Mauna Loa Motel Indio-Coachella — Hotel in Indio

Being that there are only two other reviews on this site and no room photos, I was extremely concerned this place may not be good. However, I was very pleasantly surprised that it was actually very nice for the price we paid. When booking, I was only looking to suit my 4 basic needs; Safety, cleanliness, good nights rest, and a shower with good hot water pressure. Those needs were met, and then some. The room we booked was a king. When I checked in, I told the lady I wanted to see the room before I paid. She was more than happy to show me the room without hesitation. The King room was cute and cozy not to mention clean. The bathroom only had a stall shower, but it was a decent size stall. Since she had another room available for the 3 nights we were staying, she offered for us to see that room as well. It was slightly higher priced, but VERY large in comparison to the King and had 2 double beds. The double room also had a bathtub, so we decided to take that one. I feel that even a small family of 5 could have stayed in this room. It had a nice sized desk/chair, rollaway bed, closet, larger than average sized beverage fridge (very cold too), small microwave, armchair, and bureau with tube tv. The carpet was clean and beds were comfortable. The bathroom was a decent size with excellent hot water and pressure. It was nice that there were two mirrors in the room besides one in the bathroom. This helped us girls get ready! Only complaints were that the room key took some getting used to using and the tv reception wasn't great. The pool and spa looked nice, but we didn't have time to use them. The grounds were nicely kept with flowering shrubs, pretty fig, and date trees. The parking lot was close to the room, but not in front of it like other motels usually have. I always felt safe, which was really important. I cannot believe how great everything was for the price. Free interent too! I would go back if ever in the area again. However, I would only recommend if you are looking for the basics. I truly appreciated the simplicity of this family owner and operated motel. It was easy to get to and quiet. As motels go, I think it doesn't get nicer than this (certainly for the price). I added some room photos and exterior shots. Also, the location was very convenient driving distance to many local restaurants. It's about 3 minutes drive to Starbucks(a morning must for us). There is a coffee maker in the room, but we didn't use it. Also, the Empire Polo fields are about a 10 minute drive away. Again, if you're looking for a safe, inexpensive place to...

I stayed here for a horse show where I just needed a clean, quiet, simple, affordable place to stay for a longer extended stay. Mauna Loa Motel exceeded my expectations! Upon check-in, they mentioned that they had noted my online request for a quiet room, and they offered to show me two different rooms so that I could choose which of them I preferred. (That was really thoughtful, I don't even think the Four Seasons does that.)||||They pointed out different amenities in the two rooms so that I could choose which better suited my needs. (That was nice because I love a bath after a long day at a horse show, and one of the rooms had a bathtub so I was excited to have been offered the opportunity to choose which room was better for me.) ||||Kenny and Sam, who are owners, were extremely nice and helpful throughout my stay. I felt like family any time I needed anything, not just a faceless/nameless guest.||||Dee and Bob are this amazing couple who work there, and throughout my stay they were extraordinarily helpful any time I needed anything, even waking up very early to help me one chilly morning. They are so nice, I can't say enough good things, and they too made me feel like I was visiting family.||||I really love the rose bushes in front. Be sure to stop and smell them, they are some of the most fragrant roses I have ever encountered. The pool area has nice greenery enclosing it, making it a peaceful place to relax and read a book. Also, I felt that for a budget motel, Mauna Loa has a lot of charm and a peaceful, pretty atmosphere with a lot of greenery.||||When I am in this area again, Mauna Loa Motel will be the first place I book. I am very appreciative that they offer a clean, safe, cute motel at an...

We booked this last November as we could not find any rooms or even an airbnb flat for the 2015 Indian Well tennis tournament, the weekend being a Christmas present to our great grandson who is an avid 8-year old tennis player and fan. (The gentleman in 2014 is not a jerk, by the way but kind.)||The bed was like sleeping on a floor, in terms of comfort and the pillows were like envelopes providing no support or comfort. The general rundownness was to be expected given the facilities age, but that was not a concern. the first big deal was the shower which was terrifying to regulate. The valve was sahot and squishy in movement with precision impossible. It was a fight between cold shower and scalding. With an 8 year old in tow this was not a theoretical concern. 2nd deal breaker: on return from a day at the tennis tournament we found the room had not been detailed and were told that it was not done every day. The nice gentleman who lives in 114 brought us towels and allowed how he had the same problem trying to regulate his shower. ||The pool, which our 8 year old wanted to try out after a long, slow drive from Orange County, was declared cold and not very clean. ||||I would avoid this unless you are more hard bottomed than me, even if it means missing a day of tennis at...