High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Non-Smoking)

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

Junior Suite (Non-Smoking)

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

Standard Room, 2 King Beds (Non-Smoking)

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

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About the area

Joshua Tree

With a stay at High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park in Joshua Tree, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Joshua Tree National Park and Hi-Desert Cultural Center. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Joshua Tree Art Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market.

What's nearby

  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Joshua Tree Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Joshua Tree Courthouse - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 9 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive

About this property

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

Motel in Joshua Tree with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

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

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. 441 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 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

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Brisa J

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

6/10 Okay

James

I sneezing due to the room condition, They used oil for room freshener and makes sneeze
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

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

8/10 Good

Ann

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

Comfortable spot to stay in the desert

Our room was clean and well maintained. The beds were very comfortable. My husband enjoyed the swimming pool. Laundry machines were available, and while we didn’t use them, it was great they were there. There was a lot of communication from the motel. We would stay there agsin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Used motel as stop over point on our road trip in California to access Joshua tree national park and Palm Springs. Both are located in short driving distance from motel. There are few dining options immediately next to motel and in shirt driving distance. Good stopping point for road trip on a budget. The are is bit noisy as right next to main road but it didnt bother us as after all hikes in Joshua tree and st joacin parks we slept well. Recommend visiting palm springs tram and taking trip up the mountain and doing few hikes. Views are spectacular !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

seigie

Travelled with family and small children
We have 4 small kids and arrived late was very thankful they did let us stay but we were threatened to have to leave they said we could purchase 2 rooms however we all wanted to stay together as our kids all want to be together and 2 beds was all we need. Was only in the room late nights and early mornings so didnt use it much. Would stay again if i had to wish staff was more welcoming and understanding
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025