High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property

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Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool surrounded by a tiled deck.
Corridors feature numbered doors and windows offering views of the surrounding landscape.
Enjoy a peaceful outdoor retreat with a garden area featuring a picnic table and benches.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains from the comfort of your room.
Two-story building with a glass door entrance, staircase, and outdoor area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Non-Smoking)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Non-Smoking)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 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.

Languages

English

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Anaheim

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dora S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

No frills place for a decent stay

Very simple, no-frills place to stay. The rooms are in dire need of an upgrade. They are really big and clean enough. I think even just replacing the carpet and maybe a new color on the walls would go a long way in making this place feel fresher. I stayed here back in 2017 and the rooms are exactly as I remember them. It's conveniently right on the highway, but not loud.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Clean, Clean, Clean

We stayed here due the location and the price as it was reasonable. This motel was likely the cleanest motel I have ever stayed in. No stains, orders, etc. The property isn't new by any stretch of the imagination but it has been well taken care of. They like the rooms serviced daily, I believe this shows they take pride in what they have and offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

K.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to park entrance. Clean, close to town, washer and dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myphuong

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills motel for stay near Joshua Tree national park. Clean rooms, good housekeeping service and near the park and restaurants in town. Would recommend…..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Just do it.

Very old school hotel with actual key to the room. The decor is dated. The bed was firm, pillow was flat. Slept like a baby. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Igor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Joshua national park. Quiet old. Needs some renovation. Not worth the money you pay .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Zhaodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good visit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle, San Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is conveniently located close to the park entrance. The manager of the hotel was very friendly and even opened the pool for us. The pool was ice cold because it is still Spring, but it was good to jump in after a very hot day. We couldn’t seem to get the temperature of the room ride. It was rather warm and the blackout curtains didn’t work very well and it was too bright to sleep very well. Also, located near a noisy road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building is old, the couch was one I wouldn't sit on, and the pillows were like pancakes. We were there for 2 nights because it was close to our destination. I left a tip for the maid on night 1. When we went to bed on night 2, we found the blanket and bedspread had been pulled up to look like the bed was "made," but the sheets were all in a jumble underneath! TV worked good, and the wifi was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Good location. Restaurants nearby. Clean. Quiet. Convenient. Check-in is through a tiny window, which is a little weird. Overall, very happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, San Tan Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute small rooms well decorated and not so expensive! Wish there were more like these for people like me that travel alone.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary, Turlock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ice maker had to use money or get some kind of token
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room, clean and comfortable beds. But it would be nice with a better light for reading by the bedside and a cooker for water to the
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025