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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. The owner couples were very friendly and helpful.

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9.1
Superb
1,229 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 rooms are very spacious and clean. We loved the water server as well. Their chat was very helpful. It’s located in a very safe area with good access to a train station.

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Superb
1,076 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 staff is very helpful and friendly. Location is amazing, located in the most populqr street in ocean beach. Common area is spacy, outside, super chill and it is a open minded social enviroment. During my stay the people other people staying there were chill, friendly, respectful and outgoing.

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9
Superb
1,799 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. Friendly staff, easy to check in. Walking distance to restaurants. Clean rooms, nice bathroom.

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Superb
1,062 reviews
Price from
US$129
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. Very neat and coordinated. The contactless check in and check out most especially. Everything was provided and response to inquiries or requests were super quick.

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9.2
Superb
1,157 reviews
Price from
US$190.84
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. It was a disappointing place to stay for one night. It was so clean and all the facilities were clean. I regretted the three days I had stayed in Morro Bay before.

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9.1
Superb
1,630 reviews
Price from
US$144.42
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. Location is excellent! The whole aesthetics were impressive. Room was comfortable. breakfast selection was good too.

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9.1
Superb
2,358 reviews
Price from
US$213.75
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. Perfect location - great room!

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Superb
1,033 reviews
Price from
US$134
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. Great great hotel, lovely staff always with a smile, they provide all what family needs, big room for a group of 5, excellent views , close to the beach in a nice walk,

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9.1
Superb
1,398 reviews
Price from
US$191.90
per night

Offering rooms with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and free WiFi access, the Inn at the Cove features an on-site heated pool and hot tub. Pismo Beach Pier and city centre are 3.2 km away. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every day. Amazing view of the ocean. Calm and peaceful. An experience to be repeated

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9.1
Superb
1,074 reviews
Price from
US$179
per night

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