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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
Superb
1,175 reviews
Price from
US$163.99
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. Perfect location to the beach. Spacious room. Quiet. Go for it.

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9.1
Superb
389 reviews
Price from
US$135
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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9.2
Superb
207 reviews
Price from
US$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
Superb
645 reviews
Price from
US$103.50
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. We were very happy with our stay at this beautiful little hotel. The rooms are beautifully designed with comfortable beds and good linens, very clean and comfortable, the bathrooms are large and also beautifully designed with everything you need, and the breakfast, oh the breakfast! You make your choice when you are checking in and it is delivered to your room at the time you choose. We both loved our choices, my husband had the breakfast sandwich, I chose the oatmeal, and I didn’t regret my choice - who knew porridge could be so tasty and delicious? This little hotel is worth every penny and I would happily stay here again!

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9.3
Superb
544 reviews
Price from
US$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. Stunning scenery, cosy room with comfortable bed

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9.1
Superb
167 reviews
Price from
US$178.25
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. Very charming location with flowers and colors and decorations all over. Comfortable room, very friendly staff. Very good restaurant.

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9.1
Superb
823 reviews
Price from
US$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. I had a great experience at this motel. The room was exceptionally clean, the design felt fresh and modern, and everything was well-maintained. Highly recommend for a comfortable and pleasant stay.

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9
Superb
396 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

Pioneertown Motel is situated in Pioneertown, 46 km from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and 49 km from O'Donnell Golf Course. 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. Everything! We dressed up and we to the saloon and had a blast with live music. Motel is very well kept up, hosts are incredible, atmosphere is through the roof. Even got to taste some bagels in the morning, in additional to coffee and pastries provided by the Motel. Also spent some time walking around and met a few city residents, loved the talks and laughs

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9.2
Superb
397 reviews
Price from
US$177.45
per night

Attractively situated in San Jose, Convention Center Inn & Suites features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star motel offers a garden. The property is allergy-free and is situated 700 metres from San Jose Convention Center. We stayed at this hotel for San Jose Jazz Festival. The room price is reasonable compare to the other accommodation in the area. The location is perfect. It is close to many restaurants and the venues are within walking distance, but quiet at night. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The receptionist (or manager?) was friendly and helpful. This was our third stay and we will stay there again. Thank you!

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9.4
Superb
473 reviews
Price from
US$129
per night

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