Temporary Housing

To better serve you, we are where you need to be! With more than 22,000 guest rooms worldwide, our mission is to provide a professionally managed Department of Defense lodging program that contributes to and supports mission readiness. Value, convenience, great accommodations, five-star service and very affordable rates are the foundation of your Navy Gateway Inns and Suites.

Meet your mission and save travel dollars! NGIS is the official and preferred lodging choice for all temporary duty travel individuals helping guests meet fiscal and mission goals while delivering comfortable and welcoming accommodations with cost-saving room rates. Room rates and types vary based on location.

NGIS lodging reservations are available in the Defense Travel System. The DTS interface provides an opportunity for our military and civilian travelers to maximize the use of government lodging and support saving travel dollars.

Our facility (front desk staff) is open 24 hours. Check-in time is 3 p.m. and checkout is 11 a.m. Our reservations are for guests on orders, military and civilian individuals, retired military and space-available requests. We provide our guests with the basic amenities plus a few extras.

Our housekeeping staff is here seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact the consolidated billeting office at 760-301-5164 for government quarters. Within walking distance are the commissary, Navy Exchange, subway, Take 5ive coffeehouse, fitness center, golf course, pools, bowling alley, and Alta One Credit Union. Reservations are strongly recommended with a maximum stay limited to 30 days. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the hotels in Ridgecrest will provide you and your family an enjoyable, comfortable and affordable stay. Most are centrally located in Ridgecrest convenient to shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. You will be pleased with the friendly staff and excellent service. From their single guest rooms to their luxury suites, they guarantee excellent, sparkling clean accommodations. Most offer free internet access.

For information on the installation regarding pets at China Lake, call the Navy Family Housing Office at 760-939-4450.

Please call the Navy Family Housing Office regarding the policy pertaining to length of stay matters. The office can be reached at 760-939-4450.

Commissary, Navy Exchange, fitness center, golf course, pools, bowling alley, Liberty Center (family nights as well), auto hobby, tickets, Mirror Lake rock climbing wall, land-sailing, AltaOne Credit Union and Take 5ive Coffee House are all within a mile of housing and are easily accessible.