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Reviews of Harmony Motel

2 out of 5
Harmony Motel
71161 29 Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms, CA

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 341 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dr Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean value property in great location If visiting Josuha tree. Well stocked kitchen. Property itself was well maintained and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! I wish we could have used the hot tub, but there were crazy winds when we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Easy to find, clean, quiet with comfortable bed. Kitchen has the necessary equipment if you bring supplies and large table in front of large screened window. Small sofa in bedroom with multiple windows. Lovely mountain view. I was at end unit Number 6. Manager was friendly, courteous even when I came late after 10pm office closing hour. She gave helpful restaurant suggestions and even rescued essential equipment I left behind, running to my car. It was a much better experience than your average motel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on Mar 23, 2024
Dear Anne thank you for this incredible review we are so happy to have met all your expectations. Always a pleasure to help our guests that best we can.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Close to Joshua Tree National Park. Nothing fancy or extravagant, but comfy, cute and clean. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Manager on Mar 13, 2024
Thank you Danielle it was a pleasure hosting you as our guest.

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Manager on Mar 6, 2024
Thank you, Thomas . Tarvel safe.

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Manager on Mar 6, 2024
Thank you Peggy glad that we met your expectations.

8/10 Good

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay here again
Nice motel...great views...easy access to Joshua Tree. The room was large and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Manager on Mar 6, 2024
Thank you, Kimberly. We appreciate you as our guest.

10/10 Excellent

Yifang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice stay
Stayed for two nights in Harmony Motel. Location is good to visit Joshua Tree National Park. King bed is comfortable and the full kitchen is very handy to prepare for light meals. The only negative side is it's a little bit noisy at night since it's close to the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Manager on Feb 6, 2024
Hi Yifang,thank you for writing us this awesome review. We are glad that you enjoyed our amenities. Until we meet again travel safe.

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a relaxing, quiet, no frills stay just outside Joshua Tree National Park, this is a good choice. Room was spacious with a working kitchen. Parking is convenient. Restaurants are nearby. Cannot rate the pool since we did not use it due to it being winter.
Response from Manager on Feb 6, 2024
Hi julia, We are glad that you made our small little motel your choice of stay. Thank you for writing us this lovely review.travel safe.

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on Feb 6, 2024
Hi Darren, It was a pleasure to have you as our guest. And we are filled with gratitude at your awesome rating you gave us.travel safe.

8/10 Good

Leah, Morro Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was very charming. Loved the full kitchen. Only downside was noise from the highway when you were outside the unit. But all the hotels in the area were on the highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Manager on Feb 6, 2024
Hi Leah thank you for writing us thus awesome review. travel safe.

8/10 Good

David, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The motel had character and was conveniently located for the Joshua Tree National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 30, 2023
Dear David, Thank you for writing us a review.Glad you enjoyed our space. travel safely.ThanksManager

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel better than big chains!
Amazing spaces to relax with a hot tub in the evenings and a big comfy bed to crash in. The room was huge with a full kitchen, bedroom and separate bathroom. The kitchen had little touches of home like tea bags, napkins, any dish or utensil you could wish for and a coffee maker with filters available! We loved everything about it and will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Manager on Nov 13, 2023
Thank you Kimberly for writing us this incredible review. Glad the harmony was the right choice for you.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly charming, old but well-kept. Beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Oct 26, 2023
Thank you paul for writing us this great review.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Harmony Motel is an absolutely lovely motel, at a great rate. I stayed for a total of 3 nights, in two different rooms. It is situated slightly outside 29 Palms, a bit back from route 62. So there is probably a little less road noise than some of the others that are right on the highway. Every room faces the rising sun (not the highway), with their own patio space with table and chairs. They are spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the showers have more than adequate water pressure. The parking is close, and the owner was thoughtful in making my rooms accessible. The first room had use of the shared kitchen, with its library (if you're a U2 fan, this is extra fun). It is stocked with plates and utensils, small pots, full fridge and freezer, microwave, and toaster over. Coffee maker. Anything you'd need while on the road. The second room had its own very spacious kitchen, with all the amenities. Including a stove. The pool was comfortably cool to balance the blazing heat. The grounds are decorated tastefully in a way that feels like a mini-retreat. The only reason I gave 4 stars for the property is the rooms are a little dated, and some people may want something that looks top of the line. But if you appreciate the individuality of that era of motels, you'll love it. Literally no complaints. The owner is lovely. This is a GREAT value. I will come back whenever I go to Joshua Tree NP!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ash-manager on Oct 26, 2023
Thank you Vanessa for writing us this detailed review we are happy that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to host you.

2/10 Terrible

Mehmet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Oct 31, 2023
Dear Mehmet, sorry you were a no-show and never arrived at the motel for check-in, we waited for you till 11 pm, and you expected a full refund. Travel safe and be happy. You

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Manager on Sep 5, 2023
Thank you Jason for this awesome rating. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming place in a fascinating area. Thanks for having me!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Manager on Aug 15, 2023
Thank you Justin for reviewing and rating us . It was a pleasure to have you as our guest.

6/10 Okay

claude

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Clean little motel
The pool is great .. Very clean place but AC in rooms are not working well...so sleeping is a challenge No water bottle in rooms, no water for sale ... Stop by a store and buy yourself water Sorry for the owner lady who was very kind !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Manager on Jul 30, 2023
Dear Claude, Thnak you for writing us this review. Upon arrival you were given a water. and We pointed out a store to you that is less than a quater mile from the motel as we do not sell and food or drinks. We are sorry for any inconveniences .

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The motel is exactly what you would expect from the website and Expedia website. The room we stayed in was large with an attached kitchen. Everything was clean. Even tho it was a "full" kitchen, the frig was small. There was a coffee pot but no coffee or filters. The bathroom was small, shower decent, little packets of shampoo and conditioner. Location is close to the Oasis entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. There is a hot tub and pool but we didn't use either. Expedia reservation said we could check in by 10pm. We were driving from Ventura and wasn't sure with traffic, if we would get there in time. I called the motel to let them know. The owner/manager said she was a small motel and was only staying open to 930pm. Fortunately we got there by 9pm. I don't know what would have happened if we were late. Would she have offered to leave a key for us? She's in the hospitality business so a little more hospitality would have been appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Manager on Jun 23, 2023
Dear ThomasThanks for writing us this review. We are glad you appreciated your the room attached kitchen , and amenities in the room, Our check in policy is as stated on all our websites, we are a small motel of 8 units and try our best to accom.Travel safe and be happy.adate all late check in .

4/10 Poor

Loran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Need towels per guest per night always.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Manager on Jun 20, 2023
We are not sure who Loran is because the booking was not made under Nora ( who is writing this review) for this reservation. at the point of check in we noted that this was a king bed and also two individuals was allowed to be in ( that had to be registered hotel guests) The booker insisted on have two other guests in the rom to use the shower and hang out during the day. which the hotel allowed as they were the booker of this reservation. after the request for towels, it was provided on the subsequent two days of the stay for two guests that check into the room. The guests that stayed in the room had several conversations with the manager and at all times was happy with the room and the property.

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option in Joshua Tree
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from MANAGER on Jun 5, 2023
DEAR MARSHALL THNAK YOU FOR REVIEWING US. TRAVEL SAFE.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Good, quirky little non-assuming motel in 29 Palms! Great customer service, low-key and chill. Clean pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from MANAGER on Jun 5, 2023
DEAR BARBARA THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING US. GLAD THAT THE PROPERTY WAS A RIGHT FI FOR YOU. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN TRAVEL SAFE.

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property close to Joshua Tree Park - friendly and informative owner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from manager on Apr 26, 2023
Dear Dan, Thank you, for writing us this review we appreciate your time. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay.sincerely manager

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 24, 2023
Hi Pamela, Thanks for writing us a review. Glad that you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
Great location. Close to Joshua Tree National Park visitor center. Room was clean & comfortable. Had a separate, full kitchen and a nice outdoor sitting area in front of each room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 24, 2023
Dear Elizabeth Thank you for writing us this great review. It was a pleasure to host you, and we are glad was great stay with you. Thanks Manager

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 15, 2023
Sorry we can't respond to an Anonymous guest.

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Marginal in most every way
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 15, 2023
Hi Richard sorry that the harmony was not a good fit for you. We realized that you preferred a chain hotel and offered you a free cancellation but you insisted on stay at the harmony. Too bad you did not make use of the pool, hot tub, common area and the outdoor patio with great views. We had explained you in detail how to operate the T.V and channels. Travel safe and be happy.

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 17, 2023
Thank you John for reviewing us.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night at Harmony Motel to attend a concert at Pappy & Harriet’s in nearby Pioneer Town. The room was clean, simple and nice. It as an adorable desert bungalow feeling on the exterior. There was a pool & jacuzzi that looked in good condition but we didn’t bring swimwear to try out ( plus it was cold at night). It was quiet and private only a couple of units on the motel property ( about 6). The king bedroom had a nice small kitchen in the joining room with full sink, small fridge stove / oven and kitchen table. We didn’t need to fix food for overnight but it looked to be kept up clean and was a nice option. It had AC & a wall furnace for heat. It was cool at night so we had the little heater on. A great stay overall I’d recommended it to friends & chose to stay there again if I was going to Joshua Tree area. Thank you Harmony Motel 🎶 ! My Tourist Tip is Just add a little Neon to your already cute motel sign and it would be perfect !🎶
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 3, 2023
Thank you Natalie, we appreciate this detail review, it was a pleasure to have you at our property as well.

8/10 Good

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Unique. But the room needs minor repairs at the very least.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from manager on Mar 26, 2023
Dear Deborah Thank you for reviewing us , sorry foe any inconveniencehowever upon inspecting the room, everything functions well in the room. Travel safe .

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Manager on Apr 3, 2023
Thank you Karen,for rating us.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Manager on Mar 26, 2023
thank you for rating us .

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from manager on Mar 26, 2023
Thank you for rating us.

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maybe in nice weather.
U2 and Jack K dont make up for this disaster. I like staying in unusual places but... the weather caught up with us. It turned very cold for California and the room didnt have enough heat to keep us warm. So bad I got up and turned the oven on and sat in the large kitchen. The vaulted view was broken down wood fences and corrugated tin panels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Manager Ash on Feb 24, 2023
Dear Albert thank you for writing us this review and we are sorry that the harmony was not the right fit for you. The view from the room that you stayed in is of desert landscapes and clearly desert mountain, the fencing in no way blacks this view from the room that you stayed in, Views are very clear from your patio and from your room on the east side as the room has large windows that displays beautiful desert views even from the kitchen. Our fencing around the property is made from recycled Desert corrugated iron and wood, fencing that is very sustainable. The heating in the room is perfect as we tested the heater based on your complains worked perfectly (we also had guests stay after your stay no complains). You checked in early, you had enough time to address all of this with the manager on duty this is also stipulated on our check in instructions as the managers phone number is provided or the 2nd option (dialing, 0 and calling into the office), as there are phones in the room. Furthermore, some of our guests don't like using the heater and request more blankets that we provide.travel safe and stay happy.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Quiet, clean, friendly and simple. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Manager on Feb 24, 2023
Thank you Karen for writing us this great review glad the motel met your expectations. Until we met again travel safe.

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not at all what was anticipated according to the star rating as the property is outdated. The bed was old and uncomfortable and the kitchen was poorly prepared…i.e. a coffee pot with no filters. Although the bathroom was newly updated and clean the remainder of the room was not as tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Manager on Feb 16, 2023
Hi Lisa, Thanks for writing us a review. We are sorry for any inconvenience that you experienced. But lets travelers know both sides of the story on this platform. From the moment you stepped into the office you were unhappy as you assumed that there will be no WIFI, to which the front desk clerk showed the WIFI connection.We provided you with a fully equipped kitchen, we do not stock any food products for our guests. When you checked in and the front desk clerk was quite engaged with all your requests, therefore she accompanied you to the room and pointed out to you all amenities and how they function to you and your guest. At no time did you complain about the room been not tidy this is confusing as any guested would have pointed this out immediately. Furthermore, we have a check in instruction sheet with the managers number for our guests to call in for any such issues. The property has an old charm to it sorry this was not the right fit for you.Travel safe and be happy.

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really appreciated having a full kitchenette. Very quiet, clean, and affordable. Unique vibe blended perfectly with the wonder of Joshua Tree National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from harmony Manager on Jan 28, 2023
Dear Donal thank you for writing this review. We are glad that the motel was your perfect fit. Thanks Manager

8/10 Good

Maryann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have liked a shade on the kitchen window for more privacy. Heater in room works well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from The manager on Dec 27, 2022
Hi Maryanne thanks for the review. Travel safe .

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable and just few mins drive to Joshua Tree National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from The manager on Dec 27, 2022
Dear Guest thank you for writing this review. We are glad that the motel met your expectations.

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent attention from the staff. Good sized rooms and very comfortable for the price. Very convenient access to Joshua Tree National Park. U2 stayed here when they were doing the photo shoot for Joshua Tree. There is a display in the motel office - so fun!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from manager on Dec 1, 2022
Dear Monica thanks for the review. We are glad that our establishment met your lodging needs. Travel safe until we meet again.

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Manager on Nov 5, 2022
Thank you

8/10 Good

KEITH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could have used a refrigerator in room instead of ice chest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from California Manager on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you Keith for reviewing us. We do have rooms that have kitchen with kitchen amenities, you did not book this room type. Travel safe and be happy.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I love the property just no refrigerator no microwave they didn't want anyone to come visit and just kinda strict.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from California hotel manager on Aug 17, 2022
Dear Sasha Happy that the property was to your liking. You ordered a standard room not a room with a kitchen. Yes, we don't don't allow outside visitors as in our experience they feel entitled to use the pool hotub, showers etc and they are not hotel registered guest.

8/10 Good

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved that the pool was open until 9:00 pm and that we had our own kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from California hotel Manager on Aug 17, 2022
Dear Lucy, Thank you for writing us this recommendation. Happy that you loved your stay. Travel safe .

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was rustic, had a desert theme, felt like we went back in time. The starts at night are amazing if you walk 20 feet away from the building along the fence line into the desert. Close to all restaurants in 29 palms and the entrance to Joshua tree.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Manager on Jun 30, 2022
Dear Tracy thank you for writing this review we appreciate your time. travel safe until we meet again.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Manager on Jun 15, 2022
Thank you Katherine . We loved having you at the motel