61959 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, United States
#64 of 103 hotels in Joshua Tree
Guests' ChoiceBased on 254 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 June 2022
Erwin
BelgiumVERY FRIENDLY OWNER. VALUE FOR MONEY
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 20 June 2022
Louise
BelgiumThe sweetness of the owners. They take time to chit chat, to give advices and help you, while being busy taking care of the rooms and the little garden behind (great lighting during the night). There is a parking lot in front. The motel has cameras everywhere outside and double locks. If you are a woman travelling alone you are definitely safe over there!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 25 May 2022
Mary
United StatesA non skid mat in the shower would have been appreciated.
The room was recently painted, new carpet laid and handicap toilet installed. So it was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The owners were wonderful!
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 21 May 2022
Ulices
United StatesThe gentleman at the recepción check in was very friendly and he was very kind and gave us sugestions for our travel.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 16 May 2022
Faye
United KingdomIdeal location and great value for money
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 16 May 2022
David
United Statesproximity to Joshua Tree national park
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 12 May 2022
Stanley
United StatesThe towels and pillows smelled sour, like they had been overly bleached. The pool wasn’t open, as advertised.
The location was perfect. The setting was quiet and the staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 10 May 2022
G
United StatesThe bed isn’t the most comfortable.
The LED garden in the back :)!!! And it was clean and the owners were really nice!!
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 6 May 2022
Peter
United StatesThe garden out back was a great place to unwind after a long day on the road.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 1 May 2022
Suzanne
United KingdomThere was nowhere for your bathroom accessories and the shower floor was slippery. On the plus side, There is a hairdryer and coffeemaker in the room.
Location for Joshua Tree park is excellent and there are places to eat and drink within walking distance. The bed was comfortable, there was outdoor space to sit and read in peace. There is pool but it was not open at end April sadly.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 29 April 2022
Brenda
United StatesThe pillows were the flattest & hardest I gave ever experienced.
The location was great for our 2 days in Joshua Tree National Park.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Gwilym
United KingdomLovely and quirky..just lovely
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Noeldiana
United StatesThe owner/managers wouldn't except my CC because it "is metal & without a number imprinted". It was PREPAID with this card but they couldn't compare numbers. The did refund the room charged using the same card. Glad I moved on.
Fresh paint
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Ryan
United Statesit’s a bit dirty
great location
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Stokes
New ZealandIt's old, but okay. We spent most of our time at the national park so didn't see everything available.
The microwave was very good, as were the fridge and bed. The man was friendly and helpful. The front area looks like a normal motel but out the back it is interestingly quirky. Handy for one of the entrances to the Joshua Tree National Park.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 15 December 2024
Seul
United StatesIt was all good
Clean and cozy. Safe neighborhood.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 30 November 2024
Mynka
United StatesI found the staff to be friendly and helpful, the location fantastic high value for the cost
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 November 2024
Huy
United Statesvery clean and comfortable
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 15 October 2024
Debbie
United StatesRoom was dirty, very dated, outlets were taped over, shower curtain was filthy, walls were dirty, no hook on back of bathroom door- just holes. Carpet was old and worn. Amazingly the bed was comfortable
Convenient to Joshua Tree National Park
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 4 October 2024
David
United KingdomNothing
Safari Motor Inn is a traditional motel. The room was immaculately clean and adequate . It is situated right on the doorstep of the National Park. Within walking distance is the Joshua Tree inn which has an excellent menu, great staff and live music. Above all it was excellent value for money.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Autumn
United KingdomIt wasn’t spotlessly clean, there were lots of hairs in the shower and some in the fridge. The aircon was noisy. The room is outdated and could do with modernising.
The member of staff who checked us in was extremely friendly and helpful. The room had a microwave and fridge. Free parking outside the room. The bed was large and comfortable. Fantastic location to Joshua Tree
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Greene
United Statesna
The owner was just lovely! The property like everything in the desert is worn but oh so comfortable and quaint. The pool is SO nice after a hike at Joshua Tree and at night the courtyard of this place is magical.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Kennedy
United StatesI have no complaints honestly!
Right off the main road and close to everything but very quiet! The motel had everything we needed and was very charming and clean! The highlight was how kind and personable the owners are! Plus a pool!! Got everything a more expensive hotel would have for half the price! Will stay here again if i’m ever in Joshua Tree in the future!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Leon
United StatesKilled a water bug in the room. Pretty big
Very informative
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Michael
United StatesRavi who manages the hotel runs a very professional operation. Very safe place. Very clean. And Ravi is very helpful telling you where all the best places are to see and eat.
Stayed in August 2024
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