Korakia Pensione
Moroccan-Mediterranean bohemian historic retreat. Whitewashed walls, arched doorways, lantern-lit courtyards, fountains, and bougainvillea everywhere. Romantic and quietly theatrical — the staff light over 100 candles every evening.
Ask for a Moroccan-side room if you want the authentic 1924 courtyard fountain experience; opt for the Mediterranean side for more direct pool access and the Naish House suite if budget allows.
Why It Matters
Michelin Guide listed. Vogue called it 'one of a kind.' The New York Times named it 'One of the Sexiest Hotels in America.' Travel + Leisure dubbed the Mediterranean pool 'one of the sexiest pools in the world.' The property has hosted Rudolph Valentino, Errol Flynn, and John Lavery. It's the rare Palm Springs property with zero Modernism — a deliberate, fully realized alternative universe.
Built in 1924 as a Moroccan hideaway by Scottish painter Gordon Coutts — who called it Dar Marroc and wanted to recreate his life in Tangier — Korakia Pensione is the anti-Palm Springs Palm Springs hotel. No Mid-Century Modern furniture, no kidney-shaped pool, no neon. What you get instead is a 1.5-acre adults-only petite resort spread across two lovingly restored historic villas: the original Moroccan villa and a 1930s Mediterranean villa once owned by silent screen star J. Carrol Naish. All 28 rooms have proper names, not numbers, and each is individually designed with antique and handmade furniture, stone baths, wood-beam ceilings, and a turntable stocked with vinyl.
Where You'll Stay
30 room types available
Acropolis Suite
A sunny, spacious suite in the Mediterranean villa with high wood beam ceilings, a sunken stone bathtub and shower, open kitchenette, and sitting area. French doors open to a private patio.
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Adobe Room
Moroccan-side room adjacent to the pool and fountain. Soaring wood beam ceilings, queen platform bed. Open French doors and you can hear the fountain from bed — they open onto a patio.
QueenAegean Suite
One-bedroom Mediterranean suite that opens to the courtyard pool through French doors on two sides. Features a king bed, Japanese-style stone soaking tub, open shower, and a full kitchen.
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Apollonia Studio
Mediterranean studio with a hand-carved queen bed, stone bath, and full kitchen. Two private patios shaded by bougainvillea offer striking San Jacinto Mountain views.
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Artist Studio
Once the actual painter's studio in the Moroccan villa. Upper-level with high ceilings, a large north-facing window overlooking the San Jacinto Mountains, four-poster queen bed, sitting and dining area, and kitchenette. Balcony looks over a private courtyard.
QueenAtlas Room
Serene, whitewashed Moroccan room next to the pool with a queen bed and stone tub. Fall asleep to the sound of the bubbling Moroccan fountain.
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Auric House
A separate 6-bedroom, 6-bath property a short walk from Korakia, in the historic Tennis Club neighborhood. Family-friendly (unlike the adults-only main property), sleeps 12. Hand-cut stone floors throughout, Moroccan tile pool, and San Jacinto Mountain star-gazing. Booked separately via Guesty.
Bedouin Room
Moroccan-side room in the courtyard adobe villa. Arched entryway, queen built-in bed, stone shower, sitting area, and private patio.
QueenBedouin Suite
Large Moroccan suite in the courtyard adobe villa. Queen built-in platform bed, indoor/outdoor stone tub with rain shower, full kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious sitting area with wood-burning fireplace. Private patio with dramatic San Jacinto Mountain views.
QueenByzantium Room
Airy Mediterranean room with bougainvillea-covered patio entrance, high wood beam ceilings, queen bed, semi-private patio, and full stone bath.
QueenCasablanca Studio
Whitewashed upper-level Moroccan studio with semi-private balcony views of Tahquitz Canyon and the San Jacinto Mountains. King bed, full kitchen, stone shower. Reached via a sweeping grand staircase.
KingChurchill Suite
A Moroccan suite with a king bed positioned in front of the property's original 1924 wood-burning fireplace. Full bathroom, tub, shower, and French doors opening to the library courtyard — where a hammock awaits. Named as a tribute to the literary and artistic spirit of Korakia's history.
KingDelphi Room
Cozy Mediterranean room with high wood beam ceilings, queen bed, and full bath. French doors open to a private patio with stunning San Jacinto Mountain views.
QueenIonian Bungalow
One-bedroom Mediterranean suite with mountain and pool views, wood beam ceilings, queen bed, stone shower, and full kitchen. The stone-floored living room has French doors opening directly to the pool and fire pits.
QueenKalymnos Room
Secluded Mediterranean studio with queen bed and stone rain shower. Private, gated, bougainvillea-adorned patio.
QueenKasbah Suite
Spacious Moroccan suite with views of the pool and San Jacinto Mountains. Queen bed, full kitchen, dining room with French doors opening to a cozy private patio.
QueenLimnos Room
Private Mediterranean room with a very private entrance, high wood ceilings, queen bed, and stone shower.
QueenMarrakech Suite
Large, sunny upper-level Moroccan suite with extraordinary views of the mountains, pool, and courtyard. King bed, tiled bathroom, full kitchen, large living room, and private stairwell.
KingMykonos Suite
Sunny, spacious Mediterranean suite with French doors to a patio, four-poster queen bed, stone bath, sitting area, full kitchen, semi-private garden patio, and a sun patio overlooking the Mediterranean pool.
QueenNaish House
The centerpiece of J. Carrol Naish's original 1930s Mediterranean villa. Incredibly romantic: high wood beam ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, dining room, full kitchen, stone bathtub, private open-air shower, and a hand-carved four-poster queen bed. One of the most-requested accommodations on the property.
QueenNomad Suite
Large, bright Moroccan suite in the center of the courtyard adobe villa. Living room overlooks the pool with San Jacinto Mountain views beyond. Queen bed, stone bath, full kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, and private patio.
QueenOrchard House
Original 1918 Palm Springs adobe — one of the oldest structures on the property. King bed, full kitchen, private dining room, living room, both indoor and outdoor fireplaces. The house sits in a private citrus grove with a stone waterfall and wraparound courtyard.
KingPaxos Suite
Large one-bedroom Mediterranean suite with three patios: a semi-private patio, a sun patio, and a shaded patio overlooking the Mediterranean pool. High wood beam ceilings, antique iron sleigh bed, stone shower, and full kitchen.
QueenSahara Room
Moroccan adobe room opening to a large patio/courtyard with a sweeping San Jacinto Mountain view. Queen bed and full bathroom.
QueenSahara Suite
Large Moroccan suite with a king bed, sitting and dining area, full kitchen, wood-burning stone fireplace, and a deep freestanding tub. Private patio included.
KingSantorini Room
Cozy Mediterranean room with a queen bed, sunken stone bath and open shower. French doors open to a private patio with San Jacinto Mountain views.
QueenSparta Studio
Sunny whitewashed Mediterranean studio opening to the pool courtyard. King bed, stone shower, kitchenette, high wood beam ceilings, and large windows with pool views.
KingSyros Room
Bright and airy Mediterranean studio with high wood beam ceilings, queen bed, and a beautiful slate bathtub and shower. French doors lead to an open patio.
QueenTangier Studio
Moroccan studio adjacent to the pool and fountain. Queen bed built into an arched Moroccan alcove — the most architecturally distinctive touch in the whole property. Full kitchen, French doors to a semi-private fruit tree-shaded patio.
QueenThessaly Room
Very private Mediterranean room with a king bed, full bath, semi-private garden patio, and a sun patio overlooking the pool.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Traditional Moroccan mint tea served each afternoon — hot in winter, iced in summer — in hand-painted traditional Moroccan glasses. Served near the fire pits or in the library.
Bocce court always set and ready for a game. A low-key social anchor on the property.
Stylish cruiser bikes with baskets for shopping trips, available to explore Palm Springs' famous architectural landmarks and neighborhoods. Helmets provided. Staff provide a bike-friendly route map.
Each evening at dusk, staff light over 100 candles and lanterns throughout the courtyards and garden pathways, transforming the property into something from another time. One of the most-cited experiences by returning guests.
Library lounge stocked with vintage books for guest use. Each room also includes a turntable and guests can select albums from the property's library of vintage vinyl records.
Classic vintage films screened outdoors every night. Blankets, popcorn, and hot chocolate provided. A genuine Korakia ritual that feels completely at home in the candlelit courtyard setting.
Complimentary group yoga class on Saturday mornings on the yoga deck. Adapted to the energy and experience of all guests. Private sessions bookable year-round through the concierge. Offered seasonally.
Weekly candlelit meditation on the yoga deck. Led by a meditation guide through affirmation practices. Offered seasonally.
Staff-led Sunday morning hike to Tahquitz Canyon on the Agua Caliente Cahuilla reservation — home to a 60-foot seasonal waterfall, rock art, and native wildlife. Complimentary; weather permitting. Offered seasonally.
Weekly guided tour of the historic Korakia property given by knowledgeable staff. Covers the 1924 Moroccan villa origins, the Gordon Coutts story, and the Hollywood connections.
Two saltwater pools — one Moroccan, one Mediterranean — both heated and open 24 hours. The Mediterranean pool was named 'one of the sexiest pools in the world' by Travel + Leisure. Fire pits nearby.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
High-quality complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Technology is kept discreetly out of sight in room decor but connectivity is not sacrificed.
Full cooked breakfast included in room rate, served daily 8am–11am in the Moroccan courtyard.
Coffee or tea delivered to your room door by 7am every morning, complimentary.
Every room has a turntable. Guests can select from the property's library of vintage vinyl albums.
Multiple fire pits positioned around the courtyards and pool areas for evening lounging.
Children 13 and over are welcome; no cribs or extra beds available. No pets allowed.
Selected by the Michelin Guide — the Michelin logo appears on the official website.
Complimentary on-site parking available for guests. Accessible parking included.
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