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Our top choices for Central California motels

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a chair.

1. Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite

Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite
2.0 star property
North Fresno
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The registration clerk was very friendly and the rooms were very clean! I would definitely stay here again"
United States
Veronica
$83 nightly
The price is $95
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite
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
$94 nightly
The price is $107
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeo Lodge
A wooden cabin with two doors, a window with shutters, and a flower planter on the porch.

3. Virginia Creek Settlement

Virginia Creek Settlement
2.5 star property
Bridgeport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great restaurant the food was incredible"
United States
michele
$85 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Virginia Creek Settlement
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a kitchenette.

4. Vagabond Inn Lebec

Vagabond Inn Lebec
2.0 star property
Lebec
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,019 reviews)
"Place was nice, staff was very nice and helpful."
United States
Damon
$67 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Lebec
A rock garden with a water feature, including a small waterfall and a pond.

5. Trails Motel

Trails Motel
2.0 star property
Lone Pine
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,059 reviews)
"Good stay. Would stay again."
United States
Samuel
$120 nightly
The price is $134
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Trails Motel
A motel with a covered entrance, American flag, and a sign that reads "ACANNY".

6. Murphys Inn Motel

Murphys Inn Motel
2.5 star property
Murphys
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)
"It’s a nice small hotel."
United States
Randall
$93 nightly
The price is $104
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Murphys Inn Motel
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

7. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,209 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay!"
United States
FRANK PAUL
$188 nightly
The price is $212
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Castle Inn
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)
"The stay was nice."
United States
Rebecca
$76 nightly
The price is $86
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Sea Breeze 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.

9. San Simeon Lodge

San Simeon Lodge
2.5 star property
San Simeon
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff"
United States
Erlyn Salvador
$79 nightly
The price is $89
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
San Simeon Lodge
A coastal landscape with a beach, waves, and vegetation.

10. Sands by The Sea

Sands by The Sea
2.0 star property
San Simeon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 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 garden area with a building in the background, a palm tree, and a bush with pink flowers.

11. Americas Best Value Inn Porterville

Americas Best Value Inn Porterville
2.0 star property
Porterville
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,017 reviews)
"Staff is very polite and helpful."
United States
Jeed
$67 nightly
The price is $73
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Americas Best Value Inn Porterville
A rustic outdoor area with a wooden fence, a large wheel, and a hanging planter with flowers.

12. Sequoia Lodge

Sequoia Lodge
2.0 star property
Kernville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (736 reviews)
"Location Adorable decor in room Very nice kitchenette Great welcoming staff"
United States
Kim
$132 nightly
The price is $140
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Sequoia Lodge
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.

13. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,881 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
David
$161 nightly
The price is $184
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
Spyglass Inn
A spacious room with large windows, leather chairs, a glass table, and a travel information stand.

14. Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel
2.0 star property
San Simeon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,593 reviews)
"All around a great place to stay"
United States
Raul
$67 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Silver Surf Motel
A reception desk with a blue wall, two HP computers, a clock, and signs for 'VALUE STAY INN' and 'Great Value. Exceptional Stay. Every Time.'

15. Value Stay Inn Lost Hills

Value Stay Inn Lost Hills
2.0 star property
Lost Hills
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"great place"
United States
Sripan
$69 nightly
The price is $77
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Value Stay Inn Lost Hills
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

16. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 reviews)
"The staff was very kind and welcoming. I will definitely stay again!"
United States
Erin
$109 nightly
The price is $125
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a ceiling fan.

17. Mariposa Lodge

Mariposa Lodge
3.0 star property
Mariposa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Great location and rooms were clean and priced per the market and time of year."
United States
Kevin
$85 nightly
The price is $96
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Mariposa Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

18. 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, (1,009 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff super comfortable and clean rooms"
United States
Roberta
$78 nightly
The price is $90
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

19. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.0 star property
Grover Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (636 reviews)
"Loved it for price near everything"
United States
Yury
$79 nightly
The price is $90
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

20. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
2.0 star property
Cambria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (856 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jeffrey
$108 nightly
The price is $121
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Creekside Inn
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our stay at the monarch hotel . Rooms were comfortable and clean and the Breakfast was very good especially the cappuccino coffee ♥️♥️"
Anita 1-night trip
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Monarch Resort

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Central California Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
234 Motels
Lowest Price
$73
Highest Price
$212

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Central California?
You can find a great deal from $73 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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