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Room 8 • Desert Refuge - Downtown Joshua Tree

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Terrace/patio
A bedroom with a wooden paneled wall, a bed with blue bedding, a patterned rug, a green hanging lamp, and a floor lamp.
A rustic building with a red exterior and white trim, surrounded by desert vegetation and a gravel path.
A wooden-paneled room with a built-in kitchen area, a small window, and a red carpet.
A desert garden with various cacti and succulents, a rustic wooden bench, and a red building in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$279
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Explore the area

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Place, Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World Famous Crochet Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the area

Joshua Tree

This hotel places you steps from Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market and within a 10-minute stroll of Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center. .With a stay at this Downtown Joshua Tree hotel, you'll be 9 km (5.6 mi) from Joshua Tree National Park.

What's nearby

  • Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World Famous Crochet Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Joshua Tree Community Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Room 8 • Desert Refuge - Downtown Joshua Tree

Room 8 at the Joshua Tree Ranch House Motel - a 1950s ranch style motel room in the heart of downtown JT — steps from cafes, shops & the Visitor Center. Park entrance 5.3 miles away. Dutch door opens to the desert breeze and morning light. Watch the sunrise and moonrise from your room. Warm knotty pine walls, vintage rugs, queen bed. Sleeps 2. Kitchenette, A/C, WiFi, free parking. Dogs welcome — all sizes, up to 3. $25/night per pet fee. Dog beds, bowls & toys by Mojave Dog provided.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Sofa bed

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Collect dirty dishes and put them in sink
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 218 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

752711

Frequently asked questions

Does Room 8 • Desert Refuge - Downtown Joshua Tree have a pool?

No, this hotel doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Room 8 • Desert Refuge - Downtown Joshua Tree?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Room 8 • Desert Refuge - Downtown Joshua Tree on 16 Aug 2026 start from NZ$279, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at Room 8 • Desert Refuge - Downtown Joshua Tree?

No, Room 8 • Desert Refuge - Downtown Joshua Tree does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Room 8 • Desert Refuge - Downtown Joshua Tree?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Room 8 • Desert Refuge - Downtown Joshua Tree Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and nice. Just out of the main downtown tourist area and on a quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelika V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet retro place

We liked our short stay at the Ranch House. It was very charming and the small kitchen came in handy. The location is great, just a block from the main drag and all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, check in was extremely smooth. Room was clean. Overall a great experience, would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic, bare bones but great location

This row of no-frills rooms were affordable, clean and walking distance from Dez, a deli and (a little further on) quick-bites cafe with great gifts. Also nearby was Joshua Tree Saloon, which has an awesome large patio and pricey but good dinners and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brodie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Not sure why it doesnt have good ratings but this place was great. Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

I really hesitated to book this place because of the bad reviews. I'm so happy that I did! The unit is absolutely fine and quite cute. location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kim T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Don't stay here

No hot water. No Water Pressure. Strong chemical smell on bed, couldn't sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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