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Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Ridgecrest City Hall

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Located in central Ridgecrest, Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake is a practical base for visitors. Guests value the in-room WiFi for connectivity and the on-site deli for quick meals. The multilingual staff is praised by past travelers for their helpful service.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
329 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555

What's nearby

  • Ridgecrest City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Maturango Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • China Lake Golf Course - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake

Motel near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake
Located close to Ridgecrest City Hall and Maturango Museum, Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake provides a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 53 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 150 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Azul Inn Suites
6 Ridgecrest, Ca China Lake
Motel 6 Ridgecrest CA China Lake
Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake Motel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ridgecrest
Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake Ridgecrest
Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake Motel Ridgecrest

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 150 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake located?

Located in the heart of Ridgecrest, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ridgecrest City Hall, Maturango Museum, and Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex. Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake and China Lake Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 737 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay off of China Lake blvd.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Audreanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Property staff although nice they were not accommodating. I asked several times for an extra blanket. Ran out of toilet paper the first night of a 4 night stay, had to purchase my own. The TV didn't work at all and the last night the power went out to my room which was not fixed....
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Antoinette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People were very loud, looked very trashy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine at the property I stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Friendly staff: clean room

Friendly staff. Clean and quiet. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, great price. Only hiccup was buggy WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, friendly easy staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and felt safe in the location of the motel. Excellent value and if traveling through again, I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shontina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best Motel 6 properties I've stayed at. From the owner, front desk, maid, and maintenance employees are beyond kind and welcoming. The property is well maintained and the surrounding area is safe. I would highly recommend checking in and enjoying a peaceful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and easy checkin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, easy check in and great selection of movie channels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ray

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was huge. Had everything we need.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Super friendly office staff. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

Great Motel in Ridgecrest

Very nice room. Basic, but clean and very large.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good owners
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

PCT THRU HIKER

This place was great for a thru hiker. Clean, good price, near laundry and many resupply options. I was just looking for a good shower, clean and comfortable bed and this place delivered.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KItty

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was super easy. Area seems very chil and I felt safe traveling alone. Rooms don’t have carpet that was a plus and overall very clean. Great value for price!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Antoinette

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The three times I was there no toilet paper bed half made one towel no trash cans or bags
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

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

Efficient

Quick stop perfectly suitable with a large room for 4.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here long term. Super friendly staff! Caring! Clean rooms with 2 large living areas. Direct TV, Wifi and small fridge in every room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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