Crashpod Hostel

1.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Desert Hot Springs hostel

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Point of interest
1 Twin Bed in a Mixed Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Interior
Point of interest
1 Twin Bed in a Mixed Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
16530 Vía Corto E, Desert Hot Springs, CA, 92240
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Air Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Private Room, 1 Top/Bottom Bunk Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

1 Twin Bed in a Mixed Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Desert Hot Springs

In Desert Hot Springs .Stay at this Desert Hot Springs hostel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Palm Springs Air Museum and San Jacinto Mountains. Agua Caliente Casino and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 14 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 17 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 25 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 12 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Palapa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Its Taste Of India - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Crashpod Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Desert Hot Springs hostel
As a guest of Crashpod Hostel, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Crashpod Hostel also features a communal living room, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Desert Hot Springs hostel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Crashpod Hostel offers 5 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Desert Hot Springs hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Crashpod Hostel Desert Hot Springs
Crashpod Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Crashpod Hostel to the airport?

Crashpod Hostel is 10 mi (17-min drive) away from the Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crashpod Hostel?

As of Jun 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crashpod Hostel on Jun 14, 2025 start from $43.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Crashpod Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Crashpod Hostel offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 40. per vehicle, one-way.

Does Crashpod Hostel offer free breakfast?

Crashpod Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Crashpod Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Agua Caliente Casino (15-min drive) and Agua Caliente Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Crashpod Hostel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Crashpod Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Crashpod Hostel have a pool?

Crashpod Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Crashpod Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Crashpod Hostel to downtown Desert Hot Springs?

Crashpod Hostel is 2.3 mi away from Desert Hot Springs.

Crashpod Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 100 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kasandra

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Objective Feedback: Volunteers were great in helping with check-in, but only saw a staff member one time as they were knocking on the door and telling me to leave by 9am (this was at 8.30am). There is hand written signage everywhere with conflicting information about rates, check out times, etc. The room is a makeshift space with walls that do not reach the ceiling. The bed felt much like sleeping on a floor, I'm in considerable pain the morning after and I couldn't do it again. There were several minivans full of items parked on the property. On the plus side, the room does have a lock and the bathroom had hot water. There are very sweet kitties and chickens with great personalities. The premises felt secure and my car was not bothered during the night. Note: roosters start sounding off very early in the am.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacy D

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I pulled up to the property it was not very people friendly looking there was a whole lot of broken down looking cars in the property it looked like just not a safe comfortable place to stay so I did not stay there did not even check in very disappointed with hotels.com for putting that place on the app and I'm not even able to get my money refunded to me very very upset about that I definitely would love to Yelp report and I will definitely be getting a hold of the city of desert Hot springs to have them question the business license of the people there running that business
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

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

Ewwww

Ok so this place is a make-shift Hostile from a single family home in the middle of nowhere...no stores or anything walking distance. It felt like a homeless shelter more than anything. Vending machines out in the carport chickens running throughout the entire yard with chicken poop all over the place. Makeshift signs saying that there is a $20 late checkout fee after 11:00 because they make it known they're just for the money. The walls for the rooms that they do have is made from plywood which so thin you can hear every move the other person makes on the other side or even from outside there's no AC even though there's an AC unit that does not turn on and no TV that I saw. I didn't even step foot into the shower let alone use their restroom as soon as the sun came up in the morning I was out of there never again would I ever stay at this place I am surprised that hotels.com even has it as a listing it's pretty sad shows where their quality has gone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Houssem

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not like European Hostels

I wasn't sure if I would arrive "in time" for check in and was given my entry codes early, which was nice. I did make it in time but there was no one there. I got an individual room and I am so grateful I did. The walls didn't reach the ceiling and there was hardly room for my carry-on suitcase between the bed and the wall, but all the other bunks were in the hallways of the house with no privacy whatsoever. When I got home after dark I couldn't turn house lights on because there were people sleeping and I didn't want to disturb them. The wifi code posted throughout the house didn't work. I texted the contact number when I got there to "check in" and heard back more than 15 hours later, around the time I was checking out, with the actual wifi password - worthless. The place was dark which made it seem dirtier than it was - I had to crawl under the bed cause I dropped my phone and there was no dirt or dust on my sweater when I got out. The 4" mattress was minimal but it was the frame that was awful. If I moved at all it squeaked loud enough to wake the people outside my room, forget rolling over. The single thin blanket was not enough and I have been sneezing since this morning. I didn't go into the bathrooms, I just held it overnight. There were beds right next to the bathroom entrance/exits and it was dark. Someone knocked loudly for hours trying to get in, and there was a cat roaming the house meowing loudly a few different times throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

leisa

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

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area, and interesting set-up. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

F

This property did not provide the type of room I had reserved, they offered another room which I did not wanted and they guided me to call Expedia for cancellation, I called Expedia but the property changed their word telling Expedia they can offer same room, once they knew I am no longer interested in that property, I did not feel safe when I realized they are lying and changing their word constantly, they only wanted to charge me. This was a rubbery, Stay away from this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I actually left and checked into another hotel as the place felt very unsafe. The owners were arguing. The rooms had no window. I honestly wondered if I would wake up alive in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

RAJIV

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHANGHU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Olivier

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Marta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lydia

Business traveler
I enjoyed the fresh eggs and the washer/ dryer I enjoy your he chickens wondering frr along with the cats,, I do NOT enjoy dogs very well or at I do not care for dogs to close
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Karolina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can I say, this is not a typical hostel for a young traveler when he/she is traveling on a budget, trying to stay safe, in a clean and comfortable space where there’s a sense of community and an opportunity to meet new and interesting people. This is more like a combination of halfway house with low income people where half of guests is either drunk or stoned, some people “volunteer” there for “room and board”, but except for one lady it’s really hard to say what they really do there. The house is a dirty shack, with plywood walls separating rooms, hair and dead bug laying on the shower floor in the bathroom, a pile of dirty dishes sitting in the sink, everything grimy and sticky to touch. Mattresses in the bedroom were still wrapped in plastic, I didn’t feel comfortable using their sheets, so I slept in my own sleeping bag. Expedia also mentioned free breakfast but there was no breakfast. And the cost was high, I expected much higher quality for $65 a night. I could stay in a nice motel for this price. I really don’t recommend this place and I would never stay there again, even if someone paid me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Juan

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024