By the ocean, Western Sands Motel offers a serene escape with an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the tranquil garden or relax on the sunny terrace.
Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 14 min drive
Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Dutch Bros Coffee - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min walk
In-N-Out Burger - 2 min drive
Thai Hot Restaurant - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min drive
About this property
Western Sands Motel
Western Sands Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Empire Polo Club. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
37 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Western Sands Motel INDIO
Western Sands Motel
Western Sands INDIO
Western Sands
Western Sands Motel Motel
Western Sands Motel Indio
Western Sands Motel Motel Indio
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Western Sands Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Western Sands Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Western Sands Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Western Sands Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Western Sands Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Fantasy Springs Casino (8-min drive) and Spotlight 29 Casino (9-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Western Sands Motel and nearby?
Western Sands Motel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Western Sands Motel like?
Western Sands Motel is located a short 18-minute walk from John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital.
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Reviews
Western Sands Motel Reviews
5.6
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5.6
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
6.4
Staff & service
5.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2026
Place was very nice and convenient
Angel
Angel, 4-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 21, 2026
The room was very dirty I had to go to the front desk and ask them to clean the bathroom, the shower was discussing, the curtain had mold, and the swimming pool water was green everything was dirty, there was a guy doing drugs behind our room and2 guys came knocking on the door, the motel is dirty scary and ghetto
ELENA
ELENA, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 14, 2026
Average, mostly clean. Should be deep cleaned after every guest though.
TV did not work.
My big critique is the door had a big gap at the bottom. Indio can get windy, so a lot of dust, dried leaves, etc was able to get into the room. The AC unit had a light indicating the filter needed to be changed, would not know when the last time it was changed.
Joenel
Joenel, 4-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 5, 2026
Staff was okay responding to our needs but the place itself was not worth placing on Hotels.com lust!!!
There was no hot water in the taps until a staff discovered the faucets are all backwards and takes about 10 minutes to warm up. It has full kitchen amenities but no utensils or pots and pans. The microwave barely functions but the ref can cool foods down to freezing. There were no trash bins in the room except for a small one by the toilet. In short, the amenities needed for a restful stay are lacking!!! Will not go back and Hotels.com should remove from their list. Definitely a 1 star place only because my parking spot was directly in front of our unit!
Sonny
Sonny, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 9, 2025
Nice
Sabrina
Sabrina, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 10, 2025
Horrible
Don’t come here.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 2, 2025
Booked this for Coachella neighbors seemed to be living there and just made me and a female friend feel very very unsafe
Sierra
Sierra, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 7, 2025
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Ridvan
Ridvan, 6-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 11, 2026
Very outdated, run-down, unprepared, unsafe. Cannot open the shower door fully or it would break off the rusted hinge. There was a large gap under the door which let in grasshoppers so I had to stuff a rolled towel under the door to block them. The tv never connected to signal. My door wouldn’t unlock with the key, had to walk back to the secured window at night with my luggage, in the dark. The key didn’t work for either, but finally did when rested on top of the sensor for one minute. The shower water had low pressure and was not even warm, I decided to wash my hair in the sink instead, while I was shivering from the cold shower. The packets of complimentary shampoo were empty, all 4. Only air inside. The second bed did not have pillow cases, only stained pillows, but I did not want to walk to the front desk again, so we just didn’t use that bed. The kitchen had a locked door to some type of room that had bright lights on all night, so that made my room bright all night. It was the worst motel experience ever and I am writing this so others don’t stay here.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2025
They asked for deposit $20 dls .. but they lady in the office she gives me chance to get deposit later.. that was asme
Luisa
Luisa, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 11, 2025
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!
Mario
Mario, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 23, 2020
Dirty bathroom
It was only for one day but the shower was dirty with someone else's hair in it.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 13, 2020
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
Blake
Blake, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 27, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 16, 2020
This place is disgusting. Torn furniture, carpet stains, tv didn't work.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 9, 2020
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.
Jaime
Jaime, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 20, 2020
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.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 24, 2019
Customer service was lacking and they gave a key to someone that accessed our room in the middle of the night!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Nov 11, 2019
Place was dirty towels were dirty only 1 towel trash left from previous people not good
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Nov 5, 2019
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.
Alek
Alek, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Nov 4, 2019
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!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 26, 2019
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
Marleny
Marleny, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 6, 2019
terrible no tv empty bottles layin on floor
terrible
jim
jim, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 1, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2019
Close to the music festival I went to. And the AC worked all weekend