El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Property grounds
Reception
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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73352 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
  • Place, 29 Palms Historical Society
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

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

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About the area

Twentynine Palms

Located in Twentynine Palms, El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park is within a 5-minute drive of Knott Sky Park and 29 Palms Historical Society. .This motel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Tortoise Rock Casino and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance.

What's nearby

  • Theatre 29 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • 29 Palms Historical Society - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Tortoise Rock Casino - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance - 8 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

Motel with free parking, near 29 Palms Historical Society
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and washers/dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

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 washing machine/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

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
  • 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 age 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

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

Xiying

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jomy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bring your own shampoo. Theirs is no good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrej

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem!! These casitas have been upgraded and the property was very well kept. Talouna, the gal that assisted us all weekend, was just a super sweet, super kind angel of a lady. Will be back for sure. Thank you, Talouna!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Randi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very distinct place and had wonderful experience. Good water pressure. Good size. Just overall very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilan

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

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean nice room. Excellent pool. We liked the car port ... other than the surface was sandy. Easy to walk to a couple of dinner options ... but don't wait too late as things close early.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy, Albuquerque

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice that there are carports in the desert heat. Large room, but missing the little things like conditioner, hairdryer, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding wasn't the greatest but the property and the staff where excellent if you like this type of hotel, you will be happy with the rooms/villas
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly staff. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money . Nice size clean room . Ideally situated to visit Joshua Park . The only downsize is that the air conditioning was very loud .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

BETTER than expected

Beds were clean and comfy but kinda short. Great water pressure. Awesome pool, deeper than I expected. Only downside was AC only in one room. Connected room had fan. With door open it was fine, but not if you wanted privacy and cool temperature
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always prefer the Mom and Pop style Motels. Pool was a nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older, well-maintained property. Friendly staff, several restaurants within easy walking distance. Motel is not fancy, but is comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025