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Westin Mission Hills To Debut New Features In November

The resort and spa's $15 million upgrade includes updated rooms and conference space, an event venue and new family entertainment options.

The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, in Rancho Mirage, has undergone a $15 million renovation that includes: updated rooms and conference space, a new event venue and additional family entertainment options.
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, in Rancho Mirage, has undergone a $15 million renovation that includes: updated rooms and conference space, a new event venue and additional family entertainment options. (Courtesy of The Westin Mission Hills )

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA —The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa has announced that in November it will be debuting many new features that were part of the property's $15 million renovation. The new features include: updated rooms and conference space, a new event venue and additional family entertainment options.

In a release, the resort, which sits on 365 acres in Rancho Mirage, is touting itself as Coachella Valley's "new entertainment mecca." The renovation project was a collaboration between Clearview Capital and KMC&A Design, the hotel said.

"Turning the page to the resort's next chapter, and coming out of a global pandemic, the design and renovations have been centered around bringing people together, fun new experiences and the guest's overall wellness, sending them home feeling better than when they arrived," said Tom Scaramellino, general manager of the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa.

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The property's 512 guestrooms and its 130,000-square-feet of meeting space have received a full makeover, and now reflect a "new modern aesthetic with the luxury atmosphere and amenities travelers expect from the Westin brand," according to hotel officials.

The Backyard is the new event venue, which will feature concerts -from genres like jazz, rock and country - every weekend. The first concert will be Grooves Jazz at The Westin and take place at the annual Balloon Glow event on Nov. 19.

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The new space, which has a Moroccan-themed design, features a stage, turfed terrace and outdoor kitchen, the latter is equipped with a wood-burning oven, outdoor smoker and open-air barbecue.

For family entertainment, the resort's Las Brisas pool has added a new 30-foot double-barrel waterslide, an upgraded pool bar, expanded pool deck and luxurious cabanas.

Meanwhile, the new Pinz & Pints offers duckpin bowling, arcade games, air hockey and family-friendly food and drinks. The updated Discovery Center, for children ages 3 to 12, provides movies, arts and crafts, games and an ice cream stand.

From a fitness standpoint, the Westin Mission Hills has added 12 new pickleball courts, which are right next to three renovated tennis courts. There also is a basketball court and a new sand volleyball court. The property remains home to the Pete Dye Golf Course.

According to a release, in addition to new features, the resort has a renewed commitment to wellness. In fact, it has added a director of spa and wellness, who has incorporated wellness throughout the property, through in-room spa offerings, healthy restaurant menu options, new treatments and new wellness classes and activities

To get more details about the The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, or to book a stay, visit the resort's website.

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