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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 reception desk with a dark wood finish, a potted cactus, and a sign indicating a new HBO show.
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 swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a red-tiled roof.
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 $87
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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73352 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
  • Place, Twentynine Palms Visitor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce
    ‪5 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
(89 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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About this property

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms motel close to 29 Palms Historical Society
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
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.
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park features an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Twentynine Palms motel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park has designated areas for smoking.

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 534 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is our go-to place in TNP since 2019. Perfect location, great lil spot!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, great views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, and good location in 29 Palms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located along the strip. Close to bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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Would stay there again if in town. Small and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for Joshua Tree NP. Spacious, clean, & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, kindness, convenient parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The suite had two king beds. It was very comfortable for our family. The accommodations were very clear. The staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place, great location but I wish they had better options for coffee and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was very good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was comfortable and close to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, good location motel. Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Super fine place with a vintage feel, staff was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice, the grounds were clean and I felt safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026