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Set in San Simeon, 600 metres from Arroyo del padre juan, Coast Riders Inn provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The hotel offers an indoor pool, hot tub and a shared lounge.

All units at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature sea views. The units at Coast Riders Inn feature air conditioning and a desk. Everything about this place was wonderful. The staff are super friendly and go out of their way to help you if needed, the rooms are very spacious, clean and the bed was very comfy. Breakfast was great and the pool and spa were brilliant. Easy to find and great value for money. Highly recommended staying here!

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9.1
Superb
1,231 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Situated in the centre of Los Angeles, The Metric - Los Angeles Downtown is located 2.5 km from Microsoft Theater and 2.6 km from Crypto.com Arena. Built in 2021, this 3-star hotel is within 3.6 km of La Union Station and 5.3 km of Dodger Stadium. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel was super clean, staff were friendly, and there's parking available. The mattress, pillows, and bedding were amazing!

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9
Superb
1,075 reviews
Price from
US$194
per night

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. The inclusion and friendliness of many people included staff.

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9
Superb
1,812 reviews
Price from
US$33.30
per night

Located in Redding, 10 km from Simpson University, Americana Modern Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. Clean, modernised, comfortable and welcoming. Friendly & helpful staff. Happy to discover this place.

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9
Superb
1,063 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

Set in Ahwahnee, 34 km from Yosemite South Entrance, Sierra Meadows offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub. Our cabin was beautiful and equipped with every comfort, with a small outdoor patio where you could relax to the sounds of nature. The parking is right next to the cabin, and the shared bathrooms were always impeccably clean and well-equipped. The pool, located about ten minutes from the center of the site, is nestled in nature on an old, unused golf course where nature has reclaimed its space. While taking a walk through the meadows, we saw deer and other wildlife. It was truly a great experience. Not too far from Yosemite, it's a wonderful place to spend a few days immersed in nature.

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9.2
Superb
1,162 reviews
Price from
US$137.31
per night

This boutique modern Inn offers unique air-conditioned rooms with free WiF, Free parking, EV Charging and Free Bikes. Solvang town center is just a few blocks away from New Haven Inn.

Equipped with air conditioning, select rooms and suites at New Haven Inn may include patios with fire pits, double walk-in tiled showers or vaulted ceilings with chandeliers. All of the rooms feature flat-screen cable TVs and a coffee machine. Comfortable bed, cozy atmosphere, fire, good bathroom

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9.1
Superb
1,627 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

Located just outside of Big Sur and 11 km from Hearst Castle, Moonstone Landing is an oceanfront property that serves a continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature free WiFi.

All guest rooms offer a full or partial ocean view. Guest rooms include a flat screen TV, a seating area, a gas fireplace, a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine. Oceanfront rooms include binoculars and bathrobes. Select rooms offer a spa bath, a patio, or balcony. Clean, spacious room, extremely polite and kind staff

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9
Superb
1,133 reviews
Price from
US$149
per night

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. We liked location. Our room was clean. The hotel staff were very polite and respectful. We really enjoyed our visit.

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9.1
Superb
2,352 reviews
Price from
US$217.55
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Cambria inn is across the street from Moonstone Beach, Moonstone Boardwalk and sea life sightings at the tide pools. Hearst Castle is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Select rooms feature full or partial ocean views at Castle Inn. Styled in white linens and bright blue accents, each room provides free WiFi, a flat screen TV and an en suite bathroom. Everything! They went to the effort to have a lovely gluten free breakfast for my husband. Thanks so much

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9
Superb
1,042 reviews
Price from
US$144
per night

Located on the shores of Pismo Beach, Pismo Lighthouse Suites boasts a putting green and a year around outdoor pool and hot tub. This dog-friendly accommodation features suites with free WiFi. Pismo Beach Pier is 1.6 km away. The room is great. The location is perfect with nice view to the cliff and sea. Most of all we enjoyed from the service - Shahar and Joey helped us a lot. Perfect stay!

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9.1
Superb
1,391 reviews
Price from
US$191.90
per night

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