Hotels near Joshua Tree National Park – California
Joshua Tree National Park is located in southeastern California. It covers almost 800,000 acres and includes parts of the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert.
The park has several visitor centers and entrances. Most of the hotels are near the Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance, which is located southeast of Joshua Tree. If you are entering from the South Entrance, the closest hotels are in Indio.
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"Not a good experience. The motel clerk was rude and snapped at everyone.2023-02-26"
"This motel was absolutely wonderful. The beds were comfortable. Nice employees and delicious hot breakfast. I had no complaints.2018-05-03"
"The motel suite was nice and all was well until the smoke detector started beeping every 40 seconds at 4 AM. I didn't get much sleep after that. We were compensated at checkout.2017-11-14"
"We were pleased with our room, and it had everything we needed. I did ask the housekeeper for an extra bath towel and shower cap; I got the towel but was told they didn't provide shower caps. The check-in clerk was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. I'd recommend this hotel to family and friends.2020-01-01"
"Good hotel overall. My only complaint is that the check-in clerk was a little rude. Go for it.2016-06-15"
"Great hotel, but all the people on their cell phones in the breakfast room were annoying.2015-11-11"
"The hotel room was clean and well-equipped. Water and coffee were always available. We'll be staying here again.2019-08-25"
"The rates were high, but I had a great hotel stay. All the employees were kind. Book it.2019-04-30"
"A brand new hotel. The front desk clerks were helpful, and the entire staff was great. Breakfast was excellent. I would definitely stay here again.2019-03-16"
"The hotel was quiet and better than I expected. The room was large, clean, and comfortable. Great place to stay.2021-06-21"
"The hotel staff was nice, but the room wasn't that clean. I wiped all the surfaces down, and the wipe was filthy. The carpet was disgusting. There was mildew in the bathroom and a water stain on the ceiling.2018-09-19"
"The room was clean and quiet, and the hotel staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was adequate.2018-05-27"
"I didn't feel safe in the area or even going outside alone. The AC made 3 clanking sounds every half hour, and I heard a train whistle in the middle of the night. Don't stay at this motel.2022-03-31"
"This is a dated, 1960s-era motel. The carpet in my room was stained, and I heard noise from passing trains. The table lamp didn't work until a maintenance man came to fix the outlet. The hair dryer didn't work. No breakfast provided, just coffee. Stay somewhere else.2017-03-18"
"Good experience. The motel was clean, and the employees were courteous, kind, and concerned about guests having a nice stay.2016-07-20"
"Great motel. You won't regret staying here.2016-04-04"
"The room was clean and nicely decorated, but the TV reception was poor. The motel clerks were friendly and helpful. Outstanding breakfast. I'd stay again.2015-10-23"
"Nice accommodations. The room was spacious and clean, but I didn't like having to sign in every time I used the Internet unless I signed up for a promotion; I didn't appreciate this. Good complimentary breakfast and pleasant eating area. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel.2017-10-25"
"The hotel was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. We'd stay again.2017-10-16"
"This was the best hotel we've stayed in. The employees were so friendly and willing to assist us with whatever we needed. Great breakfast with lots of options. I highly recommend staying here.2017-04-25"
"The hotel was clean and modern, and the staff was nice and helpful.2016-01-14"
"Overall, my stay was fine. The laminate flooring in the room was dirty, though. All the motel employees were really nice and accommodated our request for a 1st room floor. The whirlpool was lukewarm, and the pool was really cold. Breakfast was grab and go because of Covid. 2021-04-27"
"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Every employee I came into contact with was friendly and helpful. The pool area was nice; there was a shady area, but no umbrellas. Great breakfast with a large variety of food.2019-07-10"
"The suite was clean but faced the highway, so I heard a bit of traffic noise in the sitting area. The bedroom was quiet, and the employees were friendly and helpful. My dietary needs were accommodated at breakfast.2018-06-01"
"An OK hotel. The room was functional, but one bedside lamp didn't have an on/off switch. If you're looking for a no-frills place, this one is adequate.2017-03-16"
"A reasonably priced hotel. The room was large and well-appointed, and the employees were friendly.2017-03-07"
"Right off I-10 and close to everything. Nice room with a microwave, fridge, and little sitting area. The hotel had everything I needed, including breakfast. I'd stay here again.2017-02-21"
"Great location. Nice hotel. The room was clean and spacious. Good service. Stay here.2016-04-16"
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The room was clean except for the roach that greeted us, and we had all the amenities I needed. The buffet breakfast was great. Stay a few days so you can enjoy all the hotel has to offer. It's worth it.2016-03-08"
"We had a terrible experience at this hotel. There was no mat in the bathtub, and my wife slipped. We complained but never got a mat, and the manager never returned our call as promised. Don't stay here.2019-03-13"
"A good, moderately-priced hotel that was clean and well-maintained. The room was well-organized, and there were plenty of outlets. The only issue was that the exhaust fan in the bathroom was extremely loud and came on automatically with the light. Fantastic customer service. Good breakfast with a variety of food.2020-03-05"
"The room was clean, and the hotel staff was great. Stay here.2016-09-14"
"The hotel room was comfortable, and check-in was easy. I enjoyed the included breakfast.2016-01-16"
"I was bitten by bed bugs. Stay away from this hotel.2024-01-03"
"The fluorescent light under the TV in the living room fell down to the desk. I reported it and a maintenance man just taped it back up to the TV; it fell down again 5 minutes later. The checkout clerk didn't seem at all concerned. Nice hotel otherwise.2016-02-21"
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Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
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The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
