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California Inn

2 star hotel
8.8/10 Excellent
(1463 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (9)

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Overview

The California Inn in Barstow receives consistently positive feedback from families. While some mention small towels, the rooms are described as spacious and clean, often including amenities such as a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker. The complimentary breakfast is a particular highlight, with a wide variety of options to please adults and children alike. The hotel's convenient location and friendly staff are also frequently praised. While one review mentioned a hard bed, the overall impression is one of comfort and value.

Guest highlights

About the hotel

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning.

Nearby attractions

Located in Barstow, California Inn is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainbow Basin Natural Area and Hurst Park, while Western America Railroad Museum and Mojave River Valley Museum are cultural highlights.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 restaurant
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Free full breakfast available 5:00 am–9:00 am on weekdays and 6:00 am–9:30 am on weekends

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Things to do

Fitness center
Outdoor pool

Outdoor

Bbq grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby

More

Renovated entire property - january 2016
Smoke-free property
Tv in lobby
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

9 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

67%

4 star reviews

22%

3 star reviews

11%

2 star reviews

0%

1 star reviews

0%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about California Inn

Latest reviews (9)

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endora

15 May 2024 - 16 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Was it really a 5-star hotel? Well, how about it was as good as it gets in Barstow. I liked the no-carpet rooms. Something in the building made an odd noise but it only happened once. Seriously no big. I'm assuming the hotel is family owned or management lived onsite which made me feel safe. The front desk person was attentive, and patient/polite to people who phoned while we waited. I would stay there again to support this hotel. A new Starbucks very close (opening soon? or now opened) and another one down the street. Not too far from the highway but far enough not to get noise and pollution from it. Happy and Safe Travels.
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Derek

17 May 2024 - 18 May 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

This was one of the nicest hotels we stayed at during our 22 state roadtrip. Clean, friendly, good breakfast, located near everything. Only drawback, bath towels seem like they are for kids, to small for adults. But will definitely stay here again on our next trip.
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Francesco

20 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Comfortable solution for a day stop. Pool was appreciated by kids.
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William

25 Mar 2024 - 26 Mar 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Friendly efficient check-in. Room was clean and included, wifi, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, iron and iron board. Desk, chair, lamps with USB charge ports. Bathroom had all amenities including toothbrush and toothpaste if needed. Great shower with lots of pressure. Breakfast has everything you can think of for adults and their kids. Several charging stations available for EV's. I would make this my first choice for staying when passing through in the future.
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Tracy

2 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

We really loved the room and it was really clean and spacious. The breakfast included was great! The kids loved making waffles and it was nice to have fresh coffee and a hot breakfast to start our day. The room we were in had two beds but they were not comfy, they were so hard. I didn't sleep at all that night. My husband woke up with a sore back. We were there for only one night. Over all it was a good experience, plus the staff was really nice and helpful. Still it was a win, win for us!!
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Peter

28 Dec 2023 - 29 Dec 2023
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

My stay at California Inn was intriguing and mostly pleasant. The standout feature was a massive cactus beside the hotel, impressively towering over the two-story structure. A notable highlight in the room was the presence of two sinks – one inside and one outside the bathroom. This thoughtful touch greatly enhanced convenience, especially for families, allowing simultaneous use for morning routines. The breakfast selection was impressive, offering a wide variety of foods that catered to different tastes. However, the lack of an elevator in this two-story building posed a slight challenge, particularly since our room was on the second floor. I encountered a small bug in the shower cube, which wasn’t a major concern for me. Overall, California Inn presented a unique and comfortable stay, albeit with a few minor drawbacks that could be improved upon for an even better experience.
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Jorge

24 Apr 2023 - 25 Apr 2023
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

The California inn is wonderful and has everything my family and I needed on our trip.
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Koren

14 Apr 2023 - 15 Apr 2023
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

Travel this right twice a year. Always saw great reviews and thought we’d try it out. Definitely convenient and very reasonable price. But bare bones hotels. Front desk was rude and not forthcoming to park I g, doors into hotel and answering of questions. Hard bed, thin cheap blankets, and amenities for 1 child size. Breakfast ok. Will be staying on our future trip at a little more upscale chain hotel.
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Tim

13 Mar 2023 - 14 Mar 2023
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

If I ever come back to Barstow, CA, I will stay at the California Inn! I won't even check other hotels! The rooms were spacious, the beds comfy, the room immaculate, and the price was super affordable! The staff were kind to give me directions and allowed me to checkout easily by calling the front desk! They even gave us a few complimentary waters. My little furbaby even loved his stay. We will be back for sure.
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