Budget Motel

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8897 Monterey Road , Gilroy , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable/homey feel in some rooms
Some guests found beds nice and comfy
Attractive exterior / holiday lights
At least one report of rooms smelling clean
Cons:
Front desk/staff unavailable or unresponsive
Dirty issues: blood on mattress, lack of daily housekeeping
No breakfast and missing advertised amenities (dryer)
Noisy or potentially unsafe location (drug activity, busy road)
Shower flooding / bathroom problems

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed reports: one guest noted the room 'smelled and was very clean' and another described a cozy, homey interior, but multiple reviews mention dirt, blood on a mattress and lack of daily housekeeping/towel changes. Overall slightly positive due to some clean-room reports but inconsistent housekeeping.
Service
1
Multiple service failures noted: front desk/clerk unavailable at checkout, staff unreachable (no 24h reception), unfulfilled package forwarding and poor communication, and at least one account of staff lying about bookings. Service sentiment is clearly negative.
Location
1
Exterior appearance got positive mentions (cute, Christmas lights) but location complaints include a busy/noisy road and reports of drug activity/noisy neighbors. The outside appeal contrasts with safety/noise concerns; slight positive for curb appeal but mixed overall.
Room Quality
1
Room comfort is mixed: several guests praised comfy beds and homey vibes, while others reported hard beds, creepy bathrooms, blood on a mattress, and a shower that flooded the floor. Net sentiment leans mildly positive on comfort for some rooms but quality is inconsistent.
Amenities
1
Amenity shortfalls reported: advertised daily cleaning did not occur, a promised dryer was missing, no breakfast was provided, and odd/poorly functioning fixtures (e.g., ring doorbell failure, upside-down light switches). Overall negative for amenities.
Value for Money
1
Multiple guests felt the property was 'cheap' or not worth the price (one suggests spending an extra $20 elsewhere); issues like cleanliness and service failures reduce perceived value despite a low-cost appearance.
Food and Beverage
1
Explicitly negative: several reviewers noted there was no breakfast when expected. No positive mentions of on-site F&B; therefore rated negatively.
Overall Experience
1
Experiences varied widely: some guests described comfort, homey vibes and clean-smelling rooms, while others encountered serious problems (booking failures, safety/noise concerns, unclean rooms). Given the split between clear positives for some stays and severe negatives for others, this reflects a mixed-to-positive summarized outcome for guests who had the better experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-25 07:48

Property Description

Welcome to Budget Motel, your cozy retreat in the heart of Gilroy, offering stunning city views just a short drive from San Jose!

Comfortable Accommodations
Each of our rooms is designed for your comfort, featuring air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom complete with free toiletries. Enjoy the convenience of fridges and select rooms with spacious seating areas for relaxation.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Our friendly 24-hour front desk is at your service, ensuring that all your needs are met during your stay. Room service is also available for a hassle-free dining experience.

Family-Friendly Environment
Our family rooms provide ample space for your loved ones, making Budget Motel the perfect choice for your next getaway. Explore local attractions, including Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, just a quick drive away.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience - book your stay at Budget Motel today!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Derreck • couple • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Rose • couple • us
7
Nice simple place, but I would stay there again. Staff was very nice and helpful. It’s not the Marriott but for the pric
Pros:

Near the event I was attending

Cons:

Room was a bit small

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • couple • us
1
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The room smelled like smoke. The bed was stiff and squeaky every time you moved. The hot water didn’t work in the shower.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Andrii • solo_traveller • us
5
Not worth 100$/night
Pros:

Clean bed sheets

Cons:

Old, damaged property especially bath, dirty and sticky floor

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Silva • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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sandoval perales • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Guo • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

好地方，还会再来！👍

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalez • couple • us
1
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • solo_traveller • de
4
Selbst für eine Nacht nur bedingt zu empfehlen
Pros:

Bett relativ groß, TV gut und Ausstattung mit Mikrowelle und Kühlschrank gut.

Cons:

Beim Checkin wurde mein Pass auf den Boden geworfen und erst nach Minuten aufgehoben. Bad/Toilettenbereich sehr eng. Bett mit Stahlgestell. Scheppert extrem laut, wenn man aus Versehen dagegenkommt.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • us
1
I hope no one self tortures themselves by staying there
Pros:

There was absolutely nothing to like about this property

Cons:

The shower was put together from parts not belonging in a shower.
The walls, floors and doors had dirt streaks on them.
The towels were brown and had hair.
The bed smelled. The door barely locked.

I ended booking another hotel and not even staying
When I tried to check out. The staff was aggressive and not wanting to let me check out or get a receipt.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
4
Never stay again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was not clean! Old not updated!

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Layla • couple • us
4
Pros:

Bed was nice it was ok for a one night stay, but probably never stay there again.

Cons:

There was unknown stuff smeared on the bathroom wall the shower was almost unusable the shower head would not bend im a short person and there was barely any room to move there was a massive closet that the bathroom could have extened too. The tv remote wouldn't work with the TV, and the front desk wouldn't come fix it. There was a crack in the bathroom door it didnt look like anyone really cleaned the bathroom and bathroom, which was easily able to see in from outside it made it uncomfortable.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

It was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Nai • couple • us
10
Don't judge a book by it's cover
Pros:

The outside of this property did NOT prepare me for the comfort and homey vibes I got once we got inside...

Cons:

The desk clerk could not be found in the morning to refund my deposit. 11am is checkout but we couldn't get anyone to the office until 12. They ended up finding that the ring doorbell had died and wasn't alerting the staff .. It was an honest mistake, but the only dislike about our entire stay

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Montserrat • couple • us
1
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Heaven • family_with_children • us
5
It was okay very quiet but the bathroom shower needs some work
Pros:

There was no breakfast but the beds were nice and comfy.

Cons:

The shower spilled a lot of water. Once out the shower the floor was flooded , its kinda like a pool shower

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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montserrat • couple • us
1
2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Theresa La Voun • couple • us
10
2025-12-07 • via Nuitee