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El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near 29 Palms Historical Society

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Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette
Outdoor pool
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Explore the area

Map
73352 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
  • 29 Palms Historical Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tortoise Rock Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Twentynine Palms

At El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of 29 Palms Historical Society and Tortoise Rock Casino. Highlights at this motel include in-room pools, washers/dryers and free WiFi. .This motel has an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Twentynine Palms motel include Knott Sky Park and Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance.
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What's nearby

  • Knott Sky Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • 29 Palms Historical Society - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tortoise Rock Casino - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Rib Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Castañeda's Mexican Food - ‬19 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

Motel with free parking, near 29 Palms Historical Society
As a guest of El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Twentynine Palms motel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features private pools and washers/dryers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
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, Diners Club and Carte Blanche.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park on 21 Apr 2025 start from AU$153.98, including 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.

Is parking available at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

Yep, El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park have a pool?

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park has an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

No, El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

No, only service animals are allowed.

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 975 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 975 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 975 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 975 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 975 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stop for our desert exploration and stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet, clean place for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a quiet, clean, motel with friendly staff. The only thing is that some of the electricity was a bit glitchy in the room. On one side the bedside lamp and wall light wouldn’t turn on but honestly that didn’t affect the quality of our stay. If you’re looking for a simple place to sleep this is a great option.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L

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

Perfect stay

This is the best hotel I have stayed at in a long time. The room was perfectly furnished and comfortable. Everything was clean and worked well. The staff took care of all my needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is dated although refreshed and very clean. Parking right outside the door is convenient but noisy and hotel is right on a major thoroughfare so lots of traffic noise. The two people at checkin and out were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

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

Nice place.

Clean and charming. Only issue were the pillows. Great for leaning against terrible for sleeping. Even one soft pillow would have been great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient place to stay for overnight between parks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Geno

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

Good location

Let us check in early, very nice staff. Average room, but great location to Joshua Tree!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very nice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ol' Gramps Ain't Right

The woman at the reception desk always had a friendly smile when I came by at night to have a new doorpass made so I could get into my room where I left the old doorpass. The landscaping is nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

KAREN

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a decent size and parking was directly adjacent to each room. The motel has a cool retro vibe. It is in a super convenient location near the west entrance to Joshua Tree park and walking distance to the downtown area of 29 Palms; however, because of the easy walk, vagrants were sometimes loitering in the central motor court. When unknown people knocked on our door in the middle of the night, the front desk responded quickly and moved our room the following morning. After that, the rest of the stay felt more secure.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

10/10 Excellent

di

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always makes my stay welcoming. Th8s is the only place i stay when coming to 29.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pranav

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little place very close to the national park. Lot of good options nearby. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance to visitors centers. Small gift shops and restaurants close by
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rosa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The sheets were dirty and the mattress was stained with a yellowish color. I had my own sheets i didnt feel that nothing was clean and i couldn't shower because the water turned cold after a few mins. And honestly the bedding looked ugly. It was quite which was good and the building from the outside looked nice but the inside it was not so attractive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

4/10 Poor

Harry

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We had a family suite with 2 bedrooms & kitchen. Rooms were clean. Beds were too tight for 2 adults. Kitchen was ok, big stove, fridge and microwave - clean, but there were not clean or enough utensils to cook- we have food allergies and would prefer to make our own food where possible. Front desk was very cheerful and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kari

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Slept great!

Wonderful customer service. Cleanliness very good. Room features- no hot water or tub, and wasn’t given WiFi login. Overall, better than other budget hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable and convenient location with reasonable price especially compared to other properties. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Noisy atmosphere (nighttime), erratic shower (hot water ran out mid-shower, then came back again), could use a few AC outlets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024