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Marina Beach Motel 3 stars

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. Great place with nice and service minded staff. The room appeared new and clean, and the motel area very well maintained. Bikes for guest’s disposal for free. Close to beaches, in a pleasant nighborhood.

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9
Superb
1,100 reviews
Price from
€ 270
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. Wait. Was there a breakfast. Yes this place is older but you really can't beat everything you get. A great location. The room have kitchens or kitchenettes and my room had a little separate alcove for the bed. The staff is beyond nice and helpful

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9
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
€ 158
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. Clean and comfortable room, good wifi, helpful staff, great pool, and overall lovely property.

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9
Superb
124 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. Loved the room: very well done with timber and stylish fittings. Bathroom products top quality. Bed (king size) was fantastic. Reception and check in was welcoming and friendly with suggestions of where to go for a meal. Pizza at Point Arena wharf definitely worth the 5 minute drive, and Japanese next door also very nice. Our breakfast delivered freshly prepared to our room right on time.

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9.4
Superb
696 reviews
Price from
€ 172
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. The motel was very homey and comfortable. The bed was comfortable, the towels were fluffy, there were flannel sheets on the bed, and an interesting coffee-making system that brewed strong coffee. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

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9
Superb
157 reviews
Price from
€ 197
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. Everything was amazing. It was like we visited to Brazil because of the vibe they gave through villas and colors. Staff was very friendly and they supported us during our stay. Rooms were spacious and clean and it was up to our expectations.

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9.1
Superb
982 reviews
Price from
€ 169
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. Vibe and location were excellent

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8.9
Fabulous
156 reviews
Price from
€ 168
per night

Country Inn Motel 2 stars

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. The staff is very friendly, the property is very clean, well laid out, attractive, safe and quiet, despite being on a main road.

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9.2
Superb
227 reviews
Price from
€ 145
per night

Pioneertown Motel 3 stars

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. Pleasant atmosphere. Nice surrounding, directly in the Pioneertown. Good place for Joshua Tree park trips.

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9.2
Superb
429 reviews
Price from
€ 173
per night

Convention Center Inn & Suites 2 stars

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. The facilities are just about perfect, nothing fancy, but just what you want and are paying for. As others have said the beds are fantastic.

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9.3
Superb
407 reviews
Price from
€ 136
per night

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