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El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near 29 Palms Historical Society

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Front of property
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
73352 29 Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277

What's nearby

  • Twentynine Palms Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 29 Palms Historical Society - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Tortoise Rock Casino - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Rib Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Castañeda's Mexican Food - ‬19 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

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • 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
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washer/dryer

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

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

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.

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 at El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park?

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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El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly staff. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding wasn't the greatest but the property and the staff where excellent if you like this type of hotel, you will be happy with the rooms/villas
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always prefer the Mom and Pop style Motels. Pool was a nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Very clean, practical and spacious rooms, for a reasonable price.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and cozy motel. Staff was friendly and helpful! Walking distance or only a couple minute drive to many good and convenient food places!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older, well-maintained property. Friendly staff, several restaurants within easy walking distance. Motel is not fancy, but is comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when visiting Joshua Tree National Park
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money . Nice size clean room . Ideally situated to visit Joshua Park . The only downsize is that the air conditioning was very loud .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

It was clean, bed and pillows were comfy. Wonderful value with a great price!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here 2 times and have had a great stay each time. Comfortable beds and very quiet. Staff is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stop for our desert exploration and stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe, room was spacious and we were comfortable. Great location near several really good restaurants and close to a park entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcio Augustus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay! Safe and friendly staff. Good bang for one’s buck!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Unusually large pool with nice areas to sit outside. Room has a small kitchen area in another room with everything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient place to stay for overnight between parks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was surprising how big the kitchen area was, including a 3/4 size fridge, a stove, a microwave and even a 2-seat eating area, in the room! Parking in front of the door, and the entire staff was very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean motel for our overnight stay. Staff very professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. I’ll definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025