Best Western China Lake Inn

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Best Western
8 (812 reviews)
400 South China Lake Boulevard , Ridgecrest , US
+1 760-371-2300

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff / welcoming service
Good breakfast options
Clean facility / rooms
Convenient location
Cons:
Very hard / uncomfortable bed
Noise issues / poor soundproofing / loud AC
Occasional cold food (eggs, potatoes, sausage)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Generally positive: reviewers note 'chambre impeccable' and 'nice clean facility', indicating rooms and common areas were kept clean.
Service
9
Strongly positive: multiple mentions of extremely pleasant staff, a welcoming breakfast manager, and excellent customer service in the breakfast room.
Location
8.5
Positive: location described as convenient and listed as a pro in several reviews.
Room Quality
5.5
Negative: multiple complaints about very hard beds (described as like plywood), loud engine-like noise from below the bathroom around 5am, loud AC, and poor soundproofing.
Amenities
8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Generally positive breakfast feedback: good cold and hot options and tasty buffet noted, though one review reported some items (eggs, potatoes, sausage) served cold and watery eggs.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed but overall positive: guests found the hotel comfortable and welcoming with friendly staff, though significant room comfort/noise issues affected some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Convenient Location near China Lake Naval Weapon Center
Located just 2 miles away from the China Lake Naval Weapon Center, Best Western China Lake Inn offers a prime location for business travelers.

Comfortable Accommodations with Modern Amenities
Each guest room features a flat-screen cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, and air conditioning for a comfortable stay. Start your day right with a daily buffet breakfast offering a variety of delicious options.

Explore Nearby Attractions
For leisure travelers, the hotel's proximity to Death Valley, Lake Isabella, Red Rock Canyon, Ghost Towns, and Petroglyphs provides an ideal opportunity for exploration.

Book your stay at Best Western China Lake Inn now to experience convenience and comfort during your visit to Ridgecrest.

Important information:

Guests must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: IYK

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 812 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8
M
Maciej • couple • pl
9
On our way from Pacific to Death Valley
Pros:

Good quality room with all required amenities. Super friendly staff, also the staff serving breakfast was helpful and friendly. I liked the wafers making machine during the breakfast.

Cons:

Everything was OK

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
P
PAOLUCCI • couple • it
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
C
Colleen • couple • us
8
Very comfortable and welcoming hotel.
Pros:

Staff was extremely pleasant and welcoming. Breakfast manager was always happy and greeted us with a good morning. For a breakfast buffet, it tasted pretty good!

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
V
Vincenzo • family_with_children • it
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
B
Brad • couple • us
8
Comfortable and filling for the next keg of the journey
Pros:

Breakfast and the staff in the Breakfast room. There was a lady in there that was excellent customer service

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
I
IOANNIS • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Luke • family_with_children • us
7
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
8
Pros:

Breakfast had great cold and hot options. Staff was friendly through out our stay and access of everything was easy.

Cons:

Bed was extremely hard and not the most comfortable to sleep on. There was a loud engine sounding noise that came from below the bathroom at around 5am and the AC is pretty loud for light sleepers.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Lena Clara • couple • de
7
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
8
Nice clean facility. Good breakfast. Friendly staff
Pros:

Location

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
K
Karl • couple • us
1
Would not recommend this hotel to anyone if they want a real bed to sleep on.
Pros:

Location was convenient

Cons:

The bed was the worst I’ve ever experienced at a hotel. It was like sleeping on a piece of ply wood with a sheet on it. Breakfast had good options but eggs, potato’s, and sausage were all cold. Eggs were also watery.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
M
Madalina-Alexandra • solo_traveller • ro
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Déjeuner
Amabilité personnel
Chambre impeccable

Cons:

Insonorisation des chambres

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
O
Oskar • couple • pl
9
Pros:

Bardzo fajny manager. Udalo nam sie dogadac zmiane terminu bez dodatkowych kosztow. Jestem bardzo zadowolony z obslugi hotelu.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
R
roberto • solo_traveller • it
5
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
E
E6499ZHkevinl • Solo travel
10
Will return to this hotel
Pros:

Great thing about Best Western hotels is that they do not nickel and dime you with add-on fees. What they show on the website invoice is what you pay for.

Now specifically about this property, it was not just clean with warm customer service, but you can tell that the owners really thought about the comfort of the guests. I was welcomed with a cookie, the room came with ear plugs (so thoughtful) and blackout windows that worked well, and a few other details where you felt like the owners were really thinking about the guest experience. They have only one set of washer and dryer, but they worked well. Will stay here again if I am in the area

2026-04-15 • via Tripadvisor
T
Tallent • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Accueil et parking

Cons:

Bruit de la route et escaliers

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • couple • us
8
Friendly staff, great breakfast, convenient location
Pros:

Friendly staff, good breakfast, good location

Cons:

It was a bit pricey for the quality of the amenities

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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ShawnMH50 • Business • Leonardtown, Maryland
4
A total dump. Save your money and stay elsewhere.
Pros:

The bed was hard and uncomfortable. The water pressure in the shower was terrible and the air handler was very loud.

2026-04-09 • via Tripadvisor
J
Jason • family_with_children • us
7
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee