Top Guest Houses in California in 2026

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Our top choices for California guest houses

A modern interior with large windows, a round woven rug, and potted plants.

1. White Water

Cambria

kevin

CA $538 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A building with a sign reading "Carmel Fireplace Inn".

2. Carmel Fireplace Inn

Northwest Carmel

Beate

CA $255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A blue two-story house with a spiral staircase leading to a balcony.

3. The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

Little River

Oleg

CA $299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

4. The Gables Inn - Sausalito

Sausalito

Ryan

CA $385 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

5. Crescent Beach Motel

Crescent City

Corrine

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white table, and a green door.

6. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

Downtown Carmel

Angel

CA $393 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A pool area with two pools, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

7. Formosa Inn

Northwest Fresno

Jose

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A building with a large entrance, a bench, and a person walking.

8. Bposhtels Anaheim

Anaheim Resort

Melissa

CA $57 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A traditional building with a balcony, a staircase, and a fence with lights.

9. New Haven Inn

Downtown Solvang

Karen

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A house with a brick pathway leading to a door with a flower arrangement, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.

10. Briarwood Inn

Northwest Carmel

Chris

CA $255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A large 'LAX' sign with a modern design, surrounded by palm trees and street lights.

11. LAX guest house

Arbor Village

Andrew

CA $81 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A courtyard with a curved seating area, a fire pit, and a bicycle.

12. Casa Del Mar Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

Cole

CA $240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A serene outdoor area with a pond, wooden deck, and a building with a door and windows.

13. Eastside Guesthouse

Bishop

Patrick

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio with multiple tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a building with a 'HOTEL' sign.

14. El Primero Hotel

Downtown Chula Vista

Nancy

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a dining area with a table set for four, and a living area with a TV displaying a streaming service.

15. Gilmore One

Van Nuys

Gracie

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a jacuzzi, a sofa, and a dining table.

16. Dream Inn

Lockhaven

Danton

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A lodge with a covered entrance, multiple rooms, and a stone pathway.

17. Mi Wuk Village Inn

Mi-Wuk Village

Jessica

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A garden pathway leading to a building with a white picket fence and hanging purple flowers.

18. Glen Ellen Inn

Glen Ellen

Joseph

CA $283 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

19. Pacific Blue Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Nicole

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A two-story house with a porch, arched windows, and a chimney.

20. 5th Street Inn

Mariposa

Can

CA $218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Top California Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, clean facility, close proximity to downtown SF"

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Definitely an amazing choice all the amenities check the boxes pull Jacuzzi gym clean restaurant to order from friendly staff at the restaurant clean and fresh freshly scented pool was awesome. Parking was a bit expensive $40 I believe but other than that you had you know In-N-Out access a pass for two days highly recommend."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"First of all, great location! Center of town between wharf and Alvarado street, we could walk pretty much everywhere. Plenty of shops and places to eat that were great. Upon arrival, Bell was very helpful. Walking in, the lobby had an off putting sewer smell that either went away or got accustomed to. Check in staff was not too friendly but did her job I guess. Stay: room and areas were keep well and felt very comfortable. There was a scheduled power outage that was not relayed until day of. Was not provided correct information that led to a less than comfortable night, however the property did make up for it. Parking was convenient. Overall, we had a very good stay at Portola. Staff could be a bit more friendly ."

Hotel Burbank

10/10 Excellent

"If you have a very early flight out of the Burbank airport, this is a great place to stay. The happy hour was lovely. The greeting we got at the front desk by Helena was so warm and friendly. It’s very walkable to a lot of restaurants and fun shops. The room was spacious. Though the hotel may be a bit outdated, it was clean and and a great location. We were on the 19th floor and could hear the city noise from inside the room, but we’re probably more sensitive to that than others since we live in a very quiet little town."

Price trends for hotels in California

Less expensive	More expensive	This month	Next month
May	August	CA $243	CA $230

Month	Price
January	CA $222
February	CA $182
March	CA $230
April	CA $208
May	CA $168
June	CA $274
July	CA $278
August	CA $281
September	CA $243
October	CA $230
November	CA $228
December	CA $226

Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed Guest Houses in California. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.

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Number of reviews	6,158
Accommodation	529 Guest Houses
Lowest Price	CA $57
Highest Price	CA $538

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Top Cities in California

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Our top choices for California guest houses

1. White Water

2. Carmel Fireplace Inn

3. The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek

4. The Gables Inn - Sausalito

5. Crescent Beach Motel

6. Carmel Green Lantern Inn

7. Formosa Inn

8. Bposhtels Anaheim

9. New Haven Inn

10. Briarwood Inn

11. LAX guest house

12. Casa Del Mar Inn

13. Eastside Guesthouse

14. El Primero Hotel

15. Gilmore One

16. Dream Inn

17. Mi Wuk Village Inn

18. Glen Ellen Inn

19. Pacific Blue Inn

20. 5th Street Inn

Top California Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Price trends for hotels in California

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