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Our top choices for Southern California motels

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

1. 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, (229 reviews)
"Clean room, blasting AC and quick check in and out"
United States
Samantha
The price is £38
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area
Free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (1,517 reviews)
"Very happy to stay at this place"
United States
Sergio
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Lobby

3. Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
3.5 star property
Borrego Springs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The feel was good, the checking in process was good, the room was cool, big and clean, with a back patio . The pool was so refreshing.the history and vibe of the town was cool if you’re I not that kind of stuff . Can’t wait to come back ."
United States
Joann
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
Seasonal outdoor pool

4. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Stayed here to visit Joshua Tree national park and was pretty close."
United States
David
The price is £44
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
Terrace/patio

5. 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, (2,192 reviews)
"Great stay! Friendly staff!"
United States
Amanda
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
Front of property

6. King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,074 reviews)
"Super comfy beds, right in the middle of everything."
United States
Carlos
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
King Frederik Inn
Property grounds

7. 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 and the pool was so nice on a hot day."
United States
Michelle
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park
Front of property

8. Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,977 reviews)
"This hotel is excellent! Everything is perfect we we stayed here."
United States
SHALDAN
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Royal Copenhagen Inn
Lobby

9. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean A/C worked and close to Joshua Tree National park."
United States
John
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

10. 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 staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was limited but sufficient."
United States
Donald
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

11. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,335 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is £130
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

12. Colton Inn

Colton Inn
2.0 star property
Colton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Just great they make sure the rooms are very clean and great rates."
United States
Peter
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Colton Inn
Exterior

13. Solvang Inn and Cottages

Solvang Inn and Cottages
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"The place was in middle of everything you can do in the town. Will definitely stay there if back in town"
United States
rohitasva
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Solvang Inn and Cottages
Arcade

14. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,201 reviews)
"Just a great place to stay!"
United States
Tracy
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Rambler Hotel
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

15. Motel 6 Rancho Mirage, CA - Palm Springs

Motel 6 Rancho Mirage, CA - Palm Springs
2.0 star property
Rancho Mirage
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,542 reviews)
"quick check in, clean room. convenient location."
United States
David
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Motel 6 Rancho Mirage, CA - Palm Springs
Courtyard

16. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,318 reviews)
"Perfect for driving through. Good stay"
United States
Josiah
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

17. Travelodge by Wyndham LAX

Travelodge by Wyndham LAX
2.0 star property
El Segundo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,805 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff; great for what it's set up for. One of the better budget options near LAX."
United States
Martin
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Travelodge by Wyndham LAX
Property grounds

18. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (918 reviews)
"Cute cottage style hotel on the Main Street!"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
El Rancho Motel
Lobby

19. White Caps Motel

White Caps Motel
2.0 star property
Midtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (802 reviews)
"Very clean for the price point in a great location would stay again"
United States
Kellie
The price is £77
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
White Caps Motel
Property grounds

20. The Guest Harbor Inn - Port of Los Angeles San Pedro

The Guest Harbor Inn - Port of Los Angeles San Pedro
2.0 star property
Central San Pedro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (921 reviews)
"Clean room, good price, location good for me"
United States
Pamela
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Guest Harbor Inn - Port of Los Angeles San Pedro
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Southern California Motels information

Number of reviews
17,020
Accommodation
130 Motels
Lowest Price
£38
Highest Price
£130

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Southern California?
You can find a great deal from £38 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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