Second time staying here. Brought the kids and got the 2 bedroom bunk. This place is always super…read moreclean and quiet. Everyone is friendly. They also have day passes for the pool. Do wish they had microwaves and coffee makers in the rooms- but there are both in the lobby. Would also like a single top sheet on the beds instead of just the comforter- gets kinda warm for bedding. Perfect stay!

Turns out there was a cancellation policy: full refund only within 24 hours of booking. That window…read morewas in tiny print, easy to miss during checkout. I've stayed in plenty of hotels over the years and, like most people, I don't comb through every line of fine print at booking -- I trusted that a standard cancellation notice would apply. A 24-hour window isn't a real cancellation policy for a stay booked months out; it's a technicality designed to keep the charge no matter what. What makes this worse: this is a small property. If they rebook the room for those August dates (likely, given the lead time I gave them), they get paid twice for one room -- once by me, once by whoever books it next. That's not a cancellation policy, that's a windfall at the customer's expense. I understand small businesses need protection against last-minute cancellations. A 24-hour refund window on a months-out booking isn't reasonable notice, it's a loophole. Book elsewhere unless you're 100% certain of your dates -- or read every word of the fine print before you pay.

For my Joshua Tree National Park vacation I was traveling with a ten month old and really wanted to…read morefind a unique hotel. I searched and searched until I finally found this one. Mojave Sands was perfect for our stay. Only a few rooms on site, pretty secure to get in, easy to get to our room, and large enough to be comfortable for our little family. We were able to set up our Pack and Play in our room and then layout a play area in the living room by the kitchen. I really enjoyed our stay and what I mention next is not bad just tips that I would have liked to have known: We stayed in Suite 1 which was closest to the road and it was tough for baby to take his naps. The rooms have lots of windows but none of the shades fully block the window, again making it hard for him to take naps and, for adults, hard to sleep in when the sun is blistering through the windows at 7am haha (it doesn't matter we're up at 7 anyways), the kitchen was very small, I so wish it had a microwave or an oven. Lastly, the floors are concrete, which I'm sure is appreciated during the summer, but in the winter, even with the heaters on at almost 80 F, I was absolutely freezing when sleeping, i had to wear my slippers and a turtle neck to stop shivering. My husband was fine, but I'm a cold person and I wished I had an extra blanket. Location was great and close to the West entrance and super close to the visitor center and Road Runner cafe (side note, just go to Walmart a little further and get food for the park, Road Runner was expensive and the sandwiches were ok at best). Overall, loved our stay and so glad I booked it!

This is a one of a kind boutique hotel. It calls itself a motel but I think it's far too special…read moreto have that demotion. I and friends from Canada stayed here after a day in Joshua Tree National Park. This place is in a great location with lots of places to enjoy local color within walking distance. Assuredly the perfect spot to decompress. We found this place online and the owner was wonderful, over the phone, to book our stay. Everything went exactly as she'd said it would regarding receiving necessary gate codes, etc. We were not disappointed on arrival; this place is spectacularly special. Literally, a hidden oasis that has been thoughtfully, artistically created to provide a very unique zen experience. We loved the secluded, quiet vibe and it was so beautiful. We used the suite and one of the regular rooms. The suite was a two level masterpiece with plenty of seating, a small kitchen and carefully chosen art pieces that elevate the ambiance. It has picture windows that provide a dynamite view and you've got the option to draw blinds for privacy. The beds and linens were so comfortable that my Canadian friend said her husband got the best night sleep here; out of their entire trip to California. My room was perfect. Warm, so comfortable, and with a thoughtful artistic touch. The architectural details of modern, mixing hard and soft with an Asian zen/Americana 50' vibe. The icing on the cake was my golden retriever was also welcome. He thoroughly enjoyed having a safe, enclosed area to chill with his humans. For sure, the next trip to the 29 Palms side of Joshua Tree will include another stay here. Highly recommend here for a very unique, relaxed, pet friendly respite!

very wonderful place for how cheap it is! the owner is extremely kind and friendly, the rooms were…read morevery nice and had several amenities to enjoy, and the location was perfect for my girlfriend and i's trip to Joshua Tree.

Stayed here many years ago with a friend, happy to be welcomed in again for a last minute…read moreover-nighter. It's outdated and that's part of the charm for me. The bed was very comfortable, and I love what they've done with the outside area in the back. My only complaint was like someone else said, the water pressure was very light, it took longer than expected to shower and wash my hair. Other than that very minor negative, I felt very safe and taken care of here. The owners are great. Best deal in town, by far.

What an adorable desert motel! Close to Pappy and Harriet's and the row of shops. Pioneertown is so…read morecharming, and this was the perfect place the stay. Love the history of it and the renovation they did makes the rooms so appealing and comfortable without losing the charm and nostalgia. We brought our dog and it worked out perfectly.

Starting out by this was my third time staying here except I didn't stay the night and opted to…read morecheck out and drive myself back to LA at 11pm. There was a visible to me roach problem on property. I counted at least 20 of these little critters by the walkways in front of the doors, in the rocks, by the cars etc.. I had gone to Pappy and Harriets for dinner and upon arriving back to call it a night (around 10:15pm) is when they were all out. Since it was dark I was using my phone's flashlight to to walk towards my unit. That's when I started to notice them. They were in the dirt, in the walkway and on the doormat. There was even one in the crevice of my unit trying to sneak in. When I flashed the light, I saw several of them scurry into the building crevices and being a prior Floridian of over 20 years, this gave me the major ick bc that means there is probably a huge infestation beneath the walls. They were nice and tried to move me rooms and on my way there I also saw a huge palmetto roach so I was like nope I'm done and loaded the car and did the 2 hour drive at 11pm. Staff was nice but seemingly they know this is a problem that comes up every so often. As staff admitted to me that the rooms closest to P&H and the parking lot have a bigger problem. They need to nip it so that people can stay comfortably at their motel. The weekend before, the motel was charging like 400-550 a night and honestly having that many roaches around property is unacceptable. Sadly after this, I can't come back. Would like to acknowledge that my 2 night reservation was refunded with no hesitation. Props to the owners for that.

I stayed here because of the convenient location near Joshua Tree National Park, but unfortunately,…read morethere were several issues with the property that made the stay disappointing. The floors did not appear to have been thoroughly cleaned. The closet in the main bedroom was dusty, had dead crickets on the floor, and contained random pieces of furniture that made the space feel poorly maintained. The bathroom flooring was also peeling/coming up in areas due to water damage. While some wear and tear is understandable with an older property, the condition was unpleasant to look at and gave the bathroom a neglected appearance. There were also barely any trash bags provided for our stay. I eventually found additional bags underneath the kitchen sink, but there is an active leak underneath the sink that appears to have been neglected. The trash bags were wet and had a strong mold/mildew smell from being stored in that area. That is particularly concerning when you're providing supplies to guests. The biggest concern was the condition of the pool. The pool surface is extremely eroded, particularly around the stairs. My kids scraped themselves simply going up and down the pool stairs, and I experienced the same issue. This is a safety concern and should be addressed rather than treated as normal wear and tear. The outdoor furniture also needs significant attention. Some of the lounge furniture is ripped, discolored, or rusting. The umbrellas provided for shade were broken and had to be propped up against the gate surrounding the pool, which is hardly an acceptable setup for guests. Security was another concern. The property does not feel particularly secure because people from the street can seemingly walk directly into the compound. There is also a café within the same complex, so people who are not hotel guests can enter the property area. I would have expected better control over access to a hotel property. The main positives were the location, which is very convenient for visiting Joshua Tree National Park, and the fact that the pool does not appear to have restricted hours. Unfortunately, those positives do not outweigh the cleanliness, maintenance, safety, and security issues I experienced. The property has potential, but it needs significant upkeep and attention before I would consider staying here again.

Great place. If you're gonna stay in Joshua, this is the place ! Each room is stylish and the…read moreproperty is amazing. The kitchen in the desert is so delicious. Everything on the menu is excellent. Bravo

Nice place,clean and neat. We had a issue with the…read morestove,but the owner came out right away and fixed the problem We will hopefully be back Thank you for a great first time experience

Surprisingly bad. Bad service bad food bad drinks. Overpriced. Mediocre food. 15$ for Cadillac…read moremargarita that was in a tiny glass. Drink menu has no prices. How much is the Margarita I think it's $15. Seriously?? Honestly, wondering if the service here is dependent on being Hispanic They seat us away from everyone else. Waited for multiple minutes for us to be served. Server gave terrible recommendations.

Loved the Jack Kerouac cabin with a kitchenette. I booked for my girlfriends coming out I'm from…read moreL.A. it's perched against the hills on the south side of the hwy. It's so humbly eccentric and where U2 stayed when the shot the Joshua tree album cover. Ash, the owner is super nice and let me come in the morning to stock the kitchen for my friends. This little historic motel is a little vestige of what brought me to the desert in the 90's. Can't beat the price either.

This charming, odd little motel was great for us. We had planned to watch the Perseid meteor shower…read morein Joshua Tree National Park and overnight in Twentynine Palms. The staff was great. When we arrived we told the manager our plan and she gave us some great advice - the motel caters to stargazers. The room came with a full kitchen including plates and utensils that was clean and had everything we needed for the dinner we made for ourselves. The bed was comfortable. The morning after our stargazing the manager was kind enough to open the pool early so we could grab a swim before we checked out. There are a couple of negatives. The switches outside of the bathroom didn't do anything, and it took us a while to figure out that there was a little pull chain for the bathroom light. You're out in the boondocks so if you need something you've got to hop in your car and drive a few minutes. The room's fixtures are old-school - don't expect charging stations with multiple USB ports. The manager emphasized to keep the doors closed - not due to criminals and creeps but due to the critters and crawlers in the area. It is the desert after all. Overall, it was a great place to stay that completely met our needs. We're already planning a trip there to see the Perseid shower next year.

What an amazing place in Desert Hot Springs. Its a 10 room boutique type hotel retreat. Our room…read morehappened to have a kitchenette but their is also a communal kitchen on site and a communal bbq. They have ice on site that is available for all guests bonuses. They also have a continental breakfast every morning. The rooms are very zen and each room had 2 robes for onsite use. There is an inside seating area that looks like it would bea nice place to meditate. Also the hot springs come through a water source that also fills the pool in the gazebo. Would definitely recommend visiting Hope Springs for some nice recharging.

Came here for a weekend getaway after seeing some awesome pics...A cozy 10-12 room hotel with…read moreamazing hot springs with Mid Century feels...whose in? Spent a couple of nighta under the stars in the hot springs and early mornings lounging by the pool or on my patio. Beds are comfortable and continental breakfast is solid ( boiled eggs, breads, pasrties and some healthy) The property also has water jug on site for some of that lovely mineral water...a real gem in DHS. Go for the vibes...stay to rest and rejuvenate...highly recommend!