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# Find Sterling motels from $87
![A river with a dam, autumn-colored trees, and houses along the riverbank.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3259/7c22c022-a988-40b4-8e4f-190c32e45974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)

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## Our top choices for Sterling motels

### [1\. Super 8 by Wyndham Rock Falls Sterling Area](https://www.expedia.com/Dixon-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Rock-Falls-Sterling-Area.h49574.Hotel-Information)

![A living room with two leather sofas, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49600/49574/2bf4fb0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

- Location: Rock Falls
- Guest rating: 7.2/10 (Good, 463 reviews)
- Price: $79 nightly, $88 total, Nov 29 - Nov 30, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Sterling motels
- Review: The breakfast was nothing to rave about. I don’t normally eat a large breakfast, so this was adequate. Coffee and juice. Toast, sweet roll, and cereal were also available., by John

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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## Learn more about Sterling

Stroll along the Rock River on the scenic Sinnissippi Trail, then explore the historic downtown's charming shops and eateries. Nature lovers can hike through Lowell Park's woodlands or visit nearby Morrison-Rockwood State Park for fishing and camping.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the nightly rate for a motel in Sterling?

You can find a great deal from $87 on Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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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