Stay at Star Motel in Chowchilla, CA with a 3.9 rating and 96 reviews. Close to Fossil Discovery Center and Fresno Yosemite Airport for easy travel.
Visitors appreciate the motel's cleanliness, friendly service, and affordable pricing, making it a practical choice for travelers passing through or seeking a quiet stay close to local attractions.
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Located in Chowchilla, CA, Star Motel offers simple motel accommodations with a focus on cleanliness and basic comfort. Guests frequently mention the presence of in-room refrigerators and microwaves, which adds convenience for longer stays or family travel. The property is noted for its pet-friendly policy and responsive, friendly management, which contributes to a welcoming atmosphere for travelers with diverse needs.
The rooms have been remodeled and maintained under new management, addressing previous issues reflected in older reviews. While some aspects of the property may feel a bit dated, guests appreciate the quiet environment and effective air conditioning and heating units, making stays comfortable in various weather conditions. Clean bathrooms and reliable hot showers are recurring positives in guest feedback.
Star Motel sits centrally in town, providing easy access to local attractions such as the Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County and Mariposa Creek, both popular for sightseeing and recreation. For guests interested in gaming or entertainment, North Fork Mono Casino and Resort is also within reach. The motel is conveniently accessible from nearby airports including Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Merced Regional Airport.
With a rating just under 4 stars based on nearly 100 reviews, Star Motel is suitable for visitors seeking affordable, straightforward accommodation in a safe and clean setting. It is particularly suited for travelers who prioritize budget, convenience, and a quiet place to rest over upscale amenities. The motel offers an alternative to larger hotel chains nearby, with competitive pricing and personalized customer service.
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
I like the price, manager is friendly, rooms are clean and bathroom is clean. Refrigerator and microwave in room. I had a good night sleep and air conditioning and heater unit work well. I most like to comeback. Pets friendly.
Overall place is nice and clean. Nice customer service and pets friendly. Refrigerator and microwave in rooms. Good for family because is safe and clean. Air conditioning is very powerful and bathroom is clean. I have very good night sleep here. Definitely return
The motel is a little bit off the highway and newer buildings obscure the sign but finding the location is worth the time. The rooms have been remodeled (repainted, cleaned and repaired). The filthy bug infested rooms are a thing of the past under the new management. The old reviews do not due justice to the motel and new management any longer. There are no drug and illicit activities taking place on the property under the watchful eye of the new management. The new management is paying very close attention to the property as renovations and upgrades appear to be ongoing. I highly advise staying here as security is no longer an issue and is very well priced in comparison to the other motels in the vicinity. A clean comfortable nights stay at a reasonable rate with your vehicle right outside your door is the current offering.
The place is a bit outdated but the service and price were great! It was quieter than I expected although there is a train that runs by a couple times throughout the night, wasn’t too loud or shaking the place so I kinda enjoyed it. The owner was super friendly and accommodating. I will likely stay here every time I am driving through the area when needing a place to sleep. Cheers! Also, it was about $60 cheaper than any other hotels I’ve been to in a 50 mile radius. No roaches or bedbugs either lol
We had such a nice time here. Spent 4 nights. Quiet and we were able to get such a good night's sleep. The room was clean. Great shower. They even put a refrigerator and microwave at our request. Free of charge. Thank you Roger for giving us exactly what we needed.
Rooms are very nice and clean, parking spots are very open. Air conditioning is very nice, central location in town. Rooms are safe and family friendly. Nice atmosphere with very good customer service. Food and gas stations nearby. Fast wireless internet. Clean bathroom and lots of TV channels and refrigerator and microwave in rooms. I definitely come back.
Quiet, comfortable, Lots of tv channels, friendly management, microwave options and mini fridge with lots of storage space, showers stay hot, heat and cooler work great. Pet and family friendly. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for some quiet time.
Very nice big room, clean bathroom and good quality for low price. Quite at night and relaxing. Everything works fine. Microwave and refrigerator in room. Lots of sports channels and all other too. Nice clean parking lot and safe place for family. I will come back.
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