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Safari Inn - Chico

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near California State University-Chico

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, towels
Exterior

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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2352 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95926

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Chico - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • California State University-Chico - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • National Yo-Yo Museum - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park - 21 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Chico Station - 9 min drive
  • Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Safari Inn - Chico

Motel near California State University-Chico
Safari Inn - Chico provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at Safari Inn - Chico offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Safari Inn
Safari Inn - Chico Motel
Safari Inn - Chico Chico
Safari Inn - Chico Motel Chico

Frequently asked questions

Does Safari Inn - Chico have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Safari Inn - Chico pet-friendly?

Yes, Safari Inn - Chico allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Safari Inn - Chico?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Safari Inn - Chico?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Safari Inn - Chico?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Safari Inn - Chico located?

Situated in Chico, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bowlero Chico, SacValley MedShare, and Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14. Gateway Science Museum and Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Safari Inn - Chico Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 31 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean,decent rooms,good location,friendly staff.As one of the less expensive motels in Chico,attracts young party people.I was kept awake by people next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use better shower heads.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Clay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners seemed nice. The linens had stains. The towels were thread bare. Stains on carpet. Large hole repair to bathroom door was pretty scetch. The price was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property had broken down cars motorhomes in the parking lot weeds growing everywhere. The pool deck was gross. The website pictures definitely do not reflect the condition of this property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great customer service

Was quiet and very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Corwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room stunk, we had to buy air freshener to stomach it. The condenser on the a/c unit is going bad. Having people who live there for their residence, being noisy, parking travel trailers right up near guest rooms is unappealing and a security hazard for traveling guests. Kinda gave an unsafe vibe and we took all our belongings with us while we were gone for the day. Overall, the room was inexpensive and it’s a case of you get a place to crash while traveling.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Stay

Front desk service was very good and friendly, Hotel was clean and had everything you need. Good location. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Convenient

It was very convenient, no frills.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vadim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure why my wife chose to stay at this specific place, probably because of the name? We couldn’t sleep at night. The room and a musky smell to it, we didn’t undress because the sheets looked dirty. The heater was loud as a thunder and had a nasty smell coming from it. Since 5am people are loud, coming and going. Needs a remodel and new sheets to stay in business.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

william e meders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Medical facilities. Not a 5 star property but cannot be bear for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room looked like it did in the 70’s. The smell was Horrendous.yom been sick and there was no way she could smell that for 2 nights, so we left and didn’t stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting!!!

This place was disgusting. Dirty and moldy. Find somewhere else to sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

KEVIN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I did not like the permanent travel trailer in the parking lot next to my room. I did not like the dead roaches in the bathroom. Very little water pressure from the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was 10 steps below a dump, very dirty inside and out, sheets not changed, mattress have holes, floor sticky, trash all over outside, holes in the walls, smells of smoke, noisy tenants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michaela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No pillow cases. One light. Floors felt sticky. Trains and planes ran by at 5am. Only got 1 towel for two people for three nights. Only got 2 loose sheets for blankets
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yuck

It was so dirty. There was stains on all the sheets. There was black things in the bed i would wipe away and within 30 min would be back. I thought maybe bug poop even thoigh i didn't see any bugs. Holes in the walls. Sitting out in the parking lot was a old camper with someone living in it. It was so bad my husband had me get a different room somewhere else for my 2nd night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was not satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Camelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room pictures in Expedia must have been a room they fixed up, because the room we were in was questionable on if it was clean (possibly makeup on the bedspread), in the bathroom paint was peeling off the wall in large section, there was black looking mold in the shower, and the knob for the hot water in the shower fell off (if one likes cold showers). To close the window in the bath one of us walk around to the back of the motel to push it close while the other one stood on the toilet to lock it. The lock for the front window was a 1x1. The black out curtains had multiply small rips through out.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the room was so dusty, the phone had no number to call. the staff was okay but it smelled a lot like their incense. there wss no toilet paper, i had to buy one. there wss few amenities but even then they were hard to open like the shampoo/conditioner. the air vent was sooo dusty and had crumbs in it. it activated my allergies badly. the bed had a few stains on it. also there was still a broken RV in front of our room. you could also see outside through the bottom of the door. there was no additional locks which felt s little scary.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baby

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Areli

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cruz

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Vanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aweful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024