Ruta Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Indio with free parking

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Lobby
Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, deep soaking tub, towels
Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed
Front of property
Free self parking

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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82083 Indio Boulevard, Indio, CA, 92201
  • Empire Polo Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Coachella Music Festival
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Stagecoach Festival
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Indio

Located within a mile (2 km) of Coachella Valley History Museum, Ruta Motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Riverside County Fairgrounds. This 13-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Fantasy Springs Casino - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Indian Palms Country Club - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Empire Polo Club - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Coachella Music Festival - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Stagecoach Festival - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thai Hot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Mexicali Cafe II - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Farmer Boys - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ruta Motel

Motel in Indio with free parking
You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels. Stretch out in the soaking tub. Other standard amenities include refrigerators and microwaves. Limited housekeeping is available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Ruta Motel Indio
Ruta Indio
Ruta Motel Motel
Ruta Motel Indio
Ruta Motel Motel Indio

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Ruta Motel?

Ruta Motel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of Ruta Motel?

This motel is located in Indio within a short 19-minute walk of Coachella Valley History Museum. You'll also find Empire Polo Club and Indian Palms Country Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Ruta Motel?

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

Does Ruta Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, Ruta Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ruta Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Ruta Motel good for couples?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include a soaking tub and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Ruta Motel?

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

Does Ruta Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

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

Does Ruta Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ruta Motel.

Does Ruta Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to Ruta Motel?

The closest major airport to Ruta Motel is Bermuda Dunes, CA (UDD), which is 2.7 mi away (4 minutes by car). Another top airport is Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional), which is located 7.9 mi away (12-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ruta Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Ruta Motel.

Ruta Motel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 34 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yuchun

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

For Coachella

The hotel (or motel) was really nice and even allowed us to check in two hours early, which gave me time to prepare for the Coachella event. The air conditioner was a bit loud, but after a fun night out, it didn’t bother me much. We did see a cockroach in the bathroom, which might be due to the ground floor location—understandable, but I hope that can be improved in the future. The best part is the location—it’s super close to the Coachella venue with no traffic issues, and I loved how convenient it was to park right outside the room. Overall, I really liked the stay and would definitely consider coming back next time I go to Coachella.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

George, Chula Vista

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place looks very old and ran down outside the rooms their is a big area with hobos. The rooms inside have old furniture and the sink clogged up every time we opened the faucet. Not worth the stay for the price. The main guy in the front was very friendly though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Pedro, Los Angeles

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
They made check out 10 am All hotel regular time 11amor 12

2/10 Terrible

Paulino

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ruta Motel

Have been a member of Hotels.com for many years, this is the worst place I've ever stayed. Smoke alarm missing batters, front door latch extremely damaged, wall AC pushed inward, mold inside refrigerator, television remote control dirty and very sticking. Health, safety and all other concerns should be investigated before containing your listing of this place. You are committing a great disservice to all hotels.com members by the listing of this location. Have more comments photos to send you. Please contact.
AC pushed inward and wall damage
Smoke alarm no batteries, ceiling light damage.
Front door damage
Front door hard to close
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Norio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a 100 years old motel There is no phone in the room Room service was bad

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jenell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Angela

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No smoke dector no service to clean room or towels.smelled strange cockroach in room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

ethan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
tweekers surrounding the hotel and it looks very unsafe. i wouldn't leave anything in my car. check in process took way too long for somebody with a reservation. $80 down the drain i didn't even stay in the hotel room the bathroom was a mess and the base boards were filthy in the entire room. bed felt like cardboard
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

James Ball

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is disgusting. Roaches and bugs everywhere. Do not stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Skaidra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amount of roaches we saw in the room was absolutely mind blowing, unfortunately all the hotels around there were booked out due to a huge event going on in town. Extremely dirty room as well, felt unsafe as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient hotel

I liked the room & the owners were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Charles

Disliked: Room comfort

Not Professional

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

I won't stay there again))

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

E

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didnt even let me check in cause of pluming issues
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Anonymous

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I thought the room was dirty and the floor need to be cleaned. The motel is very rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Roachesin bath, tv not working, bathroom door would not close
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Mariah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roaches (NO) REFUND

Upon check in everything was normal besides being told 70$ over the phone and then asked to pay 75$ and then told cash only. We did end up paying only 70$ with my debit and proceeded to the room— unpacked—showered and went to rest. That’s when we realized there were cockroaches in the bathroom— in the shower, crawling up the toilet while I was literally on it, on the floor... Then going into the room I saw quite a few more— on the floor, the walls, even in my clothes. By now Im just disgusted I ran to the office to see what accommodations would be made for us. We asked to switch rooms and we were told there were NO extra rooms available... uhm ok, so I asked if they could accommodate a free room for the next night due to it being almost 2 AM, again we were told NO. They said they could only refund me RIGHT THEN AND THERE and we would have to leave right away...? I went back to see ifI could handle it, as we had nothing that would b attracting theses awful creatures.I was too afraid to sit in the bed in fear the bugs were in the sheets or covers as well. I saw MORE roaches! I went back and said LETS GO. Instead of refunding cash so I could take it to the next hotel in mind and get a room right away he refused & said ONLY refund it back to my debit, which meant I wasn’t seeing that money for a few days. I had to pack up QUICKLY —while manager stood right outside my room. It was past 3 AM leaving the hotel with ZERO accommodations. Only an inaccessible refund. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Hamid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nasty & dirty.

The place was not fitted with proper windows. So, it was extremely noisy from the road, the I-10 & freight trains running some 18 hrs./day. The worst nightmare were the cockroaches in the room, especially in the bathroom. I located at least 5 of them. When I wanted to show them to the manager / owner, he didn't want to see them & said I know, I know. I'm trying to include a few photos of the wildlife in the room, dead & alive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

S

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like it would be loud and unsure but it’s the exact opposite... quiet and no problems .. everyone around respects each other’s space
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. chatted with the owner for a few minutes and he wanted to make sure we were as comfortable as possible during the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019