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Budget Motel

2.0 star property
Budget Motel offers travelers a hassle-free retreat in Old Mountain View where comfort meets convenience without unnecessary frills

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access - Budget Motel (Mountain View)
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Located in Old Mountain View, Budget Motel provides a straightforward place to stay with practical amenities. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi, smoke-free environment, and free self parking. Previous guests consistently mention the comfortable accommodations.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Special)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Mountain View, a neighborhood in Mountain View, Budget Motel is in the mountains. Shoreline Amphitheatre and Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Winchester Mystery House and Moffett Federal Airfield. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Levi's Stadium or PayPal Park. Visit our Mountain View travel guide
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1028 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA, 94040

What's nearby

  • Stevens Creek Trail
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Klein Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mountain View Farmers Market
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • El Camino Hospital
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whisman Station
    5 min drive
  • Mountain View Station
    18 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chicken G's
    6 min walk
  • 1 Oz Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Paris Baguette
    14 min walk
  • Tommy Thai
    6 min walk
  • Taqueria La Espuela
    13 min walk

About this property

Budget Motel

Hotel near Stanford University
Located close to Shoreline Amphitheatre, Budget Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Budget Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Budget Motel Mountain View
Budget Mountain View
Budget Motel Hotel
Budget Motel Mountain View
Budget Motel Hotel Mountain View

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Budget Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Budget Motel located?

Located in Old Mountain View, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Silicon Valley and Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. San Andreas Fault Trail and El Camino Hospital are also within 2 mi (3 km). Mountain View Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Budget Motel Reviews

5.4

6.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

5.8

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motel near surgery center

Modern amenities. Pleasant decor. Some traffic noise. Friendly manager gave discount due to stay near surgery center (1 block). TV sound did not work and radio could not set time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lesa

The room was in good condition and the staff seemed helpful enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Room comfort
Fan in bathroom was horribly loud and came on with the light so we used a flashlight to avoid turning the fan on. Person in room next door turned their fan on during the night and the noise in our room was horrible. We left as soon as we could in the morning. Also, there was no WiFi
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

DAngelo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small, i paid 275 for 2 nights and i feel like that shouldn’t have been more than 75-85$ a night. Lamp in bathroom has no cover, you can see the wires, not safe & i stayed there with my baby. Limited parking. Indian looking man in the front made my checking in horrible and complicated. Never staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heater not working in Dec. Room very small. No coffee maker in room.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Screwed out of $150

There was an open attic in the room. They refused to give me a refund because I washed my hands when I came into the room, before noticing the attic. I reserved their most expensive room at 6pm, arrived at 6:30pm, and left by 7pm. So they did not lose any business over me, and they had 4 other identical rooms vacant, and more cheaper rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Bring warm clothes

Maximum temperature in room was 61 degrees according to my phone battery.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice easy stay

It’s cool mom and pop motel. Can’t beat it for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay Away! You can do much, much better.

Really Bad Place! My computer and phone were hacked within 1 hour of me leaving there. DO NOT STAY HERE! I wanted to leave leave the first day, owner said I had to stay 2 nights... ( I payed for 7 nights). Then as I packed my truck and waited for my refund receipt the police showed up. He lied and said I would not leave his property. The police could see I was upstanding citizen and there was no problem. Thank You Mountain View PD!..The wife is just as psycho. Stay Away! Room had a microwave, fridge, ac unit all original from the 70's. The counters clean but the floor was FILTHY! Really bad. I used there towels to mop the floor. Towels were super ruff and dirt stained. Shower curtain stained and dirty... No secondary door lock either and when I woke from the first night my door was unlocked! Do yourself a favor and read the other reviews too... I wish I did!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a positive experience

Pleasant stay, kind of noisy due to the busy street but the staff was friendly. Located next to downtown Mountain View so food options are plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good - staff friendly, room clean Not so good- No hooks in the bathroom to hang up clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

The microwave was nasty inside. Furniture was dusty. Way too small for the price. Disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

THIS PLACE SUCKS!!!

HORRIBLE.. BED.. SMELL OF THE PLACE.. CUSTOMER SERVICE.. HORRIBLE.. so bad that they wouldn't even call back Hotels.com when I complained.. THE WORST PLACE EVER!!! I'd sleep in my car before staying there again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spruced up Bates Motel

SMALL SMALL SMALL ROOMS. Shower head at my chest - shower stall only 4 inches wider then me. Could not give a detailed receipt. $350 for a $50 room. Best way to describe it is a spruced up Bates mote.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Neggy, England

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I arrived the owner was very rude to me, saying that he only had a room with two beds and would I please ensure that I only used one of them! then the next night, when I had to go and get my room key re-set, his wife tried to make out that I had only paid for one night when I had paid for three. Very expensive for low quality accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Pankaj

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

last choice hotel

basic hotel - only bed tv fridge microwave work - towels have holes and black spots and old, just 1 pillow, no breakfast, bath accessorie minimal. very costly compared to other hotels in the neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
The listing showed check-in ending at 11pm, I got a call at 9pm informing me that check-in was ending at 10pm told them this wasn't what the site was and wouldn't be able to make it. So they tell me that they are going to give my room to someone else. They did, even though I paid for it services were not delivered.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent budget motel, noisy

Its a bare bones budget motel, so adjust your expectations. Its expensive given the area and the high demand for rooms. Room was clean, bed could use an extra blanket (it was minimal and a bit cool). Bathroom soap was impossible to open from a rather tough plastic bag. Rooms next to El Camino will have lots of noise from the traffic, which is constant, even at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Adam, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It's as nice as a place called "Budge Hotel" could be. It's very old, and the rooms are small, but it's clean and nothing's broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not worth the $$$

Tiny, tiny room. Great for in & out, but the WiFi didn't work. I had to piggy back onto the motel next door, it was dirty behind the bathroom door and the refrigerator did not work. Not worth the $180 we paid. The only virtues were that it was close to my job, it was quiet, the water pressure in the shower was great and no stairs..it was all one level.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Too expensive for quality. Few parking spaces and too close.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness

Small rooms low price (relatively speaking)

It is the most inexpensive motel in the area and you can usually get a room on late notice. Most of the rooms are tiny but pretty clean. The aroma in the lobby is a turn off and if the rooms had that smell I wouldn't stay but that seems to be confined to their little lobby. It looks funky from the street, a little like going back to the 1950's, which may be when this was built. The rooms closer to the back are better. If you book spring the extra few bucks and get a room with 2 beds as they are a good bit bigger. Their regular rooms are about 10x10 plus a small bathroom and vanity area. They do provide a small refrigerator microwave iron. they have Wifi and decent cable TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018