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Reviews of Safari Motor Inn - Joshua Tree 2 stars

61959 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, United States

#64 of 103 hotels in Joshua Tree

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 254 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 26 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    VERY FRIENDLY OWNER. VALUE FOR MONEY

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    9.0
    Safe, well located, sweet owners.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    This place is an excellent value for short term stays, such as we did, visiting Joshua National Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    A 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Ideal location and great value for money

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    9.0
    convenient. friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    proximity to Joshua Tree national park

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2022

    7.0
    All in all, it was a pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    It was clean and just what we needed for our little getaway! :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The garden out back was a great place to unwind after a long day on the road.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    7.0
    Horrible pillow
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely and quirky..just lovely

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    1.0
    Too weird & stupid
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s a bit dirty

    great location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    6.0
    Interesting for a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It'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

    10
    Good place to stay for a night with affordable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all good

    Clean and cozy. Safe neighborhood.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2024

    10
    It was lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the staff to be friendly and helpful, the location fantastic high value for the cost

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    1.0
    Would
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 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

    10
    Immaculate room. Ideally located
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    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

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    10
    A Desert Gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    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

    10
    Very clean, charming, owners are great, everything we needed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Killed a water bug in the room. Pretty big

    Very informative

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ravi 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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