Western Sands Motel offers free Wi-Fi, parking, and an outdoor pool in Indio, CA. Close to The Living Desert Zoo and PGA WEST golf courses. Book now.
Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, cleanliness, and helpful staff, while noting limited amenities and occasional Wi-Fi issues. The motel suits travelers seeking affordable, no-frills accommodations near local attractions.
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Western Sands Motel offers basic indoor lodging in Indio, California, positioned conveniently along CA-111. This modest motel provides essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, and an outdoor pool, catering primarily to travelers seeking straightforward, no-frills accommodation. The property is accessible and kid-friendly, though it does not permit pets and lacks on-site dining or fitness facilities.
The setting includes a spacious grassy area, adding a quiet, family-oriented ambiance that some guests have appreciated for its relaxed, low-key environment. Rooms feature practical conveniences like microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs, contributing to a comfortable stay despite the property’s older style, as noted by several visitors. While the motel is not luxurious, its clean and sizeable rooms, along with gated parking suitable for RVs and travel trailers, support a functional experience for budget-conscious travelers.
Situated near popular local attractions such as The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and PGA WEST golf courses, the motel is well-placed for visitors interested in sightseeing and recreation. Proximity to Palm Springs International Airport (approximately 30 minutes by car) adds to its accessibility. Guests have highlighted its closeness to convenience stores, fast food, and grocery outlets, making it practical for longer visits or stops during road trips.
Reviews present a mixed but generally positive picture, with appreciation for the friendly staff and quiet atmosphere balanced against remarks about limited amenities and an older building. For travelers focusing on affordability and straightforward lodging with easy access to local points of interest, Western Sands Motel offers an adequate option in the Indio area.
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Its a different motel experience then I expected. The rooms weren't luxurious but more common but I'm more common. The rooms all seem to have front and back doors. I appreciate this because I am so paranoid about fires and earth quakes. Over all I enjoyed my stay. There is a large grass area in the middle of the motel where I heard children playing. Children playing is always a comforting sound. Close to fast food, grocery store and even a well know pharmacy. Another successful weekend get away.
Nothing but friendly & courteous staff who are very polite. The rooms are great and very clean and very spacious rooms.
It was very nice quiet place to stay I'm coming again
It's just what you would expect from a no name no chain name I should say affiliation. The rooms are clean the building's world but it was a very nice point environment without the trees and green grass and very large pool it was close to a bar fast food restaurants grocery store it was even a small ranchers type market across the way where they sold the food right out of the field behind them the pharmacy close by laundry facilities close by banking close by for the price I paid I was happy the staff was nice. There were a couple Sean and Brittany who were I guess the caretakers for the establishment they really stood out above and beyond they were very helpful kind and considerate I'm older I need help with my baggage and Sean was right there to help and wouldn't take a tip. His partner Brittany clean the rooms and she was just sweet as me checked on me to see if I owe anything special I needed for my age. All in all it was a wonderful experience.
Affordable and nice place to stay. Beds are comfy, flat screen tv, remote to air conditioner, microwave. I love that the sink, counter tops is outside of the bathroom , bathroom is big, rooms are a decent size, outside landscapping is taken care of, maid is friendly and does a great job cleaning. It's quiet and they have gated parking behind rooms for travel trailers, RV's, trucks, etc Owners are accommodating and nice. Suprised for an older place its nice, taken care of.
Two star with kitchen Clean good bed. TV volume set low.
The front office was only staffed with one person when we checked in and he seemed to be responsible for everything. He handled the added duties with extreme professionalism and with a smile on his face. He was very friendly. We were travelling from Atlanta and were not familiar with the place around. He helped us with each and every details of the surroundings, Also asked for a later check out and that was very helpful for our schedule.Strongly recommended..... A++
Nice hotel staff, though there were absolutely no amenities. And it was very expensive for what we got.
Surprisingly a very nice place to stay. Very clean rooms, nice and comfy bed. It has a mini fridge, microwave oven and a Flat screen tv!! Bathroom is roomy with a bathtub. The Price was very cheap considering the area and season. Very Nice service and beatufil view. The place has a pool and spa. The Only problem was the Wifi connection which wasn't too good but having a Circle K around the corner makes up for it (beer and snaks at walking distance).
Awesome pool 24 hrs rooms are big clean quite environment. ,,hospitality a plus,,.love tha family NAMASTE.,.,,I'm still waiting on lunch lol.,Love your guyz food.,.,bring me a plate already.,.,
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