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El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Reception
Outdoor pool
Reception
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

Explore the area

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73352 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
  • Place, Twentynine Palms Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, 29 Palms Historical Society
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Tortoise Rock Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪106 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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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 an outdoor swimming pool and in-room pools. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and multilingual staff. 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.

What's nearby

  • Twentynine Palms Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 29 Palms Creative Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 29 Palms Historical Society - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tortoise Rock Casino - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

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 coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Twentynine Palms motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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
  • Separate sitting area

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park on 8 Apr 2026 start from NZ$172, 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Willy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just needed a spot to spend the night and this place hit the mark. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Super friendly, accommodating staff. Kitchen smelled like gas, though, and shampoo packets are impossible to open.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is nice- recently remodelled. The bed is comfy... great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious rooms. Very close to Joshua Tree National Park, nice location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy , basic but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very spacious, budget friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jane

Disliked: Amenities
Bare bones place but good enough to sleep a night. Staff hard to find and no services to the room. Trash not emptied and coffee not replenished.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean. The bedroom had a cute little kitchen connected to it. The only down side was all the linen on the bed had definitely seen better days and a few of the items in the rooms seemed to be a little worn down. It definitely was a good deal for the price though. It also was close to the stores. There are tons of parking spots and some rooms have garages. The pool is right in the center of all the rooms. There are seats outside the pool area where you can sit and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but small
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent motel, decent beds pillows very uncomfortable. It's just a regular side of the road motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Frederic

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Very c
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean 👌 Staff was great. Bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenna

We had to cancel due to weather; alas, too late to recover our room rate. Hope to catch you next time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

HARRY

Liked: Staff & service
The sheet smelled like vomit. The shampoo was a solid liquid. It didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beaitiful clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We arrived early and we were given a room anyway, that was really cool. Unfortunately we didn’t have any hot water. Other than that it was pretty nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025