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Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area

2.0 star property
Motel in Palm Desert with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Lobby
Exterior
Motel 6 in Palm Desert is a practical base for Palm Springs exploration. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool and on-site snack bar. The property offers in-room WiFi and free self-parking. The notably helpful staff receives consistent praise from visitors.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
78100 Varner Rd, Palm Desert, CA, 92211

What's nearby

  • Palm Desert Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Acrisure Arena - 3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Indian Wells Tennis Garden - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Desert Willow Golf Resort - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 20 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ralphs Fuel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area

Motel near Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area provides a snack bar/deli and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 82 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area located?

Situated in Palm Desert, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Freedom Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Indian Wells Tennis Garden and Acrisure Arena. Indio Golf Course and Palm and Valley Golf Courses at Desert Springs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not much just a place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent, the pool was refreshing on a hot day. Coffee was available and Del Taco, right next door was also good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area was nice & simple. Staff was very quick with the check-in process & very friendly. Parking was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

The check in desk woman was nice. It was my second time this year at this fine hotel . The room pricing is really reasonable for it’s location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most motel 6 in the area are dirty and sketchy this one is always clean and has great staff although it is by the freeway it is a quiet lil spot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Was excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Parking could be better
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Irvin

Liked: Staff & service
convenient?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's a Motel 6, gets the job done and the staff was friendly. Will stay there again next time I'm on vacay in the desert.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely come back to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed staying here. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Property is ok. Pool needs regular maintenance and more frequent cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Disliked: Amenities
Bed was hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Himadri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good night stay, near to the places to visit at Palms Springs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s nice room quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Very close to shopping food resources
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Issac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Betzayda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service , close to touristic places
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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