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

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, round tables, and a wooden partition.

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

1. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest

1.5 km from China Lake Museum

Barbara

₩204,838

₩237,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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.

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

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest

1.3 km from China Lake Museum

Alicia

₩180,137

₩208,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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

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

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

Juan

₩194,401

₩225,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

Joseph

₩152,152

₩176,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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

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

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

₩104,455

₩120,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a computer. There are two windows with blinds, a floor lamp, and wall art.

6. Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest

1.4 km from China Lake Museum

Kent

₩135,850

₩157,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

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.

7. Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

1.8 km from China Lake Museum

Elizabeth

₩83,140

₩99,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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.

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

8. Best Western China Lake Inn

1.4 km from China Lake Museum

Rachel

₩143,444

₩166,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom area.

9. Quality Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

1.7 km from China Lake Museum

TIBOR

₩122,251

₩141,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 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.

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.

10. A Nights Inn

0.5 km from China Lake Museum

Christian

₩75,057

₩86,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

11. Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

0.9 km from China Lake Museum

Leslie

₩92,378

₩106,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A modern two-story building with a flat roof and a large glass entrance.

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.

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

2.4 km from China Lake Museum

Carol

₩118,190

₩136,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

A modern kitchen with a dark wood countertop, built-in cabinets, and a glass door leading to a dining area.

13. HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Ridgecrest

1.4 km from China Lake Museum

Pamela

₩168,454

₩195,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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

14. Motel 6 Ridgecrest, CA - China Lake

1 km from China Lake Museum

Taku

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

₩94,212

₩109,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

16. Baymont by Wyndham Ridgecrest

1 km from China Lake Museum

Rick

₩107,118

₩123,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

17. Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios

1.6 km from China Lake Museum

Robert

₩62,083

₩78,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A small, cozy room with two tables and four chairs, a window with blinds, a fire extinguisher, and a radiator.

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

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

18. Hotel Europa Ridgecrest

1.7 km from China Lake Museum

Omar

₩77,434

₩97,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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 21 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Ridgecrest	9.2 Wonderful 765 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 381 reviews	View
America Inn & Suites	8.8 Excellent 508 reviews	View

Top China Lake Museum Hotel Reviews

Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean and beds were comfy; just what we needed for an overnight stay. Ask for a ground floor room if you have lots of cases (as there are stairs to the first floor)."

Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

10/10 Excellent

"Great service good room good ac"

America Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Western China Lake Inn

8/10 Good

"Comfortable, clean room. Excellent staff and exceptional service. Overall, a great value for a stay in this location."

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ridgecrest, CA

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay and rest for the night on a long trip."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean parking lot clean lobby room was excellent bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good overall great stay."

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful! The room was clean and quiet! The overall state of the property and building was clean. Staff was helpful and friendly! Breakfast was delicious! My 1 and only complaint was the pool isn’t heated… and it was too cold for me (but my family still got in and swam)."

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Ridgecrest

10/10 Excellent

"Clean big room, friendly staff."

Hotel Ridgecrest an Extended Stay Studios

10/10 Excellent

"Clean staff"

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 44 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Best Western China Lake Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from China Lake Museum. Other good options close by include Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station and Red Roof Inn Ridgecrest.

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

Expedia has 44 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. Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

8. Best Western China Lake Inn

9. Quality Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

10. A Nights Inn

11. Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Ridgecrest 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

Compare popular hotels close to China Lake Museum

Top China Lake Museum Hotel Reviews

Clarion Pointe Ridgecrest near China Lake Naval Station

Clarion Inn Near China Lake Naval Station

America Inn & Suites

Best Western China Lake Inn

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ridgecrest, CA

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest - China Lake by IHG

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ridgecrest

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof 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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