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Reviews of Desert Inn 2 stars

1954 Highway 58, Mojave, CA 93501, United States

#6 of 11 hotels in Mojave

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 148 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    7.8

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    A good value and in the right spot for our travel and activity plans.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As the hotel is near the highway, road noise was noticeable at night and early morning. You could hear the trains pass by, too, though not as close at the cars on the highway. The porch floor is getting worn, but there are no safety issues.

    Very clean with a good-sized frig-freezer, a microwave and a small table and chairs. Room was small but adequate and very clean. Wi-fi was very fast. Staff very friendly. Towels were nice. You use a real key to get into the room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    7.0
    It's OK for an overnight stay while traveling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Overall, the facility is showing its age.

    You could say it's a typical motel off the beaten track. I chose it because of its distance from the railway tracks - and it paid off. It was quiet at night. The facility doesn't make the best impression from the outside, but the room was clean, there was a fridge, coffee machine, TV and bathroom. Enough for one night while traveling.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    7.0
    Very pleasant for what you pay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sheets were a little rough and uncomfortable and the mattress was quite firm. Would prefer one more pillow. AC blew ice cold but was rather loud. Overall kinda run down and needs new carpet and stucco everywhere, but no real complaints for the price! Would stay again if I was stuck in mojave.

    Nicely appointed for an old run down motel. Desk let me get some work done, shower and basic amenities were very pleasant (shampoo, lotion, soap, nice towels) had a coffee maker and coffee, wifi was good, tap water tasted good for California, everything was clean, staff very nice. Another person staying there had the cutest freaking puppy ever.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location isn't great as there's not a whole lot to do in the city of Mojave.

    It's a good stay and definitely worth the money.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    Great stay, friendly staff and beautiful room, especially the bathroom.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outside parking lot could use a little freshening up.

    The staff were super friendly and the bathroom was super spacious and beautiful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    8.0
    my stay went with a breeze, they made me feel at home and comfortable.
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no complaints.

    the staff was very kind and helpful. they went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They were very friendly at checking in and made you feel welcome and secure during the stay.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good value. Good TV. ME-TV.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    6.0
    The place is a last resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don't provide enough towels.

    I wasn't informed of any breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    7.0
    Inside everything works though from outside looks like in need of renovation - good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    From outside the property is in need of renovation of the surfaces, looks a bit unpleasant even, but everything inside worked well, so it didn't really matter for us. Traditional metal key (only one provided) instead of a magnetic stripe or chip card system that is most common these days. In bathroom there is not so much space and therefore only a bowl with sink for washing so we had to keep our toilet bags & other stuff in the room.

    Location a few hundred meters out of Mojave's services, anyway easy to walk for example for dining. The double bed room was spacious. Big flat TV set. Price.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    8.0
    very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    managers

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    8.0
    Nice room at a great price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The blackout curtains had a gap at the top that let lots of light through from the porch lights. It was a bit noisy (train and cars), but I suspect this is the quietest motel location in town.

    Room was clean and things mostly worked. Bed was comfortable, though a bit light on the blankets. Staff was great.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    7.0
    inexpensive, clean, nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    easy access, good parking

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the coffee wasn’t very good. I think the hotel size Keurig machines would be a better choice.

    breakfast not included. Location good.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    8.0
    Overall a pretty decent place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heater remote didn’t operate correctly. It wouldn’t work part of the time. Man in the office not very friendly. I booked a king room but the bed was a queen. No security chain for the door. The table top wobbled.

    We could park in front of the room for easy luggage handling. There was an ice machine. The fridge and freezer were really big. Room was clean. Shower was very large. There was a table and 2 chairs.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable, good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No remote for the heater…hard to navigate and extremely noisy.

    Location. Been stopping here during my working years over 20 years.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    8.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    6.0
    Quiet . Good price has a no visitor rule which is way weird.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad smell in room.

    Good price. Staff is friendly.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    7.0
    good value for money- reasonable for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room had some smell

    comfortable and worth the money

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    7.0
    a stereotypical motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the air conditioner was so loud we could not have it on at night, but it was so hot without it so we didn't sleep well either way. the sheets had been cleaned but I wasn't sure about the rest of the bedding. there is not much to eat in the area, mostly fast food chains.

    it was exactly like the motels on tv, which could potentially be scary but we didn't have any problems. the parking lot was half full but we only saw one other guest who looked like he was just out of prison but he was nice. the place was very quiet. the location was just off the highway so more calm. it was clean enough and the shower had been redone but it could use a fresh coat of paint inside and out.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a weird smell.

    You get what you pay for. A standard motel.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room everyday

    People are nice and staff

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2022

    8.0
    Good value, great staff, recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Good value and great staff.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The city in general did not seem safe.

    Staff are very nice.

    Stayed in May 2022

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