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1. High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
2.0 star property
Joshua Tree
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Stayed for a quick few days and it was in a great location"
United States
Dorathy
$58 nightly
The price is $66
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying weather information, a sign indicating a morning charge for no charge, and a counter with a sign advertising the hotel.

2. Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
2.0 star property
Buellton
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,185 reviews)
"Room was clean, and the receptionist was so nice and helpful"
United States
Nohemi
$46 nightly
The price is $56
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
A compact room with a round table, two wooden chairs, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coat rack.

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,695 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Eduardo
$75 nightly
The price is $87
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a desk lamp, a chair, a window with blinds, and a bathroom with a shower and bathtub.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro

Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro
2.0 star property
Imperial
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (110 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Steven
$83 nightly
The price is $93
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a heater, a wall-mounted phone, and a geometric-patterned window.

5. Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area

Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area
2.0 star property
Thousand Palms
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (306 reviews)
"Would stay again."
United States
Jesus
$56 nightly
The price is $62
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area
A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a counter with a cash register.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
2.0 star property
Yucca Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice and convenient for my needs well located. And priced really well."
United States
Margaret
$72 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
A row of traditional half-timbered cottages with string lights, a sign for Solvang Inn & Cottages, and a paved walkway.

7. Solvang Inn and Cottages

Solvang Inn and Cottages
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Todo excelente"
Mexico
Jacqueline
$114 nightly
The price is $133
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Solvang Inn and Cottages
A residential area with palm trees, a clear sky, and a sunset.

8. El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park

El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park
2.0 star property
Twentynine Palms
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean facilities, convenient location to Joshua Tree. Enjoyed having to covered carport to keep our car out of the sun."
United States
Denise
$89 nightly
The price is $98
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park
A building with a clock tower, multiple windows, and a red-tiled roof.

9. Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,994 reviews)
"Love staying here!"
United States
Michael
$109 nightly
The price is $127
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Copenhagen Inn
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.

10. Hotel Hacienda at Ontario Ranch

Hotel Hacienda at Ontario Ranch
2.0 star property
Champagne
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,014 reviews)
"Ive stayed there multiple times always clean quite and convenient and beds are comfortable"
United States
Delyne
$66 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Hacienda at Ontario Ranch
A building with two red doors, a small balcony with a bird sculpture, and a potted plant in front.

11. Hamlet Inn

Hamlet Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Centrally located and a very comfortable hotel."
United States
Gilbert
$89 nightly
The price is $104
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hamlet Inn
A rectangular pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a white fence.

12. Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA

Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
2.0 star property
Twentynine Palms
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,200 reviews)
"Comfortable stay at a reasonable price. No frills but perfectly fine base for exploring Joshua Tree NP."
United Kingdom
Sophia Katherine
$42 nightly
The price is $47
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
A hotel room with three beds, each with a headboard, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lamps.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Indio

Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
2.0 star property
Indio
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"The room was clean, well managed and I enjoyed my stay!"
United States
Aniya
$84 nightly
The price is $95
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

14. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,072 reviews)
"Great clean room in a beautiful area, would love to stay here again."
United States
Antonio
$66 nightly
The price is $72
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

15. Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
2.0 star property
Agoura Hills
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,736 reviews)
"Great stay for a day!"
United States
Tolanda
$91 nightly
The price is $102
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
A balcony with a pool, chairs, and a table.

16. Inn at Palm Springs

Inn at Palm Springs
2.5 star property
Little Tuscany
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (383 reviews)
"Nice staff!"
Canada
Yogesh
$114 nightly
The price is $126
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at Palm Springs
A bathroom with a large window, a countertop with a sink, and a mirror.

17. White Caps Motel

White Caps Motel
2.0 star property
Midtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (927 reviews)
"Wonderful motel."
United States
Bradley
$88 nightly
The price is $100
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
White Caps Motel
A rustic interior with a brick fireplace, wooden benches, and a dining table.

18. Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn

Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi."
United States
Melissa
$95 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

19. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,837 reviews)
"Perfect stay! My dogs and I were very happy there."
United States
Eva Marie
$96 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
A traditional building with a covered entrance, American and Danish flags, and a sign for "The King Frederik's".

20. King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,187 reviews)
"Awesome stay! Great staff and the in was clean!"
United States
Monelle
$131 nightly
The price is $153
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
King Frederik Inn
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A building with a clock tower, multiple windows, and a red-tiled roof.
Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn
Downtown Solvang

10/10 Excellent

Very charming, seemed to be relatively recently updated, and was in a great, convenient location to the shops and restaurants of Solvang.
United States
SCOTT
Reviewed July 15, 2024
Royal Copenhagen Inn

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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.