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California Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Barstow with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Located in the city center, California Inn offers a garden, outdoor pool, in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests praise the excellent value and quality of breakfast.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(135 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1431 E Main St, Barstow, CA, 92311

What's nearby

  • Barstow Community Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mojave River Valley Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Outlets at Barstow - 7 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Tanger Outlet Center - 7 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Calico Ghost Town - 15 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Barstow Station - 4 min drive
  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wetzel's Pretzels - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barstow Station - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

California Inn

Hotel in the city center
Free full breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at California Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, overall value, and pool
Room features
All 64 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
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 available for USD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

California Inn
California Hotel Barstow
California Inn Hotel
California Inn Barstow
California Inn Hotel Barstow

Frequently asked questions

Does California Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is California Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at California Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at California Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is California Inn located?

Located in the heart of Barstow, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Barstow Community Hospital, Mojave River Valley Museum, and Western America Railroad Museum. Barstow Harvey House is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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California Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 857 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 444 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1490 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, friendly staff, good breakfast, easy check in and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, clean rooms, very nice breakfast, easy access and parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable accommodations. Staff was helpful and friendly, grounds were clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but we’ll maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here multiple times and have always been satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Valance

Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Verrry clean, convenient to restaurants, gas stations, and the highw
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rômulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a very good hotel in all aspects. Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained and beautiful! Breakfast was good. They had eggs sausages waffles, plus normal continental options.
Breakfast
Pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would give them 5 star plus in each category. This is a great place to stay. The breakfast was fantastic and their wi fi connection was very fast. And everybody was ultra friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth and simple. Rooms clean and refreshed. Breakfast was definitely more than I expected and good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay in barstow ca.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for an overnight stay on a trip from Salt Lake to LA.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room at a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hongxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and friend stafff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price No elevators so ask for first floor if you have handicap or hip or knee issues
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Amenities
Staff was nice. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

California Inn, Barstow, California

Great place to stay! Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

California Inn, Barstow, CA

Great place to stay! Great Breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fills in the gap between anonymous luxe and places with, uh, too much character. Its a keeper. And priced nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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