Joshua Tree, California
Renovated
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
AutoCampHigh-desert Airstream outpost
Evenings gather around communal firepits and the Quonset hut clubhouse, beneath dark desert skies framed by native Joshua trees.
“The interiors are bright and unmistakably luxe, with a minimalist aesthetic that makes the compact suites feel larger than they are.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Quonset-hut steel clubhouses join custom mid-century Airstreams fitted with handcrafted tile and panoramic desert-view windows.
Notable
Evenings center on the open-air clubhouse bar, communal firepits, acoustic music sessions, and outdoor movie screenings.
Listed
Twenty-five desert acres feature preserved native Joshua trees, dark-sky stargazing, and artwork by high-desert artisans.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
AutoCamp Joshua Tree combines both Airstream trailers and permanent suites, and the two differ less than you might think — the latter are stylish and minimalist.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set ten minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, the grounds are also a short stroll from downtown cafes and galleries.
The rooms
Custom Airstreams and modern cabins feature kitchenettes, walk-in rain showers, and private shaded patios with dedicated firepits for evening grilling.
The plunge pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated plunge pool sits beside the clubhouse, lined with sun loungers and misting fans facing the mountains.
Bikes and yoga
Complimentary cruiser bikes let you wander the 25-acre grounds, and regular outdoor yoga sessions meet in the desert air.
Dogs stay too.
Clubhouse Bar
The open-air bar sits beneath a mural by Jaque Fragua, pouring local craft beers and cocktails onto the patio.
offers 47 glamorously renovated Airstreams and eight suites spread across 25 acres of desert peppered with otherworldly cacti and oddly shaped boulders.
At the table
Long communal tables host evening dinners under lanterns, and The Kitchen serves made-to-order cafe fare all day.
How it began
Architects HKS modeled the central clubhouse on arched Quonset huts, angling the corrugated steel structure to harness desert breezes.
Good to know
Stay here
AutoCamp Joshua Tree
Choose your dates to see every room and rate, and book in a few steps.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Or book with
Booking.com ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Booking.com or Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
Joshua Tree
More like this
The Bungalows by Homestead Modern
“Modernist desert sanctuary”
Hotel Wren
“Restored desert hideaway”
Pioneertown Motel
“High Desert film outpost”
RESET Hotel
“Modular desert cabins”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.