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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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Riggs
The price is £47
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

2. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,681 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Eduardo
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
A dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a counter with a cash register.

3. 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
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
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.

4. Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
2.0 star property
Buellton
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,182 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff!!! Very welcoming!"
United States
Lizbeth
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area
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, (303 reviews)
"Would stay again."
United States
Jesus
The price is £46
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area
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.

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro

Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro
2.0 star property
Imperial
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (105 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Steven
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Travelodge by Wyndham Imperial/El Centro
A residential area with palm trees, a clear sky, and a sunset.

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean facilities, convenient location to Joshua Tree. Enjoyed having to covered carport to keep our car out of the sun."
United States
Denise
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

8. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,067 reviews)
"Great clean room in a beautiful area, would love to stay here again."
United States
Antonio
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Motel Mediteran Escondido
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, (1,988 reviews)
"Love staying here!"
United States
Michael
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Royal Copenhagen Inn
A building with two red doors, a small balcony with a bird sculpture, and a potted plant in front.

10. Hamlet Inn

Hamlet Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Centrally located and a very comfortable hotel."
United States
Gilbert
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hamlet Inn
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.

11. Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
2.0 star property
Agoura Hills
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,728 reviews)
"Great stay for a day!"
United States
Tolanda
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

12. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,816 reviews)
"Perfect stay! My dogs and I were very happy there."
United States
Eva Marie
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent hotel! Clean, comfortable, and great service."
United States
Huzaifah
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Solvang Inn and Cottages
A rectangular pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a white fence.

14. Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA

Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
2.0 star property
Twentynine Palms
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,185 reviews)
"Comfortable stay at a reasonable price. No frills but perfectly fine base for exploring Joshua Tree NP."
United Kingdom
Sophia Katherine
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
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, (1,003 reviews)
"The room was clean, well managed and I enjoyed my stay!"
United States
Aniya
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
A bathroom with a large window, a countertop with a sink, and a mirror.

16. White Caps Motel

White Caps Motel
2.0 star property
Midtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (924 reviews)
"Wonderful motel."
United States
Bradley
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
White Caps Motel
A traditional building with a covered entrance, American and Danish flags, and a sign for "The King Frederik's".

17. King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,176 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Joseph
The price is £113
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
King Frederik Inn
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.

18. Hotel Hacienda at Ontario Ranch

Hotel Hacienda at Ontario Ranch
2.0 star property
Champagne
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Ive stayed there multiple times always clean quite and convenient and beds are comfortable"
United States
Delyne
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel Hacienda at Ontario Ranch
A balcony with a pool, chairs, and a table.

19. Inn at Palm Springs

Inn at Palm Springs
2.5 star property
Little Tuscany
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (382 reviews)
"Nice staff!"
Canada
Yogesh
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Inn at Palm Springs
A sign for O'Carens Inn & Suites with a clear sky and palm trees in the background.

20. O'cairns Inn & Suites

O'cairns Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Lompoc
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a nice quiet location"
United States
Angelica
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
O'cairns Inn & Suites
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Southern California Motels information

Number of reviews
11,382
Accommodation
141 Motels
Lowest Price
£42
Highest Price
£113

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Southern California?
You can find a great deal from £42 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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