Five Star Inn West Covina
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Axel’s take

It's a location-driven stop, not a dependable budget recommendation.

Choose it for
Free parking, I-10 access, and a West Covina address.
Skip it if
You need reliable housekeeping, quiet sleep, or a central Los Angeles sightseeing base.
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Axel’s rating: 5.3/10 · A basic 2-star roadside motel in West Covina

Five Star Inn is a basic roadside motel, not anything resembling a five-star hotel. Its strongest case is practical: free parking, easy I-10 access, and rooms listed with refrigerators and microwaves. For a short visit centered on West Covina or Pomona, the location makes more sense than an airport motel. It is a poor base for a sightseeing trip spread across Los Angeles.

The problem is that budget accommodation still needs dependable cleaning and sleep. Cleanliness, bathrooms and noise draw repeated complaints, while Expedia's overall rating sits below Booking.com's already modest result. Positive reports describe clean rooms and helpful staff, but they do not establish consistency. We'd consider it only for a brief, location-driven stop; travelers wanting reliable housekeeping or restful nights should choose elsewhere.

Rooms
Refrigerators, microwaves and air-conditioning are listed. Guest reports describe uneven room condition and intrusive noise.
Cleanliness
The aggregate records 76% negative sentiment across 88 cleanliness mentions. Expedia's cleanliness score of 5.0/10 reinforces the concern.
Service
Reports include helpful reception staff alongside poor directions and unsatisfactory problem handling; dependable service is not a strength.
Amenities
An outdoor pool, hot tub, laundry and free Wi-Fi are listed. Breakfast reports conflict, so breakfast is not a reason to choose this motel.
Fees and surprises
Self-parking is $0. One building has an elevator; the other is two stories without one.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · engine.com · fivestarinnwestcovina.us · loopnet.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

The location

2748 E. Garvey Ave. South, West Covina

The entrance is on East Garvey Avenue South, along I-10's southern frontage. Parking fronts the motel, with Days Inn farther east on the same road. This is a roadside commercial setting rather than a pedestrian neighborhood; the freeway interrupts otherwise tempting routes toward shopping to the north.

What guests say

  • 3.0/5

    458 reviews on Google

Amenities

An outdoor pool, hot tub, laundry and free Wi-Fi are listed. Breakfast reports conflict, so breakfast is not a reason to choose this motel.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast
  • Golf
  • Front desk
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Good to know

Parking
$0 for on-site self-parking.
Check-in / checkout
Check-in from 3 PM; checkout by 11 AM. Reception is staffed 24 hours.
Elevator access
The 3-story building has an elevator; the 2-story building does not.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · engine.com · fivestarinnwestcovina.us · loopnet.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Cash deposit: USD 50.00 per stay; Cleaning fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night
  • Optional charges: Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $20 per guest per stay; Pets: $20 per guest per stay
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

Five Star Inn West Covina, Los Angeles: from $82 a night

From $82 a night at Five Star Inn West Covina, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 12–13, 2026, 2 adults: $82 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $218 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $258 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Five Star Inn West Covina is a basic 2-star roadside motel in West Covina in Los Angeles, United States.

Address: 2748 E. Garvey Ave. South, West Covina. Property ID: 1389432.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/los-angeles/five-star-inn-west-covina-1389432

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$218$258 on Booking.com$40 less (16%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $269 USD

2026-11-24 to 2026-11-27 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$100 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$90 for 1 night · 2 nights $180 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$90 for 1 night · 2 nights $184 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$94 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$94 for 1 night · 2 nights $176 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$82 for 1 night · 2 nights $184 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $202 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$100 for 1 night · 2 nights $185 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$85 for 1 night · 2 nights $183 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$98 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$98 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$98 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$98 for 1 night · 2 nights $204 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$106 for 1 night · 2 nights $206 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$100 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$98 for 1 night · 2 nights $195 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$97 for 1 night · 2 nights $179 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$82 for 1 night · 2 nights $175 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$93 for 1 night · 2 nights $187 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$94 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$106 for 1 night · 2 nights $205 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$99 for 1 night · 2 nights $182 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$83 for 1 night · 2 nights $181 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$98 for 1 night · 2 nights $195 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$97 for 1 night · 2 nights $195 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$98 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$100 for 1 night · 2 nights $209 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$109 for 1 night · 2 nights $218 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$109 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-06$99 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced

About Five Star Inn West Covina

  • Property type: Mini-hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 2748 E. Garvey Ave. South, West Covina
  • City page: Hotels in Los Angeles

Axel's take: 5.3/10

It's a location-driven stop, not a dependable budget recommendation.

  • Choose it for: Free parking, I-10 access, and a West Covina address.
  • Skip it if: You need reliable housekeeping, quiet sleep, or a central Los Angeles sightseeing base.

Axel's opinion of Five Star Inn West Covina, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · engine.com · fivestarinnwestcovina.us · loopnet.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Location

Useful for West Covina drivers, poorly placed for a broad Los Angeles itinerary.

  • The block: The entrance is on East Garvey Avenue South, along I-10's southern frontage. Parking fronts the motel, with Days Inn farther east on the same road. This is a roadside commercial setting rather than a pedestrian neighborhood; the freeway interrupts otherwise tempting routes toward shopping to the north.
  • Getting around: A car or ride-hail is the practical choice. Raging Waters is 13 minutes by taxi versus 68 minutes by transit; AMOCA is 13 versus 50. Ontario Airport is the more geographically convenient airport. For a trip centered on LAX or western Los Angeles, staying this far east creates unnecessary cross-city travel.
  • After dark: Expect a freeway-side motel setting rather than a walkable nightlife district. Plan evening outings around driving or ride-hail; recurring sleep complaints mean the suburban address should not be mistaken for dependable quiet.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · engine.com · fivestarinnwestcovina.us · loopnet.com.

Best areas in Los Angeles for a quiet stay

  • Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach: 8.2/10 for a quiet stay. Favor Manhattan’s residential streets and beach routines; avoid Hermosa’s entertainment frontage if late-night noise would spoil the stay.
  • Pasadena: 7.8/10 for a quiet stay. Old Pasadena offers dinner, architecture and arts without the club-focused rhythm of Hollywood or West Hollywood.
  • Beverly Hills: 6.5/10 for a quiet stay. A composed setting and quieter dinners suit a slower evening routine, especially away from entertainment-focused districts.
  • Universal City: 6.1/10 for a quiet stay. Evenings revolve around CityWalk rather than neighborhood bar-hopping; this remains a park-led stay, not a secluded retreat.
  • Santa Monica: 5.8/10 for a quiet stay. Build a slower coastal routine, remembering that downtown still attracts evening diners, bars and visitors.
  • Venice & Marina del Rey: 5.0/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Long Beach: 4.9/10 for a quiet stay.
  • LAX & El Segundo: 4.8/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Downtown LA: 4.7/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Hollywood: 4.6/10 for a quiet stay.
  • West Hollywood: 4.2/10 for a quiet stay. Where to stay in Los Angeles for a quiet stay

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Motel 6 Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles - LAX (LAX & El Segundo). Motel 6 LAX wins when: An airport-centered overnight or pet-friendly stop when sparse rooms, traffic noise and paid parking are acceptable. Keep Five Star Inn West Covina when: West Covina or Pomona commitments make the eastern location useful, and free parking matters more than proximity to LAX.

Getting around from Five Star Inn West Covina

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • Ontario International Airport: 27 min by taxi.
  • John Wayne Airport: 39 min by taxi.
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport: 46 min by taxi.
  • Los Angeles International Airport: 51 min by taxi.
  • RailGiants Train Museum: 11 min by taxi.
  • Raging Waters Los Angeles: 13 min by taxi.
  • Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden: 22 min by taxi.
  • California Botanic Garden: 21 min by taxi.
  • American Museum of Ceramic Art / AMOCA: 50 min by transit.
  • Santa Anita Park: 26 min by taxi.
  • Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum: 19 min by taxi.
  • Carbon Canyon Regional Park: 22 min by taxi.
  • San Gabriel Valley: 13 min by taxi.
  • Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area: 53 min by transit.
  • NHRA Motorsports Museum: 12 min by taxi.
  • Benton Museum of Art: 16 min by taxi.
  • Walnut Creek Community Regional Park: 40 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 3/5 (458 reviews).
  • Praised: Service (38% positive); Cleanliness (24% positive); Sleep quality (14% positive).
  • Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (88% negative); Sleep quality (86% negative); Cleanliness (76% negative). The aggregate shows 136 one-star and 129 five-star reviews; 76% of 88 cleanliness mentions are negative. That is an established consistency problem, not evidence of a newly worsening trend.

Good to know

  • Parking: $0 for on-site self-parking.
  • Check-in / checkout: Check-in from 3 PM; checkout by 11 AM. Reception is staffed 24 hours.
  • Elevator access: The 3-story building has an elevator; the 2-story building does not.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · engine.com · fivestarinnwestcovina.us · loopnet.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Refrigerators, microwaves and air-conditioning are listed. Guest reports describe uneven room condition and intrusive noise.
  • Cleanliness: The aggregate records 76% negative sentiment across 88 cleanliness mentions. Expedia's cleanliness score of 5.0/10 reinforces the concern.
  • Service: Reports include helpful reception staff alongside poor directions and unsatisfactory problem handling; dependable service is not a strength.
  • Amenities: An outdoor pool, hot tub, laundry and free Wi-Fi are listed. Breakfast reports conflict, so breakfast is not a reason to choose this motel.
  • Fees and surprises: Self-parking is $0. One building has an elevator; the other is two stories without one.
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Cash deposit: USD 50.00 per stay; Cleaning fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night
  • Optional charges: Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $20 per guest per stay; Pets: $20 per guest per stay

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