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This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

This non-smoking motel is 5 minutes walk from the beach, marina and wharf. Highway 101 is 5 minutes’ drive from the property. Clean, adorable cottage-like, comfortable and great location.

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9.3
Superb
1,196 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. University Of California Santa Cruz is 7.7 km away and Pasatiempo Golf Club is 9.1 km from the motel. Sunny Cove is my favorite hotel in S.C. Its location and beach access 😎 are perfect. Across the street, you can find the best tamales, and Starbucks is just around the corner. It feels safe, and Jane is available to help at any moment.

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9.1
Superb
354 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Situated in Red Bluff, Triangle Motel features barbecue facilities. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. There is a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Outstanding property in every regard. The renovation work has been undertaken with their customers at the front of their thoughts.

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9.3
Superb
191 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Set in Auburn, within 33 km of William Jessup University and 38 km of Empire Ranch Golf Course, Foothills Motel offers accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Certain units at the property feature a patio with pool view. Very clean and recently updated room. Friendly and helpful staff. Very true to the 1950's interstate motel era and an Auburn landmark. Maria's tacos and the bowling alley are nearby.

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9.2
Superb
636 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Brownsville Motel is offering accommodation in Brownsville. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. There is a barbecue and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hotel all rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a patio with a mountain view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Lovely host and very cozy room! The unique decor made it feel very homey

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9.3
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
£63
per night

Wildflower Boutique Motel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Point Arena. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

Guests at Wildflower Boutique Motel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Point Arena, like hiking. A cozy room. Good breakfast with a real spoon! Courteous staff.

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9.3
Superb
578 reviews
Price from
£122
per night

Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp is located in Independence. The motel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

All rooms in the motel are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at Mt Williamson Motel and Basecamp have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are equipped with a patio. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Super home-made breakfast, served outside with a view of the mountains. Friendly hosts.

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9
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
£140
per night

Located in Encinitas, a 4 minutes' walk from Moonlight State Beach, Moonlight Beach Motel provides accommodation with ocean views and a garden, free private parking, barbecue facilities and a terrace. The accommodation features free WiFi throughout the property. Best ever location, clean and well-serviced units. The staff are fabulous - nothing is too much trouble.

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9
Superb
298 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Situated in the Culver City district of Los Angeles, Villa Brasil Motel offers a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible on site.

All guest rooms in the motel are fitted with a TV and fresh fruit. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. Guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Very well received by Mrs. Fatima and her family, who preserve the space very well. Pleasant atmosphere, clean, great location.

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9.1
Superb
875 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Diamond Bell Inn & Suites offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Bell. This 2-star motel offers a 24-hour front desk and free parking.

The units at the motel are equipped with a seating area. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. I had a great experience at this motel. The room was exceptionally clean, the design felt fresh and modern, and everything was well-maintained. Highly recommend for a comfortable and pleasant stay.

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9.1
Superb
397 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

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