High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
View from room
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
$76
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23

Explore the area

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61310 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252
  • Place, Hi-Desert Cultural Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree Courthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Non-Smoking)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(70 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Non-Smoking)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite (Non-Smoking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 King Beds (Non-Smoking)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree motel with free self parking
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Joshua Tree motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park features a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This Joshua Tree motel also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
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High Desert National Park
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Reviews

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always a good clean room but pillows could do with being renewed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient motel at a very modest price

Older hotel but clean and recently painted room. Very convenient to Joshua Tree NP West Entrance and to the handful of eateries and shops in the town of Joshua Tree. Trip was to take photos in NP so spent very little waking time in the room. Excellent value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and cleanliness!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like how clean it was and spacious we feel comfortable the bed a little hard but everything else is excellent. The Owner is very kind .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's an older motel. The furniture is outdated and beat up. It's a decent place enough if you are just sleeping there. The area was decent and it's closeness to the national park is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charleen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Els

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is great if your main purpose is visiting Joshua Tree National Park like us. The motel is a tad outdated but clean, beds comfortable, refreshing pool and plenty of hot water with good water pressure. Good size fridge in the room for storage. Attentive front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible bedbug butes all nite Big welts today
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Simple & pleasant check in, love the old fashioned style motel. Dated in years but very clean. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the park
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how spacious the room was! It was also very close to the park's western entrance and to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfecy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel. We had a great time.

We had a great stay. The hotel is clean and comfortable. We’ve stayed there many times and will continue to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Informed office of faulty hair dryer, didn’t have a hand held, didn’t fix the wall mount or get a hand held as promised.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

GEORGE

Traveled with family
2 king beds were giant, but all furniture could use an upgrade. Just felt old and could use updating. Grateful it has pay washer & dryer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air conditioner didn’t work properly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good value for sleep after day at park

This is a motel, 2 story w no elevator Value for price. Tired decor but bathroom clean, sm microwave and refrigerator, sm table and 2 chairs to eat. Very firm mattress ok for me, too hard for hubby Good for a night after all day at park
Stayed 1 night in May 2025