If you’ve been holding out for a point-friendly escape to California’s high desert, there is great news for your Marriott Bonvoy balance. RESET Hotel, a stunning design-forward property tucked away in Twentynine Palms, is officially joinable and bookable using Marriott Bonvoy points. Located just five minutes from the northern gate of Joshua Tree National Park, RESET is the first brand-new property to join the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy since the nature-focused platform launched in late 2025.
High Desert Style Meets Modern Comfort
RESET isn’t your standard roadside hotel, nor is it quite glamping. Set across 180 wide-open acres of high desert terrain, the property consists of 65 modular, container-style guest suites designed to blend industrial-chic architecture with minimalist desert aesthetics.
The entire layout revolves around bringing the outside in. Every room features massive floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open up to a private patio, giving you sweeping, unblocked views of the surrounding landscape. To help you lean into the dark desert night, every patio comes equipped with a daybed, a stargazing platform, and a Solo Stove fire pit. If you book one of the upgraded Mountain King Suites, you even get a private outdoor stone soaking tub, easily one of the best seats in the house for stargazing under Joshua Tree’s famous clear skies.
Outside the rooms, the communal spaces hit all the right notes for a post-hike wind-down. You’ll find a saltwater pool, a jacuzzi, communal fire pits, a sauna, and even a cold plunge pool. If you need to grab a bite or catch up on emails, there is an all-day dining spot called Split Rock Cafe and Bar alongside a dedicated co-working space.
Pricing Breakdowns
Depending on when you go, off-season summer rates start around $208 a night, or 53,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. Given how expensive boutique desert stays can get during peak spring and autumn seasons, having a reliable points redemption option right outside the park entrance is a massive win for Bonvoy loyalists.
What Makes the Outdoor Collection Special?
Marriott launched its Outdoor Collection to capture a growing demographic: travelers who want deep immersion in national parks and scenic wilderness, but still want comfortable beds, hot showers, and smooth digital check-in experiences.Before RESET joined the lineup, the collection relied heavily on two main partners:
- Postcard Cabins: Featuring around 29 secluded, nature-oriented cabin outposts across the country, with entry-level redemptions starting around 27,000 points or $150 per night.
- Trailborn Hotels: A collection of boutique lifestyle properties positioned near major outdoor destinations ranging from the Grand Canyon to the coast of North Carolina.
Adding RESET gives the collection a signature, high-end anchor in Southern California, bridging the gap between rugged nature and modern luxury. Whether you are planning a weekend trip to photograph Joshua Tree’s famous rock formations or just want a quiet spot off the grid to stare at the stars, RESET gives you a unique, stylish base camp and best of all, you don’t have to pay cash to stay there anymore.
