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Reviews of High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

2 out of 5
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
61310 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Traveled with family
They are doing a good job of making an old motel livable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from hira on Apr 16, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and cleanliness!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from hira on Apr 16, 2024
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. It was great having a fridge and microwave and a table and chairs. The motel is close to shops and restaurants and Joshua Tree National Park. However the pool is freezing cold, which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from hira on Apr 16, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Apr 16, 2024
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8/10 Good

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for access to the park and town. A little dated but very clean and well cared for. I would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from hira on Apr 14, 2024
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6/10 Okay

Colette

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was adequate for our purposes. We spent most of our time out of the room and used it mostly for sleeping. It was very conveniently situated to the Joshua Tree National Park entrance and only 5-10 minutes from Yucca Valley restaurants and stores. It was clean but very dated. This did not bother us. However, it had a very funky smell, sort of like stale perfume or smoke or B.O. Other than that, it was quite adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from hira on Apr 11, 2024
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4/10 Poor

Wade

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very dated roadside motel. If you are just looking for a place to crash, it's fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from hira on Apr 11, 2024
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6/10 Okay

Philip

Traveled with family
We stay just one night. Very reasonably priced. The room was clean and comfortable, It included, cable, television, microwave, and refrigerator. There was a coffee maker, but it had standing water in it so we wouldn’t dare use it. The bed was comfortable. The facility was just dated. It was along, a busy highway, so there was traffic noise. There were a couple of nice, friendly restaurants nearby, but there were a lot of tourists, so allow plenty of time to get a table and be served. The gentleman at the front desk was friendly, cordial. Parking was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from hira on Apr 9, 2024
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Apr 9, 2024
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6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Older property but best option in JT. Good restaurant options close by
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Apr 7, 2024
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8/10 Good

YUE

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from hira on Apr 9, 2024
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8/10 Good

Lois

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Apr 7, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from hira on Apr 5, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James, Burley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price was a good motel. Needs updating but the room was good. Close to Joshua NP. Finding a place to eat was a little difficult. We did not spend much time in the room. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from hira on Apr 5, 2024
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8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall it was fine for me. I booked it as a fairly cheap place to stay near the park. The room was large, bed was decent, fridge and microwave worked and it was mostly clean. The property was dated with some pealing linoleum and the air conditioner had dirty air ducts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Apr 5, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JAYA SHYAM NARAYANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Apr 2, 2024
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 31, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shirish

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Apr 16, 2024
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8/10 Good

Bryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is okay if you are going Joshua Tree.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 27, 2024
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6/10 Okay

Hooman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok for the limited options available in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 25, 2024
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8/10 Good

Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very old school. Comfortable beds and it felt old but clean. Good location. Good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 25, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at this property, it is not fancy but it is very clean and comfortable and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 25, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable motel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 19, 2024
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6/10 Okay

Carolinda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little run-down but good value for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 18, 2024
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8/10 Good

massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy. Good for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 17, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 13, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 31, 2024
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8/10 Good

Leanna

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 31, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
High Desert was great value for the price. We were looking for a no frills place to settle in for a short stay while we went hiking in Joshua Tree. High West fit that bill and more. The seemingly recent renovations, including paint, had a welcome retro feel, like a motel you might have stayed in on a family vacation. Very quiet at night and conveniently located. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 8, 2024
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6/10 Okay

Clare, San Diego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On the plus side, the motel was close to everything, including Joshua Tree National Park. However, furnishings should be upgraded and could be more comfortable for what you're charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 8, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 31, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A basic motel ideally situated for JTNP. Large room and comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Mar 4, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from hira on Mar 23, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay for a cheap price. Didn't spend much time at the hotel because we were in town for a wedding. Did check the beds like previous people had warned- did not find any bugs. My fiancé forgot one of his charging cords and asked if the reception had any extra he gave him one and told him he didn't have to return it which was nice. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Mar 3, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Mar 3, 2024
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Feb 28, 2024
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6/10 Okay

Mary, Goodyear

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Mar 20, 2024
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6/10 Okay

Karola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was pleasant and the location to the park is excellent. The bed spreads were clean but stained and very old. They should be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Feb 25, 2024
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8/10 Good

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Feb 25, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Annalee

Such a cute motel, was cheap and excellent room service everything was very clean! Super close to Joshua tree park and the town was awesome, lots of cute restaurants and shops
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Feb 24, 2024
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8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: lots of chairs and a small couch, good bed, good TV, market right around the corner. Cons: minimal bath products, lights on timers so they keep shutting off. We would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Feb 22, 2024
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6/10 Okay

Perla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I know motels ask you for an ID and a credit card, I just didn’t like that the person that checked us in walked away with my ID and my credit card to another room where I couldn’t see him. I’ve been a victim of identity theft in the past and that made me uneasy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Feb 20, 2024
sorry for inconvenience but we have computer on side so we have to scan in system but our site is safe we do not give any one any information and we are doing from 25 years and no complaine so you are safe from our side

10/10 Excellent

kddalal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property staff is very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Feb 19, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

CHUN-WEI, LA JOLLA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Mar 20, 2024
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8/10 Good

Arlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for what we needed, nice clean room, got up in morning and went on our way
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Feb 7, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice, both times had a good stay and will return again. Staff is friendly, helpful and the room was great, clean and everything worked. Only annoying thing was the light switches on a timer but also understand that some people are not conscious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from hira on Feb 5, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cam

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great value for price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from hira on Feb 5, 2024
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8/10 Good

Evangelina, Visalia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower was a bit faulty. It was sufficient pressure but water shot out the back and made a mess.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from hira on Jan 30, 2024
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8/10 Good

KWANG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from hira on Jan 29, 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from hira on Mar 20, 2024
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