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El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

Property class: 2

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A residential area with palm trees, a clear sky, and a sunset.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a red-tiled roof.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a yellow wall. There are potted plants, a framed picture, and some informational cards on the wall.
A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a potted cactus, and a sign indicating a new HBO show.
A patio with a red umbrella, a decorative fountain, and palm trees.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $98
$89 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11

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73352 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
  • Place, Twentynine Palms Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 29 Palms Historical Society
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a television on the wall, and a plant on the desk.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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.
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What's nearby

  • Twentynine Palms Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 29 Palms Creative Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • 29 Palms Historical Society - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tortoise Rock Casino - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Castañeda's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

About this property

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

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 coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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 phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.
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 transportation

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

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
  • Phone
  • 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 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

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

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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. 532 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, and good location in 29 Palms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located along the strip. Close to bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in 29 Palms - very close to Joshua Tree. Comfy bed, cozy room and a super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was accommodating and friendly. For the price and proximity to Joshua Tree it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again if in town. Small and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arsen

Liked: Cleanliness
Easily the best budget motel we have ever stayed in. Very comfortable beds and fully functional kitchen!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Joshua Tree NP. Spacious, clean, & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, kindness, convenient parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value for the location. Staff was friendly, the room was very clean and recently renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people, clean comfortable room, great location. The only complaint is that they need better soap- or bring your own. Otherwise it’s a perfect place for visiting Joshua Tree National Park
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Rancho Dolores for our weekend trip to Joshua Tree and had a wonderful experience. The property was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Everything was easy and hassle-free from check-in to check-out. The AC worked amazingly well, which was especially appreciated given how hot it gets in Joshua Tree. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great location but I wish they had better options for coffee and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Basudha Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was comfortable and close to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, good location motel. Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This family run hotel was clean and quiet. The bed was comfortable and the room was good. It was only a few miles from the national park entrance which was our goal. The pool area was nice, but could have used an umbrella. The staff was very accommodating. I would stay here again th the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised by this motel. It was clean, the room was spacious, and the staff were very friendly. Would have appreciated a hairdryer and slightly larger shower, but it was perfect for our visit to Joshua Tree National Park. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was great. I will look to stay here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fine place with a vintage feel, staff was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills facility. Clean, easy access and near dining and Joshua Tree Park, everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026