Why stay here
- One of the cheapest rooms hereIt is in price tier 1, at around €49 a night for two in mid-January 2027 when we checked, converted from US dollars.
- On Route 66 itselfIt is on East Main Street, which is Route 66, near I-15, about 1.9 km from the Route 66 Mother Road Museum in the Harvey House and 14 km from Calico Ghost Town.
- Rooms for familiesThere are family rooms and rooms with two queen or two double beds, and extra beds at US$12 a night, according to the listing. Wi-Fi scores a perfect 10.
Good to know before you book
- Low scoresIt scores 7.0 on Booking.com from 240 reviews (checked 17 Oct 2026), with cleanliness and comfort at 7.4 and facilities at 7.0. On Google Maps it has 3.3 from 225 reviews.
- Minimum age 21The minimum age to check in is 21, higher than at most motels.
- Early check-outCheck-out is by 10:30. Check-in runs from 15:00 to midnight. Pets are allowed, and charges may apply.
Guest sub-scores on Booking.com
Average scores out of 10 from 240 reviews on Booking.com, checked on 17 Oct 2026.
Rooms
Couples can choose the king room; families the room with two double beds, the room with two queen beds, the executive family room or the superior family room. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, a microwave and a fridge, and extra beds cost US$12 a night, according to the listing.
Room types listed on Booking.com
- King room
- Room with two double beds
- Room with two queen beds
- Executive family room
- Superior family room
Getting there and around
From Los Angeles
Take I-15 north, about 115 miles (185 km), roughly two hours without traffic.
To Las Vegas
Continue on I-15, about 155 miles (250 km), roughly 2.5 hours.
East on Route 66
I-40 and the old road head east across the Mojave to Needles, about 2.5 hours. See our Route 66 road trip for the Arizona stretch beyond.
How it compares
Economy Inn against the Needles motel and the two Victorville hotels in this guide.
| Hotel | Area | Booking.com score | Price level | Approx. price, 2 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Inn Barstow | Barstow, California (Mojave Desert) | 7.0 (240) | € · Budget | €49 |
| Budget Inn | Needles, California (Colorado River) | 7.5 (108) | — | — |
| Mojave Inn | Victorville and Apple Valley (High Desert) | 8.2 (238) | €€ · Mid-range | €76 |
| Hotel Avenida Victorville | Victorville and Apple Valley (High Desert) | 7.2 (419) | €€ · Mid-range | €71 |
Price for 2 adults, 12–15 January 2027, as shown on Booking.com on 17 Oct 2026.
Questions
How far is Calico Ghost Town?
About 14 km, roughly 15 minutes by car.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, and charges may apply, according to the policy on Booking.com (checked 17 Oct 2026).
What is the minimum age to check in?
21.
What is its score?
7.0 on Booking.com from 240 reviews (checked 17 Oct 2026) and 3.3 on Google Maps from 225 reviews.
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