El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property
Motel near 29 Palms Historical Society in Twentynine Palms

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Twentynine Palms

In Twentynine Palms .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Twentynine Palms motel, you'll find 29 Palms Historical Society and Tortoise Rock Casino. Knott Sky Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Twentynine Palms Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 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 - ‬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 near 29 Palms Historical Society in Twentynine Palms
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 is 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 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Private pool

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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

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El Rancho Dolores Motel Twentynine Palms
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El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hot water in room 116 was on the right side and the cold on the left at the bath sink. No hot water in the am either. Washed with cold water. Brrrr. Call a plumber.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to then national Park
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spot is close to the entrance of Joshua and fine for a night stay. I didn’t like that the bed cover was a bit dirty; there were burn holes in the sheets and sand on the covers. There was a bone in the bathroom and the water took forever to get warm. The staff was friendly though and parking was conveniently in front of the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

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

Close to Joshua Tree National Park

We stayed for 1 night while visiting Joshua Tree National Park. It is only 5 miles away. The room Was very clean, had an updated bathroom a refrigerator with freezer, microwave and small coffee pot. There was a table and chairs which was nice for eating pizza after a long day of travel. The bedspread and curtains were outdated and the room would look much better if they were updated. Overall, for the price we paid, it was a bargain! As long as you aren’t looking for luxury accommodations, it is a fine place to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lady at check in. Clean and tidy rooms. Easy parking. Perfect for my needs. My friends are camping but I wanted a motel, and this was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Dann

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Close to the park!

Received a warm welcome from our host. Our room was great. Perfect for the 3 of us! Three double beds. Room was clean. Kitchenette was great for quick breakfast in the mornings and a refrigerator for our food. Great for going to Joshua treeNP
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed and the wifi worked.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Scetchy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe, room was spacious and we were comfortable. Great location near several really good restaurants and close to a park entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Joshua Tree Park entrance. Everything was as listed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean motel for our overnight stay. Staff very professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

karl

Bottom sheet not fitted so woke up on the mattress. Property dated , but clean and convenient . Price good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk clerk was really nice. She was very patient and helped an elderly person who looked like she came off the street. The place had other good features such as location and I was able to pull right up to my room to park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy room. Small and efficient space
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

CHI CHIEH

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Impolite service

No hot water for showering, and manager question us why we can’t use the showering facilities, the answer is the equipment didn’t work ….
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and simple design, would absolutely recommend to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

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

Joshua Tree Stay

This was a great place to stay in 29 Palms while enjoying Joshua Tree National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Alla

Travelled with group
Dirty blanket and towels, very loud air-conditioner unit. Metal bed frame make noise very time someone makes a move.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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