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EL Amigo Motel

1.5 star property
Motel in Turlock with free parking

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Front of property
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Reception
Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Exterior
EL Amigo Motel offers a laid-back atmosphere where guests connect with free in-room WiFi and children enjoy the outdoor playground. The motel combines practical comfort with convenient features including self parking and round-the-clock front desk service just steps from rooms.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Turlock is home to EL Amigo Motel. Turlock Historical Society Museum and Carnegie Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pageo Lavender Farm and Stanislaus County Fair. Hilmar Cheese Company and Hilmar Country Plaza are also worth visiting.
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Map
1580 S 1st St, Turlock, CA, 95380

What's nearby

  • Pageo Lavender Farm - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stanislaus County Fair - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Pedretti Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • California State University Stanislaus - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Hilmar Cheese Company - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Turlock-Denair Station - 11 min drive
  • Modesto, CA (MOD-Modesto City - County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos El Hidalguense - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silva's Taco Truck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tesoro Fine Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

EL Amigo Motel

Property highlights
EL Amigo Motel provides a playground and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Private yards and wardrobes/closets
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 17 2024 to April 16 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Cleaning deposit: USD 15 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Shasta motel
EL Amigo Motel Motel
EL Amigo Motel Turlock
EL Amigo Motel Motel Turlock

Frequently asked questions

Is EL Amigo Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at EL Amigo Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at EL Amigo Motel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at EL Amigo Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is EL Amigo Motel located?

Situated in Turlock, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Turlock Historical Society Museum, Carnegie Arts Center, and Pageo Lavender Farm. Stanislaus County Fair is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

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EL Amigo Motel Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 4 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property manager would NOT honor the quoted Expedia price. I was told the owner would never honer that price and I would lose my money if I didn’t pay his price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jack

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

Man sure would like to be paid back my money

I booked my stay for week thru hotels .com 20 mins into my stay the manager shows up at my door telling me that I need to pay more money or I'm not going to be able to say it even though I paid the rate in full on hotels.com so it's been over 6 days after I paid for a week already tomorrow will be a week now and I still have not got my money back I have been given the runaround everywhere at the time I turn as we get my money or whatever back because the reservation was canceled the next morning
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't stay here
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

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