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Whether you're in search of solitude or celebration, Mojave Resort is an oasis in the heart of Palm Desert. Our tranquil midcentury retreat was lovingly renovated to create a sanctuary where guests can reconnect with each other and themselves. Social spaces for fireside conversations and sipping cocktails under starry skies are the perfect complement to spacious, thoughtfully appointed guest rooms designed for your playful escape. Explore, restore, and set your watch to desert time.
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The Mojave Resort is a renovated old motel. The owners did a great job with the renovations, and it is very cute! The pool area is nice, and since it is adult only, you won't have noisy splashy kids running around (I love kids, but not when on an adult vacation). For some reason, we never received maid service on our stay. We had the privacy thing off our door and saw the housekeepers with their cart 2 doors away when we left at noon. We went to the pool, fell asleep, and figured our room was serviced. When we returned to our room hours later, the housekeepers were gone and our room had not been serviced. Not a huge deal, but for the $700+ we paid for 2 nights, we had to go in search of coffee pods, creamer, and tp up at the front office. The free breakfast is very average....2 muffins (both different types, so be the early bird to get first pick), 2 cups of yogurt, 2 bittles of oj, and 1 apple and 1 banana. Fresh baked goods also would have been greatly appreciated for the cost of the stay. Or, perhaps on the card you place outside your room, you should have the option to indicate which items/flavors you would like in your breakfast box. We had a room with an adjoining door to the room next door. There is no soundproofing on the door so you could hold a conversation through it with the people next door. The people next door thankfully went to bed pretty early, so again, no issue. The location is great and walkable to many places.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Bruno Santos, General Manager at Mojave Resort
Responded 4 weeks ago
Hi dacing_girl14, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the retro style and relaxing, adults-only atmosphere—we love providing a peaceful escape for our guests! I’m sorry to hear that your room wasn’t serviced during your stay. That’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and I’ll be looking into what may have happened to ensure better consistency moving forward. I also appreciate your feedback regarding breakfast options and room soundproofing—we’re always looking for ways to improve and will take your suggestions into consideration. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better stay next time! Best regards,
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The bed is very comfortable, pool area with fire pits was very inviting. The breakfast isn't really a special thing as it's the same items you'd find at a free breakfast at a value chain....just comes in a cute midmod cooler. The rooms have great amenities and staff is extraordinarily helpful
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Parking easy and available
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Response from Bruno Santos, General Manager at Mojave Resort
Responded Feb 18, 2025
Hi Lisa L, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the comfortable bed, inviting pool area, and our team’s hospitality—it means a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback on breakfast as well. We aim to create a unique experience for our guests, and your input helps us continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back to Mojave Resort soon for another relaxing stay! Best,
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To ALL FUTURE AND PAST GUESTS..the resort charges $25 a night for service dogs! According to ADA guidelines this is against the law. I did contact the front desk after departure and they were very firm on the fee. I contacted ADA and a few days later I noticed a credit of $25 per night.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Bruno Santos, General Manager at Mojave Resort
Responded Aug 20, 2024
Dear maryhE1599RZ, Thank you for your review and for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience regarding the service dog fee. We are pleased to inform you that under new ownership, we no longer charge for pets, including service dogs. Additionally, our policies are fully compliant with ADA guidelines, ensuring that all guests, including those with service animals, are treated in accordance with the law. The issue you encountered does not reflect our current practices, and we regret that this occurred during your stay. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back in the future for a more enjoyable experience. Warm regards,
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So i would like to Thank Bruno and Al for their patience during our stay since we were evacuated and the reservation kept changing. One item I would fix is the shade pull be actually ON THE DOOR and not above it- there’s a total lack of security and privacy not being able to close off your room when leaving. The fridges are filled to the brim w/unnecessary drinks when I really wanted room for my coffee creamers and dips for crackers. As a side note, we would stay for longer if you had a washer/dryer available. (Wink)
Thanks again for being our favorite spot in the desert for the last 28 years!
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: The WiFi is very weak so we couldn’t stream movies and the TV has no movies. Kinda of a bummer!
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Response from Bruno Santos, General Manager at Mojave Resort
Responded Jan 30, 2025
Dear Relax54063184069, Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a loyal guest with us for the past 28 years! It was truly our pleasure to accommodate you during such a challenging time, and we appreciate your patience as well. We’re grateful for your feedback regarding the shade pull and minibar setup. We’ll definitely take your suggestions into consideration as we continue to improve the guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay in the desert soon. Safe travels! Best,
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Coming into Plam Desert for work, we were trying to find a place that wasn't too expensive and had high ratings. Wow, what a great find, the Mojave Resort. Checking in was a breeze and the people working there were very kind and couldn't do enough for us. Look's like the rooms and the property were recently renovated and had a very cool mid-century vibe. They had a large courtyard pool with a nice sized hot tub and 2 fire pits. In the morning they deliver to you a very nice continental breakfast. We will absolutely be back.
The only downside was the room we were in had a window air conditioner that was SOOOOO loud it kept us up the entire night. And, they could use a nice bar.
Very impressed with the facility and would highly recommend
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Â Try the sir conditioning units because the one we had was super loud. The pillows could use some...
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Response from Bruno Santos, General Manager at Mojave Resort
Responded Oct 21, 2024
Dear G8435WBhowardc, Thank you for sharing your experience at Mojave Resort! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our recent renovations and mid-century design. It’s great to hear that our team made you feel welcome, and that you enjoyed the pool area, fire pits, and breakfast delivery. We appreciate your feedback regarding the AC unit, and we're working on improvements to enhance guest comfort. As for your suggestion about a bar, we’re excited to share that we’re working on implementing a full bar and restaurant in the near future! We’re glad you had such a positive experience and would recommend us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards,
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They've done such an amazing job remodeling this resort, somehow managing to make it feel fresh and modern without losing the vintage style. It was really hot when we were there, so I loved having a beautiful and comfortable room to escape the heat, and meeting at the pool for a night swim when the temperatures dipped a bit. The room, the pool area, the morning breakfast boxes, the bicycles, the staff... all excellent! I cannot wait to stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Bruno Santos, General Manager at Mojave Resort
Responded Jan 11, 2025
Dear susanhR9723AN, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our remodeled resort and appreciated the balance we’ve worked hard to achieve between fresh, modern touches and vintage charm. It’s great to know that your room provided a comfortable retreat from the heat and that you made the most of a refreshing night swim at the pool. We’re also thrilled that you enjoyed our breakfast boxes, bicycles, and, most importantly, the hospitality provided by our team. Your kind words truly mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another exceptional stay! Warm regards,
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Based on their write up, I was expecting a neat stay at a luxurious retro motel. Still felt that way cutting through a well kept courtyard with a pool and mature fauna. That ends when you walk in the room. Dirty carpeting, shabby furniture which needs refinishing, only 1 robe, shabby drapes. The wall ac unit is appropriately retro, but at least put in temp control units so they don’t have to run all night. The continental breakfast.. packaged sweet roll, cheap bagels, 2 cereals served in a room where the carpet seems to have been used in an auto repair shop. This place could yearly be cool if the owners put some money into it. Take a pass
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Amazing resort! Newly redone and they got it right. Must visit if you are in the Palm Desert area, and the adult only touch is perfect. Perfectly located, you can walk virtually to any restaurant in the El Paseo street. Staff is amazing and caring.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Bruno Santos, General Manager at Mojave Resort
Responded Oct 8, 2024
Dear G8112UAbrunos, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the updates we’ve made to the resort and that the adults-only atmosphere added to your experience. Our location near El Paseo is something we’re proud of, and we're glad you found it convenient to explore the area. Most importantly, it’s wonderful to hear that our staff made your stay even more special. We strive to create a caring and welcoming environment for all our guests, and your feedback means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you're in the Palm Desert area! Warm regards,
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10/10 would recommend! We brought our dog and it was truly amazing. I loved that the doors peered outside so it was easy to go out for potty breaks instead of having to use an elevator. The staff were friendly, it was so clean and we loved the other guests. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Bruno Santos, General Manager at Mojave Resort
Responded 5 weeks ago
Hi P6831MJkristent, We’re so delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic stay—and that your pup did too! Providing a comfortable and convenient experience for our guests (four-legged ones included!) is something we take pride in, so we’re thrilled you appreciated the setup. Our team truly values your kind words, and we’re so happy you enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere. We’d LOVE to have you back again soon! Best regards,
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Los Angeles, California29 contributions57 helpful votes
Hi there.
I did like the south side better, but do not be concerned about the Shadow Mountain Drive side, as Palm Desert is very quiet at nighttime. Very, very little traffic after 10:00 pm or so.
While you are there, be sure to have breakfast at Wilma and Frieda (in the shopping center upstairs from Tommy Bahama and Saks Fifth Avenue). Absolutely the best breakfast / lunch in the area. And, oh my, the pastries!!!
United StatesCaliforniaCalifornia DesertGreater Palm SpringsPalm Desert
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