Directions

Just a quick 30-minute drive away from the Palm Springs airport, and less than three hours from both the San Diego and Los Angeles airports, The Chateau at Lake La Quinta is your perfect getaway. Please feel free to contact us if you need assistance.

Palm Spring Airlines

  • Alaska Airlines (800) 426-0333 or Alasksaair.com
  • American Airlines (800) 433-7300 or AA.com
  • Continental Airlines (800) 525-3273 or Continental.com
  • Delta (800) 221-1212 or Delta.com
  • Northwest Airlines (800) 225-2525 or NWA.com

Other Airports Close to La Quinta

  • Other airports within a one to three-hour drive include Ontario International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne/Orange County Airport, and San Diego International Airport.
  • Charter Service:
    • Desert Jet - (800) 381-JETS
    • Desert Springs Aviation - (760) 318-9069

Los Angeles Airport to Palm Springs / La Quinta

  • Approximate driving time: 2 1/2 hours.
  • From Los Angeles, take the Interstate 10 East
  • Do not exit at Palm Springs, continue on I 10 East toward Palm Desert/La Quinta
  • Exit Washington St. and turn right (south) onto Washington St.
  • Drive approximately 6 miles and cross HWY 111
  • Turn left at Lake La Quinta Drive ( between 47th and 48th Avenue next to Amore Restaurant)
  • Lake La Quinta Inn is immediately on your left hand side

San Diego to Palm Springs / La Quinta

  • Approximate driving time: 2 1/2 hours.
  • Take I-15 North to Hwy 215 East
  • 215 East to 60 East
  • 60 East to I-10
  • Turn right on I-10 East
  • Exit Washington St. and turn right (south) onto Washington St.
  • Drive approximately 6 miles and cross HWY 111
  • Turn left at Lake La Quinta Drive ( between 47th and 48th Avenue next to Amore Restaurant)
  • Make a right on Caleo Bay Dr/
  • Lake La Quinta Inn is immediately on your left hand side

Ontario Airport to Palm Springs / La Quinta

  • Exit Ontario Airport
  • Follow I-10 past the cities of Banning and Beaumont (towards Palm Springs)
  • Do not exit at Palm Springs, continue on I 10 East toward Palm Desert/La Quinta
  • Exit Washington St. and turn right (south) onto Washington St.
  • Drive approximately 6 miles and cross HWY 111
  • Turn left at Lake La Quinta Drive ( between 47th and 48th Avenue next to Amore Restaurant)
  • Make a right on Caleo Bay Dr.
  • Lake La Quinta Inn is immediately on your left hand side

Palm Springs to La Quinta

  • Exit Palm Springs Airport to the left on El Cielo
  • Turn left on Ramon Road, go approximately 7 miles to I-10 East
  • Do not exit at Palm Springs, continue on I 10 East toward Palm Desert/La Quinta
  • Exit Washington St. and turn right (south) onto Washington St.
  • Drive approximately 6 miles and cross HWY 111
  • Turn left at Lake La Quinta Drive ( between 47th and 48th Avenue next to Amore Restaurant)
  • Make a right on Caleo Bay Dr.
  • Lake La Quinta Inn is immediately on your left hand side

Airport to Resort Transportation Options

  • Desert Express Taxi (760) 341-0484
  • La Quinta Cab Transportation (760) 564-7575
  • Yellow Cab (800) 305-8294
  • Airport Taxi Transportation (760) 564-8200
  • Prompt Charters (866) 485-0182
  • All Star Limousine, INC (800) 946-1777
  • Carey Limousine Chauffeur & Guide Service (800) 925-0887

Our beautiful resort, in the California desert near Palm Springs, is modeled on a European chateau, with rolling lawns, lush gardens and 13 comfortable suites and casitas overlooking tranquil Lake La Quinta. Whether you’re here for a couples’ retreat or a romantic weekend getaway, we have everything you need to recharge and reconnect. Discover why we were voted Most Romantic Inn and the Best Luxury Inn on the West Coast.