— LA Times
“The rooms have an almost ascetic appeal that brings to mind a groovy 1950s desert monastery.”
— Los Angeles Magazine
“Sagewater Spa…refreshingly redesigned by two Angelinos. Mid-century modernism is à la mode again.”
— San Francisco Magazine
“Sagewater Spa is like an oasis where you can escape from all of the pressures of life. It is tucked away and when you walk through the gate, you are taken away to an a place where you can literally just breathe.”
– Ruthie Davis, Clothing Designer
— Communication Arts Magazine
“Sagewater Spa is a magical place for so many reasons – physical, spiritual, and practical. On a physical level, the desert itself is incredibly therapeutic from the dry air, to the magnificent landscape, to the wonderful natural mineral pools like the one that Sagewater Spa has at the heart and soul of the property.”
– Tracy D. Taylor, Stylist / Producer
— Communication Arts Magazine
“When I go to Sagewater it’s because I want to get away from making decisions. The decisions to be made there are pretty simple: should I go in the pool or the hot tub? Should I sit out and read or take a nap? Shiatsu or hot stone? Those decisions I can deal with. And floating in the pool there is the most therapeutic thing I can imagine. It’s like
being in an isolation tank, but with a better view.”
– Andrew Reich, Writer / Producer of Friends
— Communication Arts Magazine
“We are leaving more blissful and rested than we have ever been – and we are serious hedonists! You are the best hosts! You made us feel so at home and welcomed, and the waters are so healing. I figure I’ve soaked about 12 hours a day. The amenities, comforts and massages were entirely on another level than any other place we’ve been.
The best of everything! Best of all – our hosts.You folks rule!”
— Santa Barbara Press
“Look and Feel: The scent of sage permeates the air around this cool, mid-centure modern motel. Seven cozy studios with kitchenettes form a J-shape around Sagewater’s centerpiece – a mineral spring fed pool filled with silky water. The only reason to leave its sensuous embrace is a spa treatment in the privacy of your own room. Desert light positively glows in this chic, streamlined retreat even as the sun sets over the nearby mountains.”
— Spa Magazine
“As an architect of large, international sports projects, I am fortunate to travel regularly to many of the world’s great cities. When I need a rest, I look for a place to curl up in the sun and just let the world go by. What a pleasant surprise to find the perfect place for this elegantly simple activity virtually in my own backyard. The design of the rooms is mid-century cool and the pool is as sexy as any on the planet. Forget flowers, take her to the Sagewater. She’ll never forget it!”
— Dan Meis, Partner NBBJ (Los Angeles Staples Center)
“Some people come to the desert for a maximum of minimalism, and that’s what Sagewater delivers. It has just seven guest rooms, with polished concrete floors, blond wood furniture and a soothing white-and-sage color scheme. About the only distractions are two hot-spring-fed pools (one 90 degrees and the other a 105-degree pool-within-a-pool) and sweeping views of the valley below. Here, though, minimalism also means luxury, as guests enjoy Frette linens, a range of spa treatments and upscale bath amenities. If you need to chill, this is a good place to do it.”
— Gayot.com