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El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property
Desert oasis near Joshua Tree National Park offers a refreshing pool for afternoon dips and a peaceful garden for morning coffee before hitting the trails

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El Rancho Dolores Motel provides travelers a comfortable base for exploring Joshua Tree's wonders. Guests appreciate practical amenities like WiFi for planning hikes, extended parking for adventure vehicles, and multilingual staff who know the best local spots to visit.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is ￥14,171
￥15,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27

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About the neighborhood

Twentynine Palms is home to El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by 29 Palms Historical Society, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Knott Sky Park and Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance. Tortoise Rock Casino is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Twentynine Palms travel guide
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92277, CA, Twentynine Palms, 73352 29 Palms Highway

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 Intl. Airport (PSP)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

Motel near 29 Palms Historical Society
Located close to Tortoise Rock Casino and Knott Sky Park, El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park include thoughtful touches such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Does El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

As of Mar 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park on Mar 26, 2026 start from ￥14,171, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park located?

Situated in Twentynine Palms, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of 29 Palms Historical Society, Tortoise Rock Casino, and Knott Sky Park. Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) away.

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Reviews

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little place. Clean and check in was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but set up in a very usable way. Nice bathroom, comfortable bed. Not the easiest place to access from the west - must make a left turn from a 4 lane road with no center turn lane.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious rooms. Very close to Joshua Tree National Park, nice location, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

janice

The room was clean and the amenities were great. Th
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is nice- recently remodelled. The bed is comfy... great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was well done and swift with a personal touch. The room was classic motel, just what we expected. It was clean and well maintained. Great location with an excellent Thai Cafe just down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Super friendly, accommodating staff. Kitchen smelled like gas, though, and shampoo packets are impossible to open.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been staying at El Rancho Delores during my trips for business and leisure for the past 20 years. The motel is one of the historic properties in 29 Palms and has been kept in excellent condition. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The pool, while unheated, is open and the temperature is perfect for swimming in the summer months. Located at the edge of the downtown area, the motel is within convenient walking distance to several restaurants and the Joshua Tree National Park's and City's Visitor Centers. If you're looking for a fancy resort with all of the bells and whistles--this isn't it. However, if you want a peaceful, relaxing stay that has an incredible view of the mountains, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Quiet. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chitrangda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall safe and comfortable experience. Bring your own shampoo and lotion as the ones they provide isn't good. Otherwise great location 10 mins away from entrance of park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location to the park. Had to request a new room- booked non-smoking and first room smelled strongly of smoke. First and second room were both not clean in the bedroom and bathroom. Linens across the room were visibly not clean (hair, staining, etc.). For one night, it was ok. However, we would most likely not return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the property is right outside the national park entrance. Within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and breweries in Twentynine Palms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff was extraordinary. The accommodation is good, above expectations, clean pool and the location is very close to Joshua Tree National Park extraordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beaitiful clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came in for the 29 Palms Book Fair and needed a place to stay. Th eroom was spotless, bed comfortable and I had all the basics. The property was quiet for my stay (although there were not too many guests.) Convenient if you have a need to stay in 29 Palms for sure and the price was very very fair. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet, clean place for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the base, was in town visiting a family member stationed at the Marine Corps base. Also, very close to Joshua Tree national park. I loved the garage style parking right next to the rooms & large pool. Staff at the hotel was very nice and friendly! I will definitely stay here when I visit 29 Palms again in 2026.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice location and quiet, nice staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, clean Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025