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An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wicker chairs, and tables.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a beverage refrigerator.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a sign that reads 'TOWNPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT'.

1. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest

1.5 km from China Lake Museum

Kathe

￥23,844

￥27,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, multiple seating areas including a bar, and a reception desk.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a large mirror. There is a dining area with a chair and a table.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a bed, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest

1.3 km from China Lake Museum

Paula

￥20,401

￥23,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern hotel lobby with round tables, comfortable seating, and a central decorative column.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

An outdoor patio with four chairs and a round table, featuring a built-in fire pit.

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a small table, and a television mounted on the wall.

3. Springhill Suites by Marriott Ridgecrest

1.1 km from China Lake Museum

Michelle

￥22,448

￥25,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern cafe with a long counter, orange chairs, and a patterned bench.

A Holiday Inn Express building with multiple floors, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a conference room.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and a wooden panel accent.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG

1 km from China Lake Museum

Angelina

￥20,550

￥23,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A parking lot with a sign for America Inn & Suites.

A dining area with a round table and six chairs, a window with blinds, a radiator, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and artwork on the walls.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black rug, a framed picture on the wall, and a bulletin board with various items.

5. America Inn & Suites

1.8 km from China Lake Museum

Michael

￥10,066

￥11,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a staircase. A large American flag and a sign stating "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms" are visible.

A two-story building with a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and a table with umbrellas.

A conference room with a round table, six grey chairs, and two windows with blinds.

6. Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest

1.4 km from China Lake Museum

Dmitry

￥15,687

￥18,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a dining area, and large windows.

A hotel lobby with a long reception desk, wooden cabinets, a coffee station, and artwork on the walls.

A Best Western hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

7. Best Western China Lake Inn

1.4 km from China Lake Museum

David

￥16,666

￥19,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted headboard.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a mirror, and a view of the parking lot.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a modern light fixture, and a view of the dining area.

A spacious dining area with a large table and benches, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

2.4 km from China Lake Museum

Václav

￥12,550

￥14,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a piano.

A swimming pool with a surrounding deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A reception area with a marble counter, framed certificates on the wall, and a Dell computer.

A hotel breakfast area with a fruit bowl, coffee maker, and various breakfast items on the counter.

9. Quality Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

1.7 km from China Lake Museum

Ailon

￥12,705

￥14,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a window with a view of buildings, and a painting of a desert landscape.

A hotel room with a mountain mural, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a blue chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bar area, and a dining space with grey chairs and a wooden table.

A modern interior with wooden tables and chairs, a leather sofa, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

10. Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

1.8 km from China Lake Museum

Betsy

￥9,412

￥11,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A restaurant interior with multiple dining tables and booths, wooden beams, and flags hanging from the ceiling.

A room with a brown leather sofa, two matching armchairs, a marble coffee table, and a vase of flowers.

A spacious living room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a small side table.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a covered area with lounge chairs.

11. Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

0.9 km from China Lake Museum

Gang

￥11,141

￥12,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A neatly made bed with a white quilt, a wooden headboard, and a painting above it. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a phone on one of them.

A small, single-story motel with a yellow exterior and a parking area.

A kitchenette with a microwave and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, two lamps, a coffee maker, and a mirror.

12. A Nights Inn

0.5 km from China Lake Museum

Dave

￥7,938

￥9,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, and a central seating area with red and orange sofas.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a covered section with a roof, and a view of a gated property in the background.

A conference room with a round table, six chairs, and two windows with blinds.

13. HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Ridgecrest

1.4 km from China Lake Museum

Nicola

￥19,452

￥22,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

A building with a sign reading "Oasis Office" and a car parked in front.

A hotel room with two wooden chairs, a round table, a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large mirror.

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ridgecrest, CA

0.7 km from China Lake Museum

Tod

￥9,742

￥11,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a patterned curtain.

A long, narrow corridor with a balcony on one side, leading to a door at the end.

A building with a parking area marked "NO PARKING" and a "PARKING ONLY" sign.

A coffee station with two coffee dispensers, a clock, and informational posters on the wall.

15. Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake

1 km from China Lake Museum

Taku

￥10,407

￥12,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Two beds with patterned bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A kitchenette with a coffee station, a water dispenser, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants and a coffee-themed sign.

A long corridor with blue doors and windows, leading to individual rooms.

A reception desk with a clock, a television, and a sign indicating check-in times.

16. Baymont by Wyndham Ridgecrest

1 km from China Lake Museum

Rick

￥11,718

￥13,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a mirror, and a sink.

A hotel room with a brown sofa, two chairs, a desk with a computer, a television, and a mirror.

A small kitchenette with a microwave, a coffee maker, and a cabinet. There is a round table with a green chair and a framed picture on the wall.

A room with a wooden floor, a green armchair, a bookshelf, and a door leading to a kitchen area.

17. Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios

1.6 km from China Lake Museum

Robert

￥7,556

￥9,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a mirror, and a green wall.

A corridor with a metal railing, large windows, and a view of the outside.

An outdoor patio area with wooden benches and tables, a pergola structure, and surrounding greenery.

18. Hotel Europa Ridgecrest

1.7 km from China Lake Museum

Jetta

￥7,549

￥9,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a ceiling with a light fixture.

A motel with a signboard, a wooden fence, and a palm tree.

19. Desert Motel Ridgecrest, CA

1.5 km from China Lake Museum

￥15,059

￥17,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to China Lake Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest	9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Ridgecrest	9.2 Wonderful 772 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 404 reviews	View
America Inn & Suites	8.8 Excellent 516 reviews	View

Top China Lake Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Quiet and clean. Traveled with my daughter's and we had zero issues. Breakfast options were amazing. Would definitely stay again."

A Nights Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk/Office staff was very kind about letting us check in early. AJ was super accommodating and Informative. Room was clean and provided extra blankets on request. Found our go to place when we are in town. Very Budget Friendly"

Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest

10/10 Excellent

"I love this Hampton Inn. It was very quiet, clean and super comfortable. I would absolutely stay here again!"

America Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The owner/staff were brilliant couldn’t do enough for us. Free laundry facilities and great breakfast. Gave suggestions for dining and local shopping. We have just travelled across the states and stayed in 25 plus hotels and this was the best welcome and service we have received. Thank you."

Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest

10/10 Excellent

"Pleasant environment."

Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff"

Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

10/10 Excellent

"The staff and housekeeping were very friendly and helpful, the dog park was clean. breakfast was ok. It was obvious that the owner had a lot of pride in his property, this is our second time staying here and we will be back."

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest

10/10 Excellent

"Great place."

Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios

8/10 Good

"We consistently experience peaceful stays at this establishment, which is operated by a husband and wife team. The proprietor is exceptionally professional and attentive to our needs. While we have not had the pleasure of meeting his spouse, the accommodations remain well-maintained, and the bedding is notably comfortable."

Other attractions near China Lake Museum

China Lake Golf Course

7.4/10 (29 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Ridgecrest at China Lake Golf Course. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape.

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Maturango Museum

9.0/10 (79 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Maturango Museum during your trip to Ridgecrest. Discover the area's desert landscape and coffeehouses.

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Petroglyph Park

You can learn about the history of Ridgecrest when you stop by Petroglyph Park. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the desert landscape in this family-friendly area.

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Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex

8.0/10 (34 reviews)

Catch an event at Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex during your trip to Ridgecrest. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's desert landscape.

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Ridgecrest City Hall

7.6/10 (51 reviews)

After visiting Ridgecrest City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ridgecrest. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

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Kerr McGee Community Center

After visiting Kerr McGee Community Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ridgecrest. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the desert landscape in this family-friendly area.

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Hubcap Lady Sculpture

Learn about the local history of Inyokern when you spend time at Hubcap Lady Sculpture.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around China Lake Museum?

China Lake Museum is located in Ridgecrest. Travelers like this family-friendly area for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 49 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near China Lake Museum?

Adjacent to China Lake Museum, A Nights Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options close by include Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station and Best Western China Lake Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to China Lake Museum?

Expedia has 49 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from China Lake Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near China Lake Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near China Lake Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near China Lake Museum?

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1. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest

3. Springhill Suites by Marriott Ridgecrest

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG

5. America Inn & Suites

6. Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest

7. Best Western China Lake Inn

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

9. Quality Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

10. Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

11. Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

12. A Nights Inn

13. HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Ridgecrest

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ridgecrest, CA

15. Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake

16. Baymont by Wyndham Ridgecrest

17. Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios

18. Hotel Europa Ridgecrest

19. Desert Motel Ridgecrest, CA

Compare popular hotels close to China Lake Museum

Top China Lake Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG

A Nights Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest

America Inn & Suites

Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest

Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest

Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios

Other attractions near China Lake Museum

China Lake Golf Course

Maturango Museum

Petroglyph Park

Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex

Ridgecrest City Hall

Kerr McGee Community Center

Hubcap Lady Sculpture

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