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High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
61310 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252
  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Joshua Tree Art Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Non-Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Non-Smoking)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Non-Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Non-Smoking)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Non-Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite (Non-Smoking)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 King Beds (Non-Smoking)

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 King Beds (Non-Smoking)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Joshua Tree

With a stay at High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park in Joshua Tree, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Joshua Tree National Park and Hi-Desert Cultural Center. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Joshua Tree Art Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market.
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What's nearby

  • Hi-Desert Cultural Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Joshua Tree Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Joshua Tree Courthouse - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance - 9 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive

About this property

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

Motel in Joshua Tree with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

High Desert Joshua Tree National Park
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
High Desert Motel National Park
High Desert National Park
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High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Perfect for Joshua Tree Park Access

Great location, clean and comfortable. Hot shower. Great value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a roadside motel. Its not fancy, but its perfect if you're on a budget. Super clean, which is HUGE for me. Staff was friendly. My only suggestion would be to bring some earplugs, or headphones because it gets loud being right off the hwy. Great food in walking distance. The Joshua Tree Saloon is a MUST! Hop in the car, and there are tons of cute shops, and vintage stores within a few miles on the same hwy. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: Great location, for the National Park. Clean, easy parking. Cons: Older building, no elevator. , Next to highway, but at night it was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

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

Budget Friendly Motel, Large Rooms

Great budget friendly motel for a quick trip to Joshua Tree. Had all the amenities you need in the room to save some money on food as well. Fridge/freezer, microwave and coffee maker. Room was large but you do hear noise from the road. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again! It’s about 5 minutes from Joshua tree national park, we had an easy check in, it’s a little out dated but it was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean well maintained. This is a good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P

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

Road trippin

I was in town to go to Joshua Tree National Park and this motel is the perfect location. The room was comfy and spacious with a fridge and microwave. An older motel but well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Thanks you High Desert Motel!!

We had a blast! Old school roadside motel in Joshua Tree with old school roadside motel vibes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

Affordable comfort and convenience in Joshua Tree

Another great stay at the High Desert Motel. We brought our own pillows this time, but I think the pillows had been replaced since our last visit. Joshua Tree National Park was beautiful, we had a lovely breakfast at Food for Thought Cafe on the grounds of the JT Retreat Center, visited the Noah Purifoy Foundation again, and stopped into a gallery opening at the Beatnik Cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the worst place I have ever stayed. If I could go lower than 1 star, this place would be it!!! Don’t waist your money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

harry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in easy, clean hotel near Joshua Tree entrance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

LI

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel Needs some renovations.

The hotel need some updates, hard to find people on front desk at nite and morning, went there 8am and no one there. The room feels not very clean, no extra blanket and the only ones there are thin and smelly. It is also hard to find wall charges for my phone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a one-night stay. This is a small older motel that can offer affordable rates because it doesn't have high overhead costs. The beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed a restful and quiet night of sleep before a long day exploring the National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Shirley

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

Ratty little place

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Monroe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility was older but very clean rooms and grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Newcastle

Travelled with partner
This is an old-school motel with a convenient location near the NP entrance. The price was right and the room was reasonably clean and functional, if outdated. It was quiet enough for us, also. The pillows were bad - very thin and worn out - and the door lock was in need of repair. But we were otherwise happy and would stay again, especially at this price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia, Oak Grove

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On the edge of town, not much within walking distance. Slightly dated, but well-maintained property. No frills
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nickie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Staff & service
I booked a room here and then within a couple hours, got called into work. I stopped by the motel to ask if I may be refunded and they refused. I ended up losingy money because I booked it through Expedia and not directly through them, according to the man at the front desk. I had Expedia call them to see if I could just move the reservation to next weekend and they wouldn't allow it. You'd think that a small business would be more accommodating. I've stayed here plenty of times but won't be staying here again. That just left a bad taste in my mouth.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel, Torrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The biggest compliment I can give is that I always stay here whenever I travel to Joshua Tree. I’ve been coming here for about a decade now and it’s always clean and comfortable. The motel is older and it’s showing its age and it’s off the main highway so there’s traffic noise but otherwise, this is the best deal for lodging in the vicinity.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025