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Reviews of Safari Motor Inn - Joshua Tree This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#63 of 96 hotels in Joshua Tree

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Review Score

Based on 256 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable and simple place right outside the Joshua tree national park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a bit old, with keys that need some convincing...

    The location is fantastic - just out Joshua tree national park.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complimentary bottles of water

    Great location. Unfussy. Clean.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    7.0
    Price and location great, accommodations sufficient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower just trickled, room has bare minimum of what you need but that's all we needed.

    The price and the location were great. Bed was comfortable and heater worked well, although a little noisy. I appreciated saving money on lodging in Joshua Tree and being close to the entrance.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great. Clean comfortable rooms. They are dated but everything worked including WiFi. Great value

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    9.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only kingsize. A room Ruth two Queen would be nice

    Läget

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Na

    Na

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    8.0
    One night fits the bill…..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and host…

    Location, Location, Location….Ravi is the friendliest host….you want a bed, bathroom and privacy, it is all here…..if you want luxury pay for it somewhere else…..

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice owner at Front Desk helped us with finding places to eat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was clean and well maintained

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay and very central. It was however dated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quite dated.

    It was central in Joshua Tree and close to the entrance to the park lots of restaurants around and great pub at the local saloon. Baga on reception was extremely helpful.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    7.0
    Stop in Joshua Tree
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just seeing the potential of this property not being pursued. This place could be a "boutique motel". But then of course the prices would go way up!

    This place reminds me of the "old highway motel". Needs work, but great potential. Great location. fun to stay, but don't expect much. Adequate.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2024

    7.0
    Great value for money for a basic but comfortable room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was confusion at check in as I had expected the money to have been taken prior to our arrival as per usual Bookings email. So when I was asked to pay the full amount I had to go online to check that it hadn't already been taken - which it hadn’t. However on the second attempt there was an error inputting the amount as the decimal point was incorrectly entered so that a 3 or possibly 4 figure amount would have been taken if we hadn’t noticed. It was sorted and we paid on another card but please ensure you check carefully.

    .Although the motel is old-style it was really clean and comfortable. A lot of thought had gone into the room which included a table with two soft dining chairs. The walkin tiled shower was small but very clean and powerful. The outdoor pool although not heated was bliss and big enough for a proper swim. Extremely good value for money.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent - highly recommended for a value for money stay in JT
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    check in very smooth. very friendly and helpful manager

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2024

    9.0
    Quirky, good value, would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stayed a night as part of a motorcycle road trip. Handy garden, with a little pool, with access from the back door of our room, so could dry a bit of laundry outside. Safe parking directly in front of our room. Close to all amenities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2024

    7.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately the AC was super loud and it wasn't possible to sleep without it because of the heat. The pool was also closed.

    The concierge (?) was exceptionally sweet and helpful. He offered me a lot of advice about Joshua Tree Park and the neighborhood. He even handed me printed out maps since you won't have signal in the area. When I checked out, there was another map put in my car window... how sweet and kind! The room is okay for what it is. It was clean and pretty big. Shower pressure was good. Wifi worked without any problems.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner gave us a very warm welcome and provided us with great tips for Joshua Tree Park.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant and easy stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    I wish we had known about the magical back garden so we could have enjoyed it in the the cool evening!

    The room was comfy and clean. The host was very pleasant. The backyard garden was magical!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very close to Joshua Tree Nat'l Park

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Good place for a short Joshua Tree stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was noticeably old but well maintained. The water from the shower had very low pressure.

    Great location, right next to the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Bed was very comfortable. Extremely cheap price for the location and the quality shown!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    7.0
    Great for a few nights!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Older facilities but did it’s purpose

    Great owner and amazing location to the national park with lots of restaurants nearby

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    We will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved it!

    We did not have great expectations -- we had booked a cheap motel for one night prior to heading for the campgrounds at JTNP. We were pleasantly surprised!! Ravi, the owner and host is delightful -- he was so gracious and helpful. The room was large, clean, and comfortable -- we loved that the room had a backdoor out to a very charming garden area. The motel -- a throwback to the 1950s is conveniently located with walkable access to the local restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable, clean, excellent location and reasonably priced compared to other hotels in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Run down facilities, the hot water in the shower was a trickle.

    Clean, comfortable bed, excellent location, very close to Joshua Tree National Park entrance.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    It’s an old style motel, but very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners and operators are so friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    7.0
    For a quick one night stay before going into Joshua Tree, it was just fine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed wasn’t that comfortable, but for one night, ok.

    Location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Our best night out in ages at the great Saloon Bar.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No glasses or cutlery etc in room.

    Great location to get into JT Park early and avoid the queues. Saloon Bar next door was a real bonus. Popular, good food and service.

    Stayed in March 2024

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