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Mauna Loa Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming retreat near the Empire Polo Club, where a refreshing outdoor pool awaits and reliable in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi - Mauna Loa Motel (Indio)
The Mauna Loa Motel provides a convenient base for visitors to the Empire Polo Club area. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi while the outdoor pool offers a perfect spot to cool off after a day of exploring.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Indio is home to Mauna Loa Motel. Coachella Valley History Museum and La Quinta Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Empire Polo Club and Indian Palms Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Indian Wells Tennis Garden or Agua Caliente Casino. Visit our Indio travel guide
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80880 California 111, Indio, CA, 92201

What's nearby

  • Shields Date Garden
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Prestige Nails & Spa
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rancho La Quinta Golf Club
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Empire Polo Club
    9 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • Thai Hot Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Starbucks
    2 min drive
  • Starbucks
    2 min drive

About this property

Mauna Loa Motel

Motel near Empire Polo Club
Close to Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Mauna Loa Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators and microwaves
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Desks and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mauna Loa Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mauna Loa Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mauna Loa Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mauna Loa Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Mauna Loa Motel located?

Situated in Indio, this motel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Empire Polo Club. Riverside County Fairgrounds and Indian Palms Country Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Mauna Loa Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 168 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay and good value for the area. The room was updated and comfortable-
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Indian Wells tournament. Clean rooms, safe place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LaUrA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. The bed had hair in it when I got there and they changed the sheets for me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and quaint hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy stay in Indio

Nothing fancy but was a great, central place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Recently renovated and very clean. Owners are nice and this is very nice for basic housing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed here for Stagecoach. Very nice cute place. The owners and staff were very welcoming friendly and very easy to deal with rooms are very clean very affordable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William Ladd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

surprisingly clean & comfortable

I was pleasantly surprised to check into a low budget motel that was clean and relatively updated and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a business trip in Indio so I stayed here for 2 nights. It was very comfortable and clean. It was quiet and I felt very safe. We waked a couple doors down to the Bar and Grill and had an excellent meal. The staff was very friendly. I will definitely stay here again. It is located n the better part of Indio
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mauna Loa Motel Review

Very friendly, clean and comfortable. Has TV, Fridge, coffee, heating, air conditioner. All the basic comforts. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprisingly good economy

A delightful surprise for the money. It was clean, cool, and everything that it promised. A budget hotel that was nicely provisioned and maintained. They do need to know that a wall typically is only one color of paint
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for Coachella. We weren’t expecting much just a private place to stay. To our surprise, the rooms are totally renovated, good and clean new bathrooms, comfortable king bed, clean and complete room with refrigerator, microwave and table. There were plenty of parking spaces, and just 5’ drive from Coachella. Super convenient. The staff was super friendly and helpful, if you need something they will take care of it. Totally recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jw

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean well past what I expected me n my husband were pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coachella weekend stay

This was just what we needed! No problems with the room and service was excellent as I requested early check in and they message me when it was ready! Quick drive to the festival and a bar walking distance for late night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we needed and close enough to drive back and forth to and from our event. Room was clean, bathroom was a good size with a lovely shower. Will be looking to stay here again next time we are in town. The only negative thing I could say was that we never were able to turn on the TV but we really did not need it, so I did not even bother letting the staff know.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having read previous reviews I was a little worried about what I was getting into especially when my CC company declined the payment request twice, even after I gave them verbal approval after first time was declined! CC said they had many complaints. My room was clean. It looked like the images on the website! Drains were clean. Towels and bedding appeared clean. It’s an old retro ‘50’s style motel. Only one floor. I’m not sure where all the parking is but I always had a place in front and during the three days four night stay. I was never back from the BNP Paribas tournament before 8P. Room had ample plugs for charging electronic. Wi-Fi signal was good. Only three issues, which were minor: 1) the tv remote was finicky, 2) another was that before I turn the shower head to face away from the shower door water would leak through between the doors onto the bathroom floor. 3) it is an old building. Sound proofing is not too great but I alway bring earplugs for any motel/hotel. But it was generally very quiet! I would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe and Clean for a Simple stay

I needed an inexpensive but safe place to stay for 2 nights for work. This motel was not only clean, it was very cute and well kept on top of being inexpensive. I arrived in the evening and the manager was quick to the office door. The room was very spacious and clean with a large bed, large tv, a couch and a desk. There was a large ac/heating unit that worked perfectly and had multiple fan levels from high to low. The couch did have some damage but nothing major. The locks on the door were secure and used a key card. The kitchenette was rather large and in the closet space. The refrigerator was very big, not a tiny one with a mini freezer but a full size. The freezer had two ice trays and the kitchenette included a microwave and a coffee maker. The closet did not have hangers. I didn’t go to the office to ask for any so I’m not sure if they could have provided some. The bathroom was spacious and looked newly renovated and clean. There were plenty of towels provided. Outside the room was a cute rose garden that reminded me a little of the Queen’s garden from Alice in Wonderland. There were trash bins at the back of the property including recycling. The pool was also surrounded by garden walls and gated. The parking lot was small but my car was safe the entire stay. No cleaning after the 1st night but that worked for me. I’m sure they would if requested. There was no dresser for clothes. It was a perfect stay for inexpensive, no bells & whistles. I will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatly surpassed my expectations and Wes truly surprised at the quality of the room, as well as the upbeat helpful quality in the general manager. Def recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ramin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rates
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was a nice place for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed was so dirty, sheets were stained. Blankets had all kinds of filth on them. Towels were dirty and dingy, extremely old and thin and rough. Hairs everywhere throughout the room. The chair had multiple stains on it. Took a good 4-5 minutes to get hot water in the shower. Do not stay here! Yuck
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a strange mix of new updates, worn out old walls, and odd furniture placement. Our room had one desk with two desk chairs and no end tables/night stands. Bed was uncomfortable. Location was not the best - felt a bit shady and had a loud bar nearby (but couldn’t hear it from the room). Our fridge was not cold, likely just plugged in for our stay or maybe broken. Pool was not clean or usable. Would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026