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Top Hotels in Ridgecrest

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15 Listed places
3.8 average across 15 rated listings
2-Star Hotel 131 W Upjohn • Kernville
3-star hotel; typical nightly rates $115–$165 including hot breakfast and parking – Paid overnight accommodation; nightly rates vary by date and room type, with breakfast included for eligible stays.
Popular Neighborhoods:
2-Star Hotel 131 W Upjohn Kernville

America Inn & Suites

Famous for: Budget extended-stay suites with at-door parking, in-room microwaves and refrigerators, and made-to-order breakfast near China Lake.

America Inn & Suites at 553 S China Lake Blvd in Ridgecrest, CA offers budget rooms and extended-stay suites with fridges, microwaves,…

Highway 395 road-trippers NAWS China Lake contractors budget travelers

Baymont by Wyndham Ridgecrest

Famous for: A value-focused Ridgecrest hotel known for free breakfast, WiFi, an outdoor pool and China Lake Boulevard convenience.

Baymont by Wyndham Ridgecrest pairs free breakfast, WiFi and an outdoor pool with a central China Lake Boulevard address near downtown Ridgecrest.

Road trippers Business travelers Budget-conscious families

Best Western China Lake Inn

Famous for: Convenient highway location near NAWS China Lake offering complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool in Ridgecrest.

Stay at Best Western China Lake Inn at 400 S China Lake Blvd in Ridgecrest, CA—featuring free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, and…

Business Travelers Road-Trippers Families

Clarion Inn

Famous for: Full-service Mojave Desert hotel next to NAWS China Lake with an outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, and on-site restaurant.

Stay at Clarion Inn in Ridgecrest, CA, just steps from NAWS China Lake, featuring an outdoor pool, sauna, gym, on-site restaurant, and…

Defense & Base Visitors Mojave Desert Road-Trippers Families

Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

Famous for: Affordable Ridgecrest lodging with free breakfast, WiFi and parking near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.

Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest at 535 S China Lake Blvd includes free breakfast, WiFi and parking near NAWS China Lake and Maturango Museum.

Military travelers business travelers Mojave road trippers

Heritage Inn & Suites Ridgecrest – China Lakes

Famous for: Affordable pet-friendly stays near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, with breakfast, WiFi and an outdoor pool.

Pet-friendly Ridgecrest extended-stay hotel near China Lake, with free WiFi, continental breakfast and an outdoor pool.

Military and government travelers Extended-stay guests Road trippers

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest – China Lake, an IHG Hotel

Famous for: Included Express Start breakfast and practical lodging near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake and Mojave Desert routes.

Ridgecrest hotel at 1010 N China Lake Blvd with Express Start breakfast, outdoor pool, suites and nearby access to China Lake desert…

Military-connected travelers Road trippers Families

Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios

Famous for: Budget-minded extended-stay lodging on Ridgecrest’s central China Lake Boulevard commercial corridor.

Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios offers budget lodging on South China Lake Boulevard, near downtown Ridgecrest and the Maturango Museum.

Business Travelers Families with Kids Solo Travelers

Howard Johnson By Wyndham, Ridgecrest

Famous for: Affordable two-star roadside lodging with free Wi-Fi, surface parking, and immediate proximity to NAWS China Lake in Ridgecrest.

Stay at Howard Johnson By Wyndham at 831 N China Lake Blvd in Ridgecrest, CA—a budget 2-star motel with free Wi-Fi, parking,…

Budget Road-Trippers NAWS China Lake Contractors Families with Kids

Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA -China Lake

Famous for: Affordable Ridgecrest lodging near China Lake and the city’s eastern commercial corridor.

Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA -China Lake is a budget motel on E Ridgecrest Boulevard, convenient for China Lake, local museums and desert…

Budget road trippers China Lake business travelers families

Quality Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

Famous for: Convenient lodging along South China Lake Boulevard offering free hot breakfast, a seasonal outdoor pool, and immediate access to NAWS China Lake.

Stay at Quality Inn Near China Lake Naval Station in Ridgecrest, CA—offering free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, Wi-Fi, and easy access…

Military Personnel Defense Contractors Desert Road-Trippers

Sacred Mountain River Suites

Kernville
Famous for: Spacious all-suite accommodations and wellness-focused tranquility along the Upper Kern River in Sequoia National Forest

Stay at Sacred Mountain River Suites on Sierra Way in Kernville, CA—an all-suite wellness retreat with mountain views along the Upper Kern…

Nature Lovers Couples on Retreats Fly Anglers

Travelodge by Wyndham Ridgecrest

Famous for: Budget-friendly desert lodging with in-room microwaves, an outdoor pool, and free oversized vehicle parking on South China Lake Boulevard.

Budget-friendly 76-room motor lodge at 535 S China Lake Blvd in Ridgecrest, CA, featuring in-room microwaves, free RV/truck parking, and an outdoor…

Budget Road Trippers Death Valley Bound Travelers Commercial & Truck Drivers
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  • 2-Star Hotel 131 W Upjohn: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
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