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Our top choices for Central California motels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, WiFi (free)

1. Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite

Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite
2.0 star property
North Fresno
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The registration clerk was very friendly and the rooms were very clean! I would definitely stay here again"
United States
Veronica
$78 nightly
The price is $89
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2. Rodeo Lodge

Rodeo Lodge
2.0 star property
Clovis
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Love staying here! Affordable, great location, a clean and safe property."
United States
Tom
$94 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeo Lodge
Standard Plus | WiFi (free), bed sheets

3. Virginia Creek Settlement

Virginia Creek Settlement
2.5 star property
Bridgeport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great restaurant the food was incredible"
United States
michele
$89 nightly
The price is $102
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Virginia Creek Settlement
Exterior detail

4. Trails Motel

Trails Motel
2.0 star property
Lone Pine
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,062 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, staff was great, laundry mat on site and simple amenities that you are looking for if your passing by or staying there after hike."
United States
Nita
$120 nightly
The price is $134
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Trails Motel
Property grounds

5. Americas Best Value Inn Porterville

Americas Best Value Inn Porterville
2.0 star property
Porterville
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place good rooms and very very friendly staff"
United States
Robert
$57 nightly
The price is $62
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Americas Best Value Inn Porterville
Property grounds

6. Sea Breeze Inn

Sea Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
San Simeon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay for the price. Very close to beach and very easy to get on and off the freeway."
United States
David
$74 nightly
The price is $84
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Sea Breeze Inn
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (3) | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Vagabond Inn Lebec

Vagabond Inn Lebec
2.0 star property
Lebec
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Place was nice, staff was very nice and helpful."
United States
Damon
$67 nightly
The price is $75
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Lebec
Reception

8. Mariposa Lodge

Mariposa Lodge
3.0 star property
Mariposa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Solid option near Yosemite National Park; clean and neat rooms, helpful staff"
United States
Masood
$91 nightly
The price is $103
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Mariposa Lodge
Exterior

9. Murphys Inn Motel

Murphys Inn Motel
2.5 star property
Murphys
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, easy check in, soft linens, kind front desk. Lovely stay budget friendly"
United States
Michelle
$93 nightly
The price is $104
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Murphys Inn Motel
Beach

10. Sands by The Sea

Sands by The Sea
2.0 star property
San Simeon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"This is a great place for dog owners, the rooms are perfect for that, and pretty nice for humans too. We have stayed here before"
United States
Lisa
$66 nightly
The price is $74
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Sands by The Sea
Exterior

11. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,859 reviews)
"Wonderful stay and great staff. Looking forward to staying there again very soon"
United States
Tessa
$170 nightly
The price is $195
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Spyglass Inn
Beach nearby

12. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,194 reviews)
"My wife and I had an excellent time. Our room was clean and the staff was very helpful."
United States
Theodore
$197 nightly
The price is $222
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Castle Inn
Lobby lounge

13. San Simeon Lodge

San Simeon Lodge
2.5 star property
San Simeon
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful"
United States
Amy
$67 nightly
The price is $76
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
San Simeon Lodge
Mountain view

14. Sequoia Lodge

Sequoia Lodge
2.0 star property
Kernville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (732 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Great location"
United States
christina
$132 nightly
The price is $140
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Sequoia Lodge
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

15. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
2.5 star property
Lower Higuera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,369 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family will stay again"
United States
Luis
$72 nightly
The price is $82
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo
Property map

16. Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel
2.0 star property
San Simeon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,575 reviews)
"All around a great place to stay"
United States
Raul
$56 nightly
The price is $63
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Silver Surf Motel
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (free)

17. Motel 6 Bishop, CA

Motel 6 Bishop, CA
2.0 star property
Bishop
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,090 reviews)
"Great stay and affordable"
United States
Mark
$104 nightly
The price is $119
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Bishop, CA
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

18. Pacific Shores Inn

Pacific Shores Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"The location was amazing we walked almost everywhere on our trip. Would love to stay here again!"
United States
Casey
$69 nightly
The price is $79
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Shores Inn
Comfort King Suite - No Pets, Non-Smoking | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

19. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
2.0 star property
Downtown Morro Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely and we will stay here from now on when visiting the area."
United States
Sheri
$75 nightly
The price is $86
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

20. Coast Riders Inn

Coast Riders Inn
3.0 star property
San Simeon
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Very pleasant place to stay at a reasonable rate. Front desk customer service is top notch!"
United States
Sandy
$107 nightly
The price is $121
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Coast Riders Inn
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

8/10 Good
"The room was next to the road so you can all the noise from the outside. I’m glad I brought my earplugs or it would have been an incredibly shtty night Staff was meh; did the bare minimum. A little bit disappointed how I had to ask multiple questions in order for them to help me store my temp-sensitive medicine - she was not helpful at all. No air conditioning which is fine - but they could have offered a fan. I did not know we could request a fan until I read reviews of the property. They could have given us that option upon checking in. We never tried the breakfast - I read it was meh. The least they could do was provide hotel slippers - do they expect guests to walk around the bathroom with shoes on? How about the living room and bedroom area? Disposable slippers should be the bare minimum"
Gilbert 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Pacific

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Central California Motels information

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Accommodation
216 Motels
Lowest Price
$62
Highest Price
$222

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Central California?
You can find a great deal from $62 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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