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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
$122 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$139 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! (1,727 reviews)
Amazing stay as alway, we always stay here when we are in town

Reviewed on May 9, 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
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$62 total
May 18 - May 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,058 reviews)
I arrived at 9:30pm and no one was at the front desk. After ringing the bell multiple times someone finally showed up. The property is in decent shape for a motel at this price point. Very basic amenities.

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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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
$48 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$54 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (2,137 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on May 8, 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
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from May 13 to May 14
$81 total
May 13 - May 14
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! (1,018 reviews)
Gina was the best! Made me instantly feel welcome!!

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

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Hotel Xola

Hotel Xola

2.5 out of 5
24630 Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno Valley CA
$61 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from May 12 to May 13
$69 total
May 12 - May 13
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! (1,782 reviews)
It was okay but people down stairs complain about us for walking around so they moved us to bottom floor and kept our deposit said we were smoking but don't even smoke but still let us stay in motel another week it was a lie because if smoke your suppose to be kick out that's the rules they illegal ...

Reviewed on May 10, 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
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$71 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (1,015 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

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Best Western Plus Diamond Valley Inn

Best Western Plus Diamond Valley Inn

2.5 out of 5
3510 W Florida Ave Hemet CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$108 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$121 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Enjoy the hot tub and free perks like full breakfast and free self parking. A 24-hour business center, free WiFi ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
Room is old, no microwave as stated at booking. Hemet hotels are all overpriced not sure why.

Reviewed on May 6, 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 11 to May 12
$72 total
May 11 - May 12
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 (924 reviews)
It's was cool

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

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Best Western Moreno Hotel & Suites

Best Western Moreno Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
24840 Elder Ave Moreno Valley CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$76 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$86 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Enjoy the hot tub and free perks like buffet breakfast and free self parking. A 24-hour business center, free ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
Don’t get me wrong. Everything was great love the size of the room. Everything was clean in the room and as well as outside. Wonderful breakfast items. The two issues I have is I had to wait over an hour. And I got there shortly after check-in time started. I was told no rooms were ready. So I waited ...

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

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Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

Motel 6 Palm Springs, CA - East - Palm Canyon

2 out of 5
595 East Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$45 nightly
The price is $52 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$52 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. The front desk is staffed around-the-clock and laundry facilities are ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,696 reviews)
One day trip, easy check in with Caleb.

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

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2 Star Hotels California Desert

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