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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. Breakfast was basic, but adequate. We liked that it went until 10:30 am, giving us plenty of time to walk first.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,200 reviews
Price from
$264.31
per night

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 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. University Of California Santa Cruz is 7.7 km away and Pasatiempo Golf Club is 9.1 km from the motel. 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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9.1
Wonderful
361 reviews
Price from
$168
per night

Situated in Red Bluff, Triangle Motel features barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. There is a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Outstanding property in every regard. The renovation work has been undertaken with their customers at the front of their thoughts.

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9.3
Wonderful
191 reviews
Price from
$136.40
per night

Set in Auburn, within 33 km of William Jessup University and 38 km of Empire Ranch Golf Course, Foothills Motel offers accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Certain units at the property feature a patio with pool view. Very clean and recently updated room. Friendly and helpful staff. Very true to the 1950's interstate motel era and an Auburn landmark. Maria's tacos and the bowling alley are nearby.

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9.2
Wonderful
638 reviews
Price from
$118.51
per night

Brownsville Motel is offering accommodation in Brownsville. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. There is a barbecue and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hotel all rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a patio with a mountain view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The rooms were big and clean. AC worked well and the beds were very comfy. Overall one of the best Motels we've stayed!

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9.3
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$97.90
per night

Wildflower Boutique Motel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Point Arena. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

Guests at Wildflower Boutique Motel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Point Arena, like hiking. 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
Wonderful
571 reviews
Price from
$165
per night

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

All 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. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Lovely place and beautiful views! Great outdoor breakfast. Good for hikers.

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9
Wonderful
166 reviews
Price from
$212.52
per night

Located in Encinitas, a 4 minutes' walk from Moonlight State Beach, Moonlight Beach Motel provides accommodation with ocean views and a garden, free private parking, barbecue facilities and a terrace. The accommodation features free WiFi throughout the property. Location to the wedding venue, beautiful setting, clean!

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9
Wonderful
296 reviews
Price from
$150
per night

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. It really is like an oasis in LA. The bright colours and little touches in the room were so appreciated, as well as the friendly welcome. As a woman travelling alone, I felt very safe here and wouldn’t hesitate to come back!

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9.1
Wonderful
865 reviews
Price from
$155
per night

Diamond Bell Inn & Suites offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Bell. This 2-star motel offers a 24-hour front desk and free parking.

The units at the motel are equipped with a seating area. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Although it was. Lose to the airport it was very quite inside the room. The room itself was large, clean and well equipped. The bed was very comfortable and the staff was nice and attentive.

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9.1
Wonderful
397 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

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