The Best Hotels Closest to Skull Rock in for 2026

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, stone facade, and multiple windows.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central dining area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with blinds.

A modern hotel room with a blue accent wall, a sofa, a wooden table, a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twentynine Palms by IHG

15.4 km from Skull Rock

Kelli

NT$4,174

NT$4,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a brown leather chair, and a small table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and a building with multiple windows.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, a parking lot, and a landscaped entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, desk, chair, two beds, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms-Joshua Tree National Park

15.9 km from Skull Rock

Miriam

NT$4,847

NT$5,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A residential area with palm trees, a clear sky, and a sunset.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a potted cactus, and a sign indicating a new HBO show.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a yellow wall. There are potted plants, a framed picture, and some informational cards on the wall.

3. El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

15.3 km from Skull Rock

Michelle

NT$2,835

NT$3,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool area with a pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A motel with a red roof, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

4. Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA

15.4 km from Skull Rock

Maria

NT$1,194

NT$1,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A colorful outdoor seating area with benches arranged in a rainbow pattern.

A playground with a colorful play area and a red vehicle parked nearby.

A room with blue walls, a large abstract art piece, a framed picture, and a white bench.

A colorful playground with benches and a fenced area.

5. 9 Palms Inn

15.3 km from Skull Rock

Nathaniel

NT$2,071

NT$2,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by mountains.

A row of single-story buildings with a clear sky and a sunset.

A hot tub in a backyard with a pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

6. Harmony Motel

15.9 km from Skull Rock

Anthony

NT$4,817

NT$5,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A patio with a fire feature, a cactus, and a view of a desert landscape with mountains.

A modern outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and a glass partition, overlooking a desert landscape with mountains in the distance.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchen area, and a large window offering a desert view.

A modern showerhead with water flowing, a pool, and a chair in the background.

7. RESET Hotel Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

14.2 km from Skull Rock

Marcus

NT$5,384

NT$8,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Skull Rock

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twentynine Palms by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms-Joshua Tree National Park	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA	7.8 Good 1,124 reviews	View
9 Palms Inn	7.8 Good 568 reviews	View

Top Skull Rock Hotel Reviews

The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Loved staying here!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Desert - Millennium by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"My favorite place to stay in Palm Springs."

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Temp worked room stayed cool. Pool was fun for the kids. Tried their Italian restaurant not a fan."

The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert

10/10 Excellent

"Uno de los Mejores Lugares para ir en Familia muchisimas Gracias!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indio - Coachella Valley by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Just off the 10 fwy in Indio, Ca, right near Fantasy Springs Casino. Easy check in, clean room and comfy beds. Great breakfast in the morning. Our housekeeper had our room just beautiful by the time we got back from a business meeting. Walkable distance to Fantasy Springs!"

Courtyard by Marriott Palm Desert

10/10 Excellent

"We went to Palm Springs for a conference. This was a very adorable option. The beds were comfortable."

Signature Indio I-10 Coachella Valley by Sonesta

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was very helpful. Very good place to stay. The staff at check in and check out were nice and friendly. I will be sure to stay there on my next visit."

RESET Hotel Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing"

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A desert landscape with large boulders and sparse vegetation.

Arch Rock

Snap photos of a huge and curious rock formation and camp beneath a sky illuminated by the Milky Way.

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A palm tree with sunlight filtering through its fronds, a clear blue sky, and a rocky desert landscape in the background.

Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance

9.6/10 (1,097 reviews)

Enjoy the desert landscapes and explore Joshua Tree National Park North Entrance, a lovely green space in Twentynine Palms. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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A desert landscape with large rock formations and a Joshua tree.

Intersection Rock

Watch climbers ascend this monzonite crag in Hidden Valley, inspect its interesting appearance and go for a walk along a nearby trail.

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Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center

8.6/10 (47 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center as part of your travels around Twentynine Palms. Wander the scenic parks or discover the area's desert landscapes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Skull Rock?

Skull Rock is located in an area that travelers like for its parks. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best place to stay close to Skull Rock?

RESET Hotel Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Skull Rock. Other good options around the area include AutoCamp Joshua Tree and WorldMark Indio.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Skull Rock, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Skull Rock.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Skull Rock?

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1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twentynine Palms by IHG

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms-Joshua Tree National Park