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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. Amazing location, good value for money, FOC bicycles

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9.3
Wonderful
1,202 reviews
Price from
$235.99
per night

Viking Inn is located in the quaint Danish-style town of Solvang. Offering free WiFi, this pet-friendly motel is surrounded by Denmark-inspired architecture, shops, and festivals.

Rusack Vineyards is 10 minutes' drive from the motel. The Elverhøj Museum and Old Mission Santa Ines are both 10 minutes' walk away. Everything was amazing. Super easy check in and check out. Room and bathroom were very very clean (thank you Guadalupe!) and the woman at the front desk was incredibly welcoming and friendly! 10/10 would definitely come back

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9
Wonderful
254 reviews
Price from
$120.78
per night

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. verty clea, best location, easy access.

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9
Wonderful
498 reviews
Price from
$79
per night

This California hotel is located one block from the Cayucos State Beach. The hotel features free Wi-Fi in the guest rooms, barbecue facilities and a picnic area.

The rooms at the Cayucos Beach Inn contain a microwave and a refrigerator. Guests can use the in-room coffee makers or watch the cable TV. The hotel is close to downtown. Checking in very easy, the front desk associate very friendly. The rooms are large and clean. Hotel very quiet.

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9
Wonderful
721 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

Set in Cayucos, within 200 metres of Morro Strand State Beach and 41 km of Paso Robles Event Center, The Pacific Motel offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is 30 km from the motel and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is 31 km away. Great vibe. The front desk help was EXCEPTIONAL. Would recommend for a solo or group stay. Hope to visit again someday.

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10
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
$238.80
per night

Free Wi-Fi is provided at this 100% non-smoking Santa Barbara motel. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and garden. Earl Warren Showgrounds are 1.6 km away.

Rooms feature a TV and a seating area. A microwave, small fridge, and coffee-making facilities are provided at the Oasis Inn and Suites. Suites offer a fully equipped kitchen. The hotel looks great and has a large outdoor pool.

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8.1
Very Good
1,715 reviews
Price from
$129
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from waterfront shops and restaurants on the Embarcadero, this Morro Bay hotel is 35 miles from Hearst Castle. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

Satellite TV with free film channels offers indoor entertainment in each guest room at Hotel La Serena. Boasting romantic décor, all rooms include a refrigerator and microwave and coffee-making facilities. Breakfast was excellent, much beyond what we expected based on European experiences. No cooked meals like an English B&B but the spread was really good with the option to make your own waffles and plenty of fruits.

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8.4
Very Good
1,855 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

Situated a 5 minute walk from Morro Rock, this Spanish-Moorish designed Morro Bay hotel offers a luxurious indoor hot tub. Hearst Castle is 35 miles away.

Free Wi-Fi, a cable TV with extended movie channels, a microwave and a refrigerator are included in all guest rooms at Masterpiece Hotel. All rooms feature coffee-making facilities and the hotel hallways are uniquely decorated with reproductions of great artistic masterpieces. One of our favorite places to stay in morro bay. Little bit pricer than other hotels but well worth it. We enjoyed the location very much as it is close to everything making planning your day very easy. Breakfast is definitely a plus and staff is always very friendly!

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8.3
Very Good
1,240 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Ocean Palms Motel is 1000 meters from Pismo Beach Pier. The motel offers free WiFi in all rooms.

All rooms feature a flat screen TV with cable and movie channels, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator. The en suite bathrooms include a hairdryer. This motel is pet friendly. Very kind staff, very clean room, quiet location, near the beach. It was a great place to stay as a stop when traveling from LA to San Francisco.

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8.7
Excellent
1,159 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Located less than a minutes’ walk to the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel offers an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is 5 minutes’ drive away.

A seating area is provided in each brightly-decorated room at Motel 6 Santa Barbara. An en suite bathroom is included. Great location, everything clean and tidy. Excellent cost benefit

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8
Very Good
2,365 reviews
Price from
$149.99
per night

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