Marriott Vac Club The Enclaves, Palm DesertMarriott Vac Club The Enclaves in Palm Desert, United States has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 16 hotels we score in Palm Desert. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Google 3.5. Rooms from about $164 a night (cached, not a live quote).Marriott Vac Club The Enclaves is a vacation-ownership resort in Palm Desert, California, set at the foot of the mountains. It offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom villas with modern furnishings and self-catering facilities, so it suits families and longer stays as well as short breaks. Facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course, several swimming pools with a splash pad, fitness centres, a sauna, spa, restaurant, business centre and parking, plus the Mirage Activity Center and the Chuckwalla Lounge on site. Reviews are generally strong, though the Google score is noticeably lower than guest ratings, suggesting some visitors have had mixed experiences.What stands out

Spacious, fully equipped villas

On-site championship golf course

Multiple pools including a splash pad

Friendly, helpful staff

Watch out for

Google rating lower than guest review scores

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