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Days Inn by Wyndham Indio

Days Inn by Wyndham Indio

Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
2.0 star property
Indio
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1011)
"Clean rooms and great staff!"
United States
John
$67 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
Mountain view
Sequoia Lodge

Sequoia Lodge

Sequoia Lodge
2.0 star property
Kernville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (649)
"This is the best place to stay on the Kern, the staff is amazing the property is always spotless. The private river access and a convenient little store and restaurant right across the street!"
United States
Robert
$115 nightly
The price is $122
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Sequoia Lodge
Terrace/patio
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1799)
"Great stay"
United States
Kurtis
$45 nightly
The price is $51
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
A Nights Inn

A Nights Inn

A Nights Inn
2.5 star property
Ridgecrest
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (571)
"The room was clean. The check-in host made me feel safe and comfortable."
United States
Carly
$56 nightly
The price is $65
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
A Nights Inn
Front of property
Whispering Pines Lodge

Whispering Pines Lodge

Whispering Pines Lodge
2.5 star property
Kernville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (219)
"Great staff, wonderful location close to town."
United States
Timothy
$97 nightly
The price is $103
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Whispering Pines Lodge
Reception
America Inn & Suites

America Inn & Suites

America Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Ridgecrest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (422)
"Friendly staff and large comfortable rooms. "
United States
Kjell
$77 nightly
The price is $90
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
America Inn & Suites
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Rodeway Inn & Suites Thousand Palms - Rancho Mirage

Rodeway Inn & Suites Thousand Palms - Rancho Mirage

Rodeway Inn & Suites Thousand Palms - Rancho Mirage
2.0 star property
Thousand Palms
7.2 out of 10, Good, (880)
"The room was very clean and staff was friendly and courteous."
United States
Ana
$59 nightly
The price is $65
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn & Suites Thousand Palms - Rancho Mirage
Reception
Motel 8

Motel 8

Motel 8
2.5 star property
Maricopa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (164)
"The staff was great very easy going fast to get us in a room .very nice lady at front desk . "
United States
Krisy
$65 nightly
The price is $72
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 8
Property grounds
Lakeview Motel

Lakeview Motel

Lakeview Motel
2.5 star property
Lake Isabella
7.6 out of 10, Good, (452)
"Check-in process was easy. Much appreciated after a long shift, especially coming into a clean and warm environment. And the local menus for food was an extra bonus. "
United States
Brittany
$91 nightly
The price is $97
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Lakeview Motel
Reception
ERTH INN by AGA - Mojave

ERTH INN by AGA - Mojave

ERTH INN by AGA - Mojave
2.0 star property
Mojave
7.2 out of 10, Good, (507)
"Clean, comfy bed parking is alittle tight "
United States
paola
$46 nightly
The price is $49
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
ERTH INN by AGA - Mojave
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills

Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills

Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills
2.0 star property
Lost Hills
7.0 out of 10, Good, (901)
"If you need a stop off of I5 before heading into LA traffic, this is a good choice. Rooms are small but clean and comfortable. Lobby is small, but staff are friendly and breakfast is hot. "
United States
Sue
$80 nightly
The price is $85
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Lost Hills
Breakfast area
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Norco

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Norco

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Norco
2.0 star property
Norco
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Great"
United States
Ryann
$76 nightly
The price is $84
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Norco
Outdoor pool
Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon
2.0 star property
Palm Springs
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1539)
"For the room rate this location has been really great, all of the staff and management have been very helpful."
United States
David
$50 nightly
The price is $57
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon
Property grounds
Lakeshore Lodge

Lakeshore Lodge

Lakeshore Lodge
2.0 star property
Wofford Heights
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (185)
"I like how friendly and close the hotel is to the river and the people are also friendly. "
United States
Katerine
$115 nightly
The price is $122
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Lakeshore Lodge
Private kitchen
Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA

Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA

Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA
2.5 star property
Buttonwillow
7.0 out of 10, Good, (729)
"Always a plesent stay we are regulars that go there often "
United States
jeri n Donnie
$57 nightly
The price is $60
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA
Front of property
The Fireside Inn

The Fireside Inn

The Fireside Inn
2.0 star property
Idyllwild
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (727)
"Cozy spot within walking distance of the center of town. Very clean and lots of amenities!"
United States
Monica
$80 nightly
The price is $89
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Fireside Inn
Outdoor pool
Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn

Rancho California Inn
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"good staff, clean rooms "
United States
Yvette
$51 nightly
The price is $58
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Rancho California Inn
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Crest Motel

Crest Motel

Crest Motel
2.5 star property
Corona
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Crest Motel
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Rodeway Inn & Suites Blythe I-10

Rodeway Inn & Suites Blythe I-10

Rodeway Inn & Suites Blythe I-10
2.0 star property
Blythe
7.0 out of 10, Good, (303)
"Safe, clean, convenient"
United States
Yole
$70 nightly
The price is $77
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn & Suites Blythe I-10
Lobby lounge
Inn at Palm Springs

Inn at Palm Springs

Inn at Palm Springs
2.5 star property
Little Tuscany
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (306)
"It was an interesting place.Several convenient food places, and stores around.Staff was helpful.A hot tub would have been great.Decent pool."
United States
Greg
$132 nightly
The price is $146
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at Palm Springs
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Top California Desert Hotel Reviews

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This place is fantastic. Very clean, beds very comfortable, and the mineral pool and jacuzzies rejuvenated my body"
Ronald 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa

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$49
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