El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Reception
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
$87
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

Explore the area

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73352 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
  • Place, 29 Palms Historical Society
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms motel close to 29 Palms Historical Society
Along with an outdoor pool, this 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, a picnic area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and washers/dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park features an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Twentynine Palms motel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park has designated areas for smoking.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

El Rancho Dolores
El Rancho Dolores Motel
El Rancho Dolores Motel Twentynine Palms
El Rancho Dolores Twentynine Palms
El Rancho Dolores Hotel Twentynine Palms
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park Motel

Reviews

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Randi

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very distinct place and had wonderful experience. Good water pressure. Good size. Just overall very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilan

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

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean nice room. Excellent pool. We liked the car port ... other than the surface was sandy. Easy to walk to a couple of dinner options ... but don't wait too late as things close early.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy, Albuquerque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice that there are carports in the desert heat. Large room, but missing the little things like conditioner, hairdryer, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding wasn't the greatest but the property and the staff where excellent if you like this type of hotel, you will be happy with the rooms/villas
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly staff. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money . Nice size clean room . Ideally situated to visit Joshua Park . The only downsize is that the air conditioning was very loud .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

BETTER than expected

Beds were clean and comfy but kinda short. Great water pressure. Awesome pool, deeper than I expected. Only downside was AC only in one room. Connected room had fan. With door open it was fine, but not if you wanted privacy and cool temperature
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always prefer the Mom and Pop style Motels. Pool was a nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older, well-maintained property. Friendly staff, several restaurants within easy walking distance. Motel is not fancy, but is comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

Very Clean

Clean, quiet, and very affordable. Great location. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wilasinee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

WEI

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Lemon Grove

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I love the upgrades it’s very cute and having two rooms was nice but there were some little things that brought down its score like a screen missing on the bathroom window, anyone could reach in. I didn’t like the old sponge left on the kitchen counter. Maybe they should leave a clean dish rag and towel, I used a washcloth and hand towel. The pool is not heated but is beautiful. The beds were small but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and cozy motel. Staff was friendly and helpful! Walking distance or only a couple minute drive to many good and convenient food places!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ferris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Had to get use to avoiding contact with noisy metal bed base. The toilet seat in room 125 is oval on a round toilet rim. Not good for men when seated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025