Name: Starlight Inn & Suites Motel 29 Palms Joshua Tree National Park
Address: 71829 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms, California, United States of America, Twentynine Palms, California, US
Rating: 7

What guests think

Across the reviews, Starlight Inn & Suites Motel 29 Palms Joshua Tree National Park is praised for low prices and a convenient location for park visits, but feedback varies widely on room upkeep, noise, amenities, and staff experience.

Rooms are simple and dated, with in-room fridges and microwaves, but recurring issues include thin walls, highway noise, and occasional equipment failures. Cleanliness and service are inconsistent-some report very clean rooms and friendly, accommodating staff, while others note odors, bugs, limited housekeeping, and unhelpful or absent onsite staff. Facilities are limited: check-in is next door, the pool is not in use, and some reviews note no breakfast or ice machine. Best for budget-minded visitors who can accept trade-offs in comfort and services.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited: the pool is closed/filled and there is no onsite front desk, with check-in handled next door. Several reviews also note no breakfast or ice machine, and some areas appear under renovation.

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Carson

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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!

8

Janine

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Elizabeth

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Clifford

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

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.

4

Leonard C

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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).

10

Eli

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a nice and quite property, easy parking

10

Todd

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Michael

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Ryan

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Angela

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: some guests found rooms very clean, while others reported odors, stained bedding, trash, dirty sinks, and bugs. Housekeeping consistency varies and older finishes affect impressions.

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Carson

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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!

6

Rebeca

Dec 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Elizabeth

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Amelia

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unsanitary and inhabitable

8

Douglas

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean place, inexpensive, comfortable.

8

Joe

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Michael

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Ed

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Sean

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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April

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and dated with in-room fridges and microwaves; recurring issues include thin walls, highway noise, and occasional TV or fridge failures. Some guests found rooms spacious or beds comfortable.

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Todd

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Douglas

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious.

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Rhys

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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..

8

Elizabeth

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Todd

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Breann

Mar 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Maricela

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

Michael

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Angela

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Jason

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Service

Service is mixed: many note friendly, helpful staff and quick room changes or early check-in, while others report long waits, absent onsite staff, strict policies, and deposit or housekeeping disputes. Experiences can differ between this property and the neighboring check-in location.

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Carson

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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!

4

Clifford

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

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.

8

Eric

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

4

Marly

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Colette

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Todd

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Lewis

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

John

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Kathleena

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Phylicia

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Location

Convenient for Joshua Tree National Park and near grocery stores and Highway 62. Road-facing rooms can get traffic noise, while others find the setting quiet.

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Todd

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Elizabeth

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Eli

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a nice and quite property, easy parking

10

Todd

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Joe

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Kimberly

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Sean

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Poojitha

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect spot for Joshua national park visitors

10

Maria

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Bryan

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Dining

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Todd

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Janine

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Elizabeth

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Leonard C

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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).

10

Sean

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Month	Average price
January	$69
February	$79
March	$78
April	$80
May	$80
June	$78
July	$81
August	$82
September	$72
October	$74
November	$84
December	$76

Starlight Inn & Suites Motel 29 Palms Joshua Tree National Park

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

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