California Inn - Barstow

The California Inn, a newly renovated stop on Route 66, provided a pleasant resting place for the night on our road trip. The check-in process was friendly, the rooms were spacious and clean. Next door, we dined at Dinapolis, a typical Italian-American restaurant with delicious food and generous portions. The breakfast at California Inn attempted to offer a good buffet, but unfortunately the coffee was weak, the eggs were unappealing, and the fruit was not very fresh. While we appreciated the effort, the meal fell short. Overall, this is a wonderful place to stay in Barstow!

This is a fantastic and cozy place for a short stay. The mattress was firm and the bed linens could be improved. The pool was excellent. They also offer a nice breakfast. The hotel is surrounded by a variety of dining options. There is a Walmart conveniently located just a short drive away for any necessities. Overall, I would rate the room a 4 out of 5.

I have visited this restaurant several times during my trip. While it may not be the most modern and the surrounding area is not the best, the value for the price is fantastic. The breakfast, while not gourmet (scrambled eggs, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, toast, etc.), is free and better than most hotels during and after COVID. The front desk staff may not always be the most pleasant and friendly, but they are friendly enough and very efficient. The rooms may be a bit outdated, but they are clean and have all the amenities you need, including a refrigerator and microwave. After staying in many hotels, I would rank this one near the top. I will definitely be returning on my next trip.

Older hotel but very clean. the room had been renovated with new wc and floor. no wall papers or holes in the walls. excellent value. really nice warm breakfast, which can be delivered in her room. loved the cookies and gravy and small omelett. they also have many types of brot and muffins and bagels. all in the smaller sizes, so they can taste different things. A/C and refrigerator actually worked well. there is a beautiful pool area and a grill if you have a family and want to eat in. also many seats in the open.

We stayed here late May, 2022. It was a hot day and the AC was not working. We waited 1.5 hours for the room to cool down, but it was not happening. The front desk sent for maintenance and he insisted the AC was working, contrary to the room temperature. We were later switched to a different room.