Navy Lodge Moffett Federal Airfield

Good enough rooms but the slowest wifi on the planet. Speedtest shows a stunning 2.8Mbps. That’s like dial-​up…

We love the Navy Lodge, our room is always clean, the staff is always nice. And very affordable. For us it’s the perfect location, close to friends and family, and all the things we like to do. It’s getting harder though to get a room here, so when you do, your lucky! Were going back in a couple of weeks, and we already had a couple of days reserved, but we needed a couple of more days. The dates we wanted weren’t available when we booked them, so that’s why we only took the 2 days that were available. When we were checking out, were just chit chatting with the desk clerk, and asked if there were any rooms available for the dates we needed, whoa! They were available! Ohhhh yea!

I stayed here recently after making a trip to the Bay Area. I was late making hotel accommodations for the area. Realized after researching that the Navy Lodge was in the area. After calling them, they were able to make me a split reservation for my trip. Expecting to look for another hotel in between, after checking in the very helpful and friendly attendant said she would extend my reservation for the whole duration. So great! The rooms were very clean and super comfortable. Wifi was great and good amount of channels on the flat screen. There’s a laundry facility but you need to go out to get detergent/​dryer sheets as there is no dispensary or on location shop. Commissary for the NASA base is close by though. The room had a walk in closet that led into the split bathroom. There was also a kitchen with dishware and utensils. The hotel was clean and had a noticeably nice smell in the air. Outside had ample parking and a bbq area with picnic table/​umbrella. For $ 80 a night, you can’t beat all of that for being in a prime area close to SFO and San Jose (20 min drive give or take). San Francisco is a bit further of a drive. I will be coming here each time I go to the Bay Area. The savings in cost and the amazing customer service/​hospitality make it worth it.

Navy Lodge just recently completed their upgrades. It’s a good improvement. The Wi-​Fi is good as everyone else states. Nice area that is a few highway exits or a short drive from downtown and lots of stores/​restaurants. Nothing is walking distance from the hotel except Moffett Field. I have been staying here monthly while attending military school in the area and it’s always quiet and the staff have been helpful. Would like to see a real breakfast instead of granola bars and bottled water. The slamming doors has to be the worst point as you hear a door slam throughout the hallways.

Stayed here after learning on Unilocal about the Navy Lodge. Being ex-​Navy I know of Navy Lodges and have stayed at a few during my active duty time with mixed feelings and conditions as some where quite terrible! But this is the first Navy Lodge in more than two decades and it was quite a pleasant experience! It’s right outside the main entrance to Moffett Field and the Navy Lodge office is open ²⁴⁄₇ unlike many other small lodging facilities I’ve stayed at around the Bay Area. Based on the reviews, I right away asked for an upstairs room and got it. Typical card key for all electronic doors leading to the building and to the room, with exception of the main entrance. The room was quite nice with the usual niceties though this had a small kitchen with microwave, hidden lower cabinet midsize frig and plates, pots and pans, and utensils. This is the very first military lodging I’ve seen that has the most wifi sources for accessing the internet BUT the directions listed in the room is not totally accurate. Once you connnect to whichever wifi source (and there are many with excellent reception!) then you MUST open a browser and go to ANY URL. Instead it will open up a default site for agreeing to wifi use, an option for free wifi or paying for better broadband access, then accepting the terms and continuing. ONLY after this procedure — and it is NOT described in the internet instructions, will you be able to access the WWW though your device will show it is connected. I had written an email and it was stuck permanently in the outbox. It simply wouldn’t get sent; so I decided to open a browser and go to my webmail and sent it that way; that’s when the default page opened and once accepting the terms and continuing was I able to access other sites BUT that single email in the outbox would NOT get sent. I finally have to compose an excat copy of the email and that was sent. The old one was simply deleted afterwards. Very tight quarters in the bathroom (don’t sneeze or you’ll hit yourself against the wall!) and no heat lamp, but I am used to the cold. Hot water comes out of the faucets VERY HOT. Be very careful! Lovely trees outside and a variety of birds. Ample parking at both ends of the lodge. Two very nice Black & White images in the lobby which fascinated me. Yes, the toilet is as forementioned. I discovered if you just lightly tapped the flush lever, there was less splash and throw-​back of any waterfall. At night if anyone flushes, you’ll know! The heater works but the lid keeps falling off and there’s a load of dust sitting in the unit vents so you’ve been forewarned. Overall a very nice stay of two nights.

You. Have. Wi-​Fi. HOOYAH, Navy Lodge.
Located in front of MEPS-​San Jose and a few steps from NASA’s Ames Center/​base. This is probably the second Navy Lodge I’ve stayed at here in California that actually has wi-​fi. It is definitely convenient and I applaud you for it. In addition, this is the first Navy Lodge I’ve stayed at that has more Army and Air Force personnel checked in than Navy.
The rooms seem smaller compared to other lodges, but they are in much better condition. All the amenities are provided, ironing board, ice machine (in the hallway), full kitchenette with fridge and microwave, etc. The housekeeping staff does a tidy job and the front desk is very friendly. If you need anything else, you still have to go on base. Downtown isn’t that far, though. Three complaints:
1) The lodge is not on-​base. Accessible to anyone. (Door entrances require card access, though. No worries there.)
2) The bathroom has a few oddities. When you flush the toilet, water shoots up due to the high pressure. I suggest you put the lid down before flushing or at least stand on the side so you don’t get wet. Also, the shower curtains keep sliding down.
3) Typical people slamming doors at all hours of the day. Have some courtesy. I’m sure if I slammed my door at 2:30AM, you’d be complaining.
I can’t complain about the kids being noisy or jumping up and down on the floor above mine, but it is annoying. Not the greatest view either (shrubs), but at around $ 70 a night, it’s a great deal.

I love the location and the price of $ 70 per night is great considering the rooms have a full kitchen, double queen size beds, and a small table. Hotels in the bay area are very costly and this is the ideal choice for me. Hotel is 40 miles from San Francisco and 24 miles from SFO airport. Few problems include the free breakfast and no computer for customers to use. The breakfast is terrible. They give u a bag of breakfast that includes a granola bar, bagel, and a fruit. The coffee is terrible and I needed a computer to use to print out my boarding pass. They use to have a printer and the clerk told me they took it away because no one used it. I still think they need to have a computer and printer available regardless if no one uses it. Hotel guests need to have the computer/​printer option available to print tickets, boarding passes, and other needs. All hotels need to have this option available! I will be back here again but I hope they address my complaints.

LOVED this place!
My sister-​in-​law (who has the military connection) and I stayed six nights here. I was completed impressed.
Besides being ultra clean, the blue and green décor is absolutely gorgeous. Instead of the ubiquitous weird «art» that adorns most hotel rooms, Navy Lodge had prints of local Bay Area hills. Quite nice.
Everyone staying here was quiet and not in your face.
Something no one has noted is the outrageously beautiful open space around this facility! It’s February, so most of the trees hadn’t leafed out yet. All the better to get in a little early morning bird watching. Saw some really cool birds of prey.
The kitchenette is well appointed. Navy Lodge provides a breakfast to go for free each morning – cute little brown bag contained a tasty bagel and cream cheese, a surprisingly yummy granola bar, and a bottle of water. Nice!
The facility contains a soft drink and candy bar machine. Close by are stores and downtown Mountain View, which has numerous fun eateries and shopping establishments.
Staff were friendly and accommodating. The manager (Marcilina?) was especially helpful.
Good wi-​fi access. The only complaint was that the TV selections were sparse, but Americans watch too much too TV anyway!
The museum at Moffett Field was super interesting.
Wish I had military ID so I could stay here on my own!
p. s. The driveway is big enough that cars don’t block you in. I am not sure what one of the others was so upset about! And – yes, some of the doors do slam. The facility has been working on it, and is well aware of the problem. But seriously, it’s no big deal!

It’s a Navy lodge — what more can you say? Styled after a ship and not sound proof at all. Reminds you of being on a naval station.
it’s serves it’s purpose, but not my first choice. great if you have to stay a night or two, just don’t expect a peaceful night’s sleep on the weekends.

I’ve been here for 2 weeks and it’s been okay… I’ll be here for another 4 weeks and last night was the worst night! Because the walls and doors aren’t sound proof or insulated and the doors don’t shut softely every door opened and closed can be heard… even when drunk people come in and out of the doors past midnight during the work week! I had to get out of bed and pull rank to put them at ease! (I don’t like doing that!)

The Navy Lodge. It reminds me of the times when i had to travel from Sacramento to work at Moffett Field. I got my own room; two beds, a tv with cable, and my own kitchenette, all on the government dime. I felt like such a big shot. boy was i wrong.
The MEPS (military entrance processing station) is right across the street guiding new recruits to their new jobs everyday. seeing them every now and then reminds me of how dillusional i was. haha, it did get me where i am today though, so i can’t really complain.
anyway, it’s $ 77 a night here, not bad for the bay area.

This Navy Lodge just has the basics, your standard 2 queen sized beds in the room plus a small table with 2 chairs. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessities to cook a meal and eat, but only for 2 people.
Laundry facilities are on site except at this one you have to pay for the washer AND dryer. Complimentary coffee is available in the lobby area in the mornings but it is always burnt (YUCK).
This location is very convenient for us when we visit the Bay Area as it is in the middle of San Francisco and San Jose. Standard prices of $ 75/​night and military ID required.