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Sun Star Inn Los Banos

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and two framed floral artworks on the wall.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a room with plain walls.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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839 West Pacheco Blvd, Los Banos, CA, 93635
  • Place, Aqua Entertainment Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Los Banos Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Los Banos City Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Los Banos

Sun Star Inn Los Banos places you within a 5-minute walk of Rural Health Clinic and Aqua Entertainment Center. The 42 rooms at this hotel include refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and pillowtop beds.

What's nearby

  • Aqua Entertainment Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Los Banos Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Los Banos City Hall - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Luis National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Henry Miller Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ono Hawaiian BBQ - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sun Star Inn Los Banos

Guests staying at Sun Star Inn Los Banos enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Refrigerators, free newspapers, and phones are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

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)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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 for incidental charges and 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.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Sun Star Inn Los Banos
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Sun Star Inn Los Banos?

This hotel is located in Los Banos, just steps from Aqua Entertainment Center. You'll also find Los Banos City Hall and Los Banos Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sun Star Inn Los Banos?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Sun Star Inn Los Banos include a casino at the property?

No, Sun Star Inn Los Banos doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sun Star Inn Los Banos?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Sun Star Inn Los Banos good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like a pillowtop mattress, free WiFi in some guestrooms, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

Does Sun Star Inn Los Banos have a hot tub?

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

Does Sun Star Inn Los Banos have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Sun Star Inn Los Banos doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Sun Star Inn Los Banos allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Sun Star Inn Los Banos for a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night.

Does Sun Star Inn Los Banos have connecting rooms available?

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

How far is the airport from Sun Star Inn Los Banos?

The closest major airport to Sun Star Inn Los Banos is Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal), which is about 24.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sun Star Inn Los Banos?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Sun Star Inn Los Banos.

Sun Star Inn Los Banos Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 81 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Archita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place to live.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Very clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Vincent

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels were way worn thin and mismatched, ice machine did not work, not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very rude. I checked out early because they were not handicapped accessible and would not accommodate a room downstair. Room was not clean. Very very dark room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Misty

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, outdated hotel. Bathroom window was open upon arrival to air out the smell of sewage. They wanted to charge $90 per night at the hotel. I would never have stayed here if there were better options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The HVAC unit seemed quieter than other units. The bathroom shower stall definitely needs a shower caddy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Annie

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

Worse hotel ever!!!

All I have to say is OMG the worse hotel I’ve stayed at in my whole life! The front desk lady was so unprofessional, the rooms were dirty (the bathroom’s waste basket full of trash from previous guests). We were moved to another room (room 24) and it smelled so bad and the bed was so lumpy my back was in so much pain the next day. They also started sweeping in front of our room and banging the broom against the door at 7am they also kept hitting the wall with rims or barrels don’t know what it was but it was loud and made the wall shake ( mind you that’s the wall where the bed is) that went on for 2 hours 5am-7ish. I got up grabbed my stuff and took off to the Holiday inn near by to get some rest. What a waste of money And time. DO NOT recommend to anyone. You are better off sleeping in your car. If you do stay here don’t say I didn’t warn you!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You know those places you walk in and realize the reviews were probably fake and you’ve made a big mistake? This. On the plus side, the owners were friendly and responsive to our requests (specifically to install a missing smoke/CO2 alarm since another room was not made available to us). Also, it’s cheap. How it gets such high ratings I don’t know. The sheets/toilet/sink/bath appeared clean, but everything else was filthy including deeply stained fabric chairs we didn’t sit on as they looked like we could catch something from them. We wanted to leave but the reservation was non-refundable and we were tired. You get what you pay for I guess. On another note, the donuts down the street are great and the people running it lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James

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

Lovely Inn

Lovely spot for a stay while driving down I-5. Donuts just down the street!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Just a place to sleep. The bed linens were interesting didn’t seem to be made to fit correctly the bottom sheet was an undersized top sheet that quickly was displayed and this revealed a quite disturbing bed stain (looked to be blood on the mattress) don’t know what else to say…
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very honest and hospitality staff, very recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Comfortable

Comfortable & the managers are very nice welcoming .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable

Great loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

mario

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

Very Disappointed

I never stayed there, and was charged for it. I would like to speak to a Director/Corporate Manager please? I have already spoken to a couple of folks, and to no avail, as a regular customer, I am very disappointed by the way Iv'e been treated by your business/company. Mario Gonzalez
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfortable bed, and clean room I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Juan

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

Horrible for what you pay

This place is expensive for what it is. It’s in very poor condition, looked dirty, shower was stained and cracking. The towels didn’t even match it’s like they found a bunch of towels at the Salvation Army and just put them in there. Travelodge inn is a tad better and at a lower price. On top of that, they charged me $5 dollars extra because according to them on the app it didn’t say it was for a couple. Most hotels won’t charge for two people reserved for a king size bed but this place did. Never going back again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not use my reservation because I didn't have deposit. I wanted to switch for another night but could not. That's not fair
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY

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

Great Value!

Loved the front desk person ~ she was a real delight. They are rennovating some of the rooms with new mattresses, etc., and I don't know if ours was one of them, but the bed was comfortable. The towels need replaced (very worn) but maybe they'll get to that soon. Room was impeccably clean and quiet. I will stay there again when I'm in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Haley

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

Worst stay ever

The towels smelled moldy and were supposed to be white but in reality was a dingy grey the door frame was loose with boards coming out of it after being poorly nailed in. Granted I didn't expect something very nice considering the price but this place having three stars is a pure joke
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WiFi is terrible. A little pricey considering its condition and location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julius

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

Clean and organized

I was pleasantly surprised that this place was super clean and organize and it looks like they have just recently renovated the rooms so I was happy to stay there.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Horrible bates motel

Owner will go in your room without permission. The owner will go in the room pretend to clean the room but will turn off the a/c to save on electricity in a 90 degree weather. The towel are like rags you used for cleaning cars. Soaps and shampoo are non existent. Glad I pack some. Owner will give you a hard time if you ask for soap and shampoo. The parking lot is used for hangout for people drinking all night. Will not stay here again even if its free.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bhargav Gajji

Liked: Room comfort

Decent price but needs better maintenance

Good room space but the towels were dirty
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

No frills motel at a reasonable price

There is nothing fancy. But the room is clean, comfortable, quiet, and cheap. It could use more towels and better soap. The internet can be slow. The staff is very helpful and take pride in how clean the property is. It is a good place for a stopover on the I-5 and there is a Black Bear Diner nearby.