Safari Motor Inn - Joshua Tree

When staying in Joshua Tree, you have three options for accommodations. Fancy expensive resorts, camping or a selection of small motels in the heart of the city. If you wish for something affordable, in the center of town, the Safari Motor Inn is THE BEST. It's important to understand this motel is nearly 70 years old, so please manage your expectations but I can assure you as of 2-1-25, this motel is clean, well appointed and you CANNOT beat the absolutely amazing customer service. The employee I dealt with was SO kind and helpful. I will be staying here one weekend a month indefinitely. I can't wait to return!!!

Beds are uncomfortable and room looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in who knows how long. Furniture was old and dirty too. A/C & heater unto in window was loud. There were hairs in the bathroom and dirt in windows, window sills and corners of rooms. Shower entrance is narrow so if you’re person of size you may need to enter shower sideways. Also closing the shower curtain restricts light from bathroom so makes it kind of dark. My daughter who stayed in separate room said theirs was the same condition and commented that toilet paper is probably not even one-ply. Definitely not staying here again and would not recommend. They should spend some money in renovating the rooms even if one at a time and replace driveway, too. Has potential but, again, will stay elsewhere next visit to Joshua Tree.

The Safari Motor Inn is from an age when rooms were smaller. We stayed two nights, in June 2023. The room was clean. The sheets, pillowcases and towels were very clean. The bathroom and shower, likewise, were quite clean. Our stay was pleasant and more personal than at a large hotel. This Inn matches the tone and nature of the town of Joshua Tree. Our sleep was good, with the mattress medium firm: no back pain. Breakfasts and dinners were a couple of blocks walk, and were very excellent. Cactuses were many and varied in the pool patio area. Many security cameras ensure your safety. We will come back to Safari and Joshua Tree National Park.

So very close to Joshua Tree National Park. Couldn't have been better! The owner was so helpful - he provided us with scales to check our luggage, a map giving directions to the airport and a visitors' guide to JT. Room was basic but everything worked and there were coffee making facilities.

I stayed at this property for 2 nights alone while visiting Joshua Tree. First of all the location was fantastic. % minutes from the entrance to the park and on the main ***** so I was able to walk to dinner. The owner Ravi is wonderful and very nice. The room was a bit dated but boy did my feet love the plush carpet after a day of hiking. It was also nice to not deal with any stairs and have my car parked in front of the room. Basic toiletries- bar soap & shampoo in the room. The room had a decent size fridge and a microwave. The shower was nothing exciting but it did the job. The courtyard was very nice but it was too cold in January to enjoy for too long. Great location and affordable. All in all I recommend this hotel.