Desert Inn Motel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Room amenity
Reception
Exterior
Microwave

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1100 East Main Street, Barstow, CA, 92311
  • Place, Mojave River Valley Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Western America Railroad Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Barstow Harvey House
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Barstow

Within a short walk of Barstow Community Hospital, Desert Inn Motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mojave River Valley Museum. This 95-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Mojave River Valley Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Western America Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Barstow Harvey House - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Outlets at Barstow - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Calico Ghost Town - 17 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Barstow Station - 7 min drive
  • Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barstow Station - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Elite Nutrition - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Desert Inn Motel

An outdoor pool and free WiFi in public areas are features at Desert Inn Motel. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Refrigerators, microwaves, and desks are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1955

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 5 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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 and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Desert Inn Motel?

Desert Inn Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Inn Motel?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Inn Motel on Jul 16, 2026 start from $54, 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Desert Inn Motel?

This motel is located in Barstow, close to Mojave River Valley Museum, The Outlets at Barstow, and Tanger Outlet Center. You'll also find Barstow Harvey House and Western America Railroad Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Desert Inn Motel?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Does Desert Inn Motel have a casino at the property?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at Desert Inn Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Desert Inn Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include a desert view.

Are there hot tubs at Desert Inn Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Desert Inn Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Desert Inn Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

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

No, pets aren't allowed at Desert Inn Motel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Desert Inn Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Desert Inn Motel?

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

Desert Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

4.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 342 out of 621 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Staff & service

2.8/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above, the most disgusting place we attempted to stay. We left and got another hotel. Do not book this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is deplorable, should be shut down. Ashes on pillow, no lights in bathr furniture ripped and torn, outside of room was to irry. Disgusting place.om, no
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Hartwell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No power and mud on the floor. Unsafe location. Heavy drug use on site
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashraf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the desert inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ashraf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay on the way to Vegas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Kat

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
it was adequate for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

BEST STAY EVER,

Thankfully i was blessed to have my car break down here, and also blessed, a ride picked me and my car up the next day...I wanted to do a video on how awesome my room truly was, but it was an overall great place i am grateful to have been able to stay the night in(after i cleaned the room)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most scary and dangerous hotel. This is not somewhere you want to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ha
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

David

Top duty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Abel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing was to like about this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Robert

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

S@#%* show

If you are looking for a D@$% Infested, pro.. hangout sleazy ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING place this is where you want to stay , It was so bad we drove through and left
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A lot of transient activity. Appears some live there. Actually we left and went to another motel. This place is unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was horrible. We were genuinely scared for our lifes
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Johan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to close that.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
for
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Cheyene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel property in 20 years of travel every week. Filthy, unsafe, bugs and I promise, they don't care.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Subbarayudu

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surrounded by many homeless people and looks like unsafe area and also not provided room services
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never even got to stay i reserved the room but nobody was at the front desk to check me in had to go somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Gralind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Donald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the hotel thinking it looked good on the outside. When we got there to check in, there were strangers to us walking around the outside of the facility or sitting on the stairs etc. The strangers looked dangerous to us and made us uncomfortable so we decided not to stay and went across the street to the Budget Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dora

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place should not be on your website it’s very dirty full of wierdos. I would not recommend this place to my worse enemy this place is horrible and scary….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

sam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a DUMP, filthy, unsafe at best Expedia should not have them as a choice Very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023