"The motel didn't provide daily housekeeping service; all we got was clean towels.2020-11-04"
"The motel was well-maintained and better than I expected. The room was clean and spacious and had newer, quality furniture. Good climate control on a hot day. The power outlets were easy to access. The hair dryer was hidden in a cloth bag hung in the closet. The hot breakfast was decent but not generous, and guests had to wait for items to be replenished. Good coffee. I'd stay here again. Limited food options in town; I recommend The Grill.2019-06-28"
"The motel was clean and quiet. I had a pleasant stay.2019-05-01"
2. Americas Best Value Inn Bishop 192 Short Street, Bishop, CA 93514 Call Us62 miles 62 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
3. Super 8 Motel Bishop 535 South Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514 Call Us62 miles 62 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"A terrible experience. There were no napkins in my motel room, and there was no daily housekeeping because of Covid. No continental breakfast, either. Don't stay here.2020-12-31"
"Our dog friendly motel room was great. No carpet, and it was spic-and-span clean. We appreciated all the extra. No grassy area, but there was a fenced dog park across the street from Schatts Bakery in the back of the park.2019-06-08"
"The motel room was basic but clean, and we loved having a hardwood floor instead of carpeting. No odors despite being pet-friendly, and we didn't hear any noise from adjacent rooms. The AC and blackout curtains worked well. There was a coffee maker in the room, but the coffee wasn't good. Easy check-in and decent continental breakfast.2018-10-07"
"Nice, clean room. The motel clerk was friendly and courteous. Good place to stay.2017-12-11"
"Great location. The motel room was nice and clean, and the bed was comfortable; I had a good night's rest. Breakfast had a variety of selections.2016-04-26"
"Great location. The motel was clean, and the front desk clerk was nice. I highly recommend staying here.2016-04-13"
6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bishop 636 North Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514 Call Us62 miles 62 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"This newly renovated hotel was a nice surprise. We were able to park our boat trailer in the back parking lot in the past, but this time there was no room and we had to park across the highway. Nice place to stay, but arrive early if you have a trailer.2017-08-20"
8. Creekside Inn Bishop 725 North Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514 Call Us62 miles 62 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
9. Best Western Bishop Lodge 1025 North Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514 Call Us63 miles 63 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"A very nice motel. I'd recommend it to my friends.2017-10-29"
"The motel was dirty. The room floor was filthy in the corners, and I found a needle on the carpet. The coffee pot was dirty, and the AC vents were dusty.2016-08-26"
"The carpet in our motel room was dirty, and the AC vents were dusty. We found a needle on the carpet. Not a great stay.2016-08-24"
11. Best Western Hi-Desert Inn Tonopah 320 Main Street, Tonopah, NV 89049 Call Us72 miles 72 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"The mattress in my hotel room was worn and awful; I was unable to sleep.2022-07-23"
"The hotel was clean, and breakfast was well-prepared. Stay here.2018-09-22"
"We heard some traffic noise in our street-side room, but it was nice and clean. For a pet-friendly hotel, the pet area was a distance from our room.2017-10-09"
12. Comfort Inn Tonopah 890 North Main Street, Tonopah, NV 89049 Call Us72 miles 72 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pahrump 861 NV 160 South, Pahrump, NV 89048 Call Us94 miles 94 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"The room was clean and nice. Quick check-in, and the clerks told us to let them know if we needed anything. Stay at this hotel.2022-06-09"
"Everything was perfect. This hotel is worth a stay.2016-07-17"
"Hands down the best accessible hotel room we've ever been in, and we travel a lot. It was large and open so we could get around with a mobility scooter without bumping into things. There was a clothes rack to hang jackets, and space for toiletries in the bathroom. Definitely a comfortable place to stay.2016-03-30"
14. Best Western Pahrump Station Inn 1101 South NV 160, Pahrump, NV 89048 Call Us95 miles 95 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"Every employee was friendly and helpful. I called the front desk once but hung up after 2 rings; the clerk called me within minutes and apologized for being busy when I'd called. Definitely stay at this motel.2015-11-19"
"The room was clean, and the AC was good. The hotel clerk was friendly. But the whirlpool and vending machines were out of order, and breakfast was just muffins or oatmeal.2020-10-12"
"The motel was clean, but it was 96 degrees in our room when we arrived; it would have been nice if the AC had been turned on.2020-07-30"
"The motel was minutes from the entrance to Sequoia National Park. The room was clean, and the employees were friendly. There were restaurants nearby, including some within walking distance.2019-05-18"
16. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Ridgecrest 201 Inyokern Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Call Us97 miles 97 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"The motel was convenient and clean, and it had a nice, safe little dog park.2017-07-27"
"The key card reader for my motel room didn't work, and the maintenance worker was unable to fix it. I requested another room and was told they all had the same problem. I cancelled my stay and went elsewhere.2016-12-13"
"The motel room was clean and spacious, and the desk area was just right. The only problem was that the showerhead was too low for a tall person. The breakfast area opened early and was quite nice. I was pleasantly surprised and would stay here again.2016-03-07"
17. Hampton Inn & Suites Ridgecrest 104 East Sydnor Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Call Us98 miles 98 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"The hotel was fine in general, but the AC cycling was really annoying and made it hard to sleep.2015-12-30"
"The hotel was mostly fine, but the fitness room wasn't cleaned for a few days, the carpet was dirty, and there were no towels. There was no hot water for tea in the lobby except at breakfast, and the coffee pot was sometimes empty. No silverware, either.2015-12-29"
19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ridgecrest 1010 North China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Call Us98 miles 98 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
20. Clarion Inn Ridgecrest 901 North China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Call Us98 miles 98 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"I've stayed at this hotel 3 times, and it's fine. The beds were comfortable, and there was a nice variety of pillows. Good towels, and the hand towel and washcloth were set out to look like a shirt and tie. The bathroom floor could've been cleaner, and there were lipstick marks on the coffee mugs. The checkout clerk was pleasant, but didn't thank us for staying.2016-03-21"
"Safe motel with great customer service. The dining area was clean. I'd stay here again.2015-09-28"
21. Howard Johnson Hotel Ridgecrest 831 North China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Call Us98 miles 98 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
22. Outbound Resort Mammoth Lakes 164 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Call Us99 miles 99 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs only - allows dogs up to 100 pounds in limited pet rooms, 2 dogs per room - $50 per night pet fee. - Oct 2023 < Less
Note: This hotel charges a resort fee of $25 per night - includes parking and WiFi.
24. Best Western China Lake Inn Ridgecrest 400 South China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Call Us99 miles 99 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
25. Quality Inn Mammoth Lakes 3537 Main Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Call Us99 miles 99 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"Well-worn hotel in need of updating. No AC in the room; just had a rickety fan. The sink didn't drain well, and a visit from a maintenance worker didn't fix the problem. Not enough towels provided despite asking for more. The key card had to be reprogrammed every day.2015-09-11"
27. Rodeway Inn & Suites Ridgecrest 416 South China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Call Us99 miles 99 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
28. Quality Inn Ridgecrest 507 South China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Call Us99 miles 99 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
"Located right in town. Good motel for a reasonable price. The room was clean, comfortable, and spacious. OK breakfast, but the eating area was small.2016-11-12"
"Across the street from a reasonable and adequate restaurant. Reasonably priced motel. Clean, spacious room with a comfortable bed and adequate desk for working. The front desk clerks were friendly and competent. Excellent breakfast selections. All in all, a very positive experience. I'd stay here again.2015-11-15"
29. Travelodge Ridgecrest 535 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Call Us99 miles 99 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
30. Juniper Springs Resort Mammoth Lakes 4000 Meridian Blvd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Call Us100 miles 100 miles from Scottys Castle Visitor Center and Museum, Death Valley, CA
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
