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Featured Motels in California

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA - Newport Beach
Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA - Newport Beach
2 out of 5
2274 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA
Free cancellation
The price is Rs6,717 per night

Located in East Side Costa Mesa, this golf motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Orange County Fairgrounds and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hoag Hospital. Orange Coast College ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (972 reviews)

"The room was clean and the staff was friendly. I will book again."…"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2020

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA - Newport Beach
Covina Motel
Covina Motel
2.5 out of 5
1637 W Garvey Ave N, West Covina, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rs5,971 per night

Located in Walnut Valley, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Del Norte Park, West Covina City Hall and Doctors Hospital of West Covina. Emanate Health ...…

3.2/5 (36 reviews)
Last minute stay

"Property is average, near freeway and near shopping centers. The hotel was quiet at night, served it purpose."…"

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2020

Covina Motel
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rs4,422 per night

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from South San Francisco Convention Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cow Palace and Millbrae Square ...…

2.7/5 (10,152 reviews)

"Loved the location, loved the room, excellent costumer service. Room was nice and clean had no problems whatsoever will be back"…"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2020

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
National Inn Garden Grove
National Inn Garden Grove
2 out of 5
9797 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rs4,367 per night

Situated in Garden Grove, this motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Garden Grove Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Asian Garden Mall. Gem Theatre and Kindred Hospital Westminster ...…

3.7/5Good! (746 reviews)

"Location is convenient with easy accessible. Clean.Budgeting price per night. Be careful if you have the room at the corner which is hidden deep and out of views from public, traffic, surveillance camera. During 1st two days, they gave me a room at the corner. I noticed my room has the prybar marks ..."…"

Reviewed on 6 May 2020

National Inn Garden Grove
Good Nite Inn Buena Park
Good Nite Inn Buena Park
2 out of 5
7032 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rs4,702 per night

Situated in Buena Park, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Medieval Times, Knott's Soak City Water Park and Knott's Berry Farm. Buena Park Mall and Adventure ...…

4.2/5Very Good! (1,546 reviews)

"Very clean and updated rooms, especially considering the price. If you're looking for a comfortable stay within the budget I highly recommend. The only complaint I would have is about the neighborhood, as it is less than ideal."…"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2020

Good Nite Inn Buena Park
Spyglass Inn
Spyglass Inn
3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rs15,100 per night

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Avila Hot Springs, Margo Dodd Park and Pirates Cove. Pismo Beach Pier and Monarch Butterfly ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (982 reviews)

"We loved the view from the room and fireplace. We didn’t have bath robes or a coffee maker like it said on the website . Wish there was more fire pits ."…"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2020

Spyglass Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rs10,908 per night

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pismo Beach Pier and Monarch Butterfly ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (1,612 reviews)

"Friendly staff. Comfy bed. Quick check in. Quiet and easy freeway access."…"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2020

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley
Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley
2.5 out of 5
2484 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rs5,837 per night

Located in Mission Valley, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hotel Circle, Old Town San Diego State Park and Mission Bay. University of San Diego and Fashion ...…

3.7/5Good! (1,168 reviews)

"The price wasn’t bad, but there wasn’t anyone serving the room in the day."…"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2020

Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley
Beachcomber Motel Fort Bragg
Beachcomber Motel Fort Bragg
2.5 out of 5
1111 N. Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA
The price is Rs15,600 per night

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Bragg motel is within a 15-minute walk of Pudding Creek Beach and Glass Beach. Skunk Train and Triangle Tattoo Museum are also ...…

4.6/5Wonderful! (629 reviews)

"Perfect location, clean, definitely go again and recommend"…"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2020

Beachcomber Motel Fort Bragg
Inn on Broadway
Inn on Broadway
2.5 out of 5
2201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rs4,422 per night

Located in Pacific Heights, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Van Ness Avenue, Lombard Street and The Regency Ballroom. Ghirardelli Square and San Francisco ...…

3.6/5Good! (971 reviews)

"This property was a GREAT experience. Honestly one of the most memorable hotels I have ever stayed in. I loved the amenities, the staff, the parking situation, but what really did it for me was our neighbors. What a great place to meet new friends, such a hub for travelers and like-minded ..."…"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2020

Inn on Broadway
Studio 6 Anaheim, CA
Studio 6 Anaheim, CA
2.5 out of 5
1251 N Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
Free cancellation
The price is Rs5,672 per night

Located in Northwest Anaheim, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Fullerton Downtown Plaza, The Rinks Anaheim Ice and Anaheim Central Library. MUZEO and Fullerton ...…

2.7/5 (986 reviews)

"The fact that the rooms are large and spacious is a plus. They are very clean and well put together. Housekeeping is very friendly and attentive to your needs I most definitely recommend staying here while in Anahiem ."…"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2020

Studio 6 Anaheim, CA
Silver Surf Motel
Silver Surf Motel
2 out of 5
9390 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rs4,478 per night

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of San Simeon State Park, William Randolph Hearst State Park and Leffingwell Landing. Hearst Castle ...…

3.8/5Good! (1,204 reviews)

"Staff was very welcoming, room was newly remodeled and looked great. We had a very relaxing time."…"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2020

Silver Surf Motel
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Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to California?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy all that California has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Disneyland®, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Heavenly Ski Resort.
What is a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room directly from the car park. The word “motel” was invented in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.
What are the best motels in California?
Spyglass Inn: Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of Avila Hot Springs. Enjoy access to the restaurant and outdoor pool, as well as room amenities such as WiFi. Pacific Inn: A restaurant and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a flat-screen TV. It’s located within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and 17-Mile Drive. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach: Enjoy access to the free breakfast, outdoor pool and fitness centre. Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Monarch Butterfly Grove. Good Nite Inn San Diego near SeaWorld: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Old Town San Diego State Park. Free WiFi, self-parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Covina Motel: Stay within a 20-minute drive of California State Polytechnic University Pomona and Fairplex. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in California?
Explore the fascinating museums and great live music in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. People visiting California love its shops, theme parks and restaurants. Some popular places to visit include Disneyland®, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Heavenly Ski Resort. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls and Mammoth Mountain. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: California’s Great America, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pier 39.

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