Safari Inn - Chico
Inn, 3-star2352 Esplanade, Chico, CA, United StatesShow on map
5.249 reviews
- Check-in from 1:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Pleasant locationGuests rate the location 6.1 out of 10, at 2352 Esplanade.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Modern Rooms with Essential Amenities The Safari Inn - Chico offers comfortable and modern air-conditioned rooms equipped with a range of essential amenities including a cable TV, coffee machine, and work desk. Each room also features a convenient en suite bathroom for guests' comfort.
Convenient Facilities and Services Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk and an ice machine at Safari Inn - Chico. Additionally, the property provides free parking for all guests, ensuring a hassle-free stay.
Nearby Attractions Located just a 5-minute drive from CSU Chico and less than 10 minutes from Bidwell Park, Safari Inn - Chico is the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the area's key attractions.
Book your stay at Safari Inn - Chico now and experience comfort and convenience during your visit to Chico!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Garden
Rooms
5.2
Guest rating
Rated 5.2 out of 10 by 49 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness3.0
- Service7.0
- Location6.1
- Rooms4.0
- Amenities5.0
- Value6.0
- Food & drink5.3
Guests mention
Affordable priceNice staff
KimberlyUnited StatesWe didn’t stay. Went and got another room. Waist of money and time.
Absolutely nothing.
Pluming, sink backed up. So dirty.
ConnieUnited StatesGot to enjoy time with my grandchild and swim in the heat
The location and the staff/owner
Saw a couple of roaches in the bathroom and the beds were very uncomfortable and unstable, need new and comfortable beds
ScottUnited StatesGreat stay.
Great new management.
naomiUnited StatesNew management is working very hard to update, upgrade and clean up the property.
Centrally located, very friendly and helpful staff and a clean, refreshing pool.
naomiUnited StatesCentrally located, very friendly and helpful staff and a clean, refreshing pool. New management is working very to update, upgrade and clean up the property.
MaloneUnited StatesLocation
No lamp
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
2352 Esplanade, Chico, CA, United States
Guests rate the location 6.1 out of 10 — pleasant.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Safari Inn - Chico
What time is check-in and check-out at Safari Inn - Chico?
Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Safari Inn - Chico allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Safari Inn - Chico?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Does Safari Inn - Chico have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Does Safari Inn - Chico have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Safari Inn - Chico have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Safari Inn - Chico?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 1:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Safari Inn - Chico?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Safari Inn - Chico?
2352 Esplanade, Chico, CA.
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