Thermal, CA (TRM-Jacqueline Cochran Regional) - 12 min drive
Palm Springs Intl. Airport (PSP) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger - 2 min drive
Thai Hot - 2 min drive
El Mexicali Cafe II - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Farmer Boys - 2 min drive
About this property
Ruta Motel
When you stay at Ruta Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Empire Polo Club and Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Agua Caliente Casino.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower only
Towels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 20.00 per stay
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Union Pay
Also known as
Ruta Motel Indio
Ruta Indio
Ruta Motel Motel
Ruta Motel Indio
Ruta Motel Motel Indio
Frequently asked questions
Does Ruta Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ruta Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ruta Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ruta Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ruta Motel?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Ruta Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Fantasy Springs Casino (6-min drive) and Spotlight 29 Casino (7-min drive) are both nearby.
Does Ruta Motel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Ruta Motel like?
Ruta Motel is located a short 19-minute walk from Coachella Valley History Museum.
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Ruta Motel Reviews
Reviews
4.8
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5.0/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
5.6/10
Amenities
4.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
3.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
Jan 27, 2023
They made check out 10 am
All hotel regular time 11amor 12
Pedro
2/10 Poor
Nov 10, 2022
It is a 100 years old motel
There is no phone in the room
Room service was bad
Norio
2/10 Poor
Nov 18, 2022
Ruta Motel
Have been a member of Hotels.com for many years, this is the worst place I've ever stayed. Smoke alarm missing batters, front door latch extremely damaged, wall AC pushed inward, mold inside refrigerator, television remote control dirty and very sticking. Health, safety and all other concerns should be investigated before containing your listing of this place. You are committing a great disservice to all hotels.com members by the listing of this location. Have more comments photos to send you.
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Paulino
Paulino, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2025
Verified traveler
2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 14, 2023
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 26, 2022
Joshua
Joshua, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2022
Jenell
Jenell, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 6, 2022
No smoke dector no service to clean room or towels.smelled strange cockroach in room
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 26, 2022
tweekers surrounding the hotel and it looks very unsafe. i wouldn't leave anything in my car. check in process took way too long for somebody with a reservation. $80 down the drain i didn't even stay in the hotel room the bathroom was a mess and the base boards were filthy in the entire room. bed felt like cardboard
ethan
ethan, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 19, 2022
This place is disgusting. Roaches and bugs everywhere. Do not stay here
James Ball
James Ball, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 18, 2022
The amount of roaches we saw in the room was absolutely mind blowing, unfortunately all the hotels around there were booked out due to a huge event going on in town. Extremely dirty room as well, felt unsafe as well.
Skaidra
Skaidra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2021
Convenient hotel
I liked the room & the owners were wonderful.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
6/10 Good
May 15, 2021
Not Professional
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 4, 2021
I won't stay there again))
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 4, 2020
Didnt even let me check in cause of pluming issues
E
E, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 14, 2020
I thought the room was dirty and the floor need to be cleaned. The motel is very rundown.
Anonymous
Anonymous, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 6, 2020
Roachesin bath, tv not working, bathroom door would not close
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 6, 2020
Roaches (NO) REFUND
Upon check in everything was normal besides being told 70$ over the phone and then asked to pay 75$ and then told cash only. We did end up paying only 70$ with my debit and proceeded to the room— unpacked—showered and went to rest. That’s when we realized there were cockroaches in the bathroom— in the shower, crawling up the toilet while I was literally on it, on the floor...
Then going into the room I saw quite a few more— on the floor, the walls, even in my clothes. By now Im just disgusted I ran to the office to see what accommodations would be made for us. We asked to switch rooms and we were told there were NO extra rooms available... uhm ok, so I asked if they could accommodate a free room for the next night due to it being almost 2 AM, again we were told NO. They said they could only refund me RIGHT THEN AND THERE and we would have to leave right away...? I went back to see ifI could handle it, as we had nothing that would b attracting theses awful creatures.I was too afraid to sit in the bed in fear the bugs were in the sheets or covers as well. I saw MORE roaches! I went back and said LETS GO. Instead of refunding cash so I could take it to the next hotel in mind and get a room right away he refused & said ONLY refund it back to my debit, which meant I wasn’t seeing that money for a few days.
I had to pack up QUICKLY —while manager stood right outside my room. It was past 3 AM leaving the hotel with ZERO accommodations. Only an inaccessible refund. Thanks.
Mariah
Mariah, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 23, 2020
Nasty & dirty.
The place was not fitted with proper windows. So, it was extremely noisy from the road, the I-10 & freight trains running some 18 hrs./day. The worst nightmare were the cockroaches in the room, especially in the bathroom. I located at least 5 of them. When I wanted to show them to the manager / owner, he didn't want to see them & said I know, I know. I'm trying to include a few photos of the wildlife in the room, dead & alive.
Hamid
Hamid, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2020
Looks like it would be loud and unsure but it’s the exact opposite... quiet and no problems .. everyone around respects each other’s space
S
S, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 1, 2019
Friendly staff. chatted with the owner for a few minutes and he wanted to make sure we were as comfortable as possible during the stay.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2019
The owner was friendly and helpful. The room had a small fridge and microwave and nice AC.
Patty
Patty, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2019
We needed to stay someplace last-minute. It was quick and easy for what we needed and got the job done.