Santa Nella California Accommodations

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The Santa Nella center point is around 9 miles north of Downtown Santa Nella and 11 miles south of Moffett Field - NASA.

Santa Nella is a small town that serves as a tranquil stopover for travelers journeying through the Golden State. This unassuming destination is ideally situated along Interstate 5, making it a convenient stop for those traveling between the bustling metropolises of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Also, it's within reach of major cities like San Jose and Fresno, offering a change of scenery from the urban setting. While Santa Nella may be small in size, it provides a unique blend of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and welcoming hospitality that makes it worth a visit. One of Santa Nella's most notable attractions is the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, a sprawling expanse of water and wilderness that offers a myriad of outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and picnicking along the reservoir's shores or embark on scenic hikes that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The area's natural beauty is complemented by its rich history, with the nearby San Joaquin Valley offering insights into California's agricultural heritage. When it comes to lodging, the Santa Nella area provides a range of accommodations that cater to weary travelers seeking comfort and convenience. From well-appointed motels and inns to cozy hotels and suites, visitors will find a variety of options to rest and rejuvenate before continuing their journey. Many properties are conveniently located near the town's main attractions and offer easy access to the interstate, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience. Whether you're passing through or planning a longer stay, make Santa Nella a part of your California adventure and enjoy all this friendly town has in store. More from this guide...

Santa Nella Hotels/Motels & Accommodations

Spark by Hilton Santa Nella on I-5 - Santa Nella 28976 Plaza Dr., Santa Nella, CA 95322 Call
  • Midscale Highway property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$70
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Best Western Andersen's Inn in Santa Nella 12367 State Highway 33, Santa Nella, CA 95322 Call
  • Cheap property
  • Check-in: 03:00
From$88
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Motel 6 Santa Nella Ca in Santa Nella 12733 South Highway 33, Santa Nella, CA 95322 Call
  • Inexpensive hotel
From$60
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Hotel Mission De Oro in Santa Nella 13070 Ca 33, Santa Nella, CA 95322 Call
  • Four star Rural hotel
  • 6 meeting rooms in hotel
From$125
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Motel 6 Santa Nella, CA - Los Banos : 28821 Gonzaga Rd. 28821 Gonzaga Rd., Santa Nella, CA 95322 Call
  • Inexpensive property
  • Check-in: 13:00
From$60
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Sun Star Inn 839 West Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635 Call ~14.92 miles southeast of Santa Nella
  • 2-star Highway property
  • 42 rooms in property
From$40
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Americas Best Value Inn Los Banos 330 West Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635 Call ~15.11 miles southeast of Santa Nella
  • Two-star property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$60
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Travelodge by Wyndham Los Banos CA 349 West Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635 Call ~15.15 miles southeast of Santa Nella
  • 2 star hotel
From$60
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Best Western Executive Inn - Los Banos 301 West Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635 Call ~15.16 miles southeast of Santa Nella
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Check-in time: 02:00
From$81
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Los Banos in Los Banos 20 West Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635 Call ~15.19 miles southeast of Santa Nella
  • Mid-scale Highway property
From$80
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Maple Inn & Suites 1621 East Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635 Call ~15.97 miles southeast of Santa Nella
  • Low-priced hotel
From$36
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La Plaza Inn Los Banos 2169 East Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635 Call ~16.24 miles southeast of Santa Nella
  • 2-star Highway hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 pm
From$41
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SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County : 110 Del Rio Ave. 110 Del Rio Ave., Livingston, CA 95334 Call ~17.73 miles northeast of Santa Nella
  • 2-star Highway hotel
From$64
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Hampton Inn Patterson in Patterson 2467 Sperry Ave., Patterson, CA 95363 Call ~17.76 miles northwest of Santa Nella
  • Three Star Mountain property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$80
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Travelodge by Wyndham Turlock 201 West Glenwood Ave., Turlock, CA 95380 Call ~18.01 miles northeast of Santa Nella
  • Low-priced Highway hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$60
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Best Western Plus Villa Del Lago Inn Patterson - Patterson 2959 Speno Dr., Patterson, CA 95363 Call ~18.07 miles northwest of Santa Nella
  • 3 star Highway property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$92
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Home 2 Suites by Hilton : 1831 Lander Ave. 1831 Lander Ave., Turlock, CA 95380 Call ~18.13 miles northeast of Santa Nella
  • Mid-scale Downtown hotel
  • 87 suites in hotel
From$129
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Hampton Inn Turlock - Turock 1821 Lander Ave., Turock, CA 95380 Call ~18.19 miles northeast of Santa Nella
  • Two-star Rural hotel
  • Hotel has 85 rooms
From$60
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Super 8 by Wyndham Turlock in Turlock 250 South Walnut Ave., Turlock, CA 95380 Call ~18.60 miles northeast of Santa Nella
  • Inexpensive hotel
  • Hotel has 101 rooms
Days Inn by Wyndham Turlock 185 North Tully Rd., Turlock, CA 95380 Call ~18.84 miles northeast of Santa Nella
  • Low-priced Highway hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
From$60
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Springhill Suites Turlock : 191 North Tully Rd. 191 North Tully Rd., Turlock, CA 95380 Call ~18.86 miles north of Santa Nella
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • 3 floors in property
From$80
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Turlock Inn 701 20th Century Blvd., Turlock, CA 95380 Call ~19.91 miles northeast of Santa Nella
  • Low Cost Downtown property
  • Airport shuttle available
From$85
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Candlewood Suites Turlock - Turlock 1000 Powers Court, Turlock, CA 95380 Call ~20.24 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Low-priced Highway hotel
  • 89 rooms in property
From$60
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Turlock by IHG 3001 Hotel Dr., Turlock, CA 95380 Call ~20.50 miles north of Santa Nella
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • Check-in: 3:00pm
From$129
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Turlock 3301 Countryside Dr., Turlock, CA 95380 Call ~20.52 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Affordable Highway hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From$124
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Best Western Orchard Inn 5025 North Golden State Blvd., Turlock, CA 95382 Call ~21.34 miles north of Santa Nella
  • 3-star Highway property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$115
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Holiday Inn Express Westley by IHG 4525 Howard Rd., Westley, CA 95387 Call ~24.16 miles northwest of Santa Nella
  • Mid-scale Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From$94
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Modesto Ceres 1760 Herndon Rd., Modesto Ceres, CA 95307 Call ~24.97 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Low priced Highway hotel
  • Free breakfast
From$60
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Modesto Ceres : 1672 Herndon Rd. 1672 Herndon Rd., Ceres, CA 95307 Call ~25.11 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Inexpensive Highway property
  • Check-in: 2:00PM
From$60
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Days Inn by Wyndham Westley : 7144 Mccracken Rd. 7144 Mccracken Rd., Westley, CA 95387 Call ~25.29 miles northwest of Santa Nella
  • Inexpensive Highway hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
Motel 6 Westley, CA 7115 Mccracken Rd., Westley, CA 95387 Call ~25.38 miles northwest of Santa Nella
  • Low priced Highway property
  • Check-in: 3pm
From$60
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Rodeway Inn 1128 South 9th St., Modesto, CA 95351 Call ~25.64 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Economical hotel
  • 20 rooms in hotel
From$60
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The Century 927 10th St., Modesto, CA 95354 Call ~27.42 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Low Cost property
From$60
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto in Modesto 1150 9th St., Modesto, CA 95354 Call ~27.56 miles north of Santa Nella
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$80
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Best Western Town House Lodge 909 16th St., Modesto, CA 95354 Call ~27.72 miles north of Santa Nella
  • 2-star Downtown property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$79
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Spark by Hilton Modesto 500 Kansas Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 Call ~27.79 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Affordable Highway hotel
  • 68 rooms in property
From$80
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Motel 6 Modesto, CA - Downtown 807 Needham St., Modesto, CA 95354 Call ~27.86 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Two star hotel
  • Check-in time: 15:00
Studio 6 Merced Ca 1213 V St., Merced, CA 95341 Call ~27.89 miles east of Santa Nella
  • Economical property
From$60
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Studio 6 Merced, CA in Merced 1213 V St., Merced, CA 95340 Call ~27.93 miles east of Santa Nella
  • Low-priced Downtown property
  • Check in time: 11:00am
From$60
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Motel 6 Merced, CA - North 1410 V St., Merced, CA 95340 Call ~27.97 miles east of Santa Nella
  • Cheap hotel
  • Check in time: 15:00
From$60
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Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area in Merced 1215 R St., Merced, CA 95341 Call ~28.17 miles east of Santa Nella
  • Low-priced property
  • Check in: 15:00
From$60
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Days Inn by Wyndham Merced / Yosemite Area 1215 R St., Merced, CA 95340 Call ~28.20 miles east of Santa Nella
  • Economical Highway hotel
  • 75 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$35
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Executive Inn : 7100 Mccracken Rd. 7100 Mccracken Rd., Westley, CA 95387 Call ~28.32 miles northwest of Santa Nella
  • Low Cost Highway hotel
  • Check-in time: 2:00pm
From$60
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El Capitan Hotel - Merced 609 West Main St., Merced, CA 95340 Call ~28.79 miles east of Santa Nella
  • High end Downtown hotel
  • 3 meeting rooms in property
From$69
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Days Inn by Wyndham Modesto - Modesto 1312 Mchenry Ave., Modesto, CA 95350 Call ~28.98 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Cheap Downtown property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$75
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Motel 6 Modesto CA in Modesto 1920 West Orangeburg Ave., Modesto, CA 95350 Call ~29.12 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Low priced hotel
  • Hotel has 100 rooms
From$60
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Springhill Suites by Marriott Modesto in Modesto 1901 West Orangeburg Ave., Modesto, CA 95350 Call ~29.16 miles north of Santa Nella
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • 111 rooms in property
From$80
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Vineyard Ranch Resort 867 Orchard Rd., Hollister, CA 95023 Call ~29.16 miles southwest of Santa Nella
  • High end Resort property
  • 6 rooms in hotel
From$249
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Best Western Palm Court Inn - Modesto 2001 West Orangeburg Ave., Modesto, CA 95350 Call ~29.17 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Mid-scale Highway property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From$72
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Comfort Inn Modesto 2025 West Orangeburg Ave., Modesto, CA 95350 Website Call ~29.24 miles north of Santa Nella
  • Two star Highway hotel
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
From$71
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Seasonal Guide: Discovering Santa Nella at Its Best

The ideal time to visit Santa Nella depends largely on the type of activities and weather you prefer. In summer, temperatures can soar, making it an excellent time to enjoy water activities at the nearby San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, where visitors can fish, boat, and swim. The winter months are milder and bring much-needed rain, creating lush landscapes perfect for hiking or birdwatching. Spring and fall offer more moderate temperatures, ideal for exploring local attractions like the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery and experiencing the region's agricultural bounty. While Santa Nella is a small community, it is conveniently located near larger towns that host various events, such as the Merced County Fair in June, which is a short drive away. No matter when you choose to visit, Santa Nella's unique climate and location provide a variety of activities and experiences to enjoy.

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Santa Nella, CA: A Recreational Haven

Santa Nella, California is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of recreational opportunities that showcase the area's natural beauty. Central to this is the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, a sprawling expanse that is perfect for water sports, fishing, and picnicking. The reservoir's calm waters are ideal for boating and kayaking, while its shores provide excellent spots for fishing, with abundant populations of bass, catfish, and trout. For those in the mood to spend a night under the stars, the San Luis Creek Group Campsite offers a serene setting with access to modern amenities. This campsite is perfect for families and groups, providing a chance to reconnect with nature and enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors. Another highlight of Santa Nella is the San Luis Creek North Beach, a picturesque spot that is perfect for a day of sunbathing, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water. This beach is a favorite among locals and visitors who are in the mood for a peaceful day by the water.

Recent traveler reviews of Santa Nella, CA

Below are reviews of the city of Santa Nella, CA from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Several places for breakfast and a In-Out Burger"
Score 5.0 / 5

Jack T., from 18-Nov-2025
"Had everything we needed"
Score 5.0 / 5

Timothy W., from 17-Oct-2025
"The businesses and restaurants"
Score 5.0 / 5

Tonnie E., from 07-Oct-2025
"Everything was perfect"
Score 4.0 / 5

David M., from 26-Aug-2025
"Conveniently Located Hotel"
Score 5.0 / 5

Convenient place to stay on the way home.

Diane B., from 13-Aug-2025
"Great Location"
Score 5.0 / 5

Anderson Pea Soup restaurant a block away—very good meal.

Vicky W., from 21-Jul-2025
"The Mission & The Kitchen"
Score 5.0 / 5

The Mission ..The Kitchen.

Kathie B., from 04-May-2025
"Delicious Food & Coffee"
Score 5.0 / 5

Starbucks across the road. Food in the Kitchen was delicious!

Kathie B., from 03-May-2025
"Nice place to stay."
Score 4.0 / 5

It's nice and with the food options, I don't really leave the hotel.

Sarah K., from 14-Apr-2025
"Easy to Navigate "
Score 5.0 / 5

Very easy to navigate around town. Lots of options.

Amanda M., from 29-Mar-2025
"Great for travelers!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Great for travelers!

Jack S., from 29-Jan-2025
"Next to Andersons Pea Soup, my favorite!!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Next to Andersons Pea Soup, my favorite!!

Ken R., from 14-Oct-2024
"Convenient Location"
Score 5.0 / 5

It is a quick on and off the freeway with gas stations and food options.

Richard O., from 05-Jul-2024
"Nice Small Town With Everything"
Score 5.0 / 5

Santa Nella is a very nice small town that meets all your needs. And people are friendly.

Rosa A., from 16-Mar-2024
"Good Service in Surrounding Businesses"
Score 4.0 / 5

Stopover was halfway point in our trip. Didn't venture into town but the hotel vicinity was truck stops and convenience stores. Customer service was good to excellent in those businesses around the hotel.

Rick G., from 22-Feb-2024
"Everything!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Everything!

Fran N., from 30-Oct-2023
"Convenient Location"
Score 4.0 / 5

Easy access to the hotel, good gas stop.

Andrew P., from 25-Dec-2022
"Clean and comfortable."
Score 4.0 / 5

Panda Express restaurant was pretty good

Sherry M., from 16-Oct-2022
"The hotel makes the city!!"
Score 4.0 / 5

The hotel makes the city!!

Gary B., from 17-Mar-2022
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