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Best Motel

2.5 star property
Multilingual staff at the front desk helps travelers navigate their stay while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected to home

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Best Motel is in the city center, offering attentive 24-hour service. The front desk team speaks multiple languages to assist international guests. Each room has complimentary high-speed internet, keeping visitors connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Located in Barstow, Best Motel is in the city center. Western America Railroad Museum and Mojave River Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Outlets at Barstow and Tanger Outlet Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Barstow travel guide
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1281 E Main Street, Barstow, CA, 92311

What's nearby

  • Historic wagon that was used in mining and transferring the borax from Death Valley to the Mojave by the twenty mule team. California, USA
    Mojave River Valley Museum
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Calico and abandoned gold and silver mines. Calico is a ghost town, and former Mining town in Calico Mountains of Mojave Desert, Southern California, USA. Historic Park and popular travel destination.
    Calico Ghost Town
    15 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Famous Route 66 landmark on the road in Californian desert
    California Route 66 Museum
    40 min drive - 38.4 miles
  • The Outlets at Barstow
    9 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Tanger Outlet Center
    9 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Barstow Station
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wetzel's Pretzels
    3 min drive
  • Barstow Station
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Elite Nutrition
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    6 min walk

About this property

Best Motel

Motel in the city center
Best Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 8:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 8:00 AM

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from midnight–8:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Best Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Motel located?

Located in the heart of Barstow, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Barstow Community Hospital, Mojave River Valley Museum, and Western America Railroad Museum. Barstow Harvey House is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Best Motel Reviews

5.2

5.6

Cleanliness

5.2

Location

5.6

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Attendant was very friendly. Got us to the room quickly. Place was well stocked, clean and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

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

Literally the name says it all. Best motel

The customer service is great the beds comfy and they're pet friendly which is a plus for me. The rooms are extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deshanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is nice in understanding they staff nice is peaceful no one bother you its safe.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deshanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Im at peace in quiet clean room
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean. White towels looked brown. Knobs on ac unit were broken
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

M

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was not go
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wrong side of town. Less desirable clientele.

Air conditioning had problems going on and off causing me to not get sleep. Bed had uncomfortable dip.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Line

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Dormir dans un cendrier

Sur 15 jours de route en hĂŽtel Ă  petit budget, c'est la seule critique nĂ©gative que je fais. Nous ne nous attendons pas Ă  un grand luxe lorsque nous magasinons un prix mais quand mĂȘme il y a un minimum requis. L'accueil sent l'encens comme si on voulait camoufler une odeur ..cigarette peut-ĂȘtre. La chambre non-fumeur empestait carrĂ©ment la cigarette...nous avions l'impression que chaque couverture, oreiller ou rideaux dĂ©placĂ©s relevaient l'odeur. Les draps avaient des trous qui Ă©taient sans doute fait par des brĂ»lures de cigarette. Nous y sommes restĂ©s mais les bronches en ont pris un coup. Les chaises autour de la table Ă©taient tachĂ©es..et ce n'Ă©tait pas des taches rĂ©centes. Je ne m'y suis mĂȘme pas assis. J'ai demandĂ© de la glace et on m'en a remis dans un contenant qui n'Ă©tait pas propre, sans sac plastique. De plus, cet hĂŽtel semblent hĂ©berger en permanence des "locataires". Ces gens ne sont probablement dangereux, mais qualifions les de "spĂ©cial".
Verified

4/10 Poor

Peter

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

Fint til prisen

Et udemĂŠrket motel til prisen. Venlig og humoristisk personale.
Verified

6/10 Okay

KimD.

Disliked: Staff & service

Noisy and Disinterested

I thought this would be a good choice and it was cost wise and safety wise. What was unattractive was the noise didn't stop until after midnight. It seemed as though they might rent out by the week. The woman checking me in seemed very disinterested in her work and life. I think I understand, after all it was Barstow, CA.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cornelia

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

Not very clean

Unfortunately the room was not very clean and smelled like old stale sigarette smoke, very nasty. All I was hoping for was a clean safe hotel and this wasn't it. I cleaned the sticky TV-remote myself and the cloth I used was very black and nasty afterwards. Really not recommended. The receptionist was also on the phone when I arrived and made me fill out the form twice because she made a mistake.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Banzai

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

NOT the best in Barstow, by far.

Do NOT stay here on a hot day! The room was not pre-air conditioned and it was 109 out. It took many hours to cool down. Towels are like sandpaper. Tap water tastes awful. No tissues, just toilet paper. Free high-speed internet was about the only good thing. And they have a no cancellations, no refund policy, so you are locked in once you make a reservation.
Verified

6/10 Okay

nu

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
billigt motel med ok vÊrdi for pengene. God beliggenhed mellem Los Angeles og LAs Vegas pÄ route 66. boede der igen 10 dage senere pÄ hjemturen
Verified

4/10 Poor

Wes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

You can do better than "Best"

I stayed for one night. The manager could not speak English. There was a tremendous amount of noise from off site. There were no amenities, IE. coffee, toiletries, etc. The bed was uncomfortable.
Verified

6/10 Okay

C.B.Stone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It worked for me

The price was right. The guy at the front desk, I am assuming the owner, was really nice. He didn't say much, but when I said, "do you have Internet?," he pulled out a code. Yes, the office smelled of curry, but so what? Nothing wrong with a family run hotel. It was exactly what I needed for a night.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Buckets

Nice Stay

I got in late at night and had no problem checking in. It was not far off of I 15 and it was comfortable. It is not high end by any means but for what you pay it was clean and comfortable. I would stay again there.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rajkumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bad experience

Reached the hotel at night and were made to stand out in the cold even after asking if we can come in. we had to shiver outside and fill the forms and there was no hot water. the water was cold and had to take bath in that chill water only.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

RFCJ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Strange Bedfellows

Some unusual fellow "travelers" stay there. No ones I wanted to socialize with.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Not the best experience

The motel was not up to standard. The room was not dirty in itself, but the towels and beddings were only off-white and some had cigarette-burnt holes. The worst thing was the parfume smell in the room so strong we almost couldn't breathe. It also made our clothes stink for the rest of the following day. Overall, the (luckily) 1 night at the motel was in a survival mode. It was possible to survive it, but we were more than happy to leave that place.
Verified

6/10 Okay

b

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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