Western Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Indio with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Reception
Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
80900 US Highway 111, Indio, CA, 92201
  • Empire Polo Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Coachella Music Festival
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Stagecoach Festival
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 4 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Indio

Located within a mile (2 km) of John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Western Sands Motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Indian Palms Country Club. This 37-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Indian Palms Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Empire Polo Club - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Coachella Music Festival - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Stagecoach Festival - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thai Hot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Western Sands Motel

Motel in Indio with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Guests of Western Sands Motel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Free toiletries are also included.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Western Sands Motel?

This motel is located in Indio, close to Empire Polo Club and Indian Wells Tennis Garden. You'll also find Indian Palms Country Club and Fantasy Springs Casino within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Western Sands Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Western Sands Motel feature a casino at the property?

No, Western Sands Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Western Sands Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Western Sands Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a terrace plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes.

Are there hot tubs at Western Sands Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Western Sands Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Western Sands Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Western Sands Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Western Sands Motel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Western Sands Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Western Sands Motel?

The closest major airport to Western Sands Motel is Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD), which is 3.8 mi away (5 minutes by car). Another top airport is Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional), which is located 8.7 mi away (14-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Western Sands Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Western Sands Motel.

Western Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 159 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Business traveler
Found 3 small roaches going around the water faucet by the sink area in the bathroom. Tv remote control did not work, a/c controls were very loose, hard to adjust the temprature. This place sucks, trash outside most rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dirty bathroom

It was only for one day but the shower was dirty with someone else's hair in it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Blake, Palm springs

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly staffed. Family that owns the place converted the first room behind the front desk into a living room off of their own living quarters. So when you look behind the front desk you can see discreet into the theater living quarters dream. Super unprofessional
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gentleman at front was kind but the whole place was a disaster. Rooms were unclean (dead roaches, no toilet paper, no towels). It was an unsanitary place. The sofa bed was unusable because it was so dirty. The man at the front gladly gave us our money back. Also, the room that we had reserved was out of order because of a clogged or leaky shower. They never called to let us know and they accommodated us with a poor replacement. The bathrooms also had electrical wires exposed with only see-through yellow tape covering them. My overall experience was terrible. We left to a Super 8 motel around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is disgusting. Torn furniture, carpet stains, tv didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jaime

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worse place to stay

I was given a room that was still occupied. Not happy about that. And then I was given another room where the bed was horrible, I should have slept on the floor. I definitely don’t recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Mary, Los Angeles

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAY AWAY!!! We only booked here because every other place in the area was sold out! The place is absolutely DISGUSTING. Room was extremely filthy, stains on the walls and all the furniture, pubic hairs on the towels, hair in the bed, clogged sink, kitchen so dirty there’s no way you’d want to use it. Room smelled very bad (weed and god knows what else). I don’t mind staying in simple motels as long as they are somewhat clean. This is place is the worst of the worst. Never gets cleaned and owners clearly don’t care. You’re better off sleeping in your car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Customer service was lacking and they gave a key to someone that accessed our room in the middle of the night!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was dirty towels were dirty only 1 towel trash left from previous people not good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Alek

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, I didn’t feel safe staying here!. Entry door was hard to close shut . Countertops and kitchen sink were stained and floor mats in the bathroom was dingy and spotted. No remote to the tv. Communicating with the staff was a little frustrating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Desperate need of renovations and make over

This place is in desperate need of an upgrade and makeover. Black mold in bathrooms, some lights work others don’t, pool is just a mess and I wouldn’t even go near that water. It’s like someone bought an old motel with the plans to renovate and upgrade it but never got around to it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Marleny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do Not Stay Here Until Motel is Renovated/Cleaned

Our room smelled like old people and mold! It seemed like it had been MONTHS, if not longer, since the last time the room had been cleaned or dusted. When taking a shower, all of the dirt came off the tub, making it a gross experience. There wasn't even a phone in our room to connect to the front desk! The WiFi NEVER worked, not for one minute. The front desk were courteous but much more needs to be done
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

jim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

terrible no tv empty bottles layin on floor

terrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Nothing fancy, but has the necessities

The room was spacious with full kitchen and big vanity closet. The shower was a stand alone, not very big, no place to put toiletries inside the shower except the ground. Water pressure wasn’t great so if you have hair, be prepared to take a while. The refrigerator was a little dirty. Check in was quick. Overall, not the Ritz but it worked for what we needed it for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the music festival I went to. And the AC worked all weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Kristyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent stay. They could use some upgrading/paint to the inside of the room. Negatives: shower was old/dirty, walls had stains/dirty, bathroom door was so bent out of shape it didn't even close, entire room had a funky smell, the WIFI didn't work, the oven didn't work either. Pros: Staff was easy, hotel area was quiet/convenient to stores we needed. Room was very spacious & tv worked good. Overall it was a decent stay. We aren't too picky at all & we booked this room last minute for Stagecoach weekend (so we were hardly even inside the room) so there weren't many options left available. Would stay again if we had too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019