El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

Motel with outdoor pool, near 29 Palms Historical Society

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BBQ/picnic Area - El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park (Twentynine Palms)
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker - El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park (Twentynine Palms)
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Outdoor pool - El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park (Twentynine Palms)
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.
Excellent

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
£74
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Room options

Showing 3 of 3 rooms
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Bathroom sink
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | In-room dining
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Very good

Highlights

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

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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
  • Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Theatre 29 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • 29 Palms Historical Society - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tortoise Rock Casino - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 70 min drive
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 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 a short five-minute drive from Joshua Tree National Park. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 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

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

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking

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 worktop and 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
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fee & policy details

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 motorhome/bus/lorry 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 on-site 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 3-minute walk from Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce and 16 minutes' walk from Theatre 29. Travellers say that this motel is in a good location.

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El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool was a highlight, described as beautiful, clean, nice, awesome, and large with a retro, fun vibe. (19 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible, with some rooms even having garage-style parking right next to the rooms. (10 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near multiple good restaurants. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomService staffLocationBedRestaurantParksTownsBathroomParkingValue

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay!
Mingsheng, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Motel was a little dated but clean. Pool needs to be heated
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We arrived early and we were given a room anyway, that was really cool. Unfortunately we didn’t have any hot water. Other than that it was pretty nice.
Joel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Geographically convenient, close to Joshua Tree park entrance. Good value for one night. The room had been cleaned, but could definitely use a deep cleaning.
Sebastian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Leslie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice little motel in Twentynine Palms.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing and very accommodating. Very Neat and clean.
Kristen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great place!
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is wonderful
Diana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

As expected, close to Joshua Tree entrance so all I needed.
Kevin, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The sheet smelled like vomit. The shampoo was a solid liquid. It didn’t work.
HARRY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Luis, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice location and quiet, nice staff
Irene, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a great stop for our desert exploration and stay
Crystal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quaint, clean Motel.
roger, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice quiet, clean place for our stay.
Crystal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great, friendly staff. Rooms are clean.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Older motel but clean and comfortable.
Rosemary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff! Very clean, practical and spacious rooms, for a reasonable price.
Nathan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very distinct place and had wonderful experience. Good water pressure. Good size. Just overall very good
Albert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay!
Mabel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always stay here when visiting Joshua Tree National Park
Melissa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Clean

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and convenient place to stay for overnight between parks.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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