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    Melody Ranch Motel

    4.4 (103 reviews)
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    Erlinda G.

    Check in was smooth, price is very affordable, room clean, with a refrigerator and coffee maker

    Helen L.

    Reminds me of a cruise ship shower stall. Maybe a tiny bit bigger. Water saving shower head, hits you, and it hurts. Nicest people who run this place for 60 years. Thanks, Frank. Kerug Coffee and muffin/danish in the lobby. This kept us going for the day. Pretty quiet. Good blackout curtains to keep the bright sun out. Nice remote air conditioner. The beds were comfy. Small refrigerator and microwave. Small TV in today's standards. Assigned parking spaces. Very clean. Dont come during graduation time at Cal Poly. Rates really go up, and there's no room at the inn.

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    Myphuong L.

    Check in was easy, I had called 40 mins in advanced to asked if my room was available and she said yes. They are not paperless and she had me fill out my name, address, driver license and vehicle license. Then handed me a physical key. She said "We're an old school motel and we have you pay after your stay". I am so glad that I insisted on charging my card at that instance because no one was to be found the day I left. You have an assigned parking space. Your room number corresponds to your parking spot. I thought that was weird like invasion of privacy when someone can know if you're home or not and if that room is taken. But she said it's because if you're home late, you'll have a spot. I'm assuming there's not enough parking? How can that be when each room is connected to a spot? I feel like I've been transformed back to the 70s to my childhood home with outdated decor of patterned carpet, wood trim, low tile sink, slim shower, fleece blankets, and mix match blankets. If you can pass all that, it's actually a quaint little place with a mini fridge, no microwave, a swimming pool and designated outdoor smoking area. After all, it's a 'ranch' theme. (+) A.C with remote (+) Heater has its own thermostat and wall furnace (+) All one level, no need to worry about stairs. 20 units. (+) 3 extra pillows and one fleece blanket in the closet. (-) No outlets. Just a power strip behind the fridge. (-) No iron - I'm sure you can call to ask (-) No microwave - Must call to ask and they will bring it to you if they have it available. Otherwise, the office can heat it up for you. (-) Shampoo is in a 0.4 ounce sample size pouch. (-) Very slim standing shower (-) Low sink, not ideal for tall folks (-) Small standard size toilet bowl (-) Physical key (-) The tv lags between channels and not clear (-) The towel hook behind the door was as high as the door way. Quite a reach. My Expedia reservation said the office opens at 7am but the hours on the door says 7:30am, yet there's a clock that says "Be right back at 8am". I came by at 7:10, then at 8:30 the sign was flipped to "open" but a note that says "...stepping out be right back..." and finally 9am. That same note was still there. Imagine if I needed to pay? So I dropped the keys in the drop box. Overall, it was clean and most importantly, we felt safe. It's 10 minutes from Sensorio light show. It's also far from downtown, you would have to drive.

    Bailey B.

    Reasonably priced, quaint, charming and comfortable. I really enjoyed my two nights at this motel. It had everything I needed. On Friday nights, the taco pop up across the street was also a perk. I sat outside near the pool and ate my tacos and it was beautiful peaceful. I would stay here again and I'd recommend to anybody who appreciates timeless charm.

    It's every bit as old-school as it seems from the road.
    Brandon M.

    I come to Paso a few times a year for work, usually on short notice and I've ended up at Melody Ranch a few different times. I have to echo what most of the other reviewers say; yes it's an older, simple motel but it maintains that slightly homey charm and it's notably clean with great customer service. The people are always welcoming and warm in a way that always reads as genuine and although it's older to the point that even the Kleenex dispenser and the brass doorknobs and hardware can easily be dated to the 1960's, everything works so it yields and simple no nonsense experience. If you're the type of person that is admittedly "higher maintenance" then it's probably not for you, but if your more on the reasonable and down-to-earth end of the spectrum and prioritize cleanliness and kindness above modern amenities, give it a try. I genuinely think the owners deserve it.

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    Nostalgic, no frills motel. Perfect for our stay...a place to lay our heads after wine tastings, brewery hopping, and a concert at Vina Robles. Lots of food options within a 5 minute drive! Room included a mini fridge that worked great! Place was nice and quiet. We can't wait to stay here again!

    Janine D.

    We travel often from Southern California to the Paso Robles area. Our favorite place to stay is the Melody Ranch Motel, a quintessential 50's motor inn. The owners (maybe original owners!) are warm and hospitable. We are always made to feel welcome! I have given them 5 stars because they excel at being what they are, a clean, comfortable budget motel. The beds are good, the towels of nice quality and a location that is adjacent to the center of town. We walk to fabulous restaurants and shopping opportunities. If you are looking for Ritz Carlton luxury, don't stay here and then write a lousy review!! This is a great place to stay!

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    Beautiful hotel ideally located. And dog friendly! Our room was spacious and comfortable and…read morespacious, with a gas fireplace, bathtub and big bathroom. We were in room 201, and it was very quiet. The breakfast was complimentary but not that exciting. Had a cocktail in the outside bar, and it was very nice with all the fires. The library had candy with little bags where you could help yourself. Everyone was very nice, and free parking was right across the street. A lovely place to stay and we will definitely stay again when we visit Paso Robles again.

    For the boutique hotel adventurer, Hotel Cheval will hit many of the right notes. Located in quaint…read moredowntown Paso Robles, it offers accommodations with a touch of class. From the outside, it's rather unassuming, but once you go in the front doors, the inner real beauty of this location is revealed. The courtyard is simply amazing, and like a bubble in space and time that offers a refuge from the outside world. In the evening the fireplaces are burning with hardwood every night and they offer fresh made s'mores to hotel guests. There's actually a s'mores menu. The whole environment is almost like something from a movie. They've also got a wonderful library that is tastefully appointed with many wonderful and interesting different books to read. It definitely invites you to sit down and snuggle by the fire with a good book. Such a cozy feeling! You can also select some candy for a snack. The rooms themselves are also beautiful and the bedding looks nice. Though I will say for me personally the pillows were really uncomfortable, and they had a rough spun duvet which smelled musty on the inside like it hadn't been washed in quite awhile. It looked and smelled like they were washing the sheets and the blanket but not the duvet itself. They also offer breakfast in the morning, but it's a little bit later than some other places so if you have to get an early start, then you probably won't be able to catch it. Overall I really enjoyed the stay and would say this experience is really good for the boutique traveler that is looking for a peaceful, unhurried trip.

    The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection by Hilton

    The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection by Hilton

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    For my Wife's Birthday this past November, we booked our first trip to Paso Robles…read more To be perfectly honest... I don't know why, but I always thought that Paso Robles or "Paso" as it's referred to, was some Podunk town that just wasn't worth stopping for. Yeah, I've passed it so many times while traveling North on "THE 101" or simply "101" as they refer to it in NorCal.... ;) (IYKYK) And all those times I've passed through, I've never once thought about pulling off the freeway to see what Paso was all about. Well, just like Julia Robert's character said in Pretty Woman while shopping on Rodeo Drive.... "Big Mistake. Big. HUGE!" Yeah, just like that sales clerk in Pretty Woman I too made a HUGE mistake! Plot Twist: I am the Good Looking Not Quite the Silver Fox Richard Gere of this story. =) ----So let's break down Paso & The Ava Hotel---- For my wife's Birthday Weekend, we made reservations at... The Ava Hotel Paso Robles. Mind you, we left mid-day from our home and by the time we arrived to Paso and pulled into the Hotel parking lot, it was already dark, but right away I could tell that the Hotel my wife booked us was Top Notch. First Impression: Sheesh, my wife sure knows how to spoil herself for HER Birthday weekend. Haha. Once parked, I had my wife and 3 girls head into the lobby out of the cold while I lugged what felt like 12 suitcases... We were only there for three nights; do you really need a suit case just for your change of shoes?? Gotta love Girls... Plot twist: The suitcase with the extra shoes.... WAS MINE!!!!!! Jk, maybe, not really, I'll never tell... =) Upon checking in, I immediately noticed how Great the staff was; Kind, Welcoming and from the looks of the place, even at night, I just knew we were going to enjoy our weekend stay here. ----The Room---- Everything you'd expect, but More! We had 2 comfy Queens, a large screen TV, a mini fridge, a clean bathroom and a Great standalone shower! Being that this hotel is Brand New, everything was clean and felt nearly unused which really made for an enjoyable stay. The next morning, my wife's actual Birthday, we got dressed, headed downstairs and celebrated with a Birthday Mimosa from their Lobby Bar. It was the perfect start to our day and to my wife's Special Day From there we headed out to explore Downtown Paso Robles which BTW, The Ava Hotel is what I would call the start of the Downtown area so it's literally the PERFECT place to stay if you, yourself come to Paso Robles one day. And to those still with us, Remember earlier when I said I made a "Big Mistake. Big. Huge!" By simply thinking that Paso Robles was some Podunk, no-nothin town that wasn't worth exiting the freeway for?? Well, I'll be the 1st to admit. I was wrong!!! Paso is one of my new favorite Central Coast towns that I can't wait to come back to. The fun little shops, the great eateries, Wine, more Wine, Did I mention there's Wine? Yeah, loads and loads of world-renowned wineries specializing in French Reds, but they've got whites too so don't stress. Not a wine person? More of a beer drinker? Paso's Got You!! Come check out Firestone Walker Brewing Co., home of the "805" beer; the regions Phone Area Code. Yeah, drink local baby!! So after enjoying breakfast at the Cowgirl Cafe (Epic Review coming soon), we went to the downtown park at let our kids play with the locals. We then hit several of the eclectic shops, including a local bookstore where my wife was like a kid in a candy store and The Spice of Life Tea Shop which I fell in love with (reviews of everywhere we went NEXT, so stay tuned) and finally made our way back to The Ava to take a break and rest our pups (our feet). Upon walking back to The Ava Hotel, I couldn't help but be in Awe of this well manicured, architecturally forward, beautifully designed building. To be honest, It looks and it feels more like a Resort and I felt so spoiled to be apart of its beginning days and I'm proud to give it the 5 stars it deserves. So... What have we learned?? Step 1: Book a room at the Ava Hotel. Step 2: Put your wife's name on the luggage tag of your suitcase for the extra shoes you really brought. Step 3: Bring one empty suitcase for all the Romantasy books your wife's gonna buy at Spare Time Books! To Paso.... To The Ava Hotel... I can't wait to come back!

    This was a nice newer hotel in Paso Robles. It was convenient to the town and we enjoyed walking…read moreand browsing nearby shops during our visit. Self-parking was available in their private lot for a fee, but we found unlimited street parking right in front of the hotel every day. We felt safe since the police department was across the street. The lobby was spacious with many modern seating areas. Breakfast and lunch could be ordered via their walk-up counter. We reserved a room with a king bed and it was pretty small. There were only 2 drawers for clothing in a tiny closet. Bathroom had a single sink and a large shower. One positive was the very comfortable mattress. A shallow salt-water pool and fitness center were located on the second floor. Bicycles were available on the ground floor too. Overall, we enjoyed staying at this hotel and would return again.

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    Stables Inn

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    Second time staying here for the same event, the Rhone Rangers. This time chose the Bunkhouse (or…read moreit chose me). Huge room, about 25' X 48' plus bath and shower. 1 Queen bed plus 4 bunk beds. Dining table, couch, plus it's own private 4 chair fire pit. This was a fun stay!

    I'll preface my review by saying with these types of motel conversions they can be excellent, or…read morejust miss the mark, and that can be deeply personal. We stayed at another converted motel in Paso on our last visit (Farmhouse - which we loved) but we wanted to be a bit closer to the square so we decided to try Stables Inn. Now you do get exactly what it looks like in their photos - which is fine. But just the quality of everything isn't the best. The rooms are small and the bedding and finishes are just not great quality. The bathroom very tiny, no working exhaust fan and the room itself just had one tiny window so it just felt a bit claustrophobic for two people. The staff experience was a bit mixed and could use some polishing. The positives: You are walking distance to the square. There is an interior common area which is a nice lounge. The weather out was awful so we escaped and hung out in the lounge for a bit to get out of our room. They do have an outside common area as well but you're literally on the side of a main road on an 'island' in the middle of the parking lot. I am not sure even in good weather I'd feel comfortable sitting there. If being walking distance to the square is a priority, and you aren't spending much time in your room this might be fine for you. We ended up staying our third night at the Farmhouse Motel which is just a bit further down the road and couldn't recommend it more. Everything is so well done and priced very comparably.

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    (188 reviews)

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    What an adorable place to stay for a weekend trip to Paso…read more The Farmhouse is a newly renovated motel. While the word motel has certain perceptions attached to it, farmhouse is in actuality a bright, modern, and very aesthetically pleasing hotel with wonderful amenities. Prices can be average to above average depending on the time of the year, but we were able to use some credit card points to save even further. I'd say the stay is worth the baseline price, though. We got the standard king bed room. Each room has its own little patio, and a shared fire pit nearby. The room was spacious, clean, and the color palate is a dream. The bathroom amenities were standard. It's a room you wouldn't mind doing a staycation in. The service is wonderful. There is a front desk for easy check in, and the host was available via text if we needed anything ( at one point we needed more tissues and she brought it within minutes). They also offer free rosé upon arrival and free pastries and fruit/coffee during breakfast. The location is not exactly in downtown but it's a 15 min walk or a 5 min drive to the park/square. Can't wait to come back .

    If you read about a great breakfast, that's old data...Farmhouse Paso USED to have great pastries…read more Their site does not mention much about breakfast. In April '26 it was coffee, teabags, croissants that in our opinion were the quality of Costco. yam packets, no butter. Several guests popped in and did not bother. Was super disappointing for us since from previous visit we expected the top quality pastries we had had. Otherwise the place has high quality finishes, good bed, sheets, planting, fire pits through out.

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    Paso Robles Inn

    (582 reviews)

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    Had a wonderful stay!…read more the only issue. Even if you're a guest, you still have to pay $20- a day for onsight parking! We stayed two nights and we were given a parking pass for one day. I was told by the front dest (at the time of check out) that everyone pays for one night of parking. That it's posted throughout the grounds. It would have been nice to be told this at the time of check in.

    The place is nice, location is even better since it's right in front of the city square. This place…read morehas multiple buildings from the restaurant, the other sub hotel called 1889, the so called wine rooms etc. our room is in the 600s, in front of the pool and spa. It's convenient to jump into the spa at night before 10:00pm curfew. What is bad is the fact that the receptionist doesn't seem to know what's listed in the website as part of the hotel's offering. We had to tell them that we should be expecting: -1 hr free e-bike rental per guest (of 2 people) - free happy hour drink - welcome amenity That's part of $45 resort fee that they charge daily. When we inquired they were quite reluctant to offer all of those. The welcome amenity never happened. As I was chatting with other guests in the hot tub none of them know about those services either and they were not offered. So, if the hotel doesn't plan to give them to the guests the should pull it off from the website. The people who work here are pretty nice. The park like setting is also a plus. Hauling your luggage to the second floor is something else. I packed light so it's not a problem for me but I see other guest struggled. They offer pick up service if you come via public transport. The little van is sooo cute!

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