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Our top choices for Southern California motels

Terrace/patio

1. 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, (2,274 reviews)
"Nice place for a good price staff is helpful and house keepers are great close to everything walking distance"
United States
Ni Chelle
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
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, (1,668 reviews)
"Good place for an overnight stay."
United States
Mary Ellen
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Indio

Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
2.0 star property
Indio
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a very nice stay"
United States
Reynaldo
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

4. 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, (273 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Shady
The price is £46
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area
Lobby

5. 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)
"Shower was very good … plenty of hot water/ water pressure 👍 Continental Breakfast ample / coffee was fresh & hot."
United States
Peter
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
Property grounds

6. 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, (956 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and location was perfect. Stores and restaurants were very close by and friendly"
United States
James
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
The Guest Harbor Inn - Port of Los Angeles San Pedro
Lobby

7. Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
3.5 star property
Borrego Springs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Fun theme hotel. Staff was so friendly and amazing pool and amenities especially considering it was 110 degrees outside. Also, super dog friendly."
United States
Lorelei
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
Seasonal outdoor pool

8. 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)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Riggs
The price is £44
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
Front of property

9. Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,982 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mario J Ortiz
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Royal Copenhagen Inn
Front of property

10. King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,135 reviews)
"The people were very friendly, the room was clean , enjoyed the hot tub. Had a pleasant stay."
United States
Patricia
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
King Frederik Inn
Free WiFi, bed sheets

11. Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA

Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
2.0 star property
Twentynine Palms
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,137 reviews)
"The staff are very friendly and welcoming. This place feels close to home."
United States
Kai
The price is £31
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
Courtyard

12. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,479 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andrew
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Lobby sitting area

13. Hummingbird Inn of Ojai

Hummingbird Inn of Ojai
2.5 star property
Downtown Ojai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (401 reviews)
"Loved our stay here! Truly such an amazing relaxing stay! Would for sure visit again!"
United States
Laura
The price is £144
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hummingbird Inn of Ojai
Lobby

14. Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
2.0 star property
Agoura Hills
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,629 reviews)
"Very clean rooms and friendly staff"
United States
Hossein
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
Lobby sitting area

15. Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
North State
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,689 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and clean room."
United States
natalie
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Sandpiper Lodge
Property grounds

16. Hamlet Inn

Hamlet Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay."
United States
Cielito
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hamlet Inn
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

17. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,068 reviews)
"Easy check in and parking which is good ."
United States
Zenia
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

18. El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios

El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios
2.5 star property
Studio City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and the best customer service"
United States
JAIME
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios
Lobby sitting area

19. Apple Tree Inn

Apple Tree Inn
2.0 star property
Julian
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"This was our second time staying here and it was as described. It’s clean, there’s free parking, it’s close to a variety of attractions."
United States
Sinead
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Apple Tree Inn
Exterior

20. Solvang Inn and Cottages

Solvang Inn and Cottages
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"The room was so clean and comfortable. We had a great stay. Loved the proximity to everything."
United States
Rebecca
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Solvang Inn and Cottages
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Top Southern California Hotel Reviews

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

8/10 Good
"There was a faint sewer smell in the rooms and the receptionist wasn’t very friendly when we checked in! Sorry I can’t leave a better review, just happy it was only for one night."
Marianne 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Best Western Seven Seas

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Southern California Motels information

Number of reviews
16,107
Accommodation
130 Motels
Lowest Price
£31
Highest Price
£102

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Southern California?
You can find a great deal from £31 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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