Living Waters Spa

We enjoyed our long holiday weekend stay. Living Waters is clean, comfortable, and (mostly) quiet. (Lots of traffic on the road outside; thin walls on the inside.) There’s no phone or TV in the room; not a problem for us since we seldom watch TV anyway. Bring reading material; plan to just relax, float, enjoy. The water is wonderful; relaxing and refreshing. Best of all, no chlorine in the pools– yay! You may encounter some guests in swim suits– we thought this a bit odd. (Many «clothing optional» places specifically prohibit swim suits in the pool.) Why would someone come here and wear a swim suit, anyway? There’s no restaurants or shopping near by, so you’ll need a car. (There’s pretty much no commercial entities nearby except one little quick mart.) A light breakfast is included for guests, along with drinks, wine & cheese at 3. Palm Springs in about 12 miles away. We took a cloudy day and drove through Joshua Tree National Park. Cool. All in all, a pleasant and happy experience and we won’t hesitate to return.

I went there with my husband and a couple of friends to spend 2 nights around new year’s eve. We stayed in the condos across the street. The place was very spacious and very clean but very plain and kind of boring.
The place being clothing optional is pretty much the only thing about Living waters.
It is a very plain looking motel with a hot tub (100 degres) and a pool (way too cold to stay in). It is hard to notice the minerals in the water (no weird smell). There also is a sauna and a spa room which I did not try.
I really disliked being in the condos instead of the poolside rooms because 1) you have to put your clothes back on every time you wanna go back to your room instead of just a bathrobe or nothing at all, and 2) there is no bathroom available outside of office hours.
Also, the new year deal was really weird, each couple had to pay an extra 50 $ for «massage session» which I missed and a glass of mediocre sparkling wine and a slice of brownie. Really not worth it. Oh, and my husband got yelled at because «the condo people are not welcome to enjoy breakfast». He wanted to help himself to a very low quality pastry probably not worth more than 1 $, which was not for him to take apparently. Which makes no sense since they let everybody help themselves with sodas and coffee. But hey, what do you know.
Jeff and Judy, the owners, are however friendly and without clothes pretty much all the time, which makes you feel comfortable about yourself for sure.
I had a good time but I was a little disappointed. Basically it’s a clean motel where you get to walk around naked in the courtyard. Nothing special about it.

Living Waters was my first «clothing optional» spa experience. Turns out laying naked in the sun is relaxing as hell. Day pass is $ 45 for 2 people and it is totally worth it. The day I went was not too busy, maybe 5 other guests, so there was ample room to laze in/​around the pools and get some sauna time in. My partner and I were the youngest people there (us: late 20’s, them: 40+) but it didn’t feel weird. I was skeptical about happy hour in the hot tub, but that too turned out totally awesome; I met such interesting people and was schooled on the clothing optional lifestyle! Next time I want to get a massage! Bonus features: fridge and microwave for guests, a cool parrot, and Sunday/​off season deals.

We went just for the day. Lovely mineral water. Owner is friendly. A mellow place to just relax and get some sun.
You can bring whatever food/​drink you want except for alcohol. There’s a kitchen area with microwave, fridge, utensil, etc. The owner brought out some fruit and sangria for everyone, which was nice.
My only complaint is that the website made the pool area seem much more impressive than it is. Main pool is medium sized, while the hot tub probably fits 12 comfortably. Think quaint motel set up. The temperature of the pool was perfect on a warm day.
We didn’t get any massages or stay the night, so I can’t speak for either of those.
Nice place to stop in if you’re in the area.

Jeff & Judy are a lovely couple that have created and share a very safe, friendly get away. Their happy hour wine and appetizers in the hot tub is a nice ice breaker, if you like to get to know the people checked in at the time. The rooms are always clean, the massages done professionally, there’s great coffee and breakfast in the morning. We have stayed at least a half dozen times over the past four years. I don’t have any complaints. It’s an intimate little place. It’s not a sprawling resort with lots of greenery. I like the consistency of this place but I especially like the owners, their energy filters down and I find it very relaxing to come here. They are genuinely nice people. I get a kick out of the stickers for your cell phone cameras for the safety/​privacy of everyone there.

My boyfriend and I spent last weekend at LW and also participated in a couples workshop.
We enjoyed both the workshop and the location. The weather was warm, sunny, and perfect for lounging around the pool and reading a good book. The view of the mountains was nice and I enjoyed listening to the songs of the nearby birds. The rooms were bright, clean, and right-​sized especially considering that the whole day is spent outside.
Our experience with clothing optional is limited, so the no pressure, non-​judgmental, very welcoming feel of LW definitely helped us feel comfortable within minutes… and this is true of Jeff and Judy as well as the other guests.
We are in our early thirties, and among the guests sharing LW with us last weekend we were probably half the age of most everyone else. However, we were not bothered by that at all — and in fact I preferred it. We enjoyed the company of everyone we met at the spa.
A previous commenter noted that there were not many activities — this is true, but activity-​filled time is not what we were seeking, so this was no issue for us. I’m not familiar with the references to other clothing optional spas/​springs, so no comment there. However, I did feel that I my expectations were properly set by the LW website and that I was not disappointed or surprised upon arrival.
Looking forward to the next time we get to visit! Just have to wait for the sunburn on my bum to heal first… :)

Well here’s a negative review, if it gets posted. This place is an old motel, converted to a new, pseudo zen look in the rooms. The spa facilities include a warm pool and a lukewarm pool and a concrete patio, and a steam room. This place advertises itself as being like Harbin or Esalen, but it isn’t even on the same planet. Those places are huge with multi activities, in lush environments, and having been to both many times, I can tell you their daily rates are nowhere near the $ 159 or $ 179 daily rates this place charges. What a laughable rip off. I guess it’s the value of being to walk around nude in a small courtyard, and the option to add on massages at exorbitant prices. I understand the difficulty of trying to run a mom and pop enterprise in the middle of nowhere, but I felt the advertising for this place is plain dishonest, and the rates exorbitant for the quality of the facilities.
Edited after the response below. These are my honest responses, and I certainly did my homework. The problem is that Unilocal publishes virtually no negative responses, as they have A Polyanna like attitude toward the facilities reviewed here. If you look around, virtually all the reviews are overwhelmingly idyllic, and that is why I chose to stay there. The fault lies as much with Unilocal policies as the facility itself. Really, this is the price for a luxury hotel, with the resources of a mom and pop operation. No knock actually on the proprietors, who took an old motel and resurrected it into something funky and mildly interesting. But please, the price is totally unrealistic for the experience.

Living Waters Spa is a wonderful experience. Clean, friendly and comfortable. We had the couples massage at 10:30 AM and just lounged around ’til the sun faded away for the day (Jan. 4) and agreed we’d do this again regularly. Try it… you’ll like it!

Enjoyed a day visit. Spa was spotless. Jeff and Judy were gracious hosts. Delightful dip in the pool and soul-​soothing conversation in the shade. Most highly recommended.

Ok cliché’ I know but very very true. This refreshing gem of a spa is just what we needed after a hot greuling weekend in a rather *ahem* awkward living arrangement during our Labor Day weekend. But it was all good because it brought us to Living Waters. First plus… our hostess called us by our names as soon as she opened the door. I instantly felt like a V.I.P. But I’m skeptical… let’s see what else they’ve got. Our hostess (I can’t remember her name) but she was a cutie pie with wavy dark hair, got us checked in and explained our options, gave us the tour and we were off to enjoy the day. Completely no nonsense. They don’t try to sell you on anything because they know what they’ve got. Love that!
The energy of the desert is already calming and relaxing, but walking into this place you feel like you are in your own private paradise. Black, white, latino, plump, or pin thin, everyone is there for the same reasons and you feel completely free to relax and do you whatever you are.
OMG
And the complimentary hors d’ oeuvres at 3?
CLASS ACT!
You have a chance to mingle and fellowship with everyone at the resort in the tub, including your hostess. I mean, how could it possibly get any better? Maybe if someone was walking around giving away foot massages. But that’s just me.
*blank stare*
All in all this place is top notch and my man and I will cut out the middleman and not even bother renting a hotel room on our annual P. S. trip. Next year? Living Waters will be our address for Labor Day weekend.

What an awesome, relaxing, congenial place to visit. This is really like spending a weekend with friends because the owners are so pleasant. Absolutely no creep factor. Great place for any age. So clean you can eat off the floor. Friendly parrot.

We love this place!
Hubby and I are staying the the Palm Desert area for a few months and we were looking for a hot spring. We love clothing optional hot springs & try to find them wherever we stay. Checked out the reviews of all the places close by, and there are many, and Living Waters caught our eye. Now there are a lot of different kinds of hot springs/​spas out here but we liked the online reviews and decided to take a little drive to spend the day there.
They had a wonderful Sunday Special which included a day at their hot spring & a 75 min couples massage. It’s a tiny place, an old motel converted in a funky way into a mini spa. You are greeted at the locked door when you arrive & made to feel most welcome. Most everyone is nude, including the owners, Jeff & Judy & everyone is very low key. We brought a picnic lunch and reading material and truly relaxed.
Living Waters has one large mineral pool heated to about 85 — not really warm enough in the winter to spend any time in, and a large mineral hot-​tub with fabulous jets. But the pools were a very small part of the experience. The massages from Jeff and Jenna WERE THE BOMB! We, both, have had many, many massage experiences, but never anything like this! They also have a sauna which I loved.
In the afternoon there are complimentary appetizers from Jeff & Judy. So many times one doesn’t speak to anyone at places like this, but here everyone is friendly & congenial. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we are going back this Sunday and can’t wait!

I had a wonderful time at Living Waters Spa! This hotel is very clean and the owners are very nice. Everything about our stay at the hotel was perfect. The room was well appointed with Ikea furniture (super comfortable bed!) and a kitchen so that we could make our own meals. This was my first experience at a clothing optional resort and I felt extremely comfortable. The other guests were friendly. I had a wonderful time at the resort and left there very relaxed! I would definitely go back again and again!

I went for a day visit and massage last week. I needed a break from work and took the afternoon off. This place was great. Very relaxing, quiet and tranquil. My massage was terrific. It was a quiet day, so I didn’t get much of a feel for the atmosphere, but the facilities were great and the staff were very personable and attentive.
I look forward to coming back with my wife when the weather warms up.

We love this place after 4 visits, and highly recommend it for those want to get away from it all and truly zone out and relax.
It is not for «party» types or swingers but for people who want to enjoy the beautiful mineral water in the pools and be peaceful and quiet.
We love Jeff and Judy as they are hands-​off hosts who provide what is needed for a true relaxing spa experience; clean rooms, lovely pools, plenty of space, and a friendly attitude.
Being naked is the best part as it immediately gives you the feeling of unwinding and totally zen.
There is no TV or cell phone use out side so bring good books, someone you want to be with and time to enjoy the sun and breezes of the desert.

We discovered Living Waters a few years ago on one of our sojourns to the desert. Like many others, this was our first experience at a clothing optional resort, and we were a bit nervous and apprehensive. But the owners Jeff and Judy are great at making first-​timers feel at ease, and realize that being sans clothing is liberating and not that big a deal.
The facility is a small old motel (mid-​century vintage) that has been completely renovated, even retaining the original neon signage. The resort is oriented around a pool and spa that are fed by natural springs, so no chlorine! And the views of the mountains from the spa are killer.
The massages are among the best either my wife or I have had. Jeff and Judy are both skilled massage therapists, and the couples massage is highly recommended. We normally do a day use in connection with a massage, and have only stayed here once, but the rooms are nice. . clean and simple without a lot of distractions (meaning no TV).
We almost always schedule a day here when we come to the desert. Great place to relax and rejuvenate.

Great spa. Clothing optional
Ask about the condos!