Route 66 Motel

195 Main St, Barstow, CA 92311, Barstow, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.9 / 5

Route 66 Motel is a 2-star, retro roadside motel in Barstow at 195 Main St, set directly on historic Route 66 and known for its classic neon sign and exterior mural. Dating to 1922, it leans into the Mother Road theme with displays of antique cars and other Route 66 memorabilia on the property. Rooms are simple but feature practical essentials including free Wi‑Fi, satellite TV with movie channels, microwaves, and mini-fridges, with bright accent walls; some rooms are notable for round beds. The motel provides free parking, a convenient perk for road-trippers stopping through the Mojave Desert corridor. It’s walkable to downtown Route 66 sights like the Main Street Murals (about 272 m) and Harvey House, Barstow (about 783 m), and is roughly 0.7 miles from the Route 66 Mother Road Museum (about 795 m) and the Western America Railroad Museum (about 815 m). For longer outings, day-trip options include Calico and related attractions (roughly 15.8–16.0 km) and Rainbow Basin Natural Area (about 13.7 km).

Best for

Best suited to Route 66 road-trippers and nostalgia travelers who want a classic Barstow stop with vintage visuals, memorabilia, and a central Main Street address. It also fits value-focused guests who want in-room conveniences (microwave, mini-fridge, Wi‑Fi) and free parking near the area’s Route 66 museums and murals.

Travel tips

If you’re visiting Barstow’s Route 66 attractions, many are nearby on foot, including the Main Street Murals (about 272 m), Harvey House (about 783 m), and the Route 66 Mother Road Museum (about 795 m). For a car-based side trip, Calico and Calico Ghost Tours are around 15.8–16.0 km away, and Rainbow Basin Natural Area is about 13.7 km away. Guests specifically mention the “Route 66 photo-stop” appeal, so plan a little extra time to look at the exterior sign/mural and on-site memorabilia.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight friendly, helpful service, including reports of staff being accommodating with room assignments. Cleanliness is commonly praised, and several reviews note a refreshed or “like-new” feel inside while the classic Route 66 exterior remains part of the appeal. The distinctive room feature most often mentioned is the availability of round beds in some units. A minority of feedback suggests the stay can be more about the novelty and photo-stop atmosphere, with some guests finding hygiene only average compared with expectations.

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