We list 29 Palms Inn among Joshua Tree's notable stays; here is what the verified review record actually shows.
Across 897 published Google reviews the property carries a strong 4.5/5 rating. With that many reviews behind it, the score reflects a real pattern, not a few lucky stays, so it carries serious weight in our assessment. Our HFK score of 9.0/10 is simply that verified guest rating converted to a 10-point scale, so you can see exactly how we arrived at it.
The property is located at 73950 Inn Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA. Google places it in the mid-range tier for its market. The hotel's official site is http://www.29palmsinn.com/. This is here so you can verify the spot and the going rate independently before you commit.
On balance, 29 Palms Inn is the Joshua Tree pick for travelers prioritizing solo retreat stays who want a property whose reputation is backed by a published review record. Use the verified rating, the location, and the trade-offs noted below to decide whether it fits your trip.
Solo Retreat
For solo retreat stays, use the verified guest rating and the location above to judge fit, then confirm the room category and current rate with 29 Palms Inn directly. We spell out the drawbacks in the section above; the final call stays with you.
Anniversary
For anniversary stays, use the verified guest rating and the location above to judge fit, then confirm the room category and current rate with 29 Palms Inn directly. The honest drawbacks above are there so you choose with complete information.
What guests consistently say
Read across the 4.5/5 Google record, Tripadvisor (4/5 over roughly 480 reviews) and Yelp, a clear and repeatable pattern emerges. The property occupies 70 acres at the historic Oasis of Mara, and guests return most for its character: wood-frame cabins from the 1920s, adobe bungalows from the 1930s and 1950s guesthouses, each one distinct, plus a warm spring-fed pool and a poolside restaurant that runs live music on most service nights. Staff warmth and the genuine sense of somewhere unlike a chain hotel come up again and again.
The recurring complaints are specific and worth booking around. Several guests note the rooms are basic inside despite their colorful exteriors, true to their period and short on modern amenities: WiFi reaches the pool and front office but not the rooms, and many units have no in-room fridge or television. Adobe and cabin walls carry sound more than the era suggests, so light sleepers should ask for a unit away from the pool and the restaurant. A handful report bungalows that are hard to find after dark, and slower bar and kitchen service when the restaurant fills. Treat this as a characterful desert inn, not a polished resort, and it delivers; expect the opposite and it disappoints.
Honest trade-offs
- Rooms are intentionally rustic and period-accurate: no in-room WiFi (pool and office only), and often no fridge or TV. Confirm what your specific unit includes before booking.
- Sound carries between the older adobe and cabin units; request one set back from the pool and restaurant if you are a light sleeper.
- Restaurant and bar service can slow on busy nights, and some bungalows are tricky to locate after dark.
Practical information
Frequently Asked Questions
How is 29 Palms Inn rated by guests?
29 Palms Inn holds a verified 4.5/5 rating across 897 Google reviews, which converts to an HFK score of 9.0/10.
Where is 29 Palms Inn located?
73950 Inn Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA.
What is 29 Palms Inn best for?
It suits solo retreat and anniversary stays; it is a boutique property in Joshua Tree.
Is 29 Palms Inn expensive?
Season dictates price here; check the going rate with the hotel or your booking channel.