Name: Best Western El Grande Inn
Address: 15135 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, 95422, US

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Radhika

The room had a smell to it. We had to switch rooms because the ac was making a loud banging noise.
Although it was decent in the sense that we had two beds, the elevator worked, and the food was okay, I would not recommend this place.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Sasha

This was my 1st time staying in a best western and it was pleasant! I would refinance recommend and would stay again while coming into town to visit family

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Lubia

Better cleaning

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Ioane

Clean room. Updated bathroom in room. Plenty parking. Exercise room was convenient. Pool area could use an update

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Nil

Clean room, good price. Near to clear lake

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2026

Joel

The check in staff member was nice and friendly, but after she left the rest of employees were short and loud due to being disturbed from their computer screen. This was my first time visiting this Best Western in Clear Lake. As a member I've never been denied a continental breakfast. The food was being prepared for a church group only and had a closed sign outside the door. Luckily I found breakfast a cross the street at Grandpa's Cafe. It's a shame to give this Best Western a lacking review because it's beautiful and has great potential.

Family

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Vernon L.

Room smelled like smoke and it was noisy. It was adjacent to another room through a door. I could see light from the other room under the door and conversations as if they were in my room. Very noisy and not to private

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Xiaowen

easy self parking

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Geneva

Plenty of parking.

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2026

Prathima

Easy parking, not sure about security though nothing happened during my stay. Strong unpleasant odor as soon as I entered the building. Very run down and need of maintenance. Strong smell of a floor cleaner in many areas when the other bad odor was not obvious.

Self

2/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Betsy

Room was not very clean. Stains on curtains. They allow teenage parties that last until the middle of the night. Teenagers screaming all night. Hotel desk came up around three and asked them to quiet down. They still were pretty loud after. Not sure if I will book them again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Stephanie

It looks like they are renovating and the room was updated and clean very welcoming

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

zhenyi

Didn't use the hot tub

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Geneva

Nice room, clean, quiet

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Belén

Thank you very much, all very well, 👍

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Mele

First time staying here! Such a beautiful hotel! And the rooms Looks newly renovated . The person that checked us in, was very kind and helpful when we thought we arrived too late for check-in. Shout out to you! I’m sorry I forgot the name of the agent!

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Andres

Im staying sgain

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2025

Haydon

This place has seen better days. Needs a refurb.

2/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

Donald

Dirty hotel,

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Sep 2025

Madelena

.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

Helen

The room was clean, and we ate both lunch and dinner there. The burger was delicious but the Mexican food, tacos, quesadilla, and nachos were excellent.

It seemed the staff were not very happy. The lounge staffer was not friendly at all. As an older adult, I’m used to good helpful customer service. No eye contact or I don’t appreciate a simple “no.” When asking a question.
My husband and I are back next week, we will see if things are better.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Joseph

Taking care of the parks

Hotel is in a great location for us and the rooms are clean and spacious. Spa could be a little warmer, and the place is getting a little dated but has everything you need with a separate sitting area in the room and the bathroom is outside the bedroom. Plenty of parking and food was good

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Marilyn

This was a nice property

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2025

Maureen

Smelled musty and like stale cigarettes. Staff in bar was extremely rude! Bathroom floor was cracked, sink faucet was broken. There were holes in the curtains.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2025

Erica

An older building but did its purpose 😁

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Dennis

Nice clean hotel

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Sara

The hotel was in great location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2025

George

Great staff, some of the nicest people you can meet. Decent room and pretty clean

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2025

Kerrine

Best hotel in the area.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Daniel

Staff was very helpful. The room was very clean and tidy.
Quiet neighborhood.
Would like the dining room to be open more, I'm not faond of eating in the bar.
Overall a pleasant stay. Would do it again
.

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2025

Katherine

nothing

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2025

Diemtrang

Great stay. Had a nice little indoor pavilion. Close to everything.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2025

Heather

This is by far the nicest and safest place to stay in Clearlake. The staff was very friendly.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2025

Joseph

Visiting brother

The room was adequate for our needs. The restaurant was good with great wait staff. The facility was a little dated. Nice exercise room

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2025

Shammi

A/c was not working and even turned the system off, room was above 76 even in winter, pool area was not properly maintained and no towels. Rooms phones not working, kind of very old feel came in. Could see homeless people around a lot and sometims lifts were smelling.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

CARLOS

Front desk clerk Stormy was helpful.

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Feb 2025

Bryan

It sucked

I had to leave earlier because I couldn't get any sleep because of the party going on upstairs and the couple fighting next door . And the hotel didn't do anything about it at all
Whenever I checked in I asked the clerk to give me a room away from everyone because I had an early meeting in the morning.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Nice

Business Friends

2/10

Poor

13 Jan 2025

Johnny

Ac was not working

Business

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2024

Tori

Not my best stay.

We have stayed there in the past and everything was fine. This time, the bed was so uncomfortable, pillows were uncomfortable. I felt like I was getting bites. I didn't actually sleep. Left so tired.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2024

susan

The whole area is a bit depressed.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Lorenda

Things were as I expected they were tidy clean.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

11 Oct 2024

Rosmary

The property is out dated. We had to move from the first room we had because the air conditioner was broke. The restaurant on the property was pricey, only one waitress, and it was dirty.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2024

rebecca a

Cute place I’d like to return to.

While the lobby and interior was dated, the room was clean and updated and very comfortable. The WiFi was down due to the recent fires however the staff were friendly and able to check us in so it was quicker on our return.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

29 Aug 2024

Noreen

Checked and checked out! This place was filthy, smelled horribly of cigarettes, beds were dingy, the swimming pool looked as if you would come out with an STD, as soon as we drove in to the parking lot we were greeted with an individual and her thong exposed so badly her whole rear was showing to the right of the front entrance and she seemed to be hired to paint something or maybe it was her own self created project. No security, people wandering around inside the premises looking to score a bag of dope! Overall this place is CREEPY. DIRTY and felt like an abandoned funeral home/meth lab!!!

Business Family

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2024

Edwin

Ice machine was not working.

weather was at 112F, They don't even offer you a water bottle.

No free breakfast given by hotel.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

ana

It was amazing.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

Kari

Property was great. Town seemed slow. It was a Sunday and there may be problems with the lake. No visitors in sight on a hot day. Will inquire.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2024

Talese

Room was a little run down and dirty. Looked like something in the shower maybe had a whole abd was covered up. There was no plug for the bath tub, though service did bring one up.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2024

Claudia

The staff was very nice.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

26 May 2024

Micaela

Dirty, old, spiders, restaurant did not have any fruits at all for breakfast, outside the property looks abandoned, the wooden beams inside the lobby are beautiful but so dusty and with spider webs all over, our lake view room was a joke of view, not recommended at all. The only nice thing was the front desk lady good service, she was very kind.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

13 Apr 2024

Aniyah

There are cockroachs by the hot tub all over at nite time and my daughter woke up with one on her arm

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Todd

Well kept on the outside as well as the inside. Bed was very comfortable. Staff was excellent, lounge restaurant had great choice of dinner options.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2024

Allyson

Location was good but hotel was basically shabby

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2023

Katrina

Need to have the tub faucet and shower head for room 406 totally rebuilt. Leaky, and difficult to change to shower. Then get sprayed in the legs by the lever changing tub faucet to shower faucet because it seems broken.

Otherwise loved the hotel

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2023

Gary

The staff was very friendly, site was comfortable quiet, beds were good. Did have a little bit of a musty smell. Our AC worked great my sister who was in another room did not work so well. This was my second visit in two weeks and both times had issues with the TV.

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2023

FLOYD

Restaurant was not open for breakfast and had to eat dinner in the bar. The elevator inspection has expired.

Business Family

2/10

Poor

14 Sep 2023

Kurt

Don’t stay here

Way overpriced for what you get!!! the room looked filthy. The carpet was totally stained. It just seemed really dirty. There was a party in the room next-door that started around 2:30 AM and never stopped. We got dressed and left around 6 AM because there was no sleeping at that point anyway.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

David

Very nice. Will recommend. Price is a little high.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2023

Kristen

Good stay

Beds were actually comfortable. It was quiet and clean. Restaurant was good and friendly. Love the private living and bedroom area in the king suite, with a bedroom door. Roomy.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

01 Aug 2023

Parish

This place was not worth what I paid per night for 3 days.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2023

Kari

Tiny pool. Not the best soynd proof rooms. Front desk was really slow so font be in a hurry.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2023

Kimberly

Clearlake Best western

Best western is perfect in Clearlake. Near Redbud park where you can launch your boat. Great stay, clean , friendly staff

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2023

Patrick

Food in house

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2023

Lance

Even though somehow our reservation for the first night for smoking room was somehow messed up, We still had an enjoyable time. We really liked the swimming pool and the hot tub. We really enjoyed the courtyard and the restaurant. We really appreciated the security and the parking convenience for my boat. We really like that everything was in close proximity, supermarket, the restaurant, gas stations and especially the boat launch dock and bait shop. The staff was very friendly and helpful especially the guy at the front desk named James. We really enjoyed being able to get Netflix and YouTube on the television. We will definitely stay there again and recommended to our friends and family.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2023

Bertha

We will come back again!

We had a great time the front desk person was very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2023

Rosemary

Bed was amazingly comfortable.

Shower water pressure could be increased.

There seemed to be numerous people perusing the parking lot during the night making us feel unsafe about our vehicle.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2023

Richard

tons of construction workers in the parking lot, playing their music loudly and drinking after 5 pm. Cars pulling in and deals going down, got to get more \"go fast' for tomorrows shift.
Had to move my car bc one construction truck parked @ 1 foot from my drivers' door, that when I noticed a delivery being made, and I am not talking \"food' but \"go-go\". Room was nice and staff friendly.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2023

Thomas

This hotel is really the tale of two properties. There are aspects which are awesome, and then others that are disappointing.

The hotel is old but it has had some obvious renovations that make this place feel like a Time Capsule, like a step back in time when hotels were about the experience not just a place to lay your head. The interior atrium is gorgeous and warm. It is a huge open area, lit with warm glowing amber lights, a fountain gurgles in the center area, and all around are common seating areas to enjoy with fellow travelers. The cantina is relaxed and serves decent cocktails. The staff is wonderfully helpful, and their help really adds to the experience.

The room… this is a non-smoking establishment but the two rooms I was shown both stunk of recently smoked cigarettes. So much so I ensured that the odors were documented prior to me moving my things into the room. The aircon worked fine, but the plumbing was annoying. All through the night, there was a loud and slightly disconcerting sound emanating from the water pipes. Like a large mass of air was moving around in them.

Outside was a mess. The parking lot was filled with muddy pickups from either a mine or oul&gas project. The big chunks of mud occupied every parking spot. Unrelated were the dog owners allowing their mutts to run unleashed.

Minus the parking lot and plumbing it was okay. Wouldn’t stay again.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2023

Archana

Area near property feels unsafe at sometimes.
But it is walking distance to Lower lake area. Not very happening area.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

09 May 2023

Nikolas

This place way overcharges and is running outdated everything. Avoid this area in general tons of crackheads and police activity. Tons of noise through paper thin windows can hear people talking in parking lot at any time. Not to mention traffic noise. Outdated furniture and amenities from 1980. Holes in the bath area and plugs that are unscrewed and sitting beside it. Poor water pressure in many rooms toilets barely flush. Trash left behind chairs and visible grime on tables/surfaces. Stay elsewhere for less money for better facility. This hotel should be half the price it charges you can stay at WorldMark, Hampton Inn, the Hilton Marriott and Westin for cheaper than this pile of junk.

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2023

Marvin

The property and the rooms are not well maintained. pool is dirty and water pressure very disappointing.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

18 Nov 2022

Michael

The hotel is located in impoverished area. Overall hotel is good. They could improve on a few things such as provide plug-ins for the chargers. Otherwise, a bit more expensive for the price. definitely not worth the money.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2022

Aprill

Not my 1st Choice in Clearlake

Check in was easy. My room was right off the elevator but the bedroom is back far enough that it wasn't noisy. The noise came from the street traffic (very noticeable). Room was large with a \"living room\" with couch that had pull out bed, a sink area with microwave and refrigerator, and separate bedroom. Bathroom shower had hair in it and the floor is in poor condition. There is a large patch on the ceiling in the bedroom and the carpet looks like it's about 30 years old. It's right across the street from a grocery store and restaurant. I wouldn't walk around here at night. The choices are slim in Clearlake so it's an adequate hotel. I prefer the Clearlake Cottages which are right on the water and further away from street traffic.

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2022

julie

Once again the hot tub was not functioning
The restaurant was closed
Room was clean but smells bad of cigarettes smoke older carpet could be the cause. and people hanging out in stairwells smoking .

Some resident transient we're cruising through lobby areas.
Every hour all day and night a slamming door of some kind

Bottom line I would stay again just now I know what is expected you don't know until you stay

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2022

Carolyn

Free parking, a few restaurants within walking distance. No free breakfast; fairly expensive on-site restaurant that serves a good meal.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2022

sonya

Clean older Hotel. Well-maintained and very courteous and helpful staff

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2022

Laura

Very dated, outside is SCARY! It needs to be gated people that are obviously on drugs were everywhere in the parking lot. We literally watched a car get stolen, the cops were called and they didn't even do anything the drove right by the Thebes sitting in the car and NEVER drove back by.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2022

Lorenzo

Nice Stay for What We Needed It For

We stayed here as we do every year for a family reunion in Clearlake. The only issue was that the shower did not get hot at all. Otherwise, the room was everything that we hoped for.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2022

Michael

Wi-Fi either doesn’t work or wait to slow like 1 to 2 MB. It simply doesn’t work. They should fix it as soon as possible. Overall I have $180 for one night is a little bit steep. Call especially during the weekdays.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2022

weixin

Good position

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

24 Jun 2022

Joshua

No hot water and no water pressure. Moved rooms twice and having difficulty getting a refund.

2/10

Poor

19 Jun 2022

Vandana

This is not your typical Best Western quality that you expect. Rooms unclean and very small. Bath fixtures not working properly. Staff behavior unprofessional and unfriendly. So called lake view suite has view of parking lot with super bright lights glaring into your window! No breakfast buffet available at property

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2022

Michael

Asked for a late check out and was told flat out NO! I asked why and was told that the maid had to clean and there were other customers checking. Working in the hospitality industry 1 room for 1 hour wasn’t going to set the hotel back that much. The maids could have cleaned the room after lunch.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2022

Mitch

Nicest property in the area we could find. Clean and staff are friendly

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2022

Christopher

Best hotel experience ive had in a long time! Awesome staff, comfortable room and super cool louge to hang out, play pool, and have a beer. Only thing i wasnt stoked on was the low water pressure in the shower. But everything else was perfect!!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2022

Sergio

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at the Best Western in Clear Lake. Our first impression was wow! The hotel was beautiful from the inside and had additional amenities that we were not expecting. The pool table was a highlight for me. The staff was friendly and answered some local questions that i had. Cleaning personnel helped us out and everyone was professional. We will be booking at this location again when we are in the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2022

Richard A

nice king size suite w bar, microwave & frig.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2022

Mitch

Property and amenities were good. Would stay here again if I’m back in the area

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2022

Steve

Clean rooms and comfortable beds.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2022

Scott

Too much chlorine in the water but good beds, quiet and clean

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2022

Sharla

Staff was very helpful during our stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2022

Amber

I liked the location. We stayed on the fourth floor and there were lots of pigeons around. The receptionist said they didn’t have any cribs when we checked in, which was disappointing. They also didn’t have complimentary breakfast, only free coffee which was 1 out of 5. The tv had lots of channels, which was great.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2022

Chuck

Nice safe location. Restaurant and bar on location. Pool works. Hot tub is drained. Air conditioner is load.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Jan 2022

Elise

Tyler last evening was so nice helpful compassionate accommodating kind respectful professional lovely
Smoke inside and rude construction men blocking driveway not nor was sketchy girl
Waking me up knocking on my door over and over at 8 am. Nor was girl at desk this morning who patronized and bullied me. Nor was manager who didn’t return my call about a discount for this all this morning.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2022

William

Smoke detector was disconnected and on counter. When reported did not get reconnected.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2021

Tami Jacobs

Restaurant was great.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2021

Crystal

Lovely place

The place was beautiful the staff was friendly and amazing letting me have my service dog even though I didn’t have my papers yet overall a great experience

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2021

Kasia

No comment

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2021

Yesenia

It was a very nice room with a very comfy bed. They are very attentive and The atmosphere of the hotel was really nice