Joshua Tree Inn

I stay here every time I visit Joshua Tree. The rooms are comfortable and the staff is friendly. The property has plenty of space to chill. It’s also close to two of my favorite things; Joshua Tree National Park and Pappy + Harriet’s. I don’t know when it will be but I’m already looking forward to my next stay.

Simple and perfect. I was there in January and the heater worked well and there was a second heater in the bathroom. Comfy bed. Microwave, coffee, granola bars. Cute outdoor space. Fire pit. Nice little indoor common area with tables where you can eat or write or visit or read or play board games. You use a code to get into the doors, which is very convenient. Check-in and out are super efficient. Josh at the front desk was so nice. 15 minute-drive to Joshua Tree National park and 2-min drive to the gift and art shops. It was perfect!

I would like to thank all the staff at the Joshua Tree Inn for their warm welcome and for being part of my dream. I stayed in Gram Parsons' Room 8, and for one magical night, I was able to share in his spirit of freedom. Great accommodations and excellent service.

Talk about a diamond in the rough. If you are looking for a 5-star luxury with room service, turn away now. If you are looking for a place to stay that feels, warm, cozy, and eclectic, then this is the place for you. Our friends got the suite, so we picked out a couple of board games and hung around their cozy living room. There were options for grilling burgers or gathering around a firepit. We all enjoyed the stay and the park so much we are already planning a return trip.

Dont forget to try the chi tea if they still have it. This a modest but incredibly meaningful hotel that creates a unique, and eclectic atmosphere. The suit was my favorite, but I always liked the Emmy Lu Harris room too. Thank you, when I think of some of the best times of my life I think of my trips staying here.

Unique place to stay with an interesting history and great amenities. I checked in late in the evening and was out early in the morning, but I wish I'd been able to stay longer. Josh was incredibly helpful and accommodating. I'll be headed back here on my next trip.

I had an incredible stay at The Joshua Tree Inn! The property is absolutely stunning—featuring a pond, a beautiful pool, and a lovely outdoor courtyard that creates a perfect, tranquil atmosphere. BBQing and utilizing the firepit was so nice and calm there. Upon check-in, I was given a thoughtful tour of the grounds, which was a nice touch. My suite was both charming and spotless, offering the perfect blend of comfort. The staff went above and beyond—everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and helpful. It was an amazing experience! I’ll definitely be back!

This isn't about the quality of the hotel; rather, it's about the communication, service, and humanity. We were scheduled to stay for one night a few days ago, but my daughter had a 107.5-degree fever. While she was fighting for her life, I immediately communicated with the hotel to make sure that they were aware that we could not make it (so they could give the room to someone else if needed). Rather than showing sympathy and humanity, they immediately charged my credit card several hundred dollars. Note that I was NEVER asking for a refund for the deposit; I was simply asking if we could get a small credit for a future stay. I understand this is a business, but this is not a small business with a heart I could support. We will be staying elsewhere for our 4-night stay in the spring.

Friendly front desk staff -- thank you, Crystal. Hotel staff heated the room before our check-in which was a nice touch on such a cold, windy January day. Accommodations were immaculately clean, comfortable and quiet -- just what was needed for us. This will be our first choice to book again when we return to Joshua Tree in the future.

Comfortable, simple, perfect. Comfy beds, microwave, coffee maker, granola bars, tea, coffee, cozy common area, clean, practical. It was quiet when I was there, but the sound travels, so in a busier season I could imagine it might be noisy. Helpful, friendly staff. Easy check-in and out. Close to shops and Joshua Tree National Park. Loved my stay!

Delightful place to stay. Comfy accommodations and friendly vibes. Charming decor and outdoor spaces. Definitely coming back.

What a lovely place to stay after a long day visiting the nearby Joshua Tree Park. Our host was more than helpful and kind. This isn't a Holiday Inn. It's like staying in a casita, but way better. The property has a huge pool and the room we stayed in had a private patio area. They stock the snacks with coffee and teas and granola bars. This reminds me of a pace you would find in Route 66 back in the 50's. Wonderful establishment.

Cute place, clean & comfortable rooms, and a lovely pool/deck area. I love the little tour they give you when you check in, everyone who works here is so nice.

The place was cute. An owl perched itself on a. Pole as my wife and I were eating Thai food outside late at night before going to the hills for star gazing. Beautiful. However our door did not lock. You could easily put pressure on our door handle and simply open it. I had to barricade the door and prevent it from being opened. It was scary. I do not recommend this place for the fact I was afraid for my wife and I and our child. The people around seemed okay, they kept to themselves but weren't necessarily friendly. Oh and no dead bolt

Loved this well maintained Inn built in the 1950s. Lots of history and ambiance. Nice heated pool.

The Joshua Tree Inn location is accessible to all local things to do and see . The rich history, cleanliness, and pool were by far the best part of our stay. Be warned that if you travel to Joshua tree in the month of July, it is very hot (118 degrees) The room we stayed in (#3)was very warm and uncomfortable - especially to sleep in . The staff made an effort to adjust the AC window unit , but the air conditioning unit could not catch up with the hot room temp. My suggestion: call ahead and have staff turn window unit on early in the day so when you arrive, you arrive to a cool and comfortable room.

What a nice little Inn. We loved our stay at Joshua Tree. Best way to describe it - is a little quirky oasis with a magical and timeless feel to it. The front desk clerk was welcoming and gave us a detailed tour of the entire complex. Bottom line, it was really COOL and I highly recommend staying here. I'll go out on a limb and say that it's a bucket list kinda of stay. Try it.

With the explosion of AirBnb's and fancy camp joints in JT, the Inn is still the most magical place up the hill. I couldn't imagine staying anywhere else. Great vibe with a staff to match.

Absolute treasure. This funky cool property is tended to with such love and care. Enjoyed my stay immensely. It's not a new property so get over it or stay elsewhere if that's what you need. It's a time capsule and beautiful tribute to 70's rock and the history of the California desert. Being a native Californian and growing up in the 70's spending lots of time in the high and low desert, this is the place for me. The rooms feel like little cabins, super cozy. Sweet little enclosed patio to enjoy - although I think some coyotes may have hopped the fence and visited in the night, so take care. This happens anywhere you stay in the area, again, deal with it. Lovely grounds, accommodating nice staff, great big pool, chill lounging areas. Love it all. If you have a chance take a peep in Gram's room, #8, it's a trip. IYKYK.

It's a cute motel really close to Joshua Tree park. The desk clerk was super nice even though I kept bugging him. Lol. He also had suggestions on nearby gluten free places to eat. I love the courtyard and the fire pit. Nice that they had a pool but it's not heated and it was too cold for me. There is also a common dining area, but you have to bring your own food.

my daughter just this past weekend had a wedding nearby, an entire weekend of events & we booked the entire inn for family. the experience could not have been better, the staff, rooms and their flexibility accommodating all our changing needs, rooms, etc..,i can't recommend this place enough...can't wait to come back.

My sister and I planned a road trip to Joshua Tree National Park. When we arrived to the Inn, we were greeted with 2 friendly and welcoming front desk staff. On our way to our room we were given a tour around the Inn. We stayed in Room 8 which was charming and clean. I definitely recommend Joshua Tree Inn and would happily stay there again!

Cute little motel/inn conveniently located close to Joshua Tree National Park. Still open during covid times - we had to call the number when we arrived and the staff drove in to check us in. We were given a tour of the place even though some of it is closed off due to covid. He lead us to our room but states he is not allowed inside the room nor the cleaning lady. If we needed anything to text or call and they will leave it on the table outside our room. The rooms are small but cozy - bed with extra bedding and thin pillows (just how I like them), two chairs and small lazy boy, tv, microwave, mini fridge, heater, A/C, and heater inside the bathroom as well. They have wifi. Patio as well. The grounds have a pool and many tables and cozy couches that you can lounge on. During lunch, we ate at the table right outside our room and for dinner we moved the table inside our room. It was a nice and unique stay.

A great two day stay in the Emmylou Harris room. Great coffee for the coffee maker in the room, good AC, smallish fridge. The pool and grounds are terrific. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, good security - you can't get in the grounds without a security code. The wifi - the best I have ever seen in a hotel - 450 mbps down, 40 mbps up.

My wife and I recently stayed here recently for a quick 4 day trip. We chose this place because it had gotten good reviews, the price was reasonable and the photos online made it look nice. So we thought it would be a nice place at a good value. Here's the reality. We arrived from a long drive in from LAX. We called ahead to let them know we would be in very late. They did arrange a method for us to retrieve our room key, as there would be no one on duty at the late hour we were set to arrive. While I appreciate them setting up our key, I wish they had set our portable room heater to at least 65- 70 degrees so our room was not freezing when we arrived. Because it was 40 degrees outside when we arrived and was probably about 45 or 50 degrees in our room! Here are a few more reasons why you should avoid this place: 1) The plumbing is terrible! No just a little bad, but REALLY REALLY BAD!!! There are no hot water safety regulator valves. So if you are showering and your next door neighbors flush the toilet or turn on the water, you will get a scalding blast of burning hot water. Followed by a freezing cold blast! And if that was not enough, you will be standing in 3 inches of water during your shower because the shower drains do not drain! 2) Road noise. You will hear the highway all day and all night. sirens, sirens and more sirens! The Hi-desert medical center and emergency room is very near and you will hear the ambulance all night. So if you are looking for peace and quiet, keep looking because they don't offer that here! 3) The bed is very lousy 4) The decor is retro/vintage which would normally be appealing and awesome. But the room we stayed in had 4 different types of tile in the bathroom. All of which did not flow well together but made me cringe!

Had to make an unexpected overnight stop in Joshua Tree and after finding other spots either underwhelming or just plain frightening, stopped here and loved it. 11/10 will be back. Clean, comfy, friendly staff and reasonably priced. Historic building and beautiful pool. Probably a fantastic option if you want to do Joshua Tree National Park but don't like camping. The ghost of country rock legend Gram Parsons is said to haunt the grounds

What a slice! This family run Inn is a throwback to a day when service was personal. Don't come here for wi-fi. Come here for spiritual renewal, come here to unwind & forget time. Come here to soak up the desert. Do be careful which room you choose. We could not sit on the toilet normally, our knees touched the wall. Also, one teeny Half-Dollar size bar of soap is not adequate for hand-washing & shower for two people even overnight. Not really a great choice for handicapped folks. Still, a truly unique place imbued with a vintage vibe & historical significance musically & spiritually. We cancelled Pioneertown Motel, because we wanted peace & quiet. Lovely water feature for early morning coffee.,

I've stayed here before and as it was the first time a great experience . Nice little clean motel in a perfect location very close to the national park and close to shops , restaurants. Clean place , comfortable bed and friendly staff . I will stay here again

We stayed here 3 nights. First night was lovely in the Phil Kaufman suite. It has good space and a good layout with a counter where you can examine maps and sit to enjoy coffee and read messages and plan the next days adventures. We knew that the pool was being renovated (seasonal and appropriate to do in winter). And that was not a bother at all. The common areas indoors and out, with fire pit, grills, seating was really nice and inviting. We met another couple there enjoying a bottle of wine. They got food delivered, so you can do that, though we went out all three nights. Trouble the next morning,. The toilet was slow the night before and just didn't flush the next morning. We had to text at 6:30 am. Reply and help arrived within 30 minutes. The tech/manager was not on site, and we were aware of this,. The issue appeared fixed, however on return from a long day of hiking, the toilet again wouldn't flush. Investigation showed that the problem required deeper maintenance. We had to change rooms to the smaller (if nice) Emmylou Harris room at 9:30 pm when we returned from dinner. We really couldn't stay another night in the preferred room as no working toilet is a deal breaker. There is not a "shared" toilet in the lobby area that we could access, or we'd have done that as the sink and shower were fine. Staff were genuinely concerned. Management made up for the issues and truly did their best to accommodate. It appears that they are renovating/upgrading rooms one at a time. We would definitely stay again if visiting Joshua Tree again and will definitely recommend to friends and family. It's a groovy, kitschy place, much better than any of the standard road motels in the area.

The only complaint I have is that they have an old fashion A/C unit in the room that did wake me a couple of times as it turned on at night. Overall the place was well-maintained, if dated. The courtyard and pool are are really nice. While the rooms are smoke-free, they do have ashtrays outside the rooms on the patio in the room in which I stayed. Great for having a late-night cigar I enjoy. Rooms have a small mini-fridge and a microwave, most mornings there was coffee in the dining room, although they don't serve food, there are an number of restaurants only a few minutes away.

lets start this review with a question: Have you ever been to prison? kidding. but really.. it started with a recommendation from another hotel with no vacancy. it was prefaced with a haunting of graham parsons. it was validated by fun scoobydoo-like eerie creeks and howling. we found silver gel pictures of western folk in the drawers. it was like a log cabin with external flood lights mounted inside. the alarm clock was stacked on the microwave, which was on the fridge, which was on an end table. i found a pube perfectly placed on top of the bath towel. we laugh and talk about the experience all the time.

We stayed at the Joshua Tree Inn last week. We stayed in room 7 for a few nights and room 9. From the moment we made the reservation to the day we checked out the staff were amazing. They were so helpful and friendly. We arrived very late and the instructions for the gate code and location of the room key were emailed and left on a voicemail, so we were able to get right to our room. The rooms were SPOTLESS. I'm super picky about that and I was impressed. The funky vintage vibe that each room has matches perfectly with the strange and peaceful beauty of Joshua Tree. It's located just a few minutes from the West gate of the JTNP and within walking distance of restaurants and shops. The shower had plenty of hot water and the pressure was great. We loved it! We get up super early to hike in the park and the eating area had coffee and granola bars available to us even at 5:30 AM Here's where it gets a little weird (in a good way). We had so many little strange unexplained things happen. We kept hearing someone whistling every time we opened the door to go into our room, the room would suddenly get very cold then warm back up again almost as fast. It looked as through some things on the nightstands had been moved during the night, twice we couldn't get the doorknobs to turn inside the room, the gate anchor on the security gate swiveled to block the gate after my daughter went through it (the gate opens outward, but it was still funny).It was awesome. I'm a huge Gram Parson's fan and the thought of him playing little jokes on us while we were there made the stay even better. If you're looking for a commercialized, generic, impersonal place to stay this is not it. There's no fitness center or room service. No ice machine clanking all night outside your room or anyone stomping around above you while you're trying to sleep. This is an experience not just a place to sleep and shower

Great value. Nothing fancy, but the rooms are very clean and the heater works great. We were welcomed by DeeDee, who is great at what she does and seems to love working here. She took the time to show us to our room and let our three year old daughter feed the goldfish. The grounds are cool! Cute little sitting areas outside and pool (closed in the winter). This place is haunted by the ghosts of Gram Parsons, those I have loved and lost that I've stayed here with more than a decade ago, and good vibes. I only wish it had a tub to soak in after a long day of hiking and playing on the rocks of nearby Joshua Tree Park. This place is usually booked, and it sure beats the hit and miss AirBnbs in the area.

This was such a little hidden gem! My boyfriend and I stayed one night for the start of our southwest hiking trip. Pleasantly surprised with the Joshua Tree Inn. First off- INCREDIBLY clean and the innkeeper did an amazing job explaining the lengths at which they go to in order to keep the premises clean and safe for visitors. For the price and compared to other hotels in the area, it's definitely the best. Obviously you're not walking into the Ritz Carlton, but it's cozy and clean and that's really all you need. The pool area is also great with ample seating. As a bonus- the rooms come with their own coffee maker and they even stock the rooms with granola bars, which came in handy before our early morning hike. Really impressed with this place, great job!!

Loved it. Clean room and plenty of charm. The front desk was extremely helpful, and their food recommendations were wonderful. I'll definitely be back!!

Lovely hotel in desert environment. We stayed at the vista villa house. It was only like 1 min drive away from the hotel on dirt road. 3 big bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom. Everything was perfect for r weeknd getaway. I absolutely loved the kitchen since me n my friends were cooking. It was a big kitchen too

So glad that we stayed here. Some friends of our had suggested it. This is not a 4 star resort, it is an old motel, with a lot of charm. You can hear the people in the room next to you, I sleep with earplugs, problem solved. We stayed in March, I have no clue how hot it gets in the summer? I fell in love with the courtyard. It is this zen space where you can sit outside to read, sunbath, eat, listen to the turtle doves flying around. Our room was old, but comfortable. You do get a private patio in the back, we used it to gaze out at the stars at night while drinking a beer from the local store. LOL almost forgot, the bathroom in the rooms, they are very open to sound. You must be very comfortable with whomever your lodging with. The door is a shutter door with slats, and no fan. We stepped out if the other had to you know.... Each room comes with a small fridge and microwave. Breakfast wasn't that exciting, they give you a granola bar. Best to venture out to Yucca Valley to pick up some food. Don't eat in Joshua Tree, most of the restaurants are over crowded and over an hour wait. You in located in the heart of all the action. 20 minutes from the national park, 20 minutes from Pappy and Harriet's, 20 minutes from Integratron. Win-win!

Gram Parsons' spirit (The Byrds) is in the air at Joshua Tree Inn, a quaint motel located off Palms Highway right near the park entrance. Travelers looking for a calm and hippie desert experience book this place - the rooms are nicely decorated and if you book #8 you'll get to stay in Gram Parsons room, where he died on an overdose in 1973. We stayed in a separate house which belonged to the hotel - to get there you have to take a dirt road and make sure not to run over some coyotes which will stare at your headlights at night. The house had three full-sized three bedroom and a large patio from where you can stargaze at night. Check-in is not before 3pm as no one will be there. Literally.

We loooved staying in the Donovan's Suite! The creative ambience of the Inn melded w/ the desert landscape was a magical experience! The kitchenette was great to have because we love to cook and cooked breakfast in the morning! We enjoyed the following: -Staff is friendly! -Intimate place to recharge, incubate, or create -Charming grounds with plants -Kitchen w/ utensils, pots and pans We will definitely be back again :) Thanks for a lovely stay!

We recently stayed at the Joshua Tree Inn for a couple of nights while visiting the national park. We arrived in the evening and it was quite challenging to find our bungalow in the dark, there were no lights or signage to guide the way. The bungalow itself was ok, the beds were not that comfortable and wall heater kept going on and off all night long which was disruptive to our sleep. Overall it is an ok value but would not recommend this place it if you can find other accommodations.

If you want the luxury of a Hyatt or a Ritz Carleton, this is not the place for you. The Joshua Tree Inn is truly the Hotel California the Eagles sang about. A few things to remember. You CAN NOT check in before 3. Also, the rooms are very basic. You have a bed, tv, bathroom, and microwave. Some of the rooms have a little patio, nay lanai, off of them. We stayed in room 4. Room 4 had 2 double beds, a tv with a remote that had seen better days, and a bathroom that looked like it had been around the block a few times. There is a haunting beauty to the Joshua Tree Inn. In a strange way it kind of grabs at your soul. I understand that many a celebrity has stayed at the inn. I also understand that it was the place that Gram Parsons spent his final hours. All this history makes the Joshua Tree Inn a special place. In fact, when we checked in, the girl that helped us said that she visited the inn and fell in love with it. That says a lot about a place. So you can check out anytime you like, but you can't never leave. If you are visiting Joshua Tree, make it a point to stay here. Just take it all in and enjoy the Joshua Tree Inn.

Well located to visit the Park and fairly close to Joshua Tree town ... Restos, saloons etc along the Hiway . The Inn's spacious grounds, wisteria , fire pit are nice but really the noise from the adjacent very busy Hiway intrudes. The pool is nice to look at but not heated... Still brrrr! In March. The common room with coffee, tea and ' granola bars good. Our room #5, very small, didn't have a table so we brought the little glass top from outside. The little fridge tiny ,shower faucets dripped, one lamp fell apart, no hangers or light in the closet, bathroom sink drain slow... Otherwise fine . The history is ' quaint' but the development in the surrounding area makes it a bit sad. We could stay again but will probably look for something away from the Hiway and bigger room next visit.

Charming, clean place to stay and crash at the end of the day after hiking at the park. Great indoor and outdoor common areas to relax. Very near some great restaurants. They also provided a printed paper of their "fav" hikes in the park, as well as restaurants. Highly recommend!

Historic roadside motel with refurbished, vintage rooms with loads of character. D.D. at the front desk is wonderful. Only one warning: get one of the suites with a kitchen and bring your own groceries as the town of Joshua Tree is surprisingly not well equipped to handle tourists wanting to eat.

We just spent 2 1/2 glorious days/nights here. The inn keepers were so attentive and helpful. They bent over backwards to make sure we felt safe. The pool was magnificent, the grounds are charming, the doves cooing, the night sky, everything was just perfect for our anniversary getaway. We will definitely return.

This is the worst place I have stayed in recent memory. Although it has a certain charm, it has long, long since seen better days. Mostly the issues are that it is old. The water in the showers varies in temperature with the next door's toilette flush. The doors all look like they have been broken into, on multiple occasions. The pool is really very nice, but the lack of an automated skimmer makes it buggy. The bathroom is tiny, has no secured drain cover in the shower, and the toilette is situated such that you have to sit sideways, or hit the sink. No joke. And electrical conduit runs on the OUTside of the walls... the place was clearly built before electricity was standard. But that's all just old stuff, one might accept as quaint. What is new is the real problem. There is no breakfast to speak of, just snack bars and coffee. The daily cleaning didn't change the dirtiest towels on the floor. And worse than this, there are hundreds of tiny bugs crawling around on the floor. I suspect these are mites of some sort, I can't be sure, but we have been itchy the entire time we have stayed here. Finally, the air conditioning couldn't control the room temperature at the hottest part of the day, and barely kept the room cool enough at night. The staff only shows up for 5 hours of work per day. That's from 3 till 8. There are phone numbers you are supposed to call if there is a need. Did I mention, no phones in the room? Maybe there isn't a better hotel in the area at this price point. Sure. But if you are really that hard up, you should just camp for free in Joshua Tree National Park.

I've wanted to stay in this hotel for ages, and I finally got a chance for my honeymoon. They were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to make it easy for my wife and I to get checked in. It's located very close to the entrance of the park, and it's very quiet and peaceful but not so far from town that you can't get supplies easily. It's perfect -- just the kind of old-school motor hotel they don't make anymore. Ramshackle but so beautiful! The rooms were great; the bed was incredibly comfortable and there's a lovely courtyard and back patio so you can watch the sky swirl over the desert. An amazing place to get away from it all -- I'd love to go back. I can see spending a month or so here.

Ask most anyone "Who was Gram Parsons?" and you'll probably be met with a blank stare, or an answer that generally has something to do with the movie "Grand Theft Parsons". It's unfortunate, because what he left behind will be felt for generations to come. Born Ingram Cecil Connor, Gram Parsons forged the pathway to what is widely considered today as "Alt-Country", "Roots-Country", (or "Actual, Real Country Music") and all of its various sub-genres. Groups and individuals such as BR5-49, Slim Cessna, Sixteen Horsepower, and Steve Earle (who in turn re-popularized Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Ricky Skaggs, and other long-standing torch-bearers) all owe a debt of gratitude to Gram. Even soulless, watered-down "country" acts like The Eagles (who did to Gram what Pat Boone did to Little Richard) owe a lot to GP. One would be very hard-pressed to over-estimate the impact and influence he had on modern American music. It's well known that Gram Parsons loved Joshua Tree National Park. Very often, he could be found in the park enjoying the wondrous beauty, ingesting powerful hallucinogens and hunting for UFOs (A great way to spend a weekend in my opinion... not that I would know anything about that). Whether traveling alone or bringing along guests, Gram and company would stay at the Joshua Tree Inn. He would stay so frequently that the staff considered him a first-name basis regular. But that would all change on September 9, 1973. On this night, before a tour was to start, Gram and several friends checked in, and unfortunately, due to a lethal mix of tequila and morphine, he never checked out. What followed after that is a pure legend as big as the man it surrounds. Now most places, when a famous or infamous individual dies, will try to either play it down, or exploit the hell out of it, usually very distastefully. The Joshua Tree Inn does neither. Instead, they acknowledge that, yes; this was in fact the place where the Cosmic Cowboy passed on. But rather than put up a bunch of "Gram Parsons Died Here" tourist-trap-quality signs and souvenirs, they choose to embrace Parson's music and legacy: choosing to remember the beauty he brought into this world, and not the tragic way he left. And in doing so, as their motto states, the spirit of Gram Parson resides here. But there is much more to the Inn, than this legend. Upon check in between 3:00 and 8:00PM (officially they are classified as a bed and breakfast), you'll be warmly greeted by one of the co-owners, who is more than happy to get you checked in, give you a tour of the facilities, and assist you with any needs you may have that can be provided either by The Inn, or found locally in Joshua Tree or the neighboring towns. As you walk around to the back, you'll be greeted with two very unique features to The Inn: the courtyard and the pool. Being that the inn is situated in the high desert, to have a lush grass courtyard is foolish, expensive, and wasteful. But as the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade- except in this case, when life gives you sand, you make a Zen garden! It's quite common to see Zen gardens in hotels around the country these days. Some upscale establishments will even go so far as to employ a monk or two for maintenance. But these gardens are there for the look, and not for the calming, inner-reflective aesthetics. Try to meditate by one, and you will probably find yourself being introduced to the Zen and art of being eighty-sixed. It's even more unlikely that you'll see the owners with a rake in hand. Not only are both possible at the Inn, but it is an essential piece to the overall relaxing environment. As previously noted, this is a desert, a very hot, dry desert. Fortunately, The Inn has the largest pool of all the hotels in Joshua Tree. Now some will view having a pool in such a hot, arid environment as being elite, or decadent. If this is the case, powder me pink and call me Marie Antoinette, because after a day of hiking in the park, you are going to want a cool body of water to immerse yourself in. The rooms can be best described as "humble" Nothing fancy, or luxurious, but definitely clean, comfortable, and homey. And really, isn't that what really counts? I would like to also point out that, contrary to a previous poster, there are no cats on the premises and haven't been for quite some time, and with the exception of several goldfish in an outdoor pond (if you're allergic to goldfish- just stay home) pets are strictly prohibited. A stay at the Joshua Tree Inn is an experience in relaxation, and getting back to humanity while you're getting back to nature. Don't be surprised if you find yourself having long conversations with other guests as if you've known them for years. In conclusion, if you're going to be in the area, make a reservation- the more in advance you can, the better, as they fill up quickly.

I had been wanting to stay at this place for years. I am not a huge Gram Parsons fan but do like his music and thought the whole GP aura was cool. And if you are going to stay here, why not get room 8. The place is not the most appealing from the road, but step inside and there is a really cool vibe about the place. Super friendly staff and clean motel. The grounds are very well maintained and the one morning I was there a staff member was raking the sand in the courtyard. (A nice little detail.) First off the grounds are really cool. Lots of open spaces to hang out with chairs and tables in many locations. It was 34 degrees so I didn't hang outside much, but they have a fire pit to hang by the fire as well. So room #8. It is decked out with cool Gram Parsons memorabilia that people have left in the past. Notes and guitar pics but nothing over the top. It made the room comfortable with a rock and roll feel to it. The room was very clean and I slept like a baby on the bed. No ghosts in the night. Which I was a little disappointed about. Overall, I would come back and hopefully hang out a bit more around the place.

I dig everything about the Joshua Tree Inn. I dig the uber-mellow vibe. I dig the pool. I dig the koi pond. I dig the Joshua trees. I dig the way you can stay in the room that Gram Parsons died in for only $105 a night. I dig the way they used to serve breakfast. Mostly though, I dig the tables in front of each room and scattered throughout the courtyard and around the pool. What's so great about these cheesy, plastic, Walmarty patio tables you may well ask? Well sir, it is the ashtrays on each and every one of these tables that gets me all hot and bothered. And if one ashtray isn't enough for you, if you happen to be, or smoke as much as Edward R. Murrow and you need two or three or ten or twelve ashtrays, well by God there's a whole stack of 'em available right there outside the office. The joint we stayed at immediately prior to the JTI made us sign a document on the side acknowledging that it was an entirely smoke and pet free environment. (Can you imagine what would have happened if we had smuggled a cat in and it had caught on fire?) After that experience it was most refreshing to check into a place that not only didn't have a list of rules that could feasibly lead to serious litigation and possible jail time, but apparently also assumed that you were going to smoke a lot, and that if you didn't smoke a lot then, brutha, you must be some kinda freak. This kind of place is my kind of place. We spent two days there. I'm pissed that we blew one of those days traipsing around that stupid park up the street. Like Douglas MacArthur and that thing in "Poltergeist" I am going to return, this time for at least a three day run. I'm hauling in supplies and shan't be leaving the compound once during that time...unless of course I happen to over do it on the tequila and morphine.

Loved this sweet, unique hotel and so impressed at the care they took to keep it clean and Covid safe. There is so much music history here and the vintage vibe is awesome. This place is a treasure!

Absolutely perfect. The only place I ever want to stay in Joshua Tree! After doing a bunch of research for places to stay in Joshua Tree (and wanting something especially special, because my boyfriend and I were celebrating our 7 year anniversary!) it seemed like Joshua Tree Inn was the perfect place: great reviews, inexpensive, and a cool vibe. To our luck the Gram Parsons room was available, and when I told my boyfriend the story about it - we knew it was the room for us! He's a musician, too, so he was pretty stoked. The innkeeper was so kind and helpful, taking time to show us to our room and give us a tour of the grounds. He even invited us to come have some of the tea he'd made! The decor is super cool, everything is photo worthy, and it just has a great vibe. It was quiet and chill the entire time. I also really liked that we had a small private back yard with a few chairs! It was awesome. Bummer that we went in January, because it was too cold to use the pool, but it still looked inviting. I also really liked that it was pretty close to the entrance of JTNP, our real reason for visiting Joshua Tree in the first place. It's also close to a cool restaurant/bar we ate at, called the Joshua Tree Saloon! All in all - no complaints whatsoever about the Joshua Tree Inn! Can't wait to go back.

A wonderful oasis. The original brick structure is incredibly quiet. The grounds pristine with natural flora, and the fauna . Doves cooing, and we stayed in room 4, just down from Grams room, which is inviting and polished. Leave a tribute at his memorial, very special energy there. So glad we went to this magical, peaceful inn at JT. Staff so welcoming, can't say enough good...

I love this place! You want to recharge your body? Come here. I've been here multiple times since 2014 I do wish checkout time was later that's my only complaint.

It was my birthday weekend and my good friend booked a couple of nights at the Joshua Tree Inn. I was very excited as this would be my very first trip to Joshua Tree. We checked in at 3 pm and were told that there was an amazing waterfall to visit since it was going to rain. At no time did anyone tell us there were flash flood or storm warnings in the area. Weather.com said 40% chance of rain. We rented the house off of a dirt road up quite a ways. At no time was a dirt road ever disclosed. That night a thunder and lightening storm ensued. There were huge rivers of mud flowing in a rage down both sides of the house. Electricity was out for 5 hours. No back up generators or even flash lights. The back deck has nail heads that stick out so if you don't wear shoes you can cut your feet. I found the house pretty outdated. Ants were all over the stove. We went to the pool the first evening which was freezing ( definitely not heated)And guess what the bathroom is if you need one by the pool??? A nasty outhouse! Really? You cant supply a decent bathroom on the property for guests who are paying almost $500 for two nights ? We walked around the grounds and there is trash in every nook and cranny. So unkept! I was embarrassed for the owners. There's def no Gardner's too because all the trees and plants haven't been pruned or taken care of at all. This place is run by someone lazy because there's just too much garbage all over. Safe your money and stay somewhere else. We ended up leaving the next morning because it was so dangerous in that area. Cars and trucks were buried in mud and debris. Found a very nice place to stay in Desert Hot Springs where it was clean and safe the next day. The Joshua Tree Inn is just not normal folks.

I chose this motel for the close location to Joshua Tree Ntl Park and the nostalgic vibe of staying in an original motor inn. We booked room #2. When we arrived for check in we were greeted by a very friendly young lady who gave us a personal tour of the property and even walked us to our room. That was a nice touch. I was impressed with the homeyness of the common room where a family or friends can enjoy a space to spread out. Self serve coffee is available in the morning. The grounds are quite large and well maintained which include water features, a fire pit area, and even a small stage. I assume with the musical history of the area and the Inn some will take advantage of that stage. Room #2 has a private courtyard with a table, chairs, and a hot tub for as long as it stays operational we were told. Room 2 is an adjoining room with one queen and one king bed. Very roomy. Comfortable beds. Unfortunately the road noise was very loud. This room could really benefit from dual paned windows to block out the road noise and the noise from arriving and departing guests parked right outside the room. Now for the disappointing and downright inexcusable issues with this room starting with the worst, the bathroom. The walls in that bathroom are disgusting with old peeling wall paper up half the wall. The rest of the walls have holes and dings that were just painted over. The shower is strange you need to get into it climbing two stairs. I can only guess the shower had to be configured this way because of the plumbing. This was not a problem for me except for the fact that the steps were very old, covered with some sort of non skid paint. The paint is old and chipped and peeling. There is no hand grip to hang onto as you exit the shower. This is an accident waiting to happen. Behind the toilet is so much dust and grime it appears to have never been cleaned. The corners of the floors were filthy, hair was on the floor and stuck to the wallpaper. The towels were old and very worn. The blinds in every single room had never been dusted. Most of the windows had no screens on them. The trim on the windows had been painted but the paint had also got on the window. Nobody bothered to clean it off so there it is still. The base boards are covered in dust. The ceiling fan chain had broken, a cord was used in its place, no problem, but why tie the broken piece of chain to the cord? It looks sloppy and lazy. Some of the finish on the furniture is chipped and peeling, dented, crooked. The wall heater is rusted. The volume on the TV did not work properly, constantly moving from silent to very loud. It was impossible to watch TV. Because we didn't turn the TV on until after the front desk closed we could not report the issue. We decided to end our trip early and left a day early. Impossible to sleep with the road noise, impossible to watch TV. Before leaving my husband advised the girl at the desk. No apologies, no offer to make things right. We had already paid in full at check in. I've seen the responses from management on all of the negative reviews. "Funky" was used a lot to describe the property, they don't get us was another. Dirt and neglect is not funky. This is a nice property with beautiful grounds. It doesn't cost money to keep the rooms clean and dust free. A quick sanding and stain will improve the look of the pieces of furniture that have seen better days. Throw out the dented and crooked pieces. Scrape away the over paint on the windows, replace missing screens, Scrape away the excess foam around the air cond unit. DUST The blinds and base boards. Please, paint the wall heater. It can be done. All of these things cost nothing. There is sooo much potential for this room with the decor. Maybe the money isn't there so at least do what you can to keep it clean and well maintained until the money is there to update the decor. It can still be "funky" with matching pieces of newer furniture. The bathroom needs immediate attention and it wouldn't take much money to clean it and fix the problems it has starting with the wallpaper and chipped and peeling paint on shower steps. The toilet, sink, and shower itself are in new condition no fixes needed there. We did not chose the property for funkiness. We stayed for the reasons I mentioned at the beginning of this epic review.

As a bearded, semi-spiritual, music obsessed person that is more remnants of hippie than hipster, it was really only a matter of time before I stayed a night at the famed Joshua Tree Inn, home of the spirit of Gram Parsons. From the moment you pull into the parking lot of the Joshua Tree Inn, you can feel the calmness that you've been longing for. The staff checking us in was super cool and we talked music, celebrities, and the hotel while she walked us to our room. Everyone there jokes that Gram's spirit is still there, running naked through the place, secretly running the operation, and after a night there, I might have to agree. Everyone you run into while staying at the Joshua Tree Inn is exactly the type that you expect to run into there. They are your grey, long haired hippies from days past, hoping to relax and reconnect with that time in their lives where that beautiful wave crashed and rolled back. Hoping to see the high water mark here in Joshua Tree. You'll run into your musicians, whether struggling or established, armed with an acoustic guitar, a six pack of PBR, and a flask of whisky. Wanting to play a tune or two in front of the memorial for Gram, contemplate this amazing area of the country, and maybe take a dip in the pool when the heat of everything proves to be a little "too much." Everything that makes Joshua Tree special and idolized by your run of the mill Gram, Keith, Kacey, or whichever 5 chord hero you anchor your boat to, is encapsulated by the Joshua Tree Inn. It is the exclamation point in the beautiful mystery of the galaxy filled night that makes everything around this area meaningful.