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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

A furnished room with a sofa, a small round table, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window.

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

1. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest

1.5 km from China Lake Museum

Kathe

4.077.918 ₫

4.720.272 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 gym with weight machines, dumbbells, exercise balls, and a mat.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest

1.3 km from China Lake Museum

Christopherjohn

3.731.165 ₫

4.326.099 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

An outdoor patio with a grill, two chairs, a round table, and a fire pit.

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

3. Springhill Suites by Marriott Ridgecrest

1.1 km from China Lake Museum

Michelle

3.950.645 ₫

4.572.872 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a multi-story building with large windows.

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

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

1 km from China Lake Museum

Jacqueline

3.142.854 ₫

3.637.854 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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 living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a countertop.

5. America Inn & Suites

1.8 km from China Lake Museum

Jesse

1.997.141 ₫

2.311.686 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A gym with exercise equipment, a weight bench, and a digital clock.

A covered patio area with tables and chairs, a grill, and potted plants.

A building with a central fountain, a parking lot, and a well-maintained lawn.

6. Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest

1.4 km from China Lake Museum

Teri

2.597.400 ₫

3.011.685 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Best Western China Lake Inn

1.4 km from China Lake Museum

David

3.085.451 ₫

3.577.425 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a white counter, and black bar stools.

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.

8. Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

1.8 km from China Lake Museum

Tim

1.766.232 ₫

2.109.349 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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.

9. Quality Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

1.7 km from China Lake Museum

Charles

2.337.400 ₫

2.705.541 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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 signboard with multiple business names including Ridgecrest Town Centre, Stater Bros, Big Lots, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Marshalls, and Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts.

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

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

10. A Nights Inn

0.5 km from China Lake Museum

Khusi

1.435.063 ₫

1.661.085 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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.

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

2.4 km from China Lake Museum

Václav

2.259.738 ₫

2.615.647 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A building with a sign reading "Charlies" on the porch, white lattice railings, and a wooden deck.

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

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

12. Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

0.9 km from China Lake Museum

Leslie

1.835.842 ₫

2.124.988 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A room with a desk, framed aircraft pictures, a plant, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi.

A parking lot with a white car and a truck, a building with a stone facade and a red roof, and trees in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large mirror.

13. HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Ridgecrest

1.4 km from China Lake Museum

Pamela

2.961.036 ₫

3.433.174 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

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

14. Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake

1 km from China Lake Museum

Taku

1.725.590 ₫

1.997.351 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A parking lot with vehicles, a building with a sign, and yellow flowers in the foreground.

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.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ridgecrest, CA

0.7 km from China Lake Museum

Colin

1.727.531 ₫

1.999.616 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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 modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and counter, and a wall with framed pictures.

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

2.048.050 ₫

2.370.618 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave.

17. Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios

1.6 km from China Lake Museum

Robert

1.403.115 ₫

1.694.284 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

Omar

1.405.586 ₫

1.762.180 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to China Lake Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest	9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Ridgecrest	9.2 Wonderful 768 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 389 reviews	View
America Inn & Suites	8.8 Excellent 509 reviews	View

Top China Lake Museum Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest

10/10 Excellent

"clean, had laundry, not good breakfast"

A Nights Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was quiet and well priced. Not a 5 star by any means but clean and comfortable"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is brand new and set up amazing! I love the room and the bed was so comfy. It was nice and clean + dove soap in the rooms were a big plus! 🙂 We ate the breakfast and it also was delicious. The cinnamon rolls were worth trying! We have no complaints at all!"

Hotel Europa Ridgecrest

10/10 Excellent

"Great, affordable pit stop on the way up to mammoth. Arrived late but front desk is 24hours so it was very easy and convenient to check in."

Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

8/10 Good

"Front desk clerk was very nice. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. The only draw back was there was no hot water for the shower. I saw other people commented that as well. Not sure why but it was not very comfortable taking a cold shower. Other than that my stay was great!!"

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest

10/10 Excellent

"This place is amazing! Little studio suites are really nice and great prices! Rooms were clean, comfy and quiet! This is a great place to stay, staff was on point too!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

8/10 Good

"Nice and clean and quiet"

Springhill Suites by Marriott Ridgecrest

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is recently remodeled and very comfortable. I highly recommend."

America Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and helpful staff, clean room, very modest breakfast. Express check-in and check-out."

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 in Ridgecrest. Discover the area's desert landscape and cafes.

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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 cafes.

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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 with a stop 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. Travellers like this family-friendly area for its lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 49 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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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. Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

9. Quality Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

10. A Nights Inn

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

12. Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

13. HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Ridgecrest

14. Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ridgecrest, CA

16. Baymont by Wyndham Ridgecrest

17. Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios

18. Hotel Europa Ridgecrest

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Top China Lake Museum Hotel Reviews

Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest

A Nights Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG

Hotel Europa Ridgecrest

Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest

Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

Springhill Suites by Marriott Ridgecrest

America Inn & Suites

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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