The Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort offers a family-friendly getaway with luxurious accommodations and impressive water features including a lazy river and water slides. We share our experience staying in a penthouse suite and how we maximized our travel points to make this vacation more affordable.

• Recently renovated property rebranded from Hyatt Regency to Grand Hyatt
• Located 30 minutes from downtown Palm Springs in a quieter resort area
• Upgraded to 875-square-foot penthouse suite with king bed, separate living area, and balcony
• Multiple pool areas including family pool, splash pad, water slides, and a popular lazy river
• Food options include casual Carmocha restaurant, upscale Tia Carmen, and a lobby Starbucks
• Budget tip: bring your own alcohol and mixers for poolside drinks
• Summer visits mean extreme heat (110°F+) but lower rates as it's considered off-peak season
• Now a Category 6 Hyatt property requiring 21,000-29,000 points per night (previously Category 5)
• Reserve pool chairs early in the morning and get a second set when the lazy river opens at 10am
• Restaurant recommendation: Mi Cultura, a delicious Peruvian restaurant nearby

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