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About the Hotel

1217 N Main Street, Salinas, California, United States
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Close to Sherwood Park
Guest rating
5.8
/10
2.5
/5

The 2-star Wagon Wheel Motel Salinas includes air-conditioned rooms nearly a 10-minute drive from the National Steinbeck Center.

Location

Gabilan Creek Wilderness Sanctuary is 2.8 km from the motel, while the Salinas Sports Complex is just around the corner from the location. Palo Alto is located 46 km from this Salinas hotel.

Well-connected to many sights, the Wagon Wheel Salinas is just a 5-minute stroll from N Main / Laurel bus stop.

Rooms

The accommodation welcomes guests to 35 rooms fitted with air conditioning as well as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Eat & Drink

The nearby dining opportunities include The Crab Bucket, which is within easy reach of the hotel.

Leisure & Business

There is a sports complex on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Try a cheeseburger at The Sizzling Burger on Main Street.
  • Visit the National Steinbeck Center for local literary history.
  • Explore the scenic Laguna Seca Recreation Area for nature trails.
  • Don't miss the historic Salinas Valley Railroad for a unique ride.
  • Sample artisanal cheeses at the nearby Salinas Valley Cheese Company.
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Wagon Wheel Motel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Heating
Air conditioning
Family Room
2 persons
360 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Heating
Air conditioning
King Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning

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Facilities

Wagon Wheel Motel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Vending machines

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dressing area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Wagon Wheel Motel Location

1217 N Main Street, Salinas, California, United States
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1217 N Main Street, Salinas, California, United States
Nearby
Event hall
Salinas Sports Complex
1500 ft
Restaurants
Golden China Restaurant
600 ft
1250 N Main St
The Crab Bucket
400 ft
1260 N Main St
Ikebana Japanese Restaurant
1200 ft
1315 N Main St
La Costa Taqueria
900 ft
1306 N Main St
BKM Healthy Foods
1100 ft
138 E Laurel Dr
Baskin-Robbins
1400 ft
196 E. Laurel Dr
Taco Bell
1600 ft
1345 N. Main Street
McDonald's
1800 ft
1365 N Main St
Getting around
City Centre
Salinas30 min  ·  1.6 mi
Airports
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)48 min  ·  19.8 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)147 min  ·  60.7 mi
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Paid Private parking is possible on site.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
35

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Wagon Wheel Motel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 43 verified reviews
4.7/10
Guest rating
36%
Recommend
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Comfort
6.3/10
Facilities
5.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Location
6.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.6/10
Staff
6.2/10
Value for money
6.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 165 reviews
5.8/10
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