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Top California Desert 2 Star hotels

Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown

Quality Inn Riverside near UCR and Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1590 University Ave Riverside CA
Fully refundable
$85 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$96 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. There's no skimping on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,474 reviews)
"C"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Palm-Desert by IHG

2.5 out of 5
74675 Highway 111 Palm Desert CA
Fully refundable
$118 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$135 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,118 reviews)
"The bathroom needs updating. Shower diverter did not work well, the bathroom fan fluctuates between slow and fast and the light had issues, maybe a short. The breakfast food was good, the staff were nice. Parking was easy."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026

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The Dunes Hotel

The Dunes Hotel

2.5 out of 5
390 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$119 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$137 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A lobby fireplace, express ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,312 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and accommodating. We appreciated all their help. This is a great location in the middle of everything we were there for. We were able to walk and get around easily due to its proximity."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

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Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

2 out of 5
41900 Moreno Rd Temecula CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$57 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace and a snack bar/deli are also ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,306 reviews)
"Even though the motel was very busy, lots of occupants. The facility was well maintained and efficiently managed"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

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Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

2.5 out of 5
828 Real Rd Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$59 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
$66 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will ...
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Motel 6 Corona, CA

Motel 6 Corona, CA

2 out of 5
200 North Lincoln Avenue Corona CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$72 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$80 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. There's a terrace and multilingual staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,303 reviews)
"Room was clean and Wi-Fi worked, the a/c wasn’t operating which was mentioned before we arrived but we just needed the room to sleep the only concern was the housekeeper left the a/c running before we arrived so the room was hot due to hot air blowing through the vents since the a/c wasn’t working ..."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026

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Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
660 S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$53 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$61 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A snack bar/deli is provided and the front desk ...
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Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$54 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$61 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi ...
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Hotel Xola

Hotel Xola

2.5 out of 5
24630 Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno Valley CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$79 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 3 conference rooms, along with free WiFi in public areas. Guests ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,085 reviews)
"Walking into the hotel, it smelled. We stayed there for a softball tournament and there was no ice machine or vending machine. The breakfast was a joke. They only had bagels and cereal. will not be stay here again."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

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Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area

Motel 6 Palm Desert, CA - Palm Springs Area

2 out of 5
78100 Varner Rd Palm Desert CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$80 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool is featured at this motel, along with free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. A snack bar/deli is provided and the front desk is staffed ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,038 reviews)
"Poor TV reception. Hard to control water at sink. Elongated toilet seat on regular toilet."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

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2 Star Hotels California Desert

Looking to break out of your routine for some much needed rest and relaxation? Or maybe you’ve already decided it’s time for a trip and are trying to find affordable hotels in California Desert that won’t bust your travel budget?

California Desert 2 star hotels will give you everything you need to enjoy the city like a local, saving a ton of money so you can hit all the hot spots in town.

Have a delicious breakfast at your hotel to fuel up for your day of sightseeing, then enjoy amenities like fresh towels and linens, as well as a nice hot shower to unwind after a busy day of experiencing everything the city has to offer.

As you explore a new locale, or one you love to visit over and over, you can rest easy knowing you’re staying in a great hotel that lets you discover California Desert and welcomes you back to a clean, comfortable room at night.

Browse Travelocity’s wide selection of 2 star hotels in California Desert and find one that’s perfectly priced and places you next to all the best activities and sights. The town is your oyster, and we can help you seek out its secrets while sticking to your budget.

Recent California Desert hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

The Dunes Hotel

The Dunes Hotel

5 out of 5
Posted less than an hour ago
Travelocity Verified Review
"The staff was very helpful and accommodating. We appreciated all their help. This is a great location in the middle of everything we were there for. We were able to walk and get around easily due to its proximity."
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