High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Joshua Tree motel

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Junior Suite (Non-Smoking)

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

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 King Beds (Non-Smoking)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Non-Smoking)

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

About the neighborhood

Joshua Tree

In Joshua Tree .At this motel, you'll be steps from Hi-Desert Cultural Center and within a 10-minute walk of Joshua Tree Art Gallery. Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market and Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Joshua Tree Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Joshua Tree Courthouse - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Joshua Tree motel
As a guest of High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Joshua Tree motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

High Desert Joshua Tree National Park
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High Desert National Park
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Frequently asked questions

How close is High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park to the airport?

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park is 37 mi (48-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 High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park on Nov 18, 2025 start from $56.75, 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 High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park.

Does High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park offer free breakfast?

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park have a pool?

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park to downtown Joshua Tree?

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park is 0.7 mi away from Joshua Tree.

Reviews

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Freeman

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Entire property, including the room, was very clean. Room was comfortable however the furnishings were very dated. No elevator so dragging everything up the stairs was quite a task. Check in was easy and checkout was simply dropping the key into a box. Great location for Joshua Tree access. Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

sehee

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ludovic

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Simple et efficace

Sans prétention mais très agréable Déco un peu rétro mais chambre tres propre, bon accueil, frigo fonctionnel , literie convenable , seul bémol la climatisation très bruyante mais elle a le mérite d’exister! La piscine bien que fraîche est un plus. La localisation est juste parfaite Bref nous recommandons
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wojciech, Telford

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in even on the middle of the night! Great place for quick stop on the road
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Don

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

8/10 Good

Nora, Laguna Woods

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although it's an old property, it's very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yariv

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very happy! Rooms were clean, air conditioners worked great, very safe parking lot and rooms (though no safe available) and service in the room was excellent! The bed cover may have had stains but we put that to the side and everything was super clean and location was close enough to all we wanted. No frills but amazing value!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emadeddin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Noor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The area is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I got some terrible bites from insects in the room, took me like a week to recoup
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big clean room! A bit outdated, but did the job!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool great to cool off in, 5 mins away from the Joshua tree visitors center. Room was good size and bathroom was big.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adithya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you like budget model travel this place is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geogine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you , The room was clean Above Average!😊What I was thankful for was the Owner called me making sure I was coming as a single women or anyone traveling these days I GIVE Them A Ten ! Geogine Blaser AKA 4 Wilderness Barbee ! 29 Palms Joshua Tree,Ca!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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