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A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of a coastal landscape and buildings.

1. Harbor Lite Lodge

Harbor Lite Lodge
2.5 star property
Fort Bragg
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,430 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Christopher
$87 nightly
The price is $101
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Harbor Lite Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

2. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,883 reviews)
"clean rooms, lots of parking"
United States
Dannielle
$73 nightly
The price is $85
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors.

3. The Foothills Motel

The Foothills Motel
2.5 star property
North Auburn
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Old style hotel great place. Quiet and clean."
United States
scott
$104 nightly
The price is $112
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
The Foothills Motel
A wooden cabin with two doors, a window with shutters, and a flower planter on the porch.

4. Virginia Creek Settlement

Virginia Creek Settlement
2.5 star property
Bridgeport
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 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 living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a small plant.

5. Inn at Mount Shasta

Inn at Mount Shasta
2.0 star property
Mount Shasta
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice and updated hotel. Staff was friendly and we enjoyed our stay."
United States
Margo
$110 nightly
The price is $125
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at Mount Shasta
A reception area with a NexTap kiosk, a green wall with 'El Castillo Motel' signage, two chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

6. El Castell Hotel

El Castell Hotel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,099 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, very clean."
United States
David
$75 nightly
The price is $86
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
El Castell Hotel
Reception

7. The Angler Lodge

The Angler Lodge
2.5 star property
Dunsmuir
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (418 reviews)
"Extremely clean, comfy beds, easy online check in, and room was larger than most. Definitely will stay again!"
United States
fawn
$85 nightly
The price is $97
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
The Angler Lodge
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

8. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,885 reviews)
"Great property with clean and renovated rooms"
United States
Hooman
$65 nightly
The price is $75
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stargazer Hotel
A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

9. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,225 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
$66 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Sand Castle Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
2.0 star property
Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here twice now and have had a great experience both times! The updated rooms are nice and the beds are super comfortable. The front desk staff is always friendly, and we love that parking is free and we’ve never had an issue finding a spot. It’s also within a very easy walk of lots of restaurants, which is super convenient. Definitely a place we’d stay again!"
United States
Lara
$79 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a heater, and a window.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Ukiah

Travelodge by Wyndham Ukiah
2.0 star property
Ukiah
5.8 out of 10, (70 reviews)
"A wonderful location and great staff thank you for the hospitality. My only complaint was there were no trash cans exterior. It was a very well-maintained property otherwise. I appreciate the management very much"
United States
Kevin
$71 nightly
The price is $79
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Ukiah
A motel with a parking lot, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers and green plants.

12. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"A nice, simple stay—nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and good for the price"
Canada
Navpreet
$76 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Padre Oaks
A two-story building with a covered porch, columns, and a flower bed with pink flowers.

13. Arbor Inn Monterey

Arbor Inn Monterey
2.5 star property
Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Definitely my kids and I new favorite spots to stay while in Monterey! It’s also super close to most of the tourist attractions"
United States
Trinity
$63 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Arbor Inn Monterey
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a microwave.

14. Rodeo Lodge

Rodeo Lodge
2.0 star property
Clovis
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Perfect for an affordable trip to Fresno. Great central location. Friendly and helpful staff."
United States
Nancy
$71 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeo Lodge
A marina with boats docked, a pier with a flag, and a building with a sign.

15. Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
Villa Del Monte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,027 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with new and clean facilities. The location is excellent, with easy access to nearby attractions. We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Xiaohong
$78 nightly
The price is $90
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Lone Oak Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.

16. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,183 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Gustavo
$82 nightly
The price is $94
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

17. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
Marina
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,243 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, big parking lot"
Canada
Changhong
$75 nightly
The price is $87
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
A snack and beverage vending area with multiple shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and bottled water.

18. Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great property and convenient location."
Canada
Chintan Vijaykumar
$79 nightly
The price is $90
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

19. Anchor Beach Inn

Anchor Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Crescent City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,671 reviews)
"Pet friendly motel with excellent ocean views."
United States
Kenneth
$92 nightly
The price is $101
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Anchor Beach Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

20. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KimLien
$109 nightly
The price is $125
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn
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Handlery Union Square Hotel

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"Quiet hotel, close to everything, friendly & helpful staff."
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What is the nightly rate for a motel in Northern California?
You can find a great deal on Northern 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 Northern 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 Northern 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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