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Top California Desert 2 Star hotels

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 $136 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$136 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
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! (1,773 reviews)
"Very easy check-in and parking. The front desk couldn't have been nicer. The room was in very good shape and clean throughout. The hotel hallways are a little older but it appears all the amenities are in good working order. I will say that one of us left our AirPods in the hotel room. Housekeeping ..."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

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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
$89 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$101 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,347 reviews)
"Gross"

Reviewed on May 18, 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
$50 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$56 total
May 20 - May 21
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,091 reviews)
"Always an amazing stay with the most professional and kind staff. A++++"

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

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Studio 6 Suites Perris, CA

Studio 6 Suites Perris, CA

2 out of 5
480 S Redlands Ave Perris CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$77 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$85 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Best motel 6 8 have stayed in. Did wish it had more parking but they were very accommodating."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

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Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd Bakersfield CA
Fully refundable
$49 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$54 total
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,146 reviews)
"It was a good clean hotel room and free breakfast was great waffles"

Reviewed on May 17, 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
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 21 to May 22
$72 total
May 21 - May 22
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"This is a solid place to stay. Nice, clean, food ok, staff was super nice solid price"

Reviewed on May 18, 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
$57 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$65 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Free self parking is available and the motel's front desk is staffed around-the-clock. WiFi in public areas is free. A snack bar/deli is also provided.
7.6/10 Good! (1,033 reviews)
"Keep in mind that this is a motel 6. However, we had no issues. The staff was polite and helpful. Our room was pretty clean. The housekeeping was very helpful, attentive, and nice. Overall? I would stay here again. Also, it is close to the freeway, so easy access to leave and close to plenty of food ..."

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

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Hotel Xola

Hotel Xola

2.5 out of 5
24630 Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno Valley CA
$68 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from May 21 to May 22
$77 total
May 21 - May 22
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,798 reviews)
"The room was clean, amenities (soap, towels, pool) were good. Would have liked for there to be a customer business center (computer w/internet) to be onsite, I had to make other arrangements to be able to access a computer. Overall, the hotel was great."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

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Motel 6 Indio, CA - Palm Springs

Motel 6 Indio, CA - Palm Springs

2 out of 5
82195 Indio Boulevard Indio CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$47 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from May 21 to May 22
$54 total
May 21 - May 22
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities are also on ...
6.8/10 (1,048 reviews)
"This place is incredible all around especially by historic places that would definitely benefit the vacation of travel industry highly recommended to those that want to find a good place of historic museum things and that's what I highly consider for those of you who want to have a good experience ..."

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

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Sands Motel

Sands Motel

2 out of 5
10625 Magnolia Ave Riverside CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$72 total
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool is featured at this motel, along with free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Express check-out is provided and the front desk is staffed ...
6.4/10 (929 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on May 16, 2026

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2 Star Hotels California Desert

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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.

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Recent California Desert hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

5 out of 5
Posted 2 hours ago
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"Great property! Excellent location!"
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Signature Temecula

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