Hotels in Coalinga

Coalinga, Calif., a small city 60 miles south of Fresno, sits tucked away in Pleasant Valley at the edge of California's Coast Mountain Range. As can be told by the name, the town grew on the site of a railroad coaling station (Coaling Station A). Nearby Los Gatos Creek County Park offers hiking, but a better outing is to travel to the Joachim Rocks, a rugged area of rocky outcroppings located northwest of Coalinga. Local legend claims this was the hideout for California's most famous bandit, Joaquin Murrieta.

A trip to Clear Creek can give a visitor a chance to try some amateur prospecting in one of California's most highly mineralized areas, and north of Coalinga are the Diablo Mountains, with San Benito Mountain as the highpoint of the range. Ranked as California's 29th most prominent peak, San Benito is accessible by car and the mountain is surrounded by the San Benito Research Natural Area. As for the city of Coalinga, accommodations in Coalinga are simple and spartan. While the motels offer common amenities, there is nothing that would qualify as upscale in this community.

Coalinga Travelodge

The Coalinga Travelodge's room rates are very reasonable, and the Travelodge offers a comfortable accommodation. Room amenities include a coffeemaker and hairdryer. A fridge and microwave are available upon request, but a small fee will be charged. Pets are also welcome (for another small fee). A complimentary continental breakfast will greet you in the mornings, as will a complimentary copy of USA Today. The hotel welcomes RV and buses and has an outdoor pool for your relaxation.

Coalinga Travelodge
25278 W. Dorris Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
travelodge.com

Motel 6 Coalinga East

The Motel 6 in Coalinga is a basic budget motel that offers little in the way of frills; still, the rooms are very clean and comfortable, and its prices are among the most competitive in the area. Standard amenities include free local calls, free coffee and free stay for kids. This is a pet-friendly facility, and--as is the case with most motels--you can park near your room.

Motel 6 Coalinga East
25008 W. Dorris Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-1536
motel6.com

Best Western Big Country Inn

The Best Western offers comfortable rooms (non-smoking and smoking) at a reasonable price. The amenities include a coffeemaker and hairdryer in each room as well as microwaves and mini-refrigerators. The hotel has an outdoor pool, which can offer a nice way to cool off in hot summer months. Several restaurants are within walking distance, and pets are welcome.

Best Western Big Country Inn
25020 W. Dorris Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210-9723
(559) 935-0866
bestwesterncalifornia.com

Cambridge Inn Motor Lodge

The Cambridge Inn Motor Lodge is actually two motels in one. On one side of the street is the Cambridge Inn with 34 rooms, and on the other side of the street is the Cambridge Plaza with an additional 20 rooms. Both accommodations offer comfortable rooms with several amenities, including free Wi-Fi, non smoking and smoking rooms, coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator.

Cambridge Inn Motor Lodge
100 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-1541

Resources

City of Coalinga Website

Article Written By Tom Nari

Tom Nari has been writing professionally since 1998 and has written extensively for a variety of websites. He has coached competitive swimmers and triathletes and holds an additional degree in Kinesiology Theory, specializing in nutrition and resistance training. Nari holds a Master of Arts in creative writing from Loyola Marymount University.

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