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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG

2.5 star property
Ridgecrest hotel with outdoor pool

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest China Lake, an IHG Hotel offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and 24-hour business center. Enjoy the outdoor pool or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Helpful staff are always on hand to ensure your comfort.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is $135
$156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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$154 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
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About the neighborhood

Map
1010 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555

What's nearby

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rural Health Clinic - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maturango Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • China Lake Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ridgecrest City Hall - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Inyokern, CA (IYK) - 16 min drive
  • Bakersfield, CA (BFL-Meadows Field) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG is a great choice for a stay in Ridgecrest. The outdoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 103 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1950 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International

Also known as

Holiday Inn Express Suites Ridgecrest China Lake by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Ridgecrest China Lake an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG is a short 13-minute walk from Maturango Museum and 14 minutes' walk from China Lake Museum.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a variety of options and friendly service. (25 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay

Comfortable beds, great breakfast
Gregory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean
Audrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful front desk. Clean with good breakfast
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was clean and well supplied. The bed was so comfortable!!! 10/10 .Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was always good, plenty of options. My kids especially loved to make their own pancakes!
Nancy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Holiday Inn - Ridgecrest, CA

Check in was VERY quick and super simple. Hotel room and facilities were clean and well maintained.
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel with morning breakfast
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The beds were amazingly comfortable !!
Kimberlee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent condition and friendly staff. Room bigger than expected and spotlessly clean. Decent buffet breakfast and an ideal stopover location
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms
Luis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a little known but very interesting town.
HAROLD, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our favorite place to stay when visiting family in Ridgecrest
Deborah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

very simple setting no confusion, breakfast needs to go until 11am everyday.
Richard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We love everything about it except there was a smell by the lobby and elevator area like a sewer leak and there is no jacuzzi
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stayed
Blanca, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was great. The only concern I had was with breakfast. Food was OK .. not Great. Overall very happy
Leonard, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great place to stay
MARICEL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Colin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Looks like it was just built or renovated. Very clean, very fresh. Relatively close proximity to Death Valley Park.
Gennady, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel with decent breakfast
FREDRICK, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ridgecrest

Excellent stay! Friendly staffing, very clean and great breakfast.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and clean facilities.
MIN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay here, great hotel
Erica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was very clean. Staff was friendly.
gabbs.fitness, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay.
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was nice, clean, well managed.
Richard, 3-night trip