Travelodge by Wyndham Barstow
1630 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311, Barstow, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.7 / 5
Travelodge by Wyndham Barstow is a budget, 2-star motel set just off Interstate 15 in Barstow, California, within a four-minute walk of the Barstow Mall and directly adjacent to Barstow Station. Rooms are modestly decorated but functional, each equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV with premium channels, a microwave, and a minifridge. The motel offers complimentary continental breakfast each morning and an outdoor pool with a sundeck for relaxing after a day on the road. Free parking accommodates both standard cars and larger vehicles, making it a practical stopover for road trippers and truckers alike. History and Route 66 buffs will find the Western America Railroad Museum, Harvey House, Mojave River Valley Museum, Main Street Murals, and Route 66 Mother Road Museum all within about 1.7 miles, while Calico Ghost Town and Rainbow Basin Natural Area are a scenic drive of roughly 9-10 miles away. Overall, it's a straightforward, no-frills base for exploring the Mojave Desert region and the Barstow area's Route 66 heritage.
Best for
This property suits road-trippers, budget travelers, and pet owners passing through on I-15 who want an affordable, no-fuss overnight stop with free parking for cars and larger vehicles. It's also a solid fit for families and history enthusiasts, given the free breakfast, outdoor pool, kids-stay-free policy, and proximity to several Barstow museums and Route 66 landmarks.
Travel tips
Its location right off I-15 and a short walk from Barstow Station makes it easy to break up a longer desert drive; downtown attractions like the Western America Railroad Museum, Harvey House, and Mojave River Valley Museum are all within about a mile and a half. Travelers wanting to visit Calico Ghost Town or Rainbow Basin Natural Area should plan for roughly a 9-11 mile drive. Since the motel does not serve in-room coffee, guests have noted a Starbucks nearby for their caffeine fix.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the comfortable beds, clean rooms, and friendly, helpful staff, often noting the quiet atmosphere and strong value for the price. Pet owners and travelers passing through on longer trips single out the property as a convenient, well-located overnight stop. A recurring complaint involves a front-desk pricing discrepancy, with at least one guest reporting the quoted rate wasn't honored at check-in. Some reviewers also mention the lack of in-room coffee, though they note a nearby Starbucks as an easy workaround.
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