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Desert View Motel

Desert View Motel in Yucca Valley offers affordable, tidy rooms with free Wi-Fi, parking, and air conditioning. Enjoy a vintage-style stay just 10 minutes from dining, shopping, and the Joshua Tree National Park entrance.

57471 Primrose Dr, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, United States View on map
6.8/10
Average Based on 108 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Air-conditioned Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable budget stay close to Joshua Tree

Visitors highlight clean, functional rooms and a convenient location near local attractions and dining, with a few practical limitations typical of a vintage-style motel.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and comfortable rooms with essential amenities like microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker
  • Friendly and attentive front desk staff who enforce a no-smoking policy
  • Convenient location near restaurants, shopping in Yucca Valley, and Joshua Tree National Park
  • Well-lit parking lot with security cameras providing a sense of safety
  • Reasonable pricing for a basic yet functional stay

Worth knowing

  • Facilities are dated with mismatched furniture and an old-fashioned check-in process
  • Noise levels can be an issue due to proximity to the main highway
  • Parking lot is small; larger vehicles may need to find alternate parking nearby
  • No on-site restaurant, pool, fitness center, or pet accommodations

Best for

  • Travelers seeking affordable lodging near Joshua Tree National Park
  • Visitors who prioritize location and basic comforts over luxury
  • Solo travelers and budget-conscious guests needing a safe, clean place to stay
  • Those wanting easy access to local dining options and nearby attractions
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About this property

Welcome to Desert View Motel

The Desert View Motel offers a straightforward, no-frills lodging experience nestled in the heart of Yucca Valley, California. With a modest rating of 3.4, it clearly caters to travelers seeking practical comfort rather than luxury. The vintage charm of this motel stands out, evoking a sense of nostalgia that complements its desert surroundings.

Guests consistently emphasize the motel’s cleanliness and functional amenities. Each room comes equipped with essential features such as a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, ensuring convenience for both short stays and extended visits. The beds receive praise for comfort, and overall repairs and maintenance appear to be well-kept, creating a welcoming, if simple, retreat.

Service at Desert View Motel is marked by courteous and attentive staff, who maintain a clear no-smoking policy to preserve a fresh and healthy atmosphere. This policy reflects a commitment to guest well-being that enhances the overall experience. While the furniture may be mismatched and show signs of age, it fits the vintage aesthetic and keeps costs reasonable.

Location is a notable highlight. Situated just off Twentynine Palms Highway, the motel places visitors within walking distance of Yucca Valley’s dining and shopping options. Moreover, it serves as an ideal base for adventurers heading to Joshua Tree National Park, merely ten miles away. The free Wi-Fi and parking accommodate the practical needs of travelers, though the motel lacks a pool, restaurant, pet-friendly policies, and fitness center facilities — emphasizing its role as a budget-conscious choice.

Ultimately, Desert View Motel resonates as an honest, dependable lodging option. It does not promise extravagance but reliably delivers clean, comfortable accommodations at a fair price. For those prioritizing location and function over upscale amenities, it offers a grounded, welcoming stop in the high desert landscape.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

DC
Dean Coffman Dec 16, 2025
10

This is a great motel ! The room was nice and clean with a refrigerater ,microwave, and coffee . The man working up front was nice. He let It be known there is no smoking. He told me multiple times that it a no smoking place and I respect that. Looks like past reviews from people they were actually smoking probably . So far in my stay at the desert view motel I gotta say everything is good. And I do look around for bugs and stuff like that at any motel i been in . I did not see 1 bug or anything being dirty . Really a good place . Nice lil patio and just gotta say I was impressed and wish I would have came here in the past . Yea it's alittle dated but seems they keep it nice . It's a perfect location close to everything even if you are walking . Gotta say I like it here . Good job staff of desert view motel ! Thank you

MC
Michelle Cloud-Hughes Nov 20, 2025
10

I've stayed here many times while working in the area and passing through. The rooms have pretty much always been acceptably clean, the beds are comfortable, and the microwave, refrigerator, and shower are functional. Everything you need from a cheap motel. These aren't luxury accommodations, so don't expect that. The furniture is shabby and mismatched. If you're concerned about such things, stay elsewhere. If you want a nice little cheap room near the main highway and convenient to lots of good places, this place fits the bill. Cons are that it's kind of noisy, and the check-in process is very old-school. So you stand there for a long time while the very nice gentleman fills out all of your information by hand on multiple forms. That being said, I do appreciate the attention to security, especially as a solo female traveler. The parking lot is also well-lighted and covered by security cameras. If you have an egregiously large vehicle, you'll need to park nearby, as the lot is small. Bonus: It's very close to Aki Sushi, which is excellent!

JRB
Jane Roxanne Beamon Nov 18, 2025
10

A charming old fashioned motel. The bed is comfortable, and everything is exceptionally clean and in good repair, at a very reasonable price. Exactly what we needed whilst in town to purchase a trailer.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Desert View Motel

Yucca Valley, California

Off Twentynine Palms Highway, this unassuming vintage-style motel is a 10-minute walk from restaurants and shopping in Yucca Valley and 10 miles from Joshua Tree National Park.

  • Hwy 62 & Park Hill Plaza 5 min Walk
  • Yucca Valley Transit Center (Yucca Trail & Airway) 8 min Walk
  • Hwy 62 & Park Hill Plaza 2 4 min Walk
  • Palm Springs International Airport 38 min Car · 58 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

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