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Best Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a small trash bin. - Best Motel (Barstow)
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A small room with a wooden desk, a chair, a microwave, and a large mirror. - Best Motel (Barstow)
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Best Motel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a microwave, and a picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • A large, rusted, cylindrical tank with wooden wheels, set in a dry, open landscape with distant mountains.
    Mojave River Valley Museum
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • An old mining site with wooden structures, a conveyor belt, and piles of rocks.
    Calico Ghost Town
    15 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • A road with Route 66 painted on the asphalt, surrounded by desert terrain and sparse vegetation.
    California Route 66 Museum
    42 min drive - 39.8 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
  • Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)
    92 min drive

Restaurants

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

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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

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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

6.0

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

vivian

It was a comfortable place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Deshanda

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

10/10 Excellent

estevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great prices, clean room and great staff. Also had a refrigerator and microwave that was very convenient after a long drive. Will be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

vivian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They told us they didn't have our reservation and
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Beverly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend this place AT ALL the pictures are very deceiving. When I got there the office door was locked. I stood there 10 min waiting, I finally went a window & bammed on it. Finally a guy comes hair all tossed like him was sleeping. The room I was assigned had dirty lines just sitting on the desk. The bathroom had dead cockroachs in the floor and the bathroom window was stuck open. Worse place I've ever been to. Thank goodness I was only there 4 hours waiting on my train. NEVER AGAIN!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

2/10 Terrible

M

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

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 review

2/10 Terrible

Line

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Dormir dans un cendrier

Sur 15 jours de route en hôtel à petit budget, c'est la seule critique négative que je fais. Nous ne nous attendons pas à un grand luxe lorsque nous magasinons un prix mais quand même il y a un minimum requis. L'accueil sent l'encens comme si on voulait camoufler une odeur ..cigarette peut-être. La chambre non-fumeur empestait carrément la cigarette...nous avions l'impression que chaque couverture, oreiller ou rideaux déplacés relevaient l'odeur. Les draps avaient des trous qui étaient sans doute fait par des brûlures de cigarette. Nous y sommes restés mais les bronches en ont pris un coup. Les chaises autour de la table étaient tachées..et ce n'était pas des taches récentes. Je ne m'y suis même pas assis. J'ai demandé de la glace et on m'en a remis dans un contenant qui n'était pas propre, sans sac plastique. De plus, cet hôtel semblent héberger en permanence des "locataires". Ces gens ne sont probablement dangereux, mais qualifions les de "spécial".
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Peter

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

Fint til prisen

Et udemærket motel til prisen. Venlig og humoristisk personale.
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

nu

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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.