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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. Great location close to the beach. The staff is really kind. Breakfast is great, we loved the fresh pastries. Modern room with spacious shower.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,194 reviews
Price from
$219.99
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
363 reviews
Price from
$120
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. The rooms are very comfortable and really cute! The room was incredibly clean and the pillows were soft and fluffy. The shower was the best shower I've ever had in my life! It had amazing water pressure and heat and I could have stayed in there forever.

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9.3
Wonderful
193 reviews
Price from
$124
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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9.1
Wonderful
640 reviews
Price from
$103.50
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. Very quiet and safe, nice rural location

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9.3
Wonderful
112 reviews
Price from
$85.50
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. Comfort, cleanliness, and breakfast. Locally supported establishment. The most comfortable bed ever! The details of this rejuvenated motel are too many to mention. Location was just what we were looking for.

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9.3
Wonderful
566 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. Super home-made breakfast, served outside with a view of the mountains. Friendly hosts.

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9
Wonderful
167 reviews
Price from
$189.75
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. Great location So close to beach and shops 6 surfing spots within a mile …

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9
Wonderful
293 reviews
Price from
$139
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. Super nice hotel, super colorful and unique!

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9.1
Wonderful
858 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. It was convenient. It was really clean.

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9.1
Wonderful
393 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

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