Top 10 Motels in Sacramento, United States

April 20, 2023 Roseanne Arnett

California's capital city is often overlooked by tourists seeking out better known destinations in other corners of the state. Look again: Sacramento offers a range of exciting, educational and historic attractions sure to entertain all. Families will want to check out the cheetahs, jaguars and crocodiles at the Zoo while political buffs should head to the state Capitol, which features a park and museum on California history, or the Governor's Mansion. Anyone with an interest in trains will enjoy the Railroad Museum's massive collection of antique locomotives. Everyone will enjoy the restaurants and shops of historic Old Sacramento on the city's lovely waterfront.
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1. Best Western Sandman Hotel

236 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811 1 (800) 568-8520
Excellent
30%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 773 reviews

Best Western Sandman Hotel

Located in Sacramento,CA, the Best Western Sandman Hotel is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.

Dead cockroach in room; blood stain bedsheets.

Reviewed By D4544BKjohnnym

If traveling to Sacramento for business, this place is acceptable. However, if you are traveling for leisure, I hesitate to recommend it. This is at best a 2-star motel with malfunctioning appliances and poor housekeeping. We were highly disappointed to find a dead cockroach on the floor of our room when we checked in. Feeling disgusted, we asked for a new room. In the second room, half of the outlets did not work - -and therefore we could not turn on one of the bed lamps or use the refrigerator. We also found a blood stain in our bed sheet. We called the front desk to ask for new sheets, but they made me go up to the office to get it myself. When I went to the office, I was offered new sheets but I also found oil stains and lipstick smears on the new sets. These issues are deeply concerning and we already attempted to communicate it to management, but thus far, we have not received any response.

2. Best Western Capital City Inn

15 Massie Ct, Sacramento, CA 95823 1 (800) 568-8520
Excellent
38%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
9%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 315 reviews

Best Western Capital City Inn

Located in Sacramento,CA, the Best Western Capital City Inn is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.

Surprise value in Sacramento

Reviewed By Nancy C

We thoroughly enjoyed our night at Best Western Capital City Inn. The room spacious, bed comfortable, and staff attentive, capable, and friendly. We will definitely stay here on our next trip to Sacramento.

3. Best Western Sandman Hotel

236 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811 1 (800) 568-8520
Excellent
30%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 773 reviews

Best Western Sandman Hotel

Located in Sacramento,CA, the Best Western Sandman Hotel is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.

Dead cockroach in room; blood stain bedsheets.

Reviewed By D4544BKjohnnym

If traveling to Sacramento for business, this place is acceptable. However, if you are traveling for leisure, I hesitate to recommend it. This is at best a 2-star motel with malfunctioning appliances and poor housekeeping. We were highly disappointed to find a dead cockroach on the floor of our room when we checked in. Feeling disgusted, we asked for a new room. In the second room, half of the outlets did not work - -and therefore we could not turn on one of the bed lamps or use the refrigerator. We also found a blood stain in our bed sheet. We called the front desk to ask for new sheets, but they made me go up to the office to get it myself. When I went to the office, I was offered new sheets but I also found oil stains and lipstick smears on the new sets. These issues are deeply concerning and we already attempted to communicate it to management, but thus far, we have not received any response.

4. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Sacramento North

4604 Madison Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841-2515
Excellent
14%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
18%
Terrible
26%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 559 reviews

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Sacramento North

La Quinta Inn Sacramento North is only minutes from the sprawling McClellan Office Park, American River College and Cherry Island Soccer Complex. Just a short drive south puts you at all downtown attractions, including ARCO Arena, the State Railroad Museum, Crocker Art Museum, the Convention Center, and the California State Capitol. Folsom Lake Recreation Area a short hop west. Cal Expo (State Fair) is in Sacramento, Go Wild at Sun Splash Water Park, or Water World USA. Golf, restaurants, and plenty of Malls in every direction. Stay at La Quinta Inn Sacramento North for pleasure or business (Meeting Space available). Each spacious guest room includes free high-speed Internet access, a coffee maker, and much more. Enjoy our Free Bright Side BreakfastTM each morning, Fitness Center Privileges, and Pool and Spa. Located off I-80 behind In N Out burger Restaurant (exit Madison Ave). Not far from Mercy San Juan Hospital.

Won't stay again

Reviewed By kathycL3121ZS

We stayed in April 2022. The bathroom was moldy in the shower and around the sink, The breakfast was not very good. The help decided to clean the coffee pot in the middle of the breakfast time, leaving not coffee available. There were homeless in the area. Did not feel safe at all. Some one tried to enter our room one evening. We arrived back from visiting family and our key didn't work. We decided to check out early and told the desk clerk at breakfast. We were told as long as we informed him before noon we would not get charged the extra night. Guess what, we were. Now I am fighting the credit card company even tho we have a receipt. I will never stay in this filthy hotel again.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo, an IHG Hotel

2224 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95821
Excellent
49%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 181 reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to the brand new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hotel Sacramento Northeast, Cal Expo Area.The hotel is conveniently located off I-80 East, Capital City Freeway, just minutes away from Sacramento Airport, the Sacramento City Center, and the Convention Center. Imagine having all the space and tools you need for business: high-speed Internet, a specialized work area in your room and a complimentary business center. And you re just minutes away from world class shopping, dining, entertainment and all the adventures that Sacramento has to offer. Our complimentary area and airport shuttle will pick you up!No matter what brings you to the Sacramento area, your room at our hotel is your personal retreat. We offer comfort with luxury bedding, plush towels, modern decor and 32 flat screen HDTV with plenty of premium cable, sports and movie channels. Stay fit at our complimentary fitness center or enjoy the California sun at our outdoor pool.Enjoy our hot complimentary breakfast with possibly world s most delicious cinnamon rolls! Businesses and organizations near the hotel include Sacramento State University, NEC, HP, and Kaiser. Nearby attractions include Sacramento Zoo, Cal Expo, and Casino Royal and many more!! Our friendly staff welcomes you to experience the new fresh look and feel of our Holiday Inn Express & Suites!

Given a smoking room

Reviewed By fairgirl59

I was more than frustrated that as a Diamond member a smoking room (they tried to eliminate the smell) was assigned to me. I immediately went down and they changed the room. I was here for a week and was not offered an upgrade, which was also frustrating. Traveling in Europe, IHG membership is valued, and I always am upgraded w/o having to ask. I loved that there was daily room service. However, my coffee maker service was never replenished, and I had to go to the front desk every day. The hotel is undergoing a complete renovation. I look forward to returning in a year and seeing all the changes. The breakfast crew is very nice. Even though breakfast is 6-9 even on the weekends (grrr.....), they stay open a little longer for families and those that are late.

6. Econo Lodge - Sacramento / 16th St.

711 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814-2001
Excellent
12%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
12%
Terrible
19%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 110 reviews

Econo Lodge - Sacramento / 16th St.

Conveniently located just 4 blocks from the Sacramento Convention Center and less than 1 mile from historic Old Town Sacramento. This Sacramento hotel is close to area attractions including the California Exposition and State Fairgrounds, California State University, the California State Capitol, the Sacramento Zoo and the Governor's Mansion.

Warning do NOT stay!

Reviewed By P8715HBlauras

This hotel is such a nasty dump! Full of drug addicts who brake into your car. I reserved a non smoking room and was placed in a horrible smoking room with a terrifying none working bathroom. When I had to shower the water wouldn’t go down fast enough so I had to shower in my dirty water. Disgusting! Unacceptable! There are nicer hotels for better pricing. The place is super run down and sketchy!

7. Best Western Capital City Inn

15 Massie Ct, Sacramento, CA 95823 1 (800) 568-8520
Excellent
38%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
9%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 315 reviews

Best Western Capital City Inn

Located in Sacramento,CA, the Best Western Capital City Inn is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.

Surprise value in Sacramento

Reviewed By Nancy C

We thoroughly enjoyed our night at Best Western Capital City Inn. The room spacious, bed comfortable, and staff attentive, capable, and friendly. We will definitely stay here on our next trip to Sacramento.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Sacramento

4317 Madison Ave, Sacramento, CA 95842-3599
Excellent
15%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
15%
Terrible
24%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 653 reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Sacramento

Finding an ideal budget friendly motel in Sacramento does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Super 8 by Wyndham Sacramento, a nice option for travelers like you. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Super 8 Motel - Sacramento Hotel offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a 24 hour front desk and room service. Guests of Super Eight Sacramento are also welcome to enjoy a pool and free breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. While in Sacramento, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Sacramento Super Eight, including Essy's Miracle Kabob (1.0 mi), Noble Vegetarian (0.6 mi), and Strings Italian Cafe (0.6 mi). Looking to explore? Then look no further than Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park and Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, which are some popular Sacramento historic sites – all conveniently located a short distance from the motel. Super 8 by Wyndham Sacramento looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Sacramento.

Terrible motel

Reviewed By bcnbrandon14

Terrible room. Bugs in bed, burn marks on ceiling, weed smell through out. $200 deposit for $70 room. Not to be refunded for 7 business days, when I was Only there for 7 hours. The place was a garbage dump overall. Floors were ripped up, and the place was not clean.

9. Red Roof Inn Sacramento - Elk Grove

7780 Stockton Blvd SR 99/Golden State Highway at Mack Road, Sacramento, CA 95823-4306
Excellent
28%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
12%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 67 reviews

Red Roof Inn Sacramento - Elk Grove

Near to so many Sacramento area businesses and attractions! Red Roof Sacramento - Elk Grove is close to Old Town Sacramento, Arden Fair Mall, Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Sacramento County Fairgrounds, Funderland, Sacramento Zoo, the California Military Museum, Discovery Park, and Water World USA. For business travelers, you’ll find we’re convenient to Cal State University UOP of Sacramento, McClellan Air Force Base, Sacramento International Airport, and the Sacramento Convention Center. You’ll find we provide all our guests with great customer service—come enjoy our flat screen TVs in all rooms and many room amenities. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Worst motel experience ever, the manager here is VERY unprofessional and their staff is extremely rude and poorly traine

Reviewed By ThatsNiceOk

AVOID THIS DUMP! This place is an absolute joke. (it's NOT in Elk Grove, btw. It's in South Sac) This property is extremely loud and ghetto. The manager Rakash is unbelievably unprofessional and after speaking with him I can see why this establishment is ran so poorly. I checked in and specifically asked for a quiet room. The woman at the front desk must have given me the loudest room on their entire property, facing the street where I can hear traffic. I called and the front desk clerk Melini was extremely rude and unaccommodating. She stated that there aren't any other rooms available, which I found hard to believe since there weren't that many cars in the parking lot. Judging by how quickly she informed me they didn't have any other rooms, I highly doubt that she even bothered to look. When I arrived I was advised that they allow late checkout up to one hour (12 PM). I called the morning of my checkout and was informed by Alexis that it's an additional $30 if you want to checkout 1 hour late (12 PM)(something that wasn't disclosed to me beforehand). The way this place is ran is an absolute joke. I'll never stay at another Red Roof Inn again.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Sacramento Airport

2654 El Centro Rd Intersection of I-80 & El Camino Road, Sacramento, CA 95833-9703
Excellent
16%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
17%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 814 reviews

Super 8 by Wyndham Sacramento Airport

See why so many travelers make Super 8 by Wyndham Sacramento Airport their motel of choice when visiting Sacramento. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and Sacramento Super Eight makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the motel, including a 24 hour front desk and room service. In addition, guests can enjoy free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Nearby landmarks such as City Water Intake Facility (2.0 mi) and Arco Arena (2.6 mi) make Sacramento Super Eight a great place to stay when visiting Sacramento. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Virgin Sturgeon, Pearl on the River, and Poke Fix, which are some seafood restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you are interested in exploring Sacramento, check out one of the architectural buildings, such as Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park and Sacramento River Water Intake Structure. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Super 8 by Wyndham Sacramento Airport as you experience all of the things Sacramento has to offer.

Not recommended

Reviewed By lblack186680

The clerk was amazing and very accommodating. The room served its purpose for location given a 6am flight. However, I did not feel comfortable. The carpet was dirty, the walls dirty with peeling paint, curtains separating from the rod. Won't be back!!!! Not a pleasant experience.

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