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Our top choices for California motels

A kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, and a trash can.

1. Eldon Inn

Eldon Inn
2.0 star property
Eldon
7.0 out of 10, Good, (283 reviews)
"I was pretty impressed stayed 2 nights. Very clean room .stocked well. And fairly quiet. Close to bagnel dam. Easy commute. Would stay again ."
United States
KENNY
$65 nightly
The price is $71
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Eldon Inn
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Jefferson City

Travelodge by Wyndham Jefferson City
2.0 star property
Jefferson City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (632 reviews)
"The place was good for our 2 night stay. Clean room, cold ac, nice staff."
United States
Ryan
$69 nightly
The price is $79
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Jefferson City
A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a colorful quilt, a wooden desk, and a mirror on the wall.

3. Budget Inn

Budget Inn
2.0 star property
Jefferson City
6.0 out of 10, (155 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, friendly staff, plenty of parking reasonable rates"
United States
Robert
$65 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Budget Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a large window with curtains.

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Boonville

Super 8 by Wyndham Boonville
2.5 star property
Boonville
6.4 out of 10, (673 reviews)
"Still my favorite place to stay. Close to highway, gas, fast food, and easy access to town if needed. Quiet location."
United States
Eric
$71 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Boonville
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a small table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.

5. Midway Budget Inn

Midway Budget Inn
2.5 star property
Columbia
6.0 out of 10, (135 reviews)
"Good wallet friendly pit stop on a long road trip with my 2 dogs. Right beside a nice grill and gas station."
Canada
Brian
$86 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Midway Budget Inn
A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a chair.

6. Western Hills Motel

Western Hills Motel
2.0 star property
Versailles
6.8 out of 10, (24 reviews)
"Overall property could use an update, but the room was actually pretty decent for the age."
United States
Shon
$72 nightly
The price is $79
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Western Hills Motel
A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.

7. Rockwood Resort Motel

Rockwood Resort Motel
2.5 star property
Lake Ozark
7.8 out of 10, Good, (69 reviews)
"A perfect stay"
United States
Karen
$99 nightly
The price is $108
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Rockwood Resort Motel
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Top California Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Jefferson City

Days Inn by Wyndham Jefferson City

8/10 Good
"The room we had was nice everything was fine"
Brenda 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Jefferson City

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California Motels information

Number of reviews
1,015
Accommodation
8 Motels
Lowest Price
$71
Highest Price
$108

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in California?
You can find a great deal from $71 on 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 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 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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