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Best Western China Lake Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ridgecrest with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Located in the heart of Ridgecrest, Best Western China Lake Inn offers a retreat with practical comforts. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, free WiFi, and convenient amenities like laundry facilities and a business center.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ridgecrest is home to Best Western China Lake Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Petroglyph Park and Sequoia National Forest, while Maturango Museum and China Lake Museum are cultural highlights.
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400 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555

What's nearby

  • Ridgecrest City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Maturango Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • China Lake Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western China Lake Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Best Western China Lake Inn and take advantage of free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 39-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western China Lake Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Best Western China Lake Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western China Lake Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western China Lake Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Best Western China Lake Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western China Lake Inn located?

Situated in Ridgecrest, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ridgecrest City Hall and Petroglyph Park. Maturango Museum and Kern County Dog Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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