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El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property
Motel with outdoor pool, near 29 Palms Historical Society

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic area
Property grounds
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette
At Joshua Tree National Park, El Rancho Dolores Motel at offers a charming escape with an outdoor pool and serene garden. Guests can stay connected with WiFi, enjoy extended parking and appreciate the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Private pool
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is CA $121
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Lobby

SureStay Plus by Best Western Twentynine Palms Joshua Tree

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
7.0 out of 10, Good, 1,003 reviews
The price is CA $112
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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About the area

Map
73352 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277

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
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 79 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

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park puts you just a 5-minute drive from Joshua Tree National Park. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche

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

Does El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Tortoise Rock Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park and nearby?

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park has private pools and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Does El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private pool.

What's the area around El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park like?

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park is a short 16-minute walk from Theatre 29 and 3 minutes' walk from Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

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Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The pool was clean, large, and cool, with a nice area to sit outside and a retro, fun vibe. (17 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible with some rooms even having attached garages. (9 reviews)
  • Several good restaurants are conveniently located near the property. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Amanda, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Maria, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Clean

Clean, quiet, and very affordable. Great location. I would definitely stay here again.
Ralph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

WEI, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rocio, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Old motel, tooo expensive.

Dated old motel. Small room with tinniest shower I've seen. Price was too high for an old motel room. Expected it to be upgraded.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Linda Snow, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Lenny, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is cute! Compared to the larger chain motels in the area, I would choose to stay at El Rancho Delores every time due to the vibes. For such an affordable stay, the quality of the motel was very impressive!
Rachel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Stayed here to see Joshua tree and had a great time.Everynight we had a cozy room to come back to.The front desk lady is also very nice!
Kelley, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

El Rancho Dolores Motel

Friendly check in with help on checking out some of the nearby locations. Front desk came to check on us to see if we needed anything more for the room. Very pleasant.
Lynn, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Carla, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

DO NOT STAY HERE!

There was poo left in the toilet and it smelt worse than anything I've ever smelt. Not to mention the pubes in the bed and the thick layer of filth on everything. It obviously hadn't been cleaned in a long time. I left immediately and complained, but the guy at the desk wouldnt give me a refund.
matt, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Arjun V, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Older but good fir a single night

Older property. Clean and OK. Beds are noisy due to a metal frame that oil pans as you sit on it or move. The staff was friendly and quick. Well located and easy to find.
Russell, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

nice location and quiet, nice staff
Irene, 6-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Only for a Very Short Stay

This place is suitable for a very short stay when visiting Joshua Tree National Park. However, if you have other options, think twice. The bedding was extremely dirty, yet reeked of disinfectant. And don’t expect warm water—because there isn’t any. After staying here, we got sick, which completely ruined the rest of our trip.
Hyungjoon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good.

We had a very good stay. The room was clean. When we got back from our trip to the National Park the room did smell a little musty, it's the desert. We opened the windows for a bit and all was good. The hotel is very close to the entrance to the National Park. An excellent location to Joshua Tree NP. The hotel room had a kitchenette which was great. Stove, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker, and a small bar to eat at. I would stay again.
MaryAnn, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Leslie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean quiet, great people, and great views. I love Motor Inns like this. Unfortunately, most of them are no longer in good condition. This property was in excellent condition. Easy walk to the center of town and great views.
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Close to Joshua Tree NP, I'd stay here again!

This is a solid two star hotel. Bed was comfortable. Room was clean, I appreciated that there was no carpeting. Shower had hot water. Heater worked well, which is great because the nights were chilly. This motel is a little worn and shabby, but suited my purposes well. A reasonably priced place to stay after day hiking in Joshua Tree NP. Close to the not-as-busy park entrance in 29 Palms. And walking distance to downtown with good options for dinner, which I appreciated very much. I would stay here again.
Stacy, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place close to then national Park
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
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