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A wooden cabin with two doors, a window with shutters, and a flower planter on the porch.

1. Virginia Creek Settlement

Virginia Creek Settlement
2.5 star property
Bridgeport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Great restaurant the food was incredible"
United States
michele
$85 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Virginia Creek Settlement
A rock garden with a water feature, including a small waterfall and a pond.

2. 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
$95 nightly
The price is $106
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Trails Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

3. Ramada by Wyndham Fresno Northwest

Ramada by Wyndham Fresno Northwest
2.5 star property
Northwest Fresno
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"It was clean"
United States
Jocelyn
$69 nightly
The price is $79
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham Fresno Northwest
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a chair.

4. Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite

Summerfield Inn Fresno Yosemite
2.0 star property
North Fresno
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 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 patio with a round table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a beach and houses in the background.

5. Sea Breeze Inn

Sea Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
San Simeon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The stay was nice."
United States
Rebecca
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Sea Breeze Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a microwave.

6. Rodeo Lodge

Rodeo Lodge
2.0 star property
Clovis
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 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 modern living room with yellow sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

7. San Simeon Lodge

San Simeon Lodge
2.5 star property
San Simeon
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 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 spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a ceiling fan.

8. Mariposa Lodge

Mariposa Lodge
3.0 star property
Mariposa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 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 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Mariposa Lodge
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.

9. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,871 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
David
$161 nightly
The price is $184
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Spyglass Inn
A motel with a covered entrance, American flag, and a sign that reads "ACANNY".

10. Murphys Inn Motel

Murphys Inn Motel
2.5 star property
Murphys
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It’s a nice small hotel."
United States
Randall
$93 nightly
The price is $104
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Murphys Inn Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a kitchenette.

11. Vagabond Inn Lebec

Vagabond Inn Lebec
2.0 star property
Lebec
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,024 reviews)
"Just a solid, clean, dependable motel."
United States
Tee Lek
$67 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Lebec
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

12. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,207 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay!"
United States
FRANK PAUL
$174 nightly
The price is $196
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Castle Inn
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.

13. 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
$108 nightly
The price is $122
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Coast Riders Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

14. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
2.0 star property
Cambria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (858 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, will stay there again"
United States
Yamina
$87 nightly
The price is $98
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Creekside Inn
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, (931 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Aaron
$59 nightly
The price is $67
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Coastal Breeze Inn
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

16. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,862 reviews)
"clean rooms, lots of parking"
United States
Dannielle
$75 nightly
The price is $87
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific 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, (1,395 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 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, (1,014 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff super comfortable and clean rooms"
United States
Roberta
$72 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District
A wooden deck leading to a cabin with a green roof, surrounded by snow-covered ground and a mountainous backdrop.

19. June Lake Motel

June Lake Motel
2.5 star property
June Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (489 reviews)
"Nice room with kitchen."
United States
Jacqueline
$132 nightly
The price is $152
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
June Lake Motel
A spacious room with large windows, leather chairs, a glass table, and a travel information stand.

20. Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel
2.0 star property
San Simeon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,591 reviews)
"All around a great place to stay"
United States
Raul
$53 nightly
The price is $60
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Silver Surf Motel
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean. The hot breakfast was so convenient."
Erika 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

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Central California Motels information

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Accommodation
234 Motels
Lowest Price
$60
Highest Price
$196

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Central California?
You can find a great deal from $60 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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