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Marina Beach Motel

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. The location was good, walking distance to the beach. The room was big and had a little porch.

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9
Wonderful
1,087 reviews
Price from
$221.83
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. The cutest motel with a vintage feel, literally 3 minutes walk from a lovely little cove and beach lookout where you can see across the whole bay. Super friendly owner, we felt really at home here and would go back anytime

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9.1
Wonderful
128 reviews
Price from
$130
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. Very clean, basic, . The bed was comfortable, nice patio with cool books, fire pit and saltwater pool. The manager was friendly and informative. Good value

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9
Wonderful
129 reviews
Price from
$125
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 switch from just a Motel to a sustainable boutique Motel is a success. The rooms are very nice. The materials and ideas they have used are remarkable. For instance, day light in the bathroom. The outside with the flowers was very nice, as well. Closed by is a Japanese Hotel which was a highlight as well.

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9.4
Wonderful
704 reviews
Price from
$165
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. Nice small Motel with so cool hosts

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9
Wonderful
153 reviews
Price from
$155.25
per night

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. I liked the colorful little motel very much. The staff was very friendly. Quiet and clean.

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9.1
Wonderful
968 reviews
Price from
$150
per night

The Astro

Santa Rosa

At the motel, each room includes a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at The Astro have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a patio. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Nice location, cool garden, clean

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9
Wonderful
132 reviews
Price from
$139
per night

Country Inn Motel

Palo Alto

Set in Palo Alto, 5 km from Stanford University, Country Inn Motel features an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and a garden. This 2-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

All units at the motel come with a seating area and a coffee machine. A microwave is also provided. Country Inn Motel offers select units with pool views. Great location and friendly staff, our room was spacious and very clean, the beds were very comfortable, overall our stay was perfect. We will be back!

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9.2
Wonderful
228 reviews
Price from
$135
per night

Pioneertown Motel

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. Alles!!! Go there and see it yourself. 5***** luxury in Western town. What a historic place. Stay at least 2 nights……WOW.

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9.2
Wonderful
427 reviews
Price from
$200
per night

Convention Center Inn & Suites

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. Really well maintained property, close to university and city cemter. The owners are very supportive and nice people. The room is well equipped with fridge and microwave, also very clean and spotless. The shower has strong pressure and plenty of hot water. The windows are soundproof so traffic and planes are not disturbing the nights.

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9.3
Wonderful
379 reviews
Price from
$129
per night

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