Americas Best Value Inn Covered Wagon Crescent City
440 US-101, Crescent City, CA 95531, Crescent City, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.5 / 5
Overview
Americas Best Value Inn Covered Wagon Crescent City is a 2-star budget motel located at 440 US-101 at the edge of town in Crescent City, California. It offers an unassuming, no-frills base for travelers exploring the Del Norte coast and nearby redwood parks. The property is easy to reach directly off the highway, making arrivals and departures simple.
Rooms
Rooms are straightforward and functional, equipped with free WiFi, TVs with cable channels, minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Guests have described the beds as comfortable and the rooms as generously sized for a budget property.
Dining & Amenities
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on-site each morning. The hotel also provides a business center and large-vehicle parking, a useful feature for guests towing trailers or driving oversized vehicles along US-101. The property is pet friendly and offers a AAA discount.
Location
The motel sits about a 12-minute walk from Battery Point Lighthouse and Museum and roughly a 10-minute drive from Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Other nearby attractions include Ocean World, Beachfront Park, the Crescent City Harbor District, Del Norte County Historical Society, and Elk Valley Casino, plus a Mexican restaurant and a Starbucks located right next door. Farther afield, guests can reach Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, Stout Grove, the Grove of Titans Trailhead, and Tolowa Dunes State Park within about a 10-15 minute drive.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-conscious road-trippers, redwood park visitors, and pet owners, thanks to its pet-friendly policy, large-vehicle parking, and easy off-highway access. It's also a practical option for AAA members and travelers who want a simple base near Crescent City's harbor, lighthouse, and coastal attractions without paying for extra frills.
Travel tips
Because the motel sits directly off US-101 at the end of town, having a car makes it easiest to reach the redwood parks and trailheads, several of which are a 10-15 minute drive away. Battery Point Lighthouse, Beachfront Park, and Ocean World are all within about a 20-minute walk or a couple of minutes' drive, so plan a short outing before or after breakfast. Guests towing trailers or driving larger vehicles will appreciate the on-site large-vehicle parking.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the easy highway access, calling the location convenient for stopping off US-101. Many reviewers highlight the complimentary breakfast as a nice touch, along with comfortable beds and spacious rooms for a budget property. The ample parking, including room for large vehicles, is also noted positively. Additional recurring mentions include the pet-friendly policy, the availability of a AAA discount, and the convenient proximity to a Mexican restaurant and a Starbucks located right next to the property.
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