"This motel was awful, and the staff was even worse. Upon arrival, we were told there were no rooms available, but suddenly she found a non-smoking room. Unfortunately, it reeked of cigarette smoke. There were people outside smoking marijuana. A large truck was running in the parking lot. Stay somewhere else.2021-07-19"
"The motel room was clean, but there was a dead roach on the carpet. Check-in went well.2017-09-22"
"The motel was clean. If I were staying for more than a night, I'd choose a more updated property.2016-12-28"
"Nice stay. We could walk to the beach from the motel.2023-08-15"
"The motel was falling apart. The room was dirty and had bugs, and there was hair in the bedding and bathroom. The toilet was loose. Don't waste your money here.2020-09-07"
"Great value and across from the ocean. The motel was small. The room served our purposes well, though the desk, shower rod, and toilet paper dispenser needed repair. The staff was great and extremely accommodating. Small lobby and parking lot. Breakfast was minimal, but there were plenty of restaurants nearby.2016-08-16"
"The lock on my room door didn't work, and the floor and windows were dirty. The smoke detector was chirping before we checked out. The toilet didn't flush properly. I was charged for early check-in even though I've been driving for a long time. No kitchen gear in the room; I had to get them from the front desk, including the coffee maker. OK motel for an overnight stay.2022-02-25"
"A bit far from the beach in an area without a lot of traffic. The motel was quiet and clean. We loved it here and plan to stay again.2018-08-04"
"About a 15-minute walk to the beach. The motel was quiet, peaceful, and clean, and the front desk clerk was helpful and polite. Nice place to stay.2018-04-07"
"We had a nice motel stay, but our room smelled like smoke and made it hard to sleep. The staff was nice and helpful, but no other rooms were available. We asked for a clean set of bedsheets the next day and got them with no problem. The shower curtain rod was loose, so the curtain hung to one side. The guests next door came back late one night and made a lot of noise for over an hour. Not much selection at breakfast, and the dining room needed monitoring.2017-08-15"
"The location was sketchy, and I wasn't comfortable with the motel clientele. I'll never stay here again.2016-08-13"
"The motel was in a horrible neighborhood. The room smelled funny, and the beds were awful. Don't stay here unless you absolutely have to.2016-06-21"
"Awful experience. The motel room was disgusting. The breakfast was shameful. There was a gas can in the corner of the breakfast room. Don't stay here.2015-07-30"
"The lights over one of the beds didn't work, and one of the bulbs in the desk lamp was burned out. The lamp and area behind the beds were full of dust. I couldn't use my hair dryer because every time I plugged it in, the outlet made sounds and I was afraid I'd be electrocuted. There were cracks on the wall panels around the bathtub. No housekeeping, so I had to go to the front desk for towels, garbage bags, and other things.2022-09-25"
"Nice motel, but the exterior needed updating. No place to park with a trailer.2022-08-18"
"Nice motel for the price. The room was clean.2019-10-14"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
