El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
73352 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
  • Twentynine Palms Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Theatre 29
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Twentynine Palms, CA (TNP)
    ‪12 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

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

  • Twentynine Palms Visitor Center - 3 min walk
  • 29 Palms Historical Society - 3 min drive
  • Tortoise Rock Casino - 4 min drive
  • Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance - 10 min drive

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 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Private pool
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer and 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 929 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 929 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 929 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 929 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 929 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ted

Travelled with family
Maintenance was marginal: toilet paper holder falling apart, one of the two chairs at the small table was in danger of collapsing. Mattress covers coming off, mattress dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Auburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All is well. Fast free wifi
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. Of the motels we've visited in the area, this one has been our favorite. We plan to return!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located close to some nice eateries (Grnd Sqrl is just diagonal across the street) and very close to markets and convenient stores. Excellent choice for a multiday trip to Joshua Tree for it is also walking distance from the newest visitor center and the Northern entrance to the park. Got a great night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in 29 Palms & reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sonnet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was a comfortable size and the bathroom was clean. The hot water was only lukewarm and turned colder after a few minutes. We informed the staff and she was very friendly. She said that she was going to turn up the hot water heater. We didn't see the difference the next day. Overall it was not a bad experience but wished we had hot showers after a day of hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right where you want to be when staying in Twentynine Palms. This end of town has the best food options for sure. The hotel condition was surprisingly good given the age of the property. Our room had recently been remodeled and was very clean and tidy. And the staff was so friendly and welcoming. Really a charming place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for very reasonable price. I have stayed at many of the motels in the area and would strongly recommend this one over others. Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy access
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Joshua Tree National Park north entrance. We were able to check in early and were greeted by friendly owners. The room was comfortable and by large with a full sized kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
Real quiet and clean off-road motel. Friendly staff and quick check in. Perfect place to visit Joshua tree national Park. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a great value. It’s clean, roomy enough and we’d stay there again. The owners are renovating some of the rooms and the outdoor pool which is one of the larger hotel pools I’ve ever seen. When the pool’s renovation is completed, it will be a nice addition to this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Woman at front reception was marvelous. And you can’t beat having Grnd Sqrl across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little dated but clean and very convenient! Walkable to downtown area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gautham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no air conditioning in the bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice place to stay. Quaint but fun
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. They seem to be renovating the rooms. I was on a 10 day road trip that included 5 different hotel stays. This property had the best bed in my opinion. The room itself is not luxurious but it is very comfortable. The only negative i have is that the shower space is small and not well lite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel. Bathroom is clean, but needs an upgrade. Room is spacious and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After driving through the Joshua Tree National Park I easily pulled into a safe, clean, comfortable roadside motel for a good night's rest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024