Desert Inn Mexicali

3.0 star property
Hotel in Mexicali with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Restaurant
Exterior
2 outdoor pools
Comfort Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo
Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Carretera Tijuana-Mexicali Km 9.5, Mexicali, BC, 21240
  • Plaza de Toros Calafia
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mexicali Border Port I
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Eagles Nest Stadium
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mexicali, Baja California Norte (MXL-General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Room options

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mexicali

Desert Inn Mexicali is located within a 15-minute drive of City Forest and Zoo and Juventud 2000 Sport Center. This 80-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Toros Calafia - 15 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Palenque Fex - 16 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Plaza Comercial La Cachanilla - 17 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Mexicali Border Port I - 17 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Eagles Nest Stadium - 21 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • El Centro, CA (IPL-Imperial County) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Museo del Valle de Mexicali - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taquería "El Gallo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Control de Escapes Internacional - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Desert Inn Mexicali

Hotel in Mexicali with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Guests staying at Desert Inn Mexicali enjoy features like 2 outdoor pools and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Property 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, 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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Desert Inn Mexicali Hotel
Desert Inn Mexicali Mexicali
Desert Inn Mexicali Hotel Mexicali

Frequently asked questions

Will I be able to park at Desert Inn Mexicali?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Desert Inn Mexicali have a casino on the premises?

No, Desert Inn Mexicali doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Desert Inn Mexicali?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Desert Inn Mexicali?

Couples will appreciate amenities like 2 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Desert Inn Mexicali?

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

Does Desert Inn Mexicali have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Desert Inn Mexicali offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Desert Inn Mexicali allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Desert Inn Mexicali and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Does Desert Inn Mexicali have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Desert Inn Mexicali?

The closest major airport to Desert Inn Mexicali is El Centro, CA (IPL-Imperial County), which is 29.4 mi away (60 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mexicali, Baja California Norte (MXL-General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Intl.), which is located 23.8 mi away (52-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Desert Inn Mexicali?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Desert Inn Mexicali.

Desert Inn Mexicali Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chin Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEYANIRA

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfortable, not hard at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very roomy, parking accesible, good cooffe, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Horrible experience! Dog attack.

Immediately apon arrival, a mid size dog, came into our room ( door was open as we were bringing things in) dog attacked my little dog. We were told this was the hotels guard dog. Then Christmas night, the people next door partied very loudly until 5:30 am, keeping us awake all night!! Complained to front desk, but they sudnt speak English.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Baldomero

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ARTURO

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel que parece Motel

Hotel a pie de carretera, parece más un motel que hotel. Muy alejado de la ciudad, las habitaciones no tienen clóset. No lo considero adecuado para viajes de negocios.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Su ubicación muy apartada de la ciudad y junto a la carretera con mucho ruido y no se siente seguridad
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
La limpieza deja lucjo que desear encontre botes de cervezas vacios en mi habitación, paredes en la estado, el personal a las 7am cantando y moviendo carros de limpieza, se supone que uno quiere descansar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia Denisse

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

Limpio y cómodo.

Muy limpio y cómodo, tiene lo necesario para descanzar. Sí volvería.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me encanto sin duda regresaria
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

alfredo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La música muy alta hasta tarde.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristian Israel Pérez

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anteriormente era La Hacienda, pero rehabilitaron las habitaciones y quedaron de lujo !! Excelente descanso y buen café !!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024