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Safari Inn - Chico

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near California State University-Chico

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2352 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95926
  • Place, California State University-Chico
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chico

Located within a 5-minute walk of Bowlero Chico, Safari Inn - Chico is within a mile (2 km) of SacValley MedShare. This 36-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Bowlero Chico - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • California State University-Chico - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • National Yo-Yo Museum - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park - 21 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Chico Station - 9 min drive
  • Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chevron - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Safari Inn - Chico

Motel with free parking, near California State University-Chico
At Safari Inn - Chico, guests have access to features like a seasonal outdoor pool. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include free local calls, ironing boards, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (25 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-3:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from March to October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Safari Inn - Chico Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Safari Inn - Chico?

Safari Inn - Chico provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Safari Inn - Chico?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safari Inn - Chico on Oct 20, 2025 start from $73.5, excluding 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Safari Inn - Chico?

This motel is located in Chico, just steps from Bowlero Chico. You'll also find Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and Cinemark Tinseltown Chico 14 within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Safari Inn - Chico?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Safari Inn - Chico have a casino at the property?

No, Safari Inn - Chico doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Safari Inn - Chico?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from March until October.

Is Safari Inn - Chico a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a nature reserve, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk at this motel.

Does Safari Inn - Chico have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Safari Inn - Chico have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Safari Inn - Chico doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Safari Inn - Chico allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Safari Inn - Chico for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day.

Does Safari Inn - Chico have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Where is the closest airport to Safari Inn - Chico?

The closest major airport to Safari Inn - Chico is Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal), which is 4.5 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Willows, CA (WLW-Willows-Glenn County), which is around 24.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Safari Inn - Chico?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Safari Inn - Chico.

Safari Inn - Chico Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 36 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

CLARK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathylee

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use better shower heads.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Corwin

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room stunk, we had to buy air freshener to stomach it. The condenser on the a/c unit is going bad. Having people who live there for their residence, being noisy, parking travel trailers right up near guest rooms is unappealing and a security hazard for traveling guests. Kinda gave an unsafe vibe and we took all our belongings with us while we were gone for the day. Overall, the room was inexpensive and it’s a case of you get a place to crash while traveling.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property had broken down cars motorhomes in the parking lot weeds growing everywhere. The pool deck was gross. The website pictures definitely do not reflect the condition of this property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baby

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean,decent rooms,good location,friendly staff.As one of the less expensive motels in Chico,attracts young party people.I was kept awake by people next door.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Clay

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners seemed nice. The linens had stains. The towels were thread bare. Stains on carpet. Large hole repair to bathroom door was pretty scetch. The price was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lenny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vadim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure why my wife chose to stay at this specific place, probably because of the name? We couldn’t sleep at night. The room and a musky smell to it, we didn’t undress because the sheets looked dirty. The heater was loud as a thunder and had a nasty smell coming from it. Since 5am people are loud, coming and going. Needs a remodel and new sheets to stay in business.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chonne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Convenient

It was very convenient, no frills.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room looked like it did in the 70’s. The smell was Horrendous.yom been sick and there was no way she could smell that for 2 nights, so we left and didn’t stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

KEVIN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I did not like the permanent travel trailer in the parking lot next to my room. I did not like the dead roaches in the bathroom. Very little water pressure from the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cruz

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was 10 steps below a dump, very dirty inside and out, sheets not changed, mattress have holes, floor sticky, trash all over outside, holes in the walls, smells of smoke, noisy tenants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Vanda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aweful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

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

Disgusting!!!

This place was disgusting. Dirty and moldy. Find somewhere else to sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yuck

It was so dirty. There was stains on all the sheets. There was black things in the bed i would wipe away and within 30 min would be back. I thought maybe bug poop even thoigh i didn't see any bugs. Holes in the walls. Sitting out in the parking lot was a old camper with someone living in it. It was so bad my husband had me get a different room somewhere else for my 2nd night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

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

Great customer service

Was quiet and very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Camelia

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room pictures in Expedia must have been a room they fixed up, because the room we were in was questionable on if it was clean (possibly makeup on the bedspread), in the bathroom paint was peeling off the wall in large section, there was black looking mold in the shower, and the knob for the hot water in the shower fell off (if one likes cold showers). To close the window in the bath one of us walk around to the back of the motel to push it close while the other one stood on the toilet to lock it. The lock for the front window was a 1x1. The black out curtains had multiply small rips through out.

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the room was so dusty, the phone had no number to call. the staff was okay but it smelled a lot like their incense. there wss no toilet paper, i had to buy one. there wss few amenities but even then they were hard to open like the shampoo/conditioner. the air vent was sooo dusty and had crumbs in it. it activated my allergies badly. the bed had a few stains on it. also there was still a broken RV in front of our room. you could also see outside through the bottom of the door. there was no additional locks which felt s little scary.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

william e meders

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Medical facilities. Not a 5 star property but cannot be bear for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023