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Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, 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. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away. The cutest motel with a vintage feel, literally 3 minutes walk from a lovely little cove and beach lookout where you can see across the whole bay. Super friendly owner, we felt really at home here and would go back anytime

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9
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

The Astro

Santa Rosa

At the motel, each room includes a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at The Astro have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a patio. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The Astro is a really pretty upscale motel. Design in the rooms and in the garden was awesome. Bob at reception was very friendly and laid back. It was just a great experience! Thanks!

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9
Superb
153 reviews
Price from
£134
per night

Country Inn Motel 2 stars

Palo Alto

Set in Palo Alto, 5 km from Stanford University, Country Inn Motel features an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and a garden. This 2-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

All units at the motel come with a seating area and a coffee machine. A microwave is also provided. Country Inn Motel offers select units with pool views. Everything. It was so easy to access and the room was beautiful. It was so reasonable compared with other hotels in the area and, we would imagine, far superior.

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9.1
Superb
227 reviews
Price from
£123
per night

Convention Center Inn & Suites 2 stars

Downtown San Jose, San Jose

Attractively situated in the centre of San Jose, Convention Center Inn & Suites features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star motel offers luggage storage space. The property is allergy-free and is situated 700 metres from San Jose Convention Center. Staff was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. Even wishing me a happy early birthday. Room was spacious and clean. The shower was updated nicely and water pressure was good. I am definitely staying again.

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9.3
Superb
397 reviews
Price from
£116
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. Probably pastries from a bakery were provided. My children were very happy to have free soda too. The man at the front desk was very cheerful and friendly.

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9.2
Superb
534 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Carousel Beach Inn 2 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in each room as well as a private patio, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Free WiFi is available in every room. Select rooms offer a spa bath for two or views of the amusement park. Location! Bagels at breakfast!

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8.2
Very good
1,753 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

El Pueblo Inn 3 stars

Sonoma

Featuring a 24-hour outdoor swimming pool, El Pueblo Inn is located within 2 km of Sonoma Town Square and the Sonoma Mission. Buena Vista Winery, Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery and Bartholomew Estate Winery are less than 10 minutes’ drive away. good location, gorgeous garden and very nice experience! the breakfast was so good, many of choice and very friendly staff!

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8.8
Fabulous
2,121 reviews
Price from
£180
per night

Lombard Plaza Motel 2 stars

Marina District, San Francisco

This motel is located in San Francisco's Marina District, minutes from Fisherman's Wharf and other attractions. The motel offers free on-site parking.

Lombard Plaza Motel is near the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. The shops and restaurants of Chestnut Street are also close by. Kindness of all stuff, cleanliness, location, everything was just perfect!!

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8
Very good
1,317 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

Ocean Pacific Lodge 2 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free on-site parking is available at this pet-friendly motel. The location was brilliant. So close to the beach and the boardwalk. Had to wait only a few minutes for change for the washer and was given washing powder free. Such lovely staff

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8.1
Very good
1,218 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Greenwich Inn 2 stars

Marina District, San Francisco

Located in the San Francisco's Marina District, this motel is 15 minutes' walk to the Palace of Fine Arts and a minutes' walk to popular shops, restaurants and bars on Union Street. FREE Guest Limited Parking on FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Basis and FREE WiFi are included in all rooms. Carpet was fantastic. Noise was there, but fantastic for this area. Amazing scenery. Clean rooms, good service. Juice and coffee, best way to start your day. Choose this accommodation, simply fantastic. Do it!

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8.1
Very good
2,308 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

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