Garden View Inn
About Garden View Inn
An outdoor pool is available for guest relaxation at this Fresno motel and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. California State University Fresno is 4.5 miles from the property. Cable TV is included in all guest rooms at the Garden View Inn. A microwave and small fridge are also provided. Yosemite is a one-hour drive from the Fresno Budget Inn. The Fresno Convention Center is a 15-minute drive away.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Pool
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Smoke-free property
Reviews
The hotel receives mixed reviews with guests appreciating the friendly staff and convenient location, but expressing dissatisfaction with cleanliness, noise, and value for money. Many guests report issues with the rooms, including dirtiness, bugs, and outdated facilities.
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Convenient location
- Rooms are often reported as dirty and outdated
- Noise from traffic and other guests is a common complaint
- 0.5/5
Room wasn’t clean. Lint and dust all over the floor. Cigarette burns in the bed sheets. Stains. Mold above the shower in the bathroom. Microwave was disgusting.
- 0.5/5
Room wasn’t clean. Lint and dust all over the floor. Cigarette burns in the bed sheets. Stains. Mold above the shower in the bathroom. Microwave was disgusting.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 0.5/5
Gross, It appears people live here. Very noisy due to traffic. The pool is just a empty hole in the ground and I believe hookers live and work out of here
- 0.5/5
Gross Gross, It appears people live here. Very noisy due to traffic. The pool is just a empty hole in the ground and I believe hookers live and work out of here
- 5/5
Good service
- 5/5
Good service
- 1/5
I didn't stay wasn't able to make it to town and they wouldn't refund me so I was charged and not even in town
- 1/5
I didn't stay wasn't able to make it to town and they wouldn't refund me so I was charged and not even in town
- 2/5
There was roaches on the furniture, very small room it smelled like cigarettes in a non smoking room. It was clean but it needs a lot remolding.
- 2/5
There was roaches on the furniture, very small room it smelled like cigarettes in a non smoking room. It was clean but it needs a lot remolding.
- 4/5
Easy access from freeway, we were going to Yosemite. It's right across the road from Costco is why we chose it, fuel and supplies. Ok area. Check in was ok, room was fine.
- 4/5
Easy access from freeway, we were going to Yosemite. It's right across the road from Costco is why we chose it, fuel and supplies. Ok area. Check in was ok, room was fine.
- 3/5
Perfect location for where we had to be the next day. Not worth the money since the bathroom window didn't close all the way and the room stayed cold most of the night even with the heater on full blast. I've paid less for better. The window in the bathroom not closing all the way. There was no floor towel and no chair to sit in so that you could put your shoes on. Nor there was no way you could hang anything in the closet, no bar or hanger.
- 0.5/5
Very bad expensive!!!!
- 1/5
location smelled, dirty, noisy near the traffic and neighbors were loud and got charged 2x. and AC was very loud and not cooling the room at all
- 0.5/5
the staff and guy at the front desk were very kind and helpful. not clean, bugs, expensive.
- 0.5/5
Rooms smells so bad and baseboards durty?? bathroom durty, ?Not recommend it.
- 2.5/5
Staff was nice. Alot of road noise. Load exhaust etc.
- 2.5/5
Friendly staff Too close to busy road - too noisy. Overpriced rate with no free breakfast.
- 3.5/5
Good
- 3/5
N/A N/A
- 5/5
The staff is awesome people. I'll always support them until the end? There's nothing to complain about.
- 1/5
Dirty, noisy, no place to hang cloths
- 1/5
Dirty, noisy, no place to hang cloths
- 5/5
Everything parking the pool, the places to eat around the motel
- 5/5
Everything parking the pool, the places to eat around the motel
- 3/5
This was a last minute booking decision. I was first booked into a room downstairs. This room was livable, although not nice enough for the price. The next day, I was moved into an upstairs room - the carpet was dirty and impossible to clean, the shower curtain had mold growing on it, and the overall situation...a dump. Overpriced dump.
- 3/5
This was a last minute booking decision. I was first booked into a room downstairs. This room was livable, although not nice enough for the price. The next day, I was moved into an upstairs room - the carpet was dirty and impossible to clean, the shower curtain had mold growing on it, and the overall situation...a dump. Overpriced dump.
- 5/5
No ice machine so it was kinda roufh everg time i wanted something cold i had to go get it somewhere elae
- 5/5
No ice machine so it was kinda roufh everg time i wanted something cold i had to go get it somewhere elae
- 5/5
Convenient thank you did not understand the extra 50$ fees
- 5/5
Convenient thank you did not understand the extra 50$ fees
- 1/5
Their customer service was very lousy the guy was a schmuck in the office he wouldn't let us stay because are Lyft driver looked sketchy he said
- 1/5
Their customer service was very lousy the guy was a schmuck in the office he wouldn't let us stay because are Lyft driver looked sketchy he said
- 4/5
The location was perfect for what I needed. It is great for people that just need a room for the night.
- 4/5
The location was perfect for what I needed. It is great for people that just need a room for the night.
- 2/5
The windows was broke out in some cars. I believe people are living there.
- 2/5
The windows was broke out in some cars. I believe people are living there.
- 4/5
Pretty decent
- 4/5
Pretty decent
- 1/5
They were bed bugs and I got several bites! Windows were boarded up! Disgusting!
- 1/5
They were bed bugs and I got several bites! Windows were boarded up! Disgusting!
- 4/5
It is located in a good location. The room has most all i need , except a suitcase table.this s a small room, but it works. Air conditioning works well, a tad loud, but keeps it cool. The refridgerator door kept popping open, so i had to put the suitcase in front.the front desk was friendly and engaging. I would stay here again.
- 4/5
It is located in a good location. The room has most all i need , except a suitcase table.this s a small room, but it works. Air conditioning works well, a tad loud, but keeps it cool. The refridgerator door kept popping open, so i had to put the suitcase in front.the front desk was friendly and engaging. I would stay here again.
- 4/5
The front desk staff is extremely friendly. They seem to be in the process of updating the rooms. Bathroom vanity and tile floor are new, bed and headboard are new and is very comfortable. We used this motel as a home base for checking out Yosemite and King's Canyon/Sequoia National Park for 3 days. It's in a great location for getting out of town to go to the parks, and is also close to Walmart, Costco and several restaurants. Shower curtain and black stains on the bottom and the walls/ceiling could use some updating/paint. Certainly not a 5-star hotel, but we had a great sleep each night.
- 4/5
The front desk staff is extremely friendly. They seem to be in the process of updating the rooms. Bathroom vanity and tile floor are new, bed and headboard are new and is very comfortable. We used this motel as a home base for checking out Yosemite and King's Canyon/Sequoia National Park for 3 days. It's in a great location for getting out of town to go to the parks, and is also close to Walmart, Costco and several restaurants. Shower curtain and black stains on the bottom and the walls/ceiling could use some updating/paint. Certainly not a 5-star hotel, but we had a great sleep each night.
- 5/5
Amazing amazing amazing. Great location these a lot of stores and shopes around. Lots of tv channels. I came from cold Monterey and fresno is hot in comparison so I loved that they had a/c. Great price and friendly staff.
- 5/5
Amazing amazing amazing. Great location these a lot of stores and shopes around. Lots of tv channels. I came from cold Monterey and fresno is hot in comparison so I loved that they had a/c. Great price and friendly staff.
- 3/5
$100 bucks for an outdated, beat up , cheap room? The guy at the front counter was a good guy and was excellent. But the room is rachet!
- 3/5
$100 bucks for an outdated, beat up , cheap room? The guy at the front counter was a good guy and was excellent. But the room is rachet!
- 3/5
The city was sold out. This hotel has an excellent location in big demand. Clerk help me to secure last room online.
- 3/5
The city was sold out. This hotel has an excellent location in big demand. Clerk help me to secure last room online.
- 3/5
Overall the hotel was comfortable. We only needed to stay for 2 nights anyways. The staff was really nice and helpful so that made it 10 times better.
- 3/5
Overall the hotel was comfortable. We only needed to stay for 2 nights anyways. The staff was really nice and helpful so that made it 10 times better.
- 3/5
Firstly, i need to say that the bed was more comfortable than some we have had in hotels that cost twice the price. And the room was mostly clean and usable. But cleaning staff needs some training. Found smelly wet towel under the shower curtain. Also, I put out the "do not disturb" sign after the first night of our 2-night stay because we didn't need anything & we didn't want anyone in our room. We returned to find they came in anyway. They took the tiny soap I had used once as well as my plastic cup. I hate the wastefulness as much as the intrusion. I did tell the desk person when we left. I was also sad that it took a very long time to get any hot water. More unfortunate waste.
- 3/5
Firstly, i need to say that the bed was more comfortable than some we have had in hotels that cost twice the price. And the room was mostly clean and usable. But cleaning staff needs some training. Found smelly wet towel under the shower curtain. Also, I put out the "do not disturb" sign after the first night of our 2-night stay because we didn't need anything & we didn't want anyone in our room. We returned to find they came in anyway. They took the tiny soap I had used once as well as my plastic cup. I hate the wastefulness as much as the intrusion. I did tell the desk person when we left. I was also sad that it took a very long time to get any hot water. More unfortunate waste.
- 1/5
place was dirty load noisy. police and fire dept came by twice. people where up all hpurs of the night making noise. i coumd not sleep at all. i would never go back again.
- 1/5
place was dirty load noisy. police and fire dept came by twice. people where up all hpurs of the night making noise. i coumd not sleep at all. i would never go back again.
- 5/5
It was just enough for the right price. It was reasonable rate and it was a cute, clean room. Was little outdated but didint have an old feel. It was small but also cozy and clean.
- 5/5
It was just enough for the right price. It was reasonable rate and it was a cute, clean room. Was little outdated but didint have an old feel. It was small but also cozy and clean.
- 3/5
good price, good location. a little noisy and funky but clean
- 3/5
good price, good location. a little noisy and funky but clean
- 2/5
The room is nice, looks like it’s been “done up” but poorly eg paint on roof, tiles in bathroom don’t line up/ reach the floor. There was also a coach roach in the bathroom!! First impression was it’s ok for an overnight stop over. However, the road noise and Manjanja stench from ourside is unbearable!! Wouldn’t go back, wouldn’t recommend if you want to sleep!
- 2/5
The room is nice, looks like it’s been “done up” but poorly eg paint on roof, tiles in bathroom don’t line up/ reach the floor. There was also a coach roach in the bathroom!! First impression was it’s ok for an overnight stop over. However, the road noise and Manjanja stench from ourside is unbearable!! Wouldn’t go back, wouldn’t recommend if you want to sleep!
- 2/5
no hair dryer. The bathroom had hair in the tub, sink and floor. The office was always locked and no one at the front desk (you rang a buzzer and waited for someone to unlock the door) I didn't feel very safe.
- 2/5
no hair dryer. The bathroom had hair in the tub, sink and floor. The office was always locked and no one at the front desk (you rang a buzzer and waited for someone to unlock the door) I didn't feel very safe.
- 3/5
Not too bad, pretty run down, but the price reflects it. Nice people working there. Terrible parking.
- 3/5
Not too bad, pretty run down, but the price reflects it. Nice people working there. Terrible parking.
- 4/5
Staff were outgoing and helpful. The room was small but nest-like and quite comfortable.
- 4/5
Staff were outgoing and helpful. The room was small but nest-like and quite comfortable.
- 4/5
Soft towels an sheets..good cable...close to great restaurants
- 4/5
Soft towels an sheets..good cable...close to great restaurants
- 2/5
The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. The room itself was not comfortable. Bed was a hard spring mattress, the bathroom door was bigger than the door frame and didn't close, there was a half inch gap above and below the main door so it would not stay cool, and the room had no sound proofing at all. We could hear the cars on the main road all night long.
- 2/5
The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. The room itself was not comfortable. Bed was a hard spring mattress, the bathroom door was bigger than the door frame and didn't close, there was a half inch gap above and below the main door so it would not stay cool, and the room had no sound proofing at all. We could hear the cars on the main road all night long.
- 3/5
Hotel conditions in bad shape. Staff was amazing and helpful
- 3/5
Hotel conditions in bad shape. Staff was amazing and helpful
- 3/5
The desk clerk was very friendly and helpful. Since the motel is old, some of it's failures can be understood. However, there was no place to hang a coat nor a towel. The room was a queen bed for two yet the bed had three pillows. I didn't figure out the reasoning on that. The air conditioner was pleasantly quiet. The room had no lamps which meant accessing light switches on opposite walls and some switches were in awkward places. There is no hair dryer provided but the office did happily provide one once they were located. The swimming pool looked well kept. The motel is located on a very busy street. So if you desire a quiet sleep, this is not a motel that can deliver. The traffic was so loud (sounded like cars and motorcycles racing) I found myself laughing at it.
- 3/5
The desk clerk was very friendly and helpful. Since the motel is old, some of it's failures can be understood. However, there was no place to hang a coat nor a towel. The room was a queen bed for two yet the bed had three pillows. I didn't figure out the reasoning on that. The air conditioner was pleasantly quiet. The room had no lamps which meant accessing light switches on opposite walls and some switches were in awkward places. There is no hair dryer provided but the office did happily provide one once they were located. The swimming pool looked well kept. The motel is located on a very busy street. So if you desire a quiet sleep, this is not a motel that can deliver. The traffic was so loud (sounded like cars and motorcycles racing) I found myself laughing at it.
- 4/5
Overall nice decent room for price. Entered room as heat wasnt turned on. Bit chilly. Floors were cold. Bath tub knob water was opposite hot and cold. No vent in vathroom, water couldnt evaporate. Saw a ladybug on wall. Sheets and bed as comfy. Staff was ok. Parking i felt was a bit limited esp if come back to room after midnight. Might visit again.
- 4/5
Overall nice decent room for price. Entered room as heat wasnt turned on. Bit chilly. Floors were cold. Bath tub knob water was opposite hot and cold. No vent in vathroom, water couldnt evaporate. Saw a ladybug on wall. Sheets and bed as comfy. Staff was ok. Parking i felt was a bit limited esp if come back to room after midnight. Might visit again.
- 5/5
Nice and quiet peaceful place to stay.
- 5/5
Nice and quiet peaceful place to stay.
- 1/5
Room was in very very bad condition
- 1/5
Room was in very very bad condition
- 4/5
Room was small but comfortable and parking was not suited for oversized vehicles but the management made allowances for small 1 1/2 ton water truck.
- 4/5
Room was small but comfortable and parking was not suited for oversized vehicles but the management made allowances for small 1 1/2 ton water truck.
- 1/5
The shower had no water pressure and 3 days after our stay there were still 2 separate 50 dollar holds on my credit card when I called they said that there were not any from them but even the Visa card company said there were and all the hotel would say is call back and wait a few more days
- 1/5
The shower had no water pressure and 3 days after our stay there were still 2 separate 50 dollar holds on my credit card when I called they said that there were not any from them but even the Visa card company said there were and all the hotel would say is call back and wait a few more days
- 4/5
Rooms recently refurbished and very clean
- 4/5
Rooms recently refurbished and very clean
- 2/5
Friendly staff
- 2/5
Friendly staff
- 4.5/5
Looked like construction wasn't done
- 2/5
I can see that they where updating the rooms. The bathroom looked nice but needs to be finished off better. The door had a big gap on the top there was no seal and it let the hot air in. the room could not really cool down until about 5 am. I feel that if and when they complete the upgrades things might be better.
- 2/5
I can see that they where updating the rooms. The bathroom looked nice but needs to be finished off better. The door had a big gap on the top there was no seal and it let the hot air in. the room could not really cool down until about 5 am. I feel that if and when they complete the upgrades things might be better.
- 1/5
Not the worst hotel I've had but certainly in the discussion. If it had been half the price, I would say it's a decent value. But at $70, it's overpriced for what you get.
- 1/5
Not the worst hotel I've had but certainly in the discussion. If it had been half the price, I would say it's a decent value. But at $70, it's overpriced for what you get.
- 5/5
when I first drove up I was like I don't know about this place but once inside was another story. The room was remodeled and nice and clean. I felt very comfortable and relaxed. I even told the manager that I will be back again and she gave me a discount card for Denneys across the street.
- 5/5
when I first drove up I was like I don't know about this place but once inside was another story. The room was remodeled and nice and clean. I felt very comfortable and relaxed. I even told the manager that I will be back again and she gave me a discount card for Denneys across the street.
- 4/5
This motel has been extensively renovated and is pretty nice. My only problem was the ac fan was a bit loud.
- 4/5
This motel has been extensively renovated and is pretty nice. My only problem was the ac fan was a bit loud.
- 4/5
Great value for a quick trip or just a place to rest your head. Tired of spending close to $200 for a place to sleep and shower? This is definitely worth your time. Clean, friendly and priced right!
- 4/5
Great value for a quick trip or just a place to rest your head. Tired of spending close to $200 for a place to sleep and shower? This is definitely worth your time. Clean, friendly and priced right!
- 5/5
It was great got married saturday me & my new wife we had a blast
- 5/5
It was great got married saturday me & my new wife we had a blast
- 5/5
I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was clean and beds are comfy. The personal was very polite and attentive. I would defensively stay here again.
- 5/5
I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was clean and beds are comfy. The personal was very polite and attentive. I would defensively stay here again.
- 1/5
Rather than stay at this hotel, I would drive 50 miles out of my way.
- 1/5
Rather than stay at this hotel, I would drive 50 miles out of my way.
- 3/5
Room was quite small and the noise from the street was loud. Location was great and staff was friendly. It's great for a cheap overnight stay while heading to Yosemite
- 3/5
Room was quite small and the noise from the street was loud. Location was great and staff was friendly. It's great for a cheap overnight stay while heading to Yosemite
- 4/5
We enjoyed our one-day stay at Best Budget ... we were in Fresno for the State High School Cross Country Championships. We chose BB because of it's central location to Woodward Park (where the meet was held), to the freeway, to restaurants, and to malls, etc. Plus, the reviews on the website were basically solid. I am grateful to the hotel management for working with us after there was a mix-up with our reservations through Expedia (who were also wonderful in sorting out the problem) ... they both went far beyond normal requirements to make sure that we were happy. Though short, our stay was very nice; BB met all of our our needs. Our room was the perfect size for two people. You can tell that the hotel has been around for many years, but the room was nicely painted and more important - it was clean! The heater was set perfectly for the 30 degree temperature outside ... we were very comfortable. Overall, good stay at BB. If we come back to the state meet again, BB will be our first choice of hotels.
- 4/5
We enjoyed our one-day stay at Best Budget ... we were in Fresno for the State High School Cross Country Championships. We chose BB because of it's central location to Woodward Park (where the meet was held), to the freeway, to restaurants, and to malls, etc. Plus, the reviews on the website were basically solid. I am grateful to the hotel management for working with us after there was a mix-up with our reservations through Expedia (who were also wonderful in sorting out the problem) ... they both went far beyond normal requirements to make sure that we were happy. Though short, our stay was very nice; BB met all of our our needs. Our room was the perfect size for two people. You can tell that the hotel has been around for many years, but the room was nicely painted and more important - it was clean! The heater was set perfectly for the 30 degree temperature outside ... we were very comfortable. Overall, good stay at BB. If we come back to the state meet again, BB will be our first choice of hotels.
- 4/5
Not a bad stay. I was trapped in this area due to weather. But this turned out to be a gem of a location.
- 4/5
Not a bad stay. I was trapped in this area due to weather. But this turned out to be a gem of a location.
- 4/5
Marble floor in bathroom is beautiful but ice cold to walk on. Toilet made loud screaming noise when flushed. Hotel on a VERY busy street and could hear traffic noise all night. Could not find CBS on the TV. Did not like the provided pillows.
- 1.5/5
The room smelled so gross. I had to buy air freshner. The pillow cases were stained, the blankets had holes, the night stand was missing a drawer, there was no sign with the wifi info and the wifi was horrible.
- 5/5
The room was very nice all remolded and clean. I loved that I felt at home, with the refridgerator and microwave available in room The comforter had cigaratte burns, holes and blanket had 2 stains that resembled blood. It was gross and I was disgusted by that, I advised the staff and they Immediately replaced the blanket and apologized.
- 4/5
Location, quiet rooms, very clean. Bathroom could use some updating. They could go with some bigger towels.
- 2/5
The noise from the road. Construction work noisy. The gardener was using his blower early in the morning.
- 0.5/5
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