What can I expect from a motel trip to California?

You can select from 1676 low-cost motels in California among the more than 38673 hotels and other lodging choices. Because you'll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what California has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Glacier Point, Gilroy Premium Outlets, and Hearst Castle.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

Motels often have free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. Starting in the early 1950s, colorful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.

What are the best motels in California?

These are some more economical accommodations where you can stay in California. Crowne Plaza Los Angeles - International Airport - 3-star hotel Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel - 3-star hotel Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe - 3-star hotel Hotel Zephyr - 3-star hotel Paradise Point Resort & Spa - 2.5-star hotel

What can I do in California?

In this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the entertainment choices and popular beaches while you're sightseeing. People who've visited California love its shops, amusement parks, and museums. Some popular places to visit include Glacier Point, Gilroy Premium Outlets, and Hearst Castle. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Forestiere Underground Gardens, Mariposa Grove, and Yosemite Valley. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Dennis the Menace Park, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and California's Great America.

How can I get around California?

You can take advantage of metro transit at San Martin Caltrain Station, Morgan Hill Station, and Santa Teresa Station. If you want to journey outside of the city, ride aboard a train from Fresno Station, Madera Station, or Hanford Station.

Motels in California

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Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

100 West Disney Way, Anaheim, CA

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Located in Anaheim Resort, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Anaheim GardenWalk and American Sports Center. Disneyland® and Disney California Adventure® ...…

3.6/5Good! (4,367 reviews)

"That i couldnt check in after 3am. Didnt like where the towels were would of liked more mirror space. But overall the place was nice"…"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2020

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 San Diego - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

2424 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA

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￥5,828

per night

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Located in Mission Valley, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Town Trolley Tours, Hotel Circle, and Old Town San Diego State Park. Mission Bay and Fashion ...…

3.2/5 (1,895 reviews)

"Easy check in, excellent staff and clean rooms. Parking could be better and house cleaning could work on how they barge in rooms"…"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2020

Motel 6 San Diego - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

El Rancho Inn, Signature Collection

1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA

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￥9,066

per night

Apr 1 - Apr 2

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Millbrae Square Shopping Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Artichoke Joe's Casino and The Shops ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (3,273 reviews)

"Pool was cold.restaurant was closed,for covid19, staff was great."…"

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2020

El Rancho Inn, Signature Collection

Eden Roc Inn & Suites

1830 S. West Street, Anaheim, CA

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￥12,706

per night

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Located in Anaheim Resort, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Downtown Disney® District and Disney California Adventure® Park. Angel Stadium of Anaheim ...…

4/5Very Good! (2,927 reviews)

"Very nice staff, always willing to help with little things. Limited parking but always enough to park. Super quick walk to Disney made our trip easier."…"

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2020

Eden Roc Inn & Suites

Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center

415 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA

￥11,744

per night

Apr 20 - Apr 21

Located in Anaheim Resort, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Anaheim GardenWalk and Anaheim Convention Center. Disney California Adventure® Park and Disneyland® ...…

4/5Very Good! (9,433 reviews)

"I’ve stayed here when it was a Super8, I loved the remodel! Everything was great, this is a very nice budget friendly option for sure."…"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2020

Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center

Motel 6 Los Angeles LAX

5101 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA

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Situated in Inglewood, this motel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Hollywood Park Casino and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Los Angeles Forum. Loyola Marymount University and Dockweiler ...…

3.2/5 (4,469 reviews)

"Pros: The staff is kind and does their job fast and efficiently. The rooms are clean. Plenty of parking. Lots of food and stores near. Perfect distance from the airport. Cons: The WiFi that I paid for was terrible. Not having a microwave in the room is extremely inconvenient."…"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2020

Motel 6 Los Angeles LAX

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

326 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA

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￥3,967

per night

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Located in The East Side, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from South San Francisco Convention Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cow Palace and Millbrae Square ...…

2.7/5 (9,963 reviews)

"The property needs remodeling, the costume service is poor."…"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2020

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley

2484 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA

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￥5,872

per night

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Located in Mission Valley, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hotel Circle, Old Town San Diego State Park, and Mission Bay. University of San Diego and SeaWorld ...…

3.7/5Good! (1,070 reviews)

"Very Clean and would definetly stay again. The staff was very friendly."…"

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2020

Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley

The Atwood

1201 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA

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Located in Mission Valley, this golf motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hotel Circle, Old Town San Diego State Park, and Fashion Valley Mall. Balboa Park and Mission ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (2,430 reviews)

"My only real complaint was that it seemed to be prettyloud right outside our door from early in the morning. Other than that everything wasgood bright and clean."…"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2020

The Atwood

Tropicana Inn and Suites

1540 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA

￥22,586

per night

Apr 22 - Apr 23

Located in Anaheim Resort, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Disneyland® and Disney California Adventure® Park. Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim ...…

4.2/5Excellent! (4,578 reviews)

"Location was excellent and it was very clean staff were polite"…"

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2020

Tropicana Inn and Suites

Hollywood Inn Express South

141 N Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA

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￥6,339

per night

Apr 1 - Apr 2

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of MacArthur Park, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Echo Park. Walt Disney Concert Hall and The ...…

3.6/5Good! (646 reviews)

"The service was superb. I recommend this hotel. Very close to downtown."…"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2020

Hollywood Inn Express South

Castle Inn and Suites

1734 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA

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Located in Anaheim Resort, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Anaheim GardenWalk, Disneyland®, and Anaheim Convention Center. Disney California Adventure® ...…

4/5Very Good! (2,186 reviews)

"Rooms were clean and updated. Super close to Disneyland and a very reasonable price. Family suite was just what we needed."…"

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2020

Castle Inn and Suites

Frequently asked questions

: You can select from 1676 low-cost motels in California among the more than 38673 hotels and other lodging choices. Because you’ll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what California has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Glacier Point, Gilroy Premium Outlets, and Hearst Castle.
: Motels often have free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. Starting in the early 1950s, colorful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66.
: These are some more economical accommodations where you can stay in California. Crowne Plaza Los Angeles - International Airport - 3-star hotel Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel - 3-star hotel Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe - 3-star hotel Hotel Zephyr - 3-star hotel Paradise Point Resort & Spa - 2.5-star hotel
: In this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the entertainment choices and popular beaches while you’re sightseeing. People who’ve visited California love its shops, amusement parks, and museums. Some popular places to visit include Glacier Point, Gilroy Premium Outlets, and Hearst Castle. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Forestiere Underground Gardens, Mariposa Grove, and Yosemite Valley. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Dennis the Menace Park, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and California’s Great America.
: You can take advantage of metro transit at San Martin Caltrain Station, Morgan Hill Station, and Santa Teresa Station. If you want to journey outside of the city, ride aboard a train from Fresno Station, Madera Station, or Hanford Station.

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