INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Choice Hotels Brand Affiliation: 58-Room, Limited-Service Hotel Operating Under the Quality Inn Flag.
- Strategic China Lake Location: Positioned Near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, One of the Nation's Premier Military Research and Testing Installations.
- Strong Defense Contractor Demand: Benefits from Nearby Operations Including Saalex Solutions, Synectic Solutions, and New Directions Technologies.
- Healthcare Demand Generator: Located Near Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, Serving Residents Throughout the Indian Wells Valley Region.
- Regional Event and Community Demand: Benefits from Visitation Generated by Desert Empire Fairgrounds, Freedom Park, and Ridgecrest City Hall.
- Sports Tourism Exposure: Near Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex and Regional Athletic Competitions.
- Tourism and Cultural Attractions: Close to the China Lake Museum and Other Area Heritage Destinations.
- Gateway to Outdoor Recreation: Positioned Between Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, and the Trona Pinnacles.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Heightened Room Revenue: Between year-end 2024 and year-end 2025, the hotel experienced a notable 12.6 percent increase in room revenue. This trend presents several advantages for potential buyers, including additional capital for renovations and enhanced cash flow.
- Elevated RevPAR Penetration: The hotel boasts a strong RevPAR penetration index of 129 percent for the twelve months ending in December 2025, signaling robust competitive performance and attractive long-term value for potential buyers.
- Heightened Net Operating Income: Between year-end 2024 and year-end 2025, the hotel saw a notable increase of over 14.6 percent in net operating income (NOI). This trend presents several advantages for potential buyers, including additional capital for renovations and enhanced cash flow.
- Fee Simple Acquisition: The hotel provides full ownership and operational control, enabling independent financing and management. This structure typically supports long-term property appreciation, making it a compelling investment opportunity.
INVESTMENT OVERVIEW
As the exclusive representative of the seller, Marcus & Millichap is pleased to present for sale to qualified investors the Quality Inn Near China Lake Naval Station ("Hotel" or "Property") located at 507 S China Lake Boulevard in Ridgecrest, California. The limited-service Choice Hotels-branded Midscale Hotel is offered at $5,300,000 or $91,379 per key.
Originally constructed in 1976 on approximately 0.83 acres, the Property features 58 guest rooms and offers an amenity package designed to accommodate both business and leisure travelers. The Hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary breakfast service, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly accommodations, and well-appointed guest rooms. The Property's location in the heart of Ridgecrest along China Lake Boulevard provides convenient access to the area's major employers, military facilities, healthcare providers, recreational attractions, community destinations, and the greater Indian Wells Valley.
The Hotel benefits from a diverse lodging demand base generated by military operations, defense contractors, healthcare services, regional events, and tourism. The primary demand driver is Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, one of the U.S. Navy's most important research, development, testing, and evaluation facilities, generating significant lodging demand from military personnel, government employees, contractors, engineers, and defense-related businesses. Additional corporate travel is supported by major defense contractors and technology firms including Saalex Solutions, Synectic Solutions, and New Directions Technologies, all of which maintain a strong presence supporting military and government operations. Healthcare-related visitation is generated by Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, while community and event-related demand stems from destinations including the Desert Empire Fairgrounds, Freedom Park and Ridgecrest City Hall, and the Leroy Jackson Park Sports Complex, which host regional gatherings, athletic tournaments, conferences, and community events. Moreover, leisure demand is strengthened by the China Lake Museum, tourism associated with the nearby Maturango Museum, and the area's unique proximity to outdoor destinations including Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, and the Trona Pinnacles.
Ridgecrest serves as the economic center of the Indian Wells Valley and benefits from one of the most stable economies in California due to its longstanding connection to federal defense spending and military research activities. The market is anchored by Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake and its extensive network of aerospace, engineering, technology, and defense contractors, creating a consistent base of government and corporate travel. In addition to military-driven demand, Ridgecrest is benefiting from healthcare services, recreational tourism, regional events, and its strategic location between several of the Southwest's most visited natural attractions. Supported by its unique blend of military, defense, government, healthcare, and tourism-related demand generators, Ridgecrest continues to offer a stable lodging environment with year-round visitations from a diverse range of traveler segments.
BROKER OF RECORD
Tony Solomon
California
P: (310) 909-5500
Lic #: 01238010
