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Room 5 • Desert Sanctuary - Downtown Joshua Tree

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A rustic building with a red exterior and white trim, surrounded by desert vegetation and a gravel path.
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a window with blinds.
A wooden-paneled room with a table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a framed picture on the wall.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, a sink, and a window with curtains.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to World Famous Crochet Museum

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Internet access
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
The current price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Explore the area

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Joshua Tree, CA
  • Place, Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World Famous Crochet Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
The current price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

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About this property

Room 5 • Desert Sanctuary - Downtown Joshua Tree

Room 5 at the Joshua Tree Ranch House Motel - a 1950s ranch style motel room in the heart of downtown JT — steps from cafes, shops & the Visitor Center. Park entrance 5.3 miles away. Dutch door opens to the desert breeze and morning light. Watch the sunrise and moonrise from your room. Warm knotty pine walls, vintage rugs, queen bed. Sleeps 2. Kitchenette, A/C, WiFi, free parking. Dogs welcome — all sizes, up to 3. $25/night per pet fee. Dog beds, bowls & toys by Mojave Dog provided.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4079769vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Room 5 • Desert Sanctuary - Downtown Joshua Tree pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Room 5 • Desert Sanctuary - Downtown Joshua Tree?

As of 8 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Room 5 • Desert Sanctuary - Downtown Joshua Tree on 26 August 2026 start from NZ$282, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Room 5 • Desert Sanctuary - Downtown Joshua Tree?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Room 5 • Desert Sanctuary - Downtown Joshua Tree?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Room 5 • Desert Sanctuary - Downtown Joshua Tree?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Room 5 • Desert Sanctuary - Downtown Joshua Tree located?

Located in Downtown Joshua Tree, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Joshua Tree Certified Farmers' Market, Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center and World Famous Crochet Museum. Hi-Desert Cultural Center and Joshua Tree Community Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Room 5 • Desert Sanctuary - Downtown Joshua Tree Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again. The room was perfect and perfectly located for easy access to the Joshua Tree National Park and walking to restaurants and shops after a day in the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, within walking distance of the center of town.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good location, close to Joshua Tree National Park and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
nice clean space and awesome location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H. N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay 10/12/24 - 10/13/24

Hello, We rented the Joshua Tree Ranch Motel for a one night stay so we could go to Joshua Tree National Park. We enjoyed our visit very much. Thank you, Tere and Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jun

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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