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Our top choices for Southern California motels

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1. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"best deal in town will stay again for sure older property, but clean and decently maintained"
United States
Michele
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

2. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,813 reviews)
"Good parking, centrally located, walking distance to Carpinteria State Park."
United States
Stephen
$93 nightly
The price is $108
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
A clear blue pool with visible lane markings.

3. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Riggs
$57 nightly
The price is $65
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
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, (103 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Steven
$78 nightly
The price is $88
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro
A building with two red doors, a small balcony with a bird sculpture, and a potted plant in front.

5. Hamlet Inn

Hamlet Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 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.

6. Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA

Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
2.0 star property
Twentynine Palms
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,183 reviews)
"Comfortable stay at a reasonable price. No frills but perfectly fine base for exploring Joshua Tree NP."
United Kingdom
Sophia Katherine
$51 nightly
The price is $56
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
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.

7. Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
2.0 star property
Agoura Hills
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,729 reviews)
"Great stay for a day!"
United States
Tolanda
$86 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
A building with a clock tower, multiple windows, and a red-tiled roof.

8. Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,976 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mario J Ortiz
$109 nightly
The price is $127
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Copenhagen Inn
A residential area with palm trees, a clear sky, and a sunset.

9. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place to stay close to Joshua Tree National Park. Very convenient to park right outside your door."
United States
Norman
$89 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a heater, a wall-mounted phone, and a geometric-patterned window.

10. 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, (299 reviews)
"Would stay again."
United States
Jesus
$63 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

11. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,065 reviews)
"Great clean room in a beautiful area, would love to stay here again."
United States
Antonio
$60 nightly
The price is $66
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A traditional building with a covered entrance, American and Danish flags, and a sign for "The King Frederik's".

12. King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,164 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Joseph
$115 nightly
The price is $134
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
King Frederik Inn
A row of traditional half-timbered cottages with string lights, a sign for Solvang Inn & Cottages, and a paved walkway.

13. Solvang Inn and Cottages

Solvang Inn and Cottages
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent hotel! Clean, comfortable, and great service."
United States
Huzaifah
$114 nightly
The price is $133
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Solvang Inn and Cottages
Property grounds

14. Sierra Crossing Motel

Sierra Crossing Motel
2.0 star property
Bloomington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (215 reviews)
"ALWAYS A GOOD STAY HERE"
United States
ivan
$66 nightly
The price is $71
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Sierra Crossing Motel
A hotel room with three beds, each with a headboard, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lamps.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Indio

Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
2.0 star property
Indio
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"The room was clean, well managed and I enjoyed my stay!"
United States
Aniya
$84 nightly
The price is $95
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

16. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,525 reviews)
"Great location and cute decor"
United States
Kellie
$119 nightly
The price is $136
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

17. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,668 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Eduardo
$87 nightly
The price is $101
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
A bathroom with a large window, a countertop with a sink, and a mirror.

18. White Caps Motel

White Caps Motel
2.0 star property
Midtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (918 reviews)
"Very nice place"
United States
jorge
$88 nightly
The price is $100
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
White Caps Motel
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.

19. Hotel Hacienda at Ontario Ranch

Hotel Hacienda at Ontario Ranch
2.0 star property
Champagne
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Ive stayed there multiple times always clean quite and convenient and beds are comfortable"
United States
Delyne
$67 nightly
The price is $77
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Hacienda at Ontario Ranch
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a stone fireplace, and a modern reception desk.

20. Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
3.5 star property
Borrego Springs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Absolutely love this place"
United States
Jennifer
$141 nightly
The price is $153
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
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Top Southern California Hotel Reviews

Grand Legacy At the Park

Grand Legacy At the Park

10/10 Excellent
"This was our second time staying at the grand Legacy and both times have been absolutely fantastic. The property is clean and beautiful. The staff is so extremely nice and will go the extra mile every time we’ve needed anything. And traveling with two kids one being a toddler I feel like we can be quite needy. There’s also a little shop right next-door to the property, which makes it very easy inconvenient to stop and get any little things that we may have forgotten. The location is absolutely fantastic and a super quick walk to the park. Our room was very clean and they also had a crib available for us. I will absolutely stay here in the future. My experience and my kids experience was fantastic."
Vana 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Grand Legacy At the Park

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Southern California Motels information

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Accommodation
139 Motels
Lowest Price
$56
Highest Price
$153

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in Southern California?
You can find a great deal from $56 on Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern 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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