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Crashpod Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Palm Springs Air Museum

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1 Twin Bed in a Mixed Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Interior
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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3 bathrooms
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single 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

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3 bathrooms
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Freezer
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Private Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

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Blackout curtains
3 bathrooms
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Freezer
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Heating
Blackout curtains
3 bathrooms
Microwave
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Freezer
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

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16530 Vía Corto E, Desert Hot Springs, CA, 92240

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Palm Springs Station - 12 min drive
  • Palm Springs, CA (PSP-Palm Springs Intl.) - 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

Hostel near Palm Springs Air Museum
Crashpod Hostel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vending machine and a computer station
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Crashpod Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, microwaves and ovens

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • 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 and check-out are available
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: USD 5 (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Crashpod Hostel Desert Hot Springs
Crashpod Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Crashpod Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crashpod Hostel?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crashpod Hostel on 25 Mar 2025 start from AU$78.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Crashpod Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crashpod Hostel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Crashpod Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Does Crashpod Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Crashpod Hostel located?

Situated in Desert Hot Springs, this hostel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Palm Springs Air Museum, San Jacinto Mountains and Agua Caliente Casino. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Crashpod Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 84 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHANGHU

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claudette

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I actually left and checked into another hotel as the place felt very unsafe. The owners were arguing. The rooms had no window. I honestly wondered if I would wake up alive in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

F

This property did not provide the type of room I had reserved, they offered another room which I did not wanted and they guided me to call Expedia for cancellation, I called Expedia but the property changed their word telling Expedia they can offer same room, once they knew I am no longer interested in that property, I did not feel safe when I realized they are lying and changing their word constantly, they only wanted to charge me. This was a rubbery, Stay away from this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lydia

I enjoyed the fresh eggs and the washer/ dryer I enjoy your he chickens wondering frr along with the cats,, I do NOT enjoy dogs very well or at I do not care for dogs to close
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stan

Great price to value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

The chickens where friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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.

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

vera

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, 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

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

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

steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

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

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

ALI

OK
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Karolina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
What can I say, this is not a typical hostel for a young traveler when he/she is traveling on a budget, trying to stay safe, in a clean and comfortable space where there’s a sense of community and an opportunity to meet new and interesting people. This is more like a combination of halfway house with low income people where half of guests is either drunk or stoned, some people “volunteer” there for “room and board”, but except for one lady it’s really hard to say what they really do there. The house is a dirty shack, with plywood walls separating rooms, hair and dead bug laying on the shower floor in the bathroom, a pile of dirty dishes sitting in the sink, everything grimy and sticky to touch. Mattresses in the bedroom were still wrapped in plastic, I didn’t feel comfortable using their sheets, so I slept in my own sleeping bag. Expedia also mentioned free breakfast but there was no breakfast. And the cost was high, I expected much higher quality for $65 a night. I could stay in a nice motel for this price. I really don’t recommend this place and I would never stay there again, even if someone paid me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: 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

2/10 Terrible

James

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

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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

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

4/10 Poor

Ha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motor home no ac, rooms with ac have no private bathroom, backyard lacks of light so look creepy and unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: 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

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: 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

4/10 Poor

Houssem

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

RAJIV

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024