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Best Western China Lake Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ridgecrest with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Free daily full breakfast
Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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400 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555
  • Place, Ridgecrest City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Maturango Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inyokern, CA (IYK)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Living Room)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Living Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Larger Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Larger Mini 2 Queen Bed Room Upstair Microwave Refrigerator Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Accessible Mobility Accessible Walk in Shower-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Microwave and Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Upstairs, Family Room, Sofabed, 2 Flat Screen Tvs, Microwave And Mini-Refrigerator, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 5

Two Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Ridgecrest

At Best Western China Lake Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Ridgecrest City Hall and Petroglyph Park. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Ridgecrest hotel include Maturango Museum and Kern County Dog Park.

What's nearby

  • Ridgecrest City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • China Lake Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kern County Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Maturango Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Best Western China Lake Inn

Hotel in Ridgecrest with free breakfast and fitness centre
Best Western China Lake Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Best Western China Lake Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Ridgecrest hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Best Western China Lake Inn offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Ridgecrest hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 39-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western China Lake Inn?

Yep, Best Western China Lake Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western China Lake Inn?

As of 28 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western China Lake Inn on 9 Jan 2026 start from NZ$209.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western China Lake Inn have a pool?

Best Western China Lake Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Best Western China Lake Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests enjoy the free full breakfast here! Available daily, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western China Lake Inn?

No, Best Western China Lake Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western China Lake Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western China Lake Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western China Lake Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 779 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 779 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 779 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 779 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 779 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room, friendly & professional staff. The bed could use a mattress topper though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, beds comfy and overall great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Prabhuvaram

It’s an old motel remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florendo

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

Good stopover to Sierra Nevada

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

VIJAY

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at property was super nice. Breakfast had good spread and well stocked. We chose Ridgecrest as we were visiting Death Valley national park and stay at this hotel and location made it very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Foot noise from room above
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

8/10 Good

Walter, Reno

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Love the breakfast, Fitness room, pool, jacuzzi and staff is excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath, Riverside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's clean, convenient, well priced. EnjoyedThe staff didn't get much chance to stay long. Great Way point.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel. Ok breakfast. Could use an upgrade with paper products and better towels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not the best part of town, carbon dioxide alarm went off middle of night , took battery out and still couldn’t stop it, so packed up to just leave early (it was 4 am). Told clerk at front desk about it….she didn’t seem too concerned said “we should have called someone”. “Breakfast was minimal ……very basic . Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smooth check in. Breakfast better and expected for "breakfast included" options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, Great Staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025