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Reviews of Wagon Wheel Motel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1217 N Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906, United States

#17 of 19 hotels in Salinas

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 150 hotel reviews

5.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.0

  • Comfort

    6.0

  • Location

    6.2

  • Facilities

    5.9

  • Staff

    5.8

  • Value for money

    5.9

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet was soiled. Did not look like the room had been cleaned

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    4.0
    Not really a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Disrespectful staff

    Nothing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2024

    6.0
    Everything was great with exception of the rules to check in, I think they should specify the requirements.
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything on the property was great

    The location and that it was smoke free

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t time to check out yet and I was already getting told I have to go they even tried opening my door I did not feel comfortable

    It was pretty clean and have ur personal parking

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Facial tissue was not provided

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor security. I made a mistake going to my room and found the key for my room opened the wrong room as well.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    4.0
    Very underwhelming. Disappointed in staff for trying to scam active duty military just trying to PCS.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Person at front desk tried to scam $20 from by saying there was an extra vehicle price that was listed nowhere on the details of the hotel or in the hotel office, and insisted it could only be paid by cash despite the fact that the room was paid for by card and if this was a necessary purchase you would imagine I’d be able to pay it with the price of my room. Sketchy.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    6.0
    Not worth the $300 per night. Price gouging because if the Concours De Elegance.
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The night club behind the property.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    4.0
    Not able to rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was the second time staying at this place, the first time we don’t experience anything out of the ordinary but this time, room wasn’t clean enough, toilet had crusty sides, shower had hairs and wasn’t clean, zing handles were dirty or stained, the room had a smell too and comforter had this white spots in the inside, I’m just wondering what it was, not staying there again, the most important of all, pillows were super skinny and old, that not even folding them in half worked, I had to put a blanket of my own to be able to sleep a couple of hours and rest after a long trip

    When we got there we had the chance to see all the oldies cars on Main Street, we went walking to a Chinese restaurant that is a few blocks from this place and we stopped by because I was able to booked at the last minute online

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lady at check-in was rather unpleasant

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    5.0
    I never get why the price is so high
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was not clean. The shower stall was terribly dirty. The bedsheet’s cleanliness was questionable.

    The cheapest option I could find that was somewhat close to where I had to work. The bed was comfortable enough.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2023

    6.0
    Good value for money, but a mess happened with our reservation and payment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property cancelled my booking last minute because of invalid card details, which wasn’t true. It seemed that in their system there wasn’t a reservation either, which made us very stressed late in the night.

    Good value for money.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The reception staff were extremely rude, unfriendly, agressif and rarely at their desk !

    NA

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2022

    5.0
    too expensive for what is offered
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    floor in the room not clean.rude check-in staff that couldn’t explain why they block an amount for extras on the credit card (no restaurant or mini bar available).

    free parking

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2022

    5.0
    cheap, but worn out and stinky
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room stank and wasn’t too clean. Bed cover was stained, towels worn out, as was the whole room. It definitely needs a refurbishment. It's an ok place for one night, I wouldn't stay there any longer though.

    The bed was big and quite comfortable. The shower was hot.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was old and unclean (found some stray hairs) and front desk staff was abrasive. Was also in a very noisy area.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2022

    4.0
    I knew this would be a basic experience, but everything was pretty meh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price was not low enough to justify very mediocre experience.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2022

    6.0
    Never have we paid more for less.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners had an abrasive, chastising manner, which extended to a prominent framed sign in the room warning of $200-350 fines plus replacement costs for any stains on the linens. There was no sense of welcome or helpful information. The room was mostly clean, but there were dirt smudges and hair in the tub. And the price! We didn’t see anything major happening in Salinas this Saturday night but paid $243 for a very basic motel. The only request we made was to have an extra hour for checkout the following morning and were told “No! Extra charge.”

    The beds were firm, and the in-room air conditioner had a fan setting that created effective white noise. It was a pretty good environment for sleeping.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2022

    4.0
    You get what you pay for.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was rude. The family room was 3 beds pushed together in a regular size hotel room. The area was sketchy.

    Was close to shopping centers and restaurants. Also was clean.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2022

    5.0
    No Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Need different receptionist staff ASAP! I will not visit this hotel again due to the unwelcome attitude by the receptionist. Eventhough this hotel is walking distance from my family.

    The room smelled good, bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2022

    4.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spoiled food in refrigerator Not real clean

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no breakfast. The facilities are poor. It's too expensive. The vicinity is not attractive.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In the beginning all was good but when we open the room the floor was dirty with sand, hair, dirt. Husband and wife at the service desk were rude lady screaming. All I asked was for the broom to sweep.

    . Space was good. Beds comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    1.0
    Worst motel I have ever stayed at. If I could give a 0 star I would.
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. The lady at the reception had the worst manners, she would smack the table while speaking to me and didn’t accept debit cards. 2. The room smelled like strong paint, blankets had yellow and white stains, the bed was extremely squeaky, really thin walls you can hear everyone’s foot steps.

    Nothing

    Stayed in February 2025

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