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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, (1,001 reviews)
"best deal in town will stay again for sure older property, but clean and decently maintained"
United States
Michele
The price is CA $87
CA $97 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
A room with a large window offering a view of mountains and a road.

2. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Riggs
The price is CA $71
CA $84 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
A residential area with palm trees, a clear sky, and a sunset.

3. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place to stay close to Joshua Tree National Park. Very convenient to park right outside your door."
United States
Norman
The price is CA $125
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
El Rancho Dolores Motel at Joshua Tree National Park
A building with two red doors, a small balcony with a bird sculpture, and a potted plant in front.

4. Hamlet Inn

Hamlet Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Excellent we do like it we definitely will be back"
United States
Jacobo
The price is CA $125
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hamlet Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

5. Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA

Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
2.0 star property
Twentynine Palms
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,177 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 CA $65
CA $72 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
A hotel room with three beds, each with a headboard, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lamps.

6. 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 CA $106
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
A row of traditional half-timbered cottages with string lights, a sign for Solvang Inn & Cottages, and a paved walkway.

7. Solvang Inn and Cottages

Solvang Inn and Cottages
2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent hotel! Clean, comfortable, and great service."
United States
Huzaifah
The price is CA $129
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Solvang Inn and Cottages
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, (1,989 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mario J Ortiz
The price is CA $153
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Royal Copenhagen Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a heater, a wall-mounted phone, and a geometric-patterned window.

9. 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, (295 reviews)
"Would stay again."
United States
Jesus
The price is CA $78
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Rodeway Inn & Suites Rancho Mirage - Palm Desert Area
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

10. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,791 reviews)
"Good parking, centrally located, walking distance to Carpinteria State Park."
United States
Stephen
The price is CA $106
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
A bathroom with a large window, a countertop with a sink, and a mirror.

11. White Caps Motel

White Caps Motel
2.0 star property
Midtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (910 reviews)
"Very nice place"
United States
jorge
The price is CA $120
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
White Caps Motel
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

12. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
Carpinteria
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,627 reviews)
"Great hotel recommended quiet, clean and close to freeway 101, good option"
United States
Miguel
The price is CA $92
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
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.

13. Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
2.0 star property
Agoura Hills
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,705 reviews)
"Great stay for a day!"
United States
Tolanda
The price is CA $114
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
A traditional building with a covered entrance, American and Danish flags, and a sign for "The King Frederik's".

14. King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,159 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Joseph
The price is CA $155
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
King Frederik Inn
A courtyard with a pool, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a well-maintained lawn.

15. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,340 reviews)
"The price is great related with the location of the motel."
United States
Zhaotong
The price is CA $74
CA $83 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

16. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,067 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and great location"
United States
Bob
The price is CA $85
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.

17. 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 CA $90
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hotel Hacienda at Ontario Ranch
A living room with a grey sofa, yellow armchair, and a white cabinet with decorative items and plants.

18. Brawley Inn

Brawley Inn
3.0 star property
Brawley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, staff helpful, easy booking and check in"
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $95
CA $107 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Brawley Inn
A reception desk with a wooden finish and a "Good Nite Inn" sign.

19. Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
2.0 star property
Camarillo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,615 reviews)
"Nice and clean stay when I’m in town for work"
United States
Katrina
The price is CA $119
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a pool.

20. Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
San Roque
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Friendly staff, little away from the downtown area."
United States
Dipesh
The price is CA $140
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Oasis Inn & Suites
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Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

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Southern California Motels information

Number of reviews
13,477
Accommodation
139 Motels
Lowest Price
CA $72
Highest Price
CA $181

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Southern California?
You can find a great deal from CA $72 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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