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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
Superb
1,176 reviews
Price from
US$171.99
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
Superb
390 reviews
Price from
US$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. It is a wonderful motel. Every decision was made thoughtfully and with good taste. I always stay here when I am in the area.

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9.2
Superb
208 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. Cute retro Motel with really nicely renovated rooms. Staff was really nice and the room was really comfortable. There was a great retro fridge, microwave and Keurig coffee machine to match. Check in and check out was really easy. We will definitely stay here again!

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9.1
Superb
651 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. + The cleanest place where I‘ve stayed in almost a month roadtrip. (Seriously! It‘s the only hotel we stayed where the floor was cleaned perfectly. And after checkout I saw the cleaning ladys even clean every window inside AND OUTSIDE, lamps, etc which is no matter of course!!) + very chique as the colours match and it‘s really nice lavender, bloomy. + checkin was flexible as we arrived later than 21:00 and it was super easy with the arrangements. + breakfast was super healthy, and obviously prepared with love.

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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. Location, the apartment, the information we got from Doug. The place is 20 min from Lone Pine and Alabama Hills, an outstanding site to visit.

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9.1
Superb
166 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
820 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
395 reviews
Price from
US$87
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. It's just a dreamland place.

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9.2
Superb
398 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. The owner was the only man i met in America with a sense of humor.

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9.4
Superb
471 reviews
Price from
US$129
per night

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