Mojave Desert Inn

1954 CA-58 BUS, Mojave, CA 93501, Mojave, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.7 / 5

Mojave Desert Inn is a 2-star budget roadside motel in Mojave, California, at 1954 CA-58 BUS, with parking spaces directly out front for easy pull-up access. It’s positioned for desert-road stopovers and aviation-related visits, about 2 miles from the Mojave Air and Space Port and roughly 23 miles from NASA’s Neil Armstrong Flight Research Center and Edwards Air Force Base; Red Rock Canyon State Park is about 34 miles away. Rooms are simple and traditionally furnished, and include free Wi‑Fi, cable TV, a microwave, a minifridge, and a coffeemaker; some rooms add a desk or a table-and-chair set. DVD players can be requested, which is a helpful extra for an older-style motor inn. The property includes free parking and a complimentary continental breakfast. Dining is largely off-site, with multiple fast-food and diner-style options nearby, including Los Patrones Taqueria, El Grullense Mexican food, Voyager Restaurant, and Denny’s within about a mile to a mile and a half.

Best for

Best suited to budget-minded travelers who want a straightforward overnight base with essentials like free Wi‑Fi, free parking, and in-room microwave/minifridge for quick meals. It can also fit work trips in and around Mojave and the Mojave Air and Space Port due to the short drive and the availability of desks in some rooms.

Travel tips

If you’re arriving without a car, the DHS/Hwy. 58 bus stop is very close (about 321 m), with additional Mojave-area bus stops under 1 km. Food is easiest to handle by walking or a short drive to nearby options such as Los Patrones Taqueria (about 442 m) or Denny’s (about 1.4 km). For day trips, plan drive time to Tehachapi Pass (about 12.3 km) or Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park (about 19.1 km).

What guests say

Reviews frequently point to value and convenience, with some guests highlighting good rates and a location that works well for nearby jobs and quick stopovers. Several comments note that beds can be clean and comfortable, and some describe the property as an older motel that is kept up in basic ways. Negative feedback centers on maintenance and safety-related concerns in rooms and bathrooms, including reports of worn or dirty surfaces and fixtures needing attention. Breakfast quality is also mentioned as inconsistent, with some guests feeling the continental selection is sparse or missing expected items.

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