Americas Best Value Inn Joshua Tree 29 Palms

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2026

Krista

There wasn’t any staff, the guy from the hotel next door checked me in, he was very nice. The website says there are three restaurants on site, there are none. The outside needs a re fresher. There is no shampoo or conditioner. The bed was hard but I like that, most people wouldn’t.

Business

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Natalija

Close to the national park and they quickly gave us extra towels after we asked them. The room was a little outdated but not bad. It was quite spacious, but unfortunately the walls were quite thin and we heard our neighbors.

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2025

jason

Clean place
Large fridge and freezer
Tv worked
Bee was comfortable
Price was great compared to others
Only negative was the air conditioning is loud

Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Aug 2025

Amelia

Unsanitary and inhabitable

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Joe

Best Bang for the Buck staying in Twentynine Palms

Haven't found a better deal than the Starlight Inn for our frequent trips to Joshua Tree NP. Have stayed many times before and the Starlight Inn continues to be the best deal for the price than any other place we've stayed at. We require only a clean and safe accommodation and the Starlight Inn fits the bill and is the best priced motel we've found which has us coming back again and again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Sean

Good and bad

Everything was great except the pillows. Bring your own or be okay with mildew smell all night. Clean your remote with alcohol, it's gross too. They do have full size refrigerators and the hotel is located next to a grocery store which is super convenient.

Self

2/10

Poor

10 Mar 2025

Carson

Hard Pass

We used a set of bedding we brought from home. The motel bedding was really old. The bed was clean though. There was still trash on the floor (see picture) that I came across plugging in my charger. This place has no front desk, you have to go to the hotel next door to check in/out or ask for anything. Do not ask for a washcloth or a face towel they don’t do that anymore. I went and bought my own, no biggie. They do not have enough body towels at any given time. They did not replace the bath mat towel that I brought to her either. Door was broken at the bottom (see picture). There something on the ceiling and stains on the lampshades and walls. It does come with a microwave and a mini fridge which was nice, a/c/heater worked just fine. Interacting with the Starlight staff was awful, but the Oasis next door was great, thank you Nadia!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2025

Eric

Got placed to a very loud and disturbing neighbor, but there were able to move me to a new room with minimal fuss.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2025

Douglas

Clean place, inexpensive, comfortable.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2025

Todd

Value price, some issues.

Third time here in two months. It's been cheaper than Motel 6. Generallt quieter, too, unless you get a room near the highway. Room was fine. Two issues with my stay. First i discovered was no soap. They had a tube of shampoo and a tube of lotion, but no soap. The other issue, i didn't discover until later: The minifridge wasn't working. The eyedrops that i need to keep cool were room temperature. It was plugged in, and the internal knob was turned to coldest, but it did not cool. Well, three issues, i guess: the toilet was only semi-functional. Didn't flush properly. At the price point, i'll give them another try, but may eventually just cough up more to stay somewhere more reliable.

Self

2/10

Poor

24 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Book with Motel 6 instead!

I’ve never had to leave a negative review like this one. Hotel site-manager allowed the booking, then was shouting loudly and completely rude upon check-in. I told him I didn’t know what his problem was but that this was clearly not the hotel for me. When I returned to front office for a copy of the receipt no one was there. Walking past the housekeeper I inquired about management and she said he had left for the day. !! So, needless to say I never got my money returned and he probably had a steak dinner that night. Unprofessional and bad for business! I feel embarrassed for his boss or the hotel owners because he is not a good representative of that establishment, unfortunately.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

ROY

Actually stayed ar their partner Oasis Suites hotel. Everything excellent: from staff, check in process, room condition, and amenities.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Feb 2025

Leonard C

As there isn't any staff at the Starlight I had to go next door at the Oasis to check in. No staff, no breakfast, no ice machine. The room itself has been updated. Older furniture, but a comfortable bed (which is what counts for me).

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2025

Todd

Road noise

Second stay in two weeks. Good price, and I'd stay again. Main difference is, last time my room was back away from CA-62, and it was quiet. This time, i was in 202, near the highway. Serious road noise, magnified by the 3-4 cm gap (yes, that big!) at the bottom of the door, due to a broken door sweep. The frame and door were a poor fit, as well. Without leaving the fan running on high, it was too loud to sleep.

Toilet had a slow leak from the tank through the bowl, so constant noise from that, too. But the bathroom is far enough away the noise wasn't noticeable from bed.

Bed was fine. Shower was fine. Small refrigerator and microwave. Small in room coffee maker. If a small weak cup is enough, you're fine. Otherwise, short drive to Burger King or longer (mile and a half) to Starbucks.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

Todd

Starlight Inn

Great for the price. Good location. Room had a minifridge and microwave.

Seems it and the Oasis next door are in the midst of renovations. Check in was across the parking lot, in the Oasis.

Only one guy on the frontdesk, not enough for the two hotels, and also fielding calls. Bit of a wait to check in.

Carpet was moderately clean. Wallpaper looked new, but coming apart at the seams. The \"Zen Garden\" is a filled swiming pool with artificial grass over the dirt. Not a lot zen about that. The patio of the Oasis Inn was filled with beds and furniture. Apparently, Starlight guests can normally go there, but not the pool at the Oasis.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2025

Elizabeth

Good value motel. Easy to check in, easy to park, good location near the park entrance and grocery stores. My room was very clean but a little bit shabby - the wallpaper was peeling a bit, the amenity space looked to be under construction, etc. Still, good value for what I needed.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

It was interesting that we checked into the motel by going to The Oasis next door. It made sense that there are a limited number of hotel workers in the community. We were very satisfied with the accommodations and the price for 2 day stay.

We got to attend the retirement ceremony of a Marine Corps officer, the after party and drive into Joshua Tree in both the daylight and under the stars.

It was a lovely weekend.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2024

Margaret

Z

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2024

Maricela

Rooms are old, wall paper felting apart.
Nice staff, safe.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Eli

It’s a nice and quite property, easy parking

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

Martin

Excellent motel

Place is very clean easy to check in and out.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2024

Rory

Will stay here again

Quite nice affordable place to spend a night while out in the desert.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2024

erika

It was a one stay the service was great clean room clean outside ...

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2024

Joaquin

Having basic necessities good. Maintenace around and plants was good. The room entry way doesn't have the best secured thresh hold to keep the critters from coming in. The place has no pest control to lay a bug barrier on entry points. I stayed till the next morning. I mentioned the bugs in the room. They sure weren't shocked nor had any concerns if I could have any allergies. Luckly, I don't have but I can't sleep comfortably knowing bugs be roaming the room. The next day I moved to the second floor. felt nice and comfortable. Hours go by up stairs ,just disappointment when using the bathroom. I look down all I see is a cricket moving to my feet. After I look under the bottom sink and see like 3 or more Crickets. All I got was a one hour later checkout.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2024

Ed

Older but well cared for property. Lots of 4x4ers and overlandiers staying here. Convenient to ANZA-Borrego and central to Borrego Springs amenities. Stayed two nights after running trails.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2024

RONAN

Very nice

Very nice and only find during Coachella... Booked because it was the only one available even tho we did NOT go to Coachella! Very lucky that it was very NICE and surprisingly close to a lot of places. Market, restaurants, Casino and Joshua National Park!!!
Definitely recommend and would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2024

Marzena

Nice clean hotel, all you need after busy day

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2024

Janine

Clean, comfortable and convenient to spending our time in Joshua Tree Park. We appreciated the room’s mini kitchen for making simple meals. Unfortunately the walls are paper thin. The outdoor former “pool” area leaves much to be desired. It would have been nice to share outdoor facilities with the neighbour sister hotel next door.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2024

Clifford

The parking was limited. The lobby is in another adjacent hotel. The fridge was loud and noisy. The exhaust fan was very noisy. I stayed for 8 nights and only received room service once when I asked and said I would tip. I needed fresh towels and that is what was brought. I ran out of sundries and bought my own.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2024

Nikolett

The room next to the road is exstremely noisy and you can smell cigarettes.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2024

Rebecca

Great

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2024

Michael

Wall is thin as a paper, you can hear people talking from your neighbors. Pretty annoying.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2024

John

Great service they gave me early check in I give it a 10 plus

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2024

Douglas

The room was clean and spacious.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2023

Poojitha

Perfect spot for Joshua national park visitors

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2023

Rebeca

Bedding didn't look clean, but manager went & change sheets. She has great attitude👍

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2023

Marly

My tv didnt work.. i was uncomfortable having a male staff member come in my room to see the problem. Im a women traveling alone , i checked in after 11pm. Its freezing and the heater didn’t work. Thank goodness i carry my own blankets.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

betty

very good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2023

Isela

Great

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2023

David

We would stay there again

Clean and comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2023

Robert

Nice clean rooms

Was great stay like always

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2023

Kimberly

Easy access from Highway 62. Great customer service from staff, very friendly. We had issues with toilet and they provided key to exterior bathroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Kathleena

Great place to stay

The staff are so nice and helpful. I love staying there.

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Oct 2023

Alicia

He shower was clog all the time

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2023

Maria

They all ways happy with a smile I love it here my kids love it here to

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Alex

I love it there I would like to stay again

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2023

Michael

Stains on sheets and dirty water came up from the sink drain and clogged the sink. Staff was courteous and the pool area looked nice.

2/10

Poor

18 Aug 2023

Ryan

pool was filled in with dirt. Tv didn't work. Tried to charge me for another night. I will never stay here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2023

jordan

Good

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2023

Maria

Very nice clean room with microwave/refrigerator; location is also quiet and convenient to Joshua Tree

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2023

Angela

When I booked this hotel I thought I had booked a room with a jetted tub. Nope, no jetted tubs. No Pool or Jacuzzi either. No elevator either and that made for a difficult time getting luggage up the stairs by myself. The room décor as old and could use some updates. Pillows were like some kind of half pillow... weird! Next time, I'll stay near Joshua Tree to hopefully have a better standard at the next hotel.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

09 May 2023

Phylicia

They didn’t give me my refund or a receipt due to them changing the rules and request that I give them an additional 100$ cash deposit, I didn’t have cash and spend everything I had on the room. I was told to go somewhere if I didn’t like that. And they never gave a refund or a receipt and changed me over 150$ I’m still fighting with my bank to get this back. Do not stay here unless you want to scammed

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2023

Lewis

This was a good value. The staff were all very nice and helpful

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2023

April

Came to town for a funeral. There were bugs the room was not clean dirty rags under sink. Ended up leaving management was very rude, said they were crickets they were not..I have picture

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2023

Colette

If you get the room through Travelocity or any other site you don't get to use any of the amenities. Because you didn't go through the motel. They don't help you by correcting the problem that you didn't know about. They tell you that there is nothing they can do. And this was from management.
so you just have a room and they charge you for everything as extra. All the way down to house keeping. This was the first time I have ever experienced this in my life. The check in guy was the best part of being there. He was very friendly and nice. After that the hotel sucked. They didn't even try to help . Don't stay there.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2023

Lori

This was one of the worst hotel I have ever stayed in my entire life. Dirty, noisy, crickets running all over.
Did not get one minute of sleep
Our money needs to be refunded

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2023

Ed

It’s a place to sleep. I wish I haven’t brought a black light to see what had been going on in the room before me. Yikes.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2023

Steve

Good value.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2023

LINCOLN

Good - spatial room, good amenities - fridge, microwave & iron

Bad - shoddy construction of a retaining wall; wet towel left in bathroom

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2023

Ezri

Nice

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2023

Breann

The room smelt like cigarettes and the tv didn’t work at all.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2023

Kelly

Room had a horrible odor, TV didn't work. No staff on the Oasis side, didn't feel safe. Won't return.

4/10

Poor

13 Mar 2023

Rhys

Clean enough, friendly staff, but when I checked in, my TV didn't work. And my phone didn't work, which kept me from calling the front desk to tell them (I did ask for and got new batteries for the remote, but that wasn't the solution). Later, they claimed to have fixed the TV, but it still didn't work..

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2023

Jason

Adequate. Near Jashua Tree.

TV did not work, had to replace the batteries. Local was good. This hotel and Oasis are owned by the same group. They had 2 young kids working both properties.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2023

Bryan

Great stay, especially it being so close to Joshua Tree national park.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2023

Emiliano

Great place

Friends

4/10

Poor

14 Nov 2022

Jon

It had a small cafe.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2022

Russell

Toilet was clogged up.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2022

Indiria

This place is nice and cheap for a day or two in Joshua Tree National Park. The best part of our stay was Cole, at the front desk. He was OUTSTANDING!

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

05 Oct 2022

Kelsey

I have never been more disgusted about a hotel in my life. Dead bugs in the bathroom and semen stains on the sheets.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2022

Froilan

Great location to the north entrance of Joshua park. Property is clean. Recommended.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2022

Verified traveler

I got eaten by some kinda bug I was bit 6x on one arm and 3x on the other arm all the bites swelled and itched and grew tiny pockets of pus! NEVER WILL I STAY THERE AGAIN!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2022

M Walker

We liked having a refrigerator and microwave, plenty of counter space and outlets in the right spots. The shower head was in need of repair/replacement. Very good value. We would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Apr 2022

Qi

Parking space is too narrow.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2022

kim-dung

Safe place to stay

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2022

Debra

Staff was very helpful on a couple of occasions.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2022

Ronald

No swming pool

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2022

Danny

Clean rooms and easy parking. Like being able to park right in front of the door.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2022

Neill

Clean and convenient

The hotel is completely renovated and in very good condition. Very quiet and convenient to highway. Room was clean and well maintained. One thing if you want a pool this one’s has been filled in and converted to a outdoor sitting/yoga area. It was great for supper outside.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2022

Chris

Easy to get in and out of, quiet and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2022

Ralph

Good value

Cleanliness was good. Refrigerator door stuck on carpet. One lamp was out.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2022

Eleanor

Next to stater bros and shopping center. Checking in very easy and receptionist Jessica and a male coworker were very friendly.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2022

Emily

Always #1 place to stay in 29. Love it

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2022

zsofia

Was a nice place to stay. A bit loud because of the nearby road.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2022

Barry

Comfortable bed, no pool

Bed was very comfortable and wish I could have spent more time there. Arrived at almost 5AM and had told them in advance I would be arriving way after midnight.
I was very surprised to see what had been the pool filled in with grass. Front desk said pool had a leak and was cheaper to fill in then fix.
2 hotels next to each other. Shared front desk and parking lot. Next door does have a pool but guests here are not allowed to use it so be forewarned.
No breakfasts or coffee. Lobby has a small cafe so everything costs money.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2022

Kumar

Nice clean rooms.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

14 Mar 2022

Jarrod

Upon arrival at the hotel there wasn’t a staff member at the desk. There was a paper sign up stating that the desk person was out to lunch at 8 PM. I have never arrived to a hotel and encountered this in my 50 years of life. My wife and I had to wait for over 1/2 hour in order to check in.
The young man who showed up stated that the hotel was under staffed supposedly due to COVID. He further explained that he was also assisting at the neighboring hotel owned by the same owner.
I felt for him. This was not entirely his fault. This is plain piss poor management.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2022

Catherine

One day get away

Comfortable stay with a good location. Our room was a good size and the bed was comfortable. I loved that there is a good sized fridge and a small stove top too with sink! One thing to be aware of is the walls are very thin so we could hear the people next door to us clearly all night long. Would definitely stay again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2022

Ariana

When checking-in the guy was not welcoming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2022

Rich

large room, table & chairs, and very clean. Courteous staff. Very happy with the hotel and would recommend.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2022

SONKI

Beautiful surrounding the property.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

23 Feb 2022

Georgina

She read my room number our Loud to the other 3 men that were in the room waiting to check in. Luckily my boyfriend was with me traveling alone yikes,

“you’re on the 1st floor room 109” like it was announcement.
Suggestion this is your room number point to key packet. Here’s where it’s located show a map. Safety 101.

I also have photos and a doctors diagnosis and medicine from Bed Bug bites my BF got. Was told
To contact Expedia. So I will.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2022

John

Person was training new staff member upon our arrival, and the patience he deminstrated and the skill with which he helped her was a pleasure to observe.\

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2022

Chad

Was a nice place to stay. Although the first room we got still looked like someone was staying in there. They did change us to a nice clean room quickly.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Feb 2022

Carolyn

We reserved and paid for 7 nights but stayed for only 6 nights. Many things didn’t work. The dresser drawers had no pulls and couldn’t be used. Coffee maker broken, toilet repeatedly clogged. Bathroom fan extremely noisy. The desk staff person was very nice and tried to be helpful but got no support from maintenance. The owner/manager happened to be one site when we checked out and was extremely rude and belligerent when we complained about all the problems and requested a refund for the unused last night… he refused. He also runs the hotel next door. I would recommend avoiding these properties despite their convenient location relative to Joshua Tree National Park.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2022

Brian

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Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

09 Jan 2022

Verified traveler

This is clearly Bates Motel!

I was reluctantly greeted with disdain by the desk clerk. Serious attitude of dislike from her. Apparently, She apprised the hotel security officer that I was intoxicated. Never was I rude in any respect to either one nor did I cause any problems or damage. I found the security officer outside my door speaking to the police about my intoxication and I assume was trying to find a reason for me not to be allowed to stay. I was there to sober up from a party. Both of those people should be severely reprimanded or fired. Clearly those people are not into ‘hospitality! Nor are they

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2021

Tamara

Very noisy fans/heaters. Tub faucet stripped and continued to drip all night.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Nov 2021

Rajesh

When we turned on the heater, there was a smell of smoke and the fire alarm went off. The room had many insects. The electric wiring was not good - felt a small jolt of electricity when plugging in and unplugging devices. We were not provided new towels the next day when asked at the front desk and rooms are cleaned every 3 days.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2021

subho

The staff were always helpful and ever smiling. They have dining options so it was a blessing after a long day's drive. Also the breakfast cafe was operating on Thanksgiving when all nearby shops were closed.

Friends_and_family Family