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1. Trails Motel

Trails Motel
2.0 star property
Lone Pine
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,053 reviews)
"Good stay. Would stay again."
United States
Samuel
$95 nightly
The price is $106
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Trails Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a microwave.

2. Rodeo Lodge

Rodeo Lodge
2.0 star property
Clovis
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and nicely renovated. It was nice that they had door dash set up to have food delivered to the room."
United States
Julianne
$71 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeo Lodge
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.

3. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,886 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
David
$128 nightly
The price is $147
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Spyglass Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Fresno Northwest

Ramada by Wyndham Fresno Northwest
2.5 star property
Northwest Fresno
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
Fausto
$73 nightly
The price is $83
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham Fresno Northwest
A wooden cabin with two doors, a window with shutters, and a flower planter on the porch.

5. Virginia Creek Settlement

Virginia Creek Settlement
2.5 star property
Bridgeport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great restaurant the food was incredible"
United States
michele
$85 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Virginia Creek Settlement
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a ceiling fan.

6. Mariposa Lodge

Mariposa Lodge
3.0 star property
Mariposa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Karla
$87 nightly
The price is $99
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Mariposa Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a chair.

7. Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite

Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite
2.0 star property
North Fresno
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"The registration clerk was very friendly and the rooms were very clean! I would definitely stay here again"
United States
Veronica
$88 nightly
The price is $100
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite
A patio with a round table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a beach and houses in the background.

8. Sea Breeze Inn

Sea Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
San Simeon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay passing through the west coast."
United States
Brandon
$69 nightly
The price is $78
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Sea Breeze Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

9. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
2.0 star property
Cambria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (864 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, will stay there again"
United States
Yamina
$98 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Creekside Inn
A modern living room with yellow sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

10. San Simeon Lodge

San Simeon Lodge
2.5 star property
San Simeon
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff"
United States
Erlyn Salvador
$79 nightly
The price is $89
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
San Simeon Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a coffee maker, and a window with a view of the beach and ocean.

11. Coast Riders Inn

Coast Riders Inn
3.0 star property
San Simeon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Very amazing little hotel, the couple who runs it are very friendly and helpful, the location is amazing. Two minute walk to the beach."
United States
Marx
$108 nightly
The price is $121
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Coast Riders Inn
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

12. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,870 reviews)
"clean rooms, lots of parking"
United States
Dannielle
$75 nightly
The price is $86
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

13. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,211 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay!"
United States
FRANK PAUL
$164 nightly
The price is $185
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Castle Inn
A motel with a covered entrance, American flag, and a sign that reads "ACANNY".

14. Murphys Inn Motel

Murphys Inn Motel
2.5 star property
Murphys
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"It’s a nice small hotel."
United States
Randall
$91 nightly
The price is $102
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Murphys Inn Motel
A modern entryway with a dark tiled floor, a wooden console table with a mirror, a potted plant, and a door leading to a brick exterior.

15. Coastal Breeze Inn

Coastal Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (932 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Aaron
$63 nightly
The price is $72
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Coastal Breeze Inn
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Lovers Point Inn' sign, outdoor seating area, and an 'Office' sign indicating a business space.

16. Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn
2.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,489 reviews)
"beautiful location"
United States
Brian
$88 nightly
The price is $101
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Lovers Point Inn
A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

17. Masterpiece Hotel

Masterpiece Hotel
2.5 star property
Morro Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,401 reviews)
"Great place to stay, 100% recommended"
United States
Wilson
$86 nightly
The price is $99
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Masterpiece Hotel
A coastal landscape with a beach, waves, and vegetation.

18. Sands by The Sea

Sands by The Sea
2.0 star property
San Simeon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly staff, cookies and coffee in the lobby. Clean rooms, easy access to the Highway and surrounding areas. Close to Hearst Castle and beaches."
United States
Elizabeth
$76 nightly
The price is $85
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Sands by The Sea
A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

19. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,214 reviews)
"Really pretty hotel. It was easy to get to and there were tons of places to eat around the hotel. Staff was super nice."
United States
Stephanie
$65 nightly
The price is $74
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Sand Castle Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a kitchenette.

20. Vagabond Inn Lebec

Vagabond Inn Lebec
2.0 star property
Lebec
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Just a solid, clean, dependable motel."
United States
Tee Lek
$67 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Lebec
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Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

10/10 Excellent
"Good place"
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Hotel Piccadilly

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Central California Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
234 Motels
Lowest Price
$72
Highest Price
$185

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Central California?
You can find a great deal from $72 on Central California motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Central California motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a Central California motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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