Is Marriott Shadow Ridge The Villages worth it? - Walkthrough and Room Tour

🌴 MARRIOTT'S SHADOW RIDGE — THE VILLAGES | Full Resort Tour & Honest Review | Palm Desert, California There are resorts in the Palm Springs area that look great in photos and disappoint in person. In this video, we do a complete, unfiltered walkthrough of Marriott's Shadow Ridge — The Villages in Palm Desert, California — covering every amenity, every dining option, the golf course, the kids' club, the pools, pricing, and everything in between, so you know exactly what you're walking into before you book. Whether you're planning a romantic desert getaway, a family vacation in Palm Springs, or researching Marriott Vacation Club properties, this is the most thorough review you'll find on YouTube. 📍 RESORT OVERVIEW Marriott's Shadow Ridge — The Villages sits on 312 acres in Palm Desert, California — just off Monterey Avenue near the I-10. It's a Marriott Vacation Club property featuring spacious villa-style accommodations, world-class golf, and a full suite of resort amenities. No resort fees. Free Wi-Fi. And rates starting around $170/night depending on season. ⏱️ CHAPTERS — JUMP TO WHAT YOU NEED: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:25 From the deck 00:01:16 Location of Hotel 00:02:10 Sports Court 00:05:04 Lobby 00:07:36 Clubhouse and Gym 00:12:30 Main Pool 00:16:04 Waterslide 00:17:29 Other Pool 00:22:05 Room Tour 🏊 AMENITIES COVERED IN THIS VIDEO: ✅ 4 Outdoor Pools including the Chuckwalla Pool with waterslide & splash pad ✅ 4 Whirlpool Spas ✅ Shadow Ridge Golf Club — 18-hole championship course (Top 6 in California, Golf 💡 FAST FACTS — SHADOW RIDGE THE VILLAGES: 🔹 Address: 9003 Shadow Ridge Road, Palm Desert, CA 92211 🔹 312 acres in the heart of the Coachella Valley 🔹 Over 350 days of sunshine per year 🔹 15 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 🔹 2 minutes to Costco, Walmart, Albertsons & Bristol Farms 🔹 Shadow Ridge Golf Club rated Top 6 in California & Top 25 in the US (2024) 🔹 Golfzon Leadbetter Academy has trained 26 Major champions & 7 World No. 1 players 🔹 Save up to 20% when booking 3+ nights 🔹 Kids' MAZE Center open daily 9AM–7PM 🔹 Nightly rates approximately $170–$392 depending on season & room type 🗺️ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: 📍 The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens — 8 miles 📍 Palm Springs Aerial Tramway — 22 miles 📍 Joshua Tree National Park — approx. 45 min drive 📍 Agua Caliente Casino — 6 min drive 📍 El Paseo Shopping District ("Rodeo Drive of the Desert") 📍 Cabazon Outlets — approx. 20 min drive 📍 Sunnylands Center & Gardens — 3 min drive 📍 Knott's Soak City Waterpark — 12 miles 📍 Indian Wells Tennis Garden — 9 miles 📍 Bump & Grind Hiking Trail — 7 min drive 🎯 WHO IS THIS RESORT BEST FOR? ✔️ Couples looking for a relaxing desert escape with golf and pools ✔️ Families with kids who need structured activities and splash-friendly pools ✔️ Golfers seeking a championship course with world-class instruction ✔️ Marriott Bonvoy & Marriott Vacation Club members ✔️ Anyone planning a Palm Desert or Palm Springs vacation and wanting villa-style space over a standard hotel room 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for honest, in-depth resort walkthroughs and travel reviews — no fluff, no sponsored opinions. Hit the bell so you never miss a new video. 👍 LIKE this video if it helped you plan your trip — it genuinely helps more people find this review. 💬 COMMENT BELOW — Have you stayed at Shadow Ridge The Villages? Drop your honest thoughts. Planning a trip? Ask anything and we'll answer. 🔗 USEFUL LINKS: 🏨 Book Marriott's Shadow Ridge — The Villages: https://www.marriott.com ⛳ Shadow Ridge Golf Club & Tee Times: https://www.golfshadowridge.com 🎓 Golfzon Leadbetter Academy: https://www.lgapalmdesert.com 🌿 The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens: https://www.livingdesert.org 🛍️ Visit Palm Desert: https://www.visitpalmdesert.org OUR WEBSITE/BLOG https://home-and-away-travel.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram / home.and.away.travel ‘TikTok / home.away.travel Twitter (X) https://x.com/HomeandAwaytrvl Facebook / emanddrewhomeandawaytravel #MarriottShadowRidge #PalmDesert #PalmSprings #MarriottVacationClub #ResortReview #PalmDesertResort #MarriottBonvoy #FamilyResort #GolfResort #CoachellaValley #PalmSpringsTravel #DesertVacation #MarriottReview #ResortWalkthrough #HotelTour #TravelReview #ShadowRidgeGolf #LeadbetterAcademy #SouthernCalifornia #CaliforniaTravel #FamilyVacation #CouplesGetaway #LuxuryResort #VillaResort #MarriottVillas #ThingsToDoInPalmSprings #PalmDesertHotel #ResortLife #PoolLife #GolfLife