Hotel Europa Ridgecrest

2-Star Hotel 131 W Upjohn, E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, Ridgecrest, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.3 / 5

Overview

Hotel Europa Ridgecrest is a low-rise, 2-star budget hotel located at 131 W Upjohn near E Ridgecrest Blvd in Ridgecrest, California. It holds a public rating of 3.3 from 446 reviews, reflecting a straightforward, no-frills property aimed at value-conscious travelers rather than a full-service resort. The hotel is positioned as a simple, affordable base rather than a destination in itself.

Rooms

Rooms are described as understated, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks, microwaves, minifridges, and coffeemakers provided as standard in-room conveniences. This kit-out suits guests who want basic self-catering and workspace options without upscale styling.

Amenities & Services

The hotel offers free continental breakfast, all-day coffee, and free on-site parking, along with a business center for guests needing to print or work outside their room. Beyond these documented perks, specific recreational or wellness amenities are not listed.

Location

The hotel sits about a 13-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of Downtown Ridgecrest and roughly 5.2 miles from China Lake Golf Course. Nearby points of interest include the Maturango Museum, China Lake Museum Foundation, the Historical Society of the Upper Mojave Desert, and Petroglyph Park, all within about 1.7 km. Several bus stations, including SCE (246m) and China Lake/Bowling Alley (352m), are within easy walking distance, and casual dining options like The Meltdown, Denny's, and Dumpling Street are all under 1.1 km away.

Best for

This hotel best suits budget-focused travelers and road-trippers who need an inexpensive, functional overnight stay near Downtown Ridgecrest and local cultural sites like the Maturango Museum and Petroglyph Park. It may also appeal to those needing quick access to nearby bus stations for getting around without a car, given the free parking and basic in-room amenities like Wi-Fi and a coffeemaker.

Travel tips

Given the property's proximity to multiple bus stations (SCE at 246m and China Lake/Bowling Alley at 352m), guests without a car can rely on local transit to reach downtown Ridgecrest. The walk to downtown shops and restaurants takes about 13 minutes, and casual dining like The Meltdown, Denny's, and Dumpling Street are all within roughly a kilometer. Since some reviews mention inconsistent maintenance (hot water, TVs, Wi-Fi), it's worth confirming room condition at check-in and reporting any issues immediately to staff.

What guests say

Guest feedback is mixed and inconsistent. Positive reviewers highlight friendly staff, clean rooms, comfortable beds, affordable pricing, and the inclusion of breakfast. Negative reviewers, however, report significant maintenance and cleanliness problems, including lack of hot water, malfunctioning or non-working TVs, unreliable or absent Wi-Fi, dirty towels and bathrooms, loud air conditioning units, and general signs of the property being run-down. Some guests also noted missing amenities like breakfast or in-room smoke detectors during their stay, while location convenience was consistently mentioned as a strong point even by unhappy reviewers.

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