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Villa Brasil Motel

Culver City, Los Angeles

Situated in the Culver City district of Los Angeles, Villa Brasil Motel offers a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible on site.

All guest rooms in the motel are fitted with a TV and fresh fruit. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. Guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Very cosy nice place with very friendly staff very charming patio restaurant is great!

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9.1
Superb
1,031 reviews
Price from
£131
per night

Marina Beach Motel 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

This non-smoking motel is 5 minutes walk from the beach, marina and wharf. Highway 101 is 5 minutes’ drive from the property. It is a beautiful place to stay at when in Santa Barbara. Centrally placed, but yet very calm and tranquil with a good breakfast. The rooms are really good. Highly recommended this motel.

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9
Superb
1,151 reviews
Price from
£212
per night

Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away. This place is great. Very close to the beach. The staff were great and the room was clean. It’s a quirky place, which added to its charm.

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9
Superb
215 reviews
Price from
£118
per night

Borrego Springs Motel

Borrego Springs

Set in Borrego Springs, 2.4 km from Anza Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs Motel offers air-conditioned rooms and barbecue facilities. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Clean and comfortable room, good wifi, helpful staff, great pool, and overall lovely property.

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9
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

Wildflower Boutique Motel

Point Arena

Located in Point Arena, Wildflower Boutique Motel provides a garden. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All guest rooms include a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. The entire facility was more than we expected in every way. The checkin was smooth and friendly, the room was clean and tasteful, and the breakfast was above and beyond. A special touch was the wildflower themed rooms, and beautiful wildflowers all over the property. The entire experience was more hotel than motel. Recommend the short drive down to get pizza by the wharf.

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9.3
Superb
663 reviews
Price from
£143
per night

Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp

Independence

Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp is located in Independence. The motel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

The rooms in the motel are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are equipped with a patio. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The motel was very homey and comfortable. The bed was comfortable, the towels were fluffy, there were flannel sheets on the bed, and an interesting coffee-making system that brewed strong coffee. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

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9
Superb
186 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

Pioneertown Motel 3 stars

Pioneertown

Situated within 50 km of O'Donald Golf Course and 50 km of Palm Springs Convention Center, Pioneertown Motel provides rooms in Pioneertown. With a garden, the 3-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 46 km from Palm Springs Visitor Center. Very unique experience directly in Pioneertown. Great styling of the rooms.

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9.2
Superb
450 reviews
Price from
£164
per night

Convention Center Inn & Suites 2 stars

Downtown San Jose, San Jose

Attractively situated in the centre of San Jose, Convention Center Inn & Suites features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star motel offers luggage storage space. The property is allergy-free and is situated 700 metres from San Jose Convention Center. Excellent rooms; all facilities are great and there is a lot of attention to detail in making it a pleasant experience to stay here.

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9.4
Superb
469 reviews
Price from
£121
per night

Sundown Inn of Morro Bay 2 stars

Morro Bay

Located just 10 minutes’ drive to the Cayucos State Beach, this motel provides free WiFi. The waterfront, the Embarcadero and Marina Street restaurants’ are just 5 minutes’ walk away.

A flat-screen TV is provided in each room. Fresh towels and linens are also provided. Each room is uniquely decorated at Sundown Inn of Morro Bay. Absolutely nice clean and comfortable room, with plenty of space! Owner was very kind with us and we love the position very close to the sea and the Morro Rock! Very racomended!

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9.1
Superb
334 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Marin Lodge 3 stars

San Rafael

Just 22.5 from Muir Woods, the Marin Lodge, features free WiFi. A refrigerator are included in all guest rooms. Point Reyes is 32 km away.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is offered in each air-conditioned guest room. A coffee machine are provided for convenience. Excellent property, such good value for money and super friendly staff/owners. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and return again !

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9.1
Superb
554 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

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