Search Motels in Planada

If you can’t find a motel in Planada, allow Expedia help you find motels or similar properties from over 171 lodging options in the larger area. Simply filter using our search tools by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Here you’ll find some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Mariposa Lodge is located 23.6 mi (37.9 km) from the heart of Planada. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Travelodge by Wyndham Merced Yosemite: A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. Central Planada is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) away. Motel 6 Merced, CA - North: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 10 mi (16 km) from the heart of Planada. Rodeway Inn Near University-Gateway to Yosemite: Central Planada is 8 mi (12.8 km) away. A seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. Applegate Inn: 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from the heart of Planada. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and 24-hour front desk.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include Merced River, Merced National Wildlife Refuge, and Roland D. Brooks Jr. Neighborhood Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Applegate Park Zoo, McNamara Park, and Stephen Leonard Park. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Vista Ranch and Cellars, University of California Merced, and Merced County Courthouse Museum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Planada to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for Planada is 18 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Planada to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal), which is located 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is 21.6 mi (34.7 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.