BETHESDA, Maryland — Renaissance Esmerelda Resort & Spa — an iconic Coachella Valley retreat known for its immersive experiences — has completed a multimillion-dollar reinvestment program. The 560-room resort’s comprehensive transformation delivers a vibrant, contemporary refresh across public areas, meeting rooms, ballrooms and foyers, along with new pickleball courts, a fully redesigned front desk and lobby, and the debut of Seven Olive, a modern gastropub, alongside Topgolf Swing Suites.
The resort features five dining venues, modern meeting and event spaces, Desert Glow Entertainment, a virtual and classic gaming and lounge experience, Spa Esmeralda, fitness center, pickleball courts, Top Golf Swing Suites and an enormous sandy beach pool with oversized cabanas.
“By capturing the essence of the desert, this redesign embodies what the Renaissance brand stands for today, connecting guests to the destination and inspiring a sense of discovery,” said Tim Pyne, general manager. “From enhanced digital experiences to refreshed public and meeting spaces, every change has been thoughtfully considered to create an even more seamless and memorable experience for our visitors.”
Highlights of the renovations include:
Refreshed Meeting and Event Spaces, Foyers: The desert resort boasts 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function spaces and ballrooms. Redesigned meeting spaces are inspired by desert flora and organic form and feature handcrafted ceramic pieces, curvilinear finishes, rich floral carpeting and a muted palette of natural hues. Expansive crystal chandeliers lend drama to the Crystal Ballroom with a vibrant abstract ceramic wall installation. New digital reader boards throughout ensure effortless navigation between event spaces. In addition, the Esmeralda Ballroom is a bright and airy, expansive event space with a window wall overlooking lush gardens.
Transformed Public Spaces: Now a centerpiece of the resort, the new art program transforms public spaces into an immersive journey through the region’s landscape. As guests enter the lobby, delicate representations of the desert emerge, including tumbling boulder forms and two vertical “rock” sculptures. A striking tennis-and-golf ball sculpture provides contrast and pays homage to Indian Wells’ most beloved pastimes, while soaring ceilings and circular crystal chandeliers in the upper grand atrium lobby showcase slightly metallic abstract ceramic pieces with a bold botanical motif.
New Gastropub and Topgolf Swing Suites Experience: Opening soon, Seven Olive, a sleek and modern gastropub, will debut with inventive and bold cuisine, elevated pub dishes, and a curated craft cocktail program. Adjacent to the restaurant, new Topgolf Swing Suites will introduce two private lounges equipped with state-of-the-art simulators, allowing guests to play virtual courses while enjoying food and beverages from Seven Olive. The suites will accommodate up to eight or 12 guests, creating an ideal setting for social gatherings, team outings and celebrations.
Outdoor Enhancements: Set across 23 acres of Mediterranean-inspired grounds, outdoor amenities remain a central focus of the Renaissance Esmeralda resort experience. Poolside cabanas now feature new modular furnishings and smart TVs, along with updated lounge seating, personalized beverage carts and the addition of four pickleball courts. The resort’s signature Glo Patio, located on the lower level and adjacent to and overlooking the pool, is also being fully reimagined with contemporary furnishings and lighting.
For more information about Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa at Indian Wells, please visit marriott.com or the resort’s social media channels @renesmeralda.
