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Crashpod Hostel

1.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Desert Hot Springs hostel

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Ecotours
1 Twin Bed in a Mixed Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Terrace/patio
Microwave
Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom (Private room)
Point of interest

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
16530 Vía Corto E, Desert Hot Springs, CA, 92240
  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center
    2 min drive
  • Miracle Springs Spa
    6 min drive
  • Cabot's Pueblo Museum
    6 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Private Room, 1 Top/Bottom Bunk Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 1 Top/Bottom Bunk Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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1 Twin Bed in a Mixed Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed in a Mixed Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Private Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Desert Hot Springs

In Desert Hot Springs .Stay at this Desert Hot Springs hostel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Palm Springs Air Museum and San Jacinto Mountains. Agua Caliente Casino and Palm Springs Aerial Tramway are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Desert Hot Springs Town Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sea Mountain Resort Nude Spa - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Palm Springs Air Museum - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Palm Springs Convention Center - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 23 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 12 min drive
  • Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Palapa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Its Taste Of India - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Crashpod Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Desert Hot Springs hostel
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Crashpod Hostel also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Desert Hot Springs hostel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Crashpod Hostel offers 20 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. This Desert Hot Springs hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 5:00 AM–noon

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Crashpod Hostel Desert Hot Springs
Crashpod Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Crashpod Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 70 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Juan

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Roach-infested Fire Hazard
There were roaches. Then, you couldn’t use the light switches because they had probably illegally remodeled and bypassed the house’s original floor plan by erecting plywood walls to make “bedrooms.” They ignored the fire code by plugging extension cords into other extension cords. Also, the smoke detectors were either removed or didn’t have batteries.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would have brought food for the pets.
I really enjoyed the wild hosts. They really come alive at night. I met up with the cat right before leaving and you’d barely recognize it since it looks like skin and bones during the day. At night, it resembles a fat cat without loose skin or rolls. Wish I would have known that there were going to be chickens around. I would have brought food. You also need change for the laundry machines. The place was nice and cozy. I kept to myself. It was in good condition when I arrived. I would have used new mops or t shirts in each room for mopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Hen and Kitty house
Best staff included two cats and over eight chickens. They decorated the entry and greeted right away. You wouldn’t recognize them at night. Don’t forget to bring them brand new and sealed food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

jan

I made a reservation for May 4 for one night and when I arrived, they told me the room was not available and I could not stay there. I need a credit for this reservation. Please advise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

vera

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to our destination. Outside the facility dirty,we didn't get no towels place looks old outdated,there was a roach in our room, bed uncomfortable more like a camping cot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anja

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value! I got my own room and the basics. I was able to get in despite arriving later than planned thanks to a helpful on site manager. It's about 25 minutes from Indian Wells if you're considering it for the tennis tournament. Bathrooms are shared but clean and I was happy with the overall experience. Recommend earplugs if you're a light sleeper (I had a snorer next door and the private rooms are not noise proof due to incomplete walls).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daria

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not what we were expecting at all
I want to make it clear that the two of us have stayed in hostels multiple times - both separately and as a couple - so this review is taking into account the fact that Crashpod is not a hotel and isn't pretending to be one. That being said, the room that we booked was not at all what we were expecting. It was tiny, almost closet-sized, with a cot for a bed. You can see this from the pictures, but I still wanted to include it as context. The room was described as "private" but I would disagree with this description - the doorway had large gaps above and below the door, presumably for ventilation, which make it possible to see, hear, and smell the other guests. There were also no windows and the room was extremely hot and stuffy, despite the fact that it was only around 65 degrees outside. Also, other guests had clearly been smoking inside the hostel and the entire room reeked. I don't have a ton to say about the other facilities - the hostel itself was cute and seemed clean enough, the staff that we spoke with were friendly and somewhat helpful - because we ultimately decided not to stay. I gave the hostel a head's up that we were not satisfied with the room and I was not offered any kind of refund, which is why I feel the need to write this review. I hope others booking these private rooms understand what they are getting into before paying.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty did not get what i paid for i did no not look like the property. I could not stay there it was filthy one guy was on drug's or was drunk he was manger .no one in their right mind would stay there the room did not have blinds or curtains on window walls dirty no sheets on bed .the bathroom was nasty .i was not told no refund till i paid for it .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an extremely basic accommodation. Be prepared for cats, chickens, and "interesting" folks you share the space with. Travel light and keep your stuff with you. Slept with my stuff in my bunk with me. I would do it again though, just be aware before you go what to expect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service
Not what I was expecting
Room was not what was expected. It was an internal room with no windows. bed was 2 single bed frames with a piece of wood on top and an extremely thin mattress on top. The only furniture in the room was a plastic chair with a small light on it. The door had gaps above and below it. Bathrooms looked clean but i chose not to stay and went elsewhere. Staff member was very unsure of which room i was in and wrote front door and room lock codes on a scrap of paper and gave it to me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The chickens where friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Funky
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Quieter than I would have expected. Will go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area was dark. Nobody answered the door. It was just a private home and very dingy. Very scary feeling. I want my money back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OK
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was absolutely what i needed. Basics and no headaches. I enjoyed the staff as they were polite and attentive to my needs. Will stay here again if i am in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. I liked the improvements to the property since the last time I stayed here 2 years ago. For a hostel in the desert it is very nice.