Name: Econo Lodge Needles
Address: 625 West Broadway, Needles, California, United States of America, Needles, California, US
Price range: US$61–US$75 per night
Rating: 7.22

What guests think

Econo Lodge Needles draws mixed feedback: many travelers praise clean, updated, budget-friendly rooms, comfortable beds, and friendly hosts, while others report inconsistent maintenance, limited amenities, and problems like broken ice machines, cold showers, and thin walls.

The location is convenient for road trips and essentials, but several guests describe the surrounding area as run-down or rough at night. Breakfast is a simple grab-and-go selection with coffee, cereal, toast and pastries, and several guests noted there was no seating area, which some found misleading or poor. Service is frequently described as warm and helpful, though a few guests reported check-in delays and disputes over a sizable security deposit. Expect a basic, budget stay with variability in upkeep.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic in an older property, with multiple reports of the ice machine being out of order and amenities feeling limited.

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6

MICHAEL

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have a truck parking is very limited

10

michael

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean place to rest for the night. Order but clean. Super nice staff as well!

10

Marjorie

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My husband loves rooms we can drive up to after knee surgery. This is a gem! The rooms are newly remodeled. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable.

6

Geoffrey

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very poor amenities.

4

Maria

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The ice machine did not work, shower was cold, continental was a piece of toast. Staff was friendly.

4

Moses

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is very outdated and poorly maintained.

6

Luci

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was inexpensive. Ice machine was broken. Breakfast was Bread, jelly,pnutbutter, donuts,& cookies, pitchers of milk and orange juice & hoic of2 dry

4

Anthony

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So right off the bat to level set the expectations. This is needles California. It’s a pretty small partially abandoned town. The room was very clean. The staff was very polite. Check in was super easy. However, the neighborhood was questionable. I had to walk my dog at night, and frankly it was a little scary, because of some of the people wandering around and a couple of the abandoned buildings, the walls are pretty thin. I could hear couples on both sides of me. Definitely meant to sleep and then go no table no chair. All of that is actually not so bad for what you pay and what you should expect. The part I didn’t like was that only a few rooms were dog friendly, which means there’s always a chance that when you get there, they won’t let you check in with your dog if those rooms happen to be occupied There was no area at all to walk my dog. I had to leave themotel grounds. And the floor was, warped and lifting where other dogs had peed so often.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean or recently refreshed, but several reported serious lapses such as dirty floors or bathrooms and a pest sighting. Overall cleanliness is inconsistent.

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4

Sharon

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely did not look like the pictures online. Hotel room was cramped (but the closet, ironically, was HUGE). Breakfast was not good. Towels old. Clean but no style or personality (walls white with no art, overhead light no lamps). Located in industrial part of city. Front desk clerk (who also doubled as housekeeper) was very, very pleasant. Overall clean, beds OK, TV small, no frills at all and just dated and sad looking.

8

Gerri

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The family running it are very kind and accommodating. It is an older motel but kept very clean and the bed and pillows were comfortable and the bath was completely remodeled very nicely updated.

10

GILLIAN

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and economical - friendly manager - comfortable beds

10

michael

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean place to rest for the night. Order but clean. Super nice staff as well!

2

daniel

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Floor dirty poop on toilet seat when checked in walls dirty dead roach on floor

10

Daniel

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff! Clean, quiet and close to food and fuel. Thank you Econo Lodge.

6

Christopher

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, the stay was alright. It was a place to rest our head for three nights. When we forst arrived noone was in the office for 30min. I called, yelled and banged on things. Finally, my partner started banging on windows around office. Attendent finally woke up after about 30 min. By this time i was already on phone with Choice Hotels to change hotels. Luckily we did not have to resort to this, it would have been a hastle. Room was alright but could use a deep cleaning. Overall, it was just a place.

2

Britany

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was filthy from the floors to the walls to the bathroom, air conditioner only blowed half cold and was constantly running to keep cool. Not to mention nonair flow in bathrooms! Had to wash feet before getting into bed as the floors were extremely dirty! Breakfast is advertised NO breakfast served! Coffee and cereal only. Also if your staying dor a family event was advised no visitors after 7pm.

10

Kelly

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Not an area to eat breakfast, but offer cereal, cifee and juice, but there is McDonald's a few blocks away. I would stay again if I ever came through this area

10

Ian

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked everything very clean very nice people

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and often renovated with comfortable beds; several note drive-up access and in-room basics like a fridge, microwave, and a desk. Some report small layouts, thin walls, and occasional AC or outlet limitations.

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Sharon

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely did not look like the pictures online. Hotel room was cramped (but the closet, ironically, was HUGE). Breakfast was not good. Towels old. Clean but no style or personality (walls white with no art, overhead light no lamps). Located in industrial part of city. Front desk clerk (who also doubled as housekeeper) was very, very pleasant. Overall clean, beds OK, TV small, no frills at all and just dated and sad looking.

10

spencer

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

full size desk!

10

Mary

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable, the air conditioner worked well, not too noisy. Good location to restaurant that had been recommended. Would stay there again.

10

Catherine J

21 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Charming, recently updated rooms. Easy checkin. Super clean. Comfortable bed. We did not make use of the refrigerator or microwave in the room, but a definite nice to have. Plenty of towels, soap, and shampoo in the bathroom. Would stay here again and highly recommend. Oh, and a light breakfast is included which we did not sample, but again, a very nice to have.

10

Sandra J

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A nicely renovated and refreshed property in an rather run down area. Limited space in BR w no place to hang used/wet towels.

8

Gaye

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Small. Small room with table and chair, coffee service, but no electrical outlet. Tiny but functional bathroom. Cereal, fruit and coffee available for breakfast.

10

Zsuzsanna

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Afford, nicely upgraded huge room, friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again

2

Britany

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was filthy from the floors to the walls to the bathroom, air conditioner only blowed half cold and was constantly running to keep cool. Not to mention nonair flow in bathrooms! Had to wash feet before getting into bed as the floors were extremely dirty! Breakfast is advertised NO breakfast served! Coffee and cereal only. Also if your staying dor a family event was advised no visitors after 7pm.

6

Michael

13 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very close to Amtrak station. Went to Needles to visit grave of recently deceased friend. Manager was very helpful and nice. AC in room did not work right. Had to prop windows open with shampoo bottles. Ceiling lights were harsh 5700k work lights not 2500k reddish living room lamps. Felt like I was in a garage all night. No hangers in closet and no dollar store nearby to buy any.

4

Anthony

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So right off the bat to level set the expectations. This is needles California. It’s a pretty small partially abandoned town. The room was very clean. The staff was very polite. Check in was super easy. However, the neighborhood was questionable. I had to walk my dog at night, and frankly it was a little scary, because of some of the people wandering around and a couple of the abandoned buildings, the walls are pretty thin. I could hear couples on both sides of me. Definitely meant to sleep and then go no table no chair. All of that is actually not so bad for what you pay and what you should expect. The part I didn’t like was that only a few rooms were dog friendly, which means there’s always a chance that when you get there, they won’t let you check in with your dog if those rooms happen to be occupied There was no area at all to walk my dog. I had to leave themotel grounds. And the floor was, warped and lifting where other dogs had peed so often.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, including smooth late check-ins. A few guests reported issues such as an unattended or slow check-in and disputes over a sizable refundable deposit or perceived charges.

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10

J Carrie

17 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a late check-in and the front desk person/owner(?) was very kind and made us feel welcome. The room was clean and quiet. All for a very reasonable price!

10

Michael

29 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was extremely friendly and attentive.

10

Leigh

28 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great room. Friendly helpful people . Would definitely stay again. Lots of hot water. Quite .

2

Cindy

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in experience was terrible Front desk attendant had an awful attitude she was rude and was very loud when informing me about how I needed to provide a $200 credit card deposit to cover damages if any I was told it was a hold and not a charge on credit card however credit card was charged $200 for what I'm not sure because there weren't any damages at check out time Now I have to file an " Un authorized charge" claim with credit card company I'LL NEVER BOOK WITH THAT PROPERTY AGAIN You should let it be known that this property charges a $200 deposit at check in time

10

Daniel

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff! Clean, quiet and close to food and fuel. Thank you Econo Lodge.

10

Neil

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and well priced. The owners are fiendly and professional. Thanks!

6

Christopher

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, the stay was alright. It was a place to rest our head for three nights. When we forst arrived noone was in the office for 30min. I called, yelled and banged on things. Finally, my partner started banging on windows around office. Attendent finally woke up after about 30 min. By this time i was already on phone with Choice Hotels to change hotels. Luckily we did not have to resort to this, it would have been a hastle. Room was alright but could use a deep cleaning. Overall, it was just a place.

10

sonya

14 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful one night stay. The hosts were so friendly & accommodating! Room was very clean & comfortable. Nice bedding, towels & shower with hot hot water. Highly recommend this lovely motel. Thank you for a great nights sleep.

8

Michael

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked the room as a part of a Route 66 trip. The staff here were very friendly. I got in later than I expected but they seemed unphased by my after-dark arrival. Room was overall clean. Shower looked recently remodeled. Parts of Needles are a little rough looking but the area around the Econo Lodge was not.

2

Theron

24 Apr 2025

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Was forced to pay a large deposit for stay although it was just my wife and I. Were told that deposit would be refunded and it wasn't. We reached out via phone and Expedia for a refund and got no response.

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Location

Location is convenient for road trips and essentials, with mentions of Route 66, Amtrak, and food and fuel nearby. Several note the broader area feels run-down or sketchy at night, though some found the immediate surroundings quiet.

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Sharon

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely did not look like the pictures online. Hotel room was cramped (but the closet, ironically, was HUGE). Breakfast was not good. Towels old. Clean but no style or personality (walls white with no art, overhead light no lamps). Located in industrial part of city. Front desk clerk (who also doubled as housekeeper) was very, very pleasant. Overall clean, beds OK, TV small, no frills at all and just dated and sad looking.

10

Reynaldo

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Safe and quiet

10

Mary

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable, the air conditioner worked well, not too noisy. Good location to restaurant that had been recommended. Would stay there again.

10

E. Andres

22 Jan 2023

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Good value for money. On historic Route 66. Wonderful desert sunrises & sunsets.

6

anthony

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whole area was very run down and dilapidated Also the pictures of breakfast and breakfast room at hotel are very misleading.

10

Daniel

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff! Clean, quiet and close to food and fuel. Thank you Econo Lodge.

6

Michael

13 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very close to Amtrak station. Went to Needles to visit grave of recently deceased friend. Manager was very helpful and nice. AC in room did not work right. Had to prop windows open with shampoo bottles. Ceiling lights were harsh 5700k work lights not 2500k reddish living room lamps. Felt like I was in a garage all night. No hangers in closet and no dollar store nearby to buy any.

8

Michael

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked the room as a part of a Route 66 trip. The staff here were very friendly. I got in later than I expected but they seemed unphased by my after-dark arrival. Room was overall clean. Shower looked recently remodeled. Parts of Needles are a little rough looking but the area around the Econo Lodge was not.

10

Michael

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great place to stay if traveling from Arizona into California! The staff is very friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the location is convenient. The difference in gas prices in California are considerably higher than Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. If you stay here, you can cross the border to get the considerably cheaper gas both during your stay and upon your departure! Something small, but nice nonetheless!

4

Anthony

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So right off the bat to level set the expectations. This is needles California. It’s a pretty small partially abandoned town. The room was very clean. The staff was very polite. Check in was super easy. However, the neighborhood was questionable. I had to walk my dog at night, and frankly it was a little scary, because of some of the people wandering around and a couple of the abandoned buildings, the walls are pretty thin. I could hear couples on both sides of me. Definitely meant to sleep and then go no table no chair. All of that is actually not so bad for what you pay and what you should expect. The part I didn’t like was that only a few rooms were dog friendly, which means there’s always a chance that when you get there, they won’t let you check in with your dog if those rooms happen to be occupied There was no area at all to walk my dog. I had to leave themotel grounds. And the floor was, warped and lifting where other dogs had peed so often.

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Dining

Breakfast is very basic—typically coffee, cereal, toast, and pastries—and several guests said the photos oversell it. Several noted a lack of seating, so some ate in their rooms.

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Louis

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was poor

8

Donna

18 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good budget hotel providing warm friendly service at check in and with a good assortment for breakfast on the go. Clean and comfortable room.

10

elizabeth

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable, friendly staff, affordable, nice continental breakfast

6

anthony

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whole area was very run down and dilapidated Also the pictures of breakfast and breakfast room at hotel are very misleading.

8

James

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and well equipped room with an excellent price. Breakfast was provided but no seating area in the small lobby where breakfast is provided making it necessary to eat standing up or outside on the sidewalk or take it back to the room. In general, well worth the stay.

8

Gaye

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Small. Small room with table and chair, coffee service, but no electrical outlet. Tiny but functional bathroom. Cereal, fruit and coffee available for breakfast.

2

Britany

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was filthy from the floors to the walls to the bathroom, air conditioner only blowed half cold and was constantly running to keep cool. Not to mention nonair flow in bathrooms! Had to wash feet before getting into bed as the floors were extremely dirty! Breakfast is advertised NO breakfast served! Coffee and cereal only. Also if your staying dor a family event was advised no visitors after 7pm.

10

Kelly

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Not an area to eat breakfast, but offer cereal, cifee and juice, but there is McDonald's a few blocks away. I would stay again if I ever came through this area

4

Maria

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The ice machine did not work, shower was cold, continental was a piece of toast. Staff was friendly.

6

Luci

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was inexpensive. Ice machine was broken. Breakfast was Bread, jelly,pnutbutter, donuts,& cookies, pitchers of milk and orange juice & hoic of2 dry

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Month	Average price
January	US$56
February	US$53
March	US$55
April	US$58
May	US$64
June	US$63
July	US$66
August	US$62
September	US$59
October	US$59
November	US$58
December	US$57

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13	14	15	16 $69	17 $68	18 $75	19 $72
20 $64	21 $64	22 $64	23 $63	24 $64	25 $72	26 $72
27 $63	28 $64	29 $64	30 $64

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				1 $64	2 $72	3 $72
4 $64	5 $64	6 $64	7 $64	8 $64	9 $72	10 $72
11 $64	12 $64	13 $64	14 $64	15 $61	16 $68	17 $69
18 $61	19 $61	20 $61	21 $61	22 $61	23 $68	24 $68
25 $61	26 $61	27 $61	28 $61	29 $61	30 $68	31 $69

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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