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Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego 3 stars

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodation in San Diego. San Diego International Airport is just 4 km from the property.

Each room at this hotel features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Select rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower that includes guest bath robes and free toiletries. Just amazing, very stilish and at the same time very comfy. Very nice bed, nice toilette & shower, nice staff, complimentary welcome drink, nice painted doors in a colorful corridor. Will be back in the Pineapple hotels!

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9
Superb
1,099 reviews
Price from
£171
per night

Hotel Corque 4 stars

Solvang

Located 5 minutes’ walk away from Old Mission Santa Ines, this boutique hotel offers a restaurant on site. It features an outdoor pool and hot tub and spacious room with free WiFi.

A flat-screen cable satellite TV with pay-per-view channels is offered in each guest room at Hotel Corque. All guest rooms include an iPod docking station, a refrigerator, a coffee machine and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Select rooms include views of Solvang Village or the Santa Ynez Hills. Everyting was greatttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!

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9.2
Superb
1,698 reviews
Price from
£134
per night

Marina Beach Motel 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara

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.

Rooms are furnished with white linens and look out onto the garden. They feature cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities. A refrigerator & iron with ironing facilities are also included. Great location close to the beach. The staff is really kind. Breakfast is great, we loved the fresh pastries. Modern room with spacious shower.

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9
Superb
1,074 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites 3 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV. Absolutely loved the staff and location

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9
Superb
1,537 reviews
Price from
£177
per night

Club Donatello 4 stars

Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco

Centrally located in downtown San Francisco, this luxury 4-star hotel is one block from Union Square. It offers an Italian restaurant and rooftop lounge, a sauna, and spacious rooms with free WiFi.

Donatello’s Club 1500 is located on the top floor of the building and offers panoramic views of the city. Zingari Ristorante serves authentic Northern Italian cuisine. Location… location… location

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9
Superb
1,111 reviews
Price from
£148
per night

Dive Palm Springs 4 stars

Palm Springs Uptown, Palm Springs

Situated in Palm Springs, 2.6 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, Dive Palm Springs provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor pool as well. A continental breakfast is also offered. This property is so fab, the staff are friendly and helpful. The bed was so comfortable and the price is really fair for the location and facilities The staff are so helpful- after leaving some belongings behind they reached out quickly and offered to send these on to me which was so appreciated.

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9.3
Superb
276 reviews
Price from
£259
per night

Little Paradise Hotel 4 stars

Palm Springs Uptown, Palm Springs

Boasting an outdoor pool, Little Paradise Hotel is located in Palm Springs, California. Modern rooms with a curved 55-inch TV and premium movie channels are featured at this adults-only hotel.

Offering free WiFi, the guest rooms here come complete with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a fireplace. The private bathrooms include jetted massage showers and a hairdryer. Select rooms offer a fully equipped kitchen. The bed was so comfortable!! It felt like I was sleeping on a cloud - it may have been the best bed I’ve ever slept on! Compared to other hotels, their rooms were extremely spacious and included a full separate kitchen which was really useful!

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9.4
Superb
337 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

Cottage Inn & Spa 5 stars

Sonoma

Featuring a spa on site, Cottage Inn & Spa is located in Sonoma. Free WiFi access is available. Free wine passes are offered for select Sonoma wineries.

Garden views, a private entrance and an en suite bathroom with a bathrobe are offered in each air-conditioned room at Cottage Inn & Spa Sonoma. A microwave, a small refrigerator and coffee-making facilities are also included. Perfect location. Breakfast pastries delivered to door. Stunning fountains and courtyards. Lovely helpful staff. Best massage ever. Quiet.

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9.2
Superb
196 reviews
Price from
£205
per night

Sundown Inn of Morro Bay 2 stars

Morro Bay

Located just 10 minutes’ drive to the Cayucos State Beach, this motel provides free WiFi. The waterfront, the Embarcadero and Marina Street restaurants’ are just 5 minutes’ walk away.

A flat-screen TV is provided in each room. Fresh towels and linens are also provided. Each room is uniquely decorated at Sundown Inn of Morro Bay. Everything,very friendly stuff, and beautiful flowers!

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9.1
Superb
265 reviews
Price from
£63
per night

Marin Lodge 3 stars

San Rafael

Just 22.5 from Muir Woods, the Marin Lodge, features free WiFi. A refrigerator are included in all guest rooms. Point Reyes is 32 km away.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is offered in each air-conditioned guest room. A coffee machine are provided for convenience. From check-in to check-out, and everything in between, a wonderful experience! Spotless, convenient and very comfortable. We stayed only one night but, had we known how pleasant the stay would have been, we would have stayed for the entire time we were in the area. The room was set back from the main road and the background noise did not detract at all.

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9.2
Superb
527 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

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