Calico Motel

2-star hotel Good 500 S Beach Blvd, Anaheim, CA, 92804
Calico Motel

About Calico Motel

Located within 1.7 miles of Knotts Berry Farm and 5.3 miles of Disneyland, Calico Motel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Anaheim. The property is around 6.2 miles from Anaheim Convention Center, 6.7 miles from Disney California Adventure and 15 miles from South Coast Plaza. The property has a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the motel each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Free private parking and a business center are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Fashion Island is 20 miles from Calico Motel, while LA Union Station is 23 miles away. Long Beach Airport is 10 miles from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3 / 5

The Calico Motel receives mixed reviews, with some guests praising its cleanliness, quietness, and friendly management, while others express dissatisfaction with the smell of cigarette smoke, dirty rooms, and poor maintenance. Some guests also mention issues with bed bugs and cockroaches.

What guests liked
  • Clean rooms
  • Quiet location
What could be better
  • Smell of cigarette smoke
  • Dirty rooms and poor maintenance
  • Carlos Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Avoid this place at all costs first off the room smell like nicotine the bed looked like a 5-year-old had done it and the room just plain look dirty when I went to the front reception guy I asked him if he had another room because the one we got smelled like cigarettes he gave me another room same thing literally next door to the one we had originally got smelled like cigarettes the bed look like someone just got out of it by that time I was already irritated when I went to ask if I can get a refund he said no because we paid online so I just at that point decided to find somewhere else and take the loss as these rooms were completely disgusting he tried one more time gave me a room upstairs in the corner above the office saying that was the best room I will say it did not smell as much but it's still was crap I don't know how else to put it avoid this place at all costs spend an extra $50 if you have to unless you like sleeping in filth and this is the place for you.

  • Will May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Room was large bed was large. Cool paintings Roadside so loud at times

  • Andy May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Sherri May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Beliz May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    I didn't like anything The smoke detector in the room was constantly beeping and we couldn't sleep, we went and reported it to the lobby and instead of helping us, they told us to remove the alarm from the wall. We wanted to take a shower before leaving the hotel in the morning, but the tap in the bathroom was broken, so we couldn't turn on the water and had to leave the hotel without showering, which negatively affected our trip. Furthermore, the bathroom ventilation system was constantly leaking water, and because it was directly above the toilet, water was literally dripping down on us while we were using the toilet.

  • Patricia Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    I like the staff, they were very friendly and polite.

  • Patricia Apr 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    I like the staff, they were very friendly and polite.

  • Travel Apr 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Cerda Apr 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    AC unit didn't work

  • Cerda Apr 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    AC unit didn't work

  • Sherri Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Victor Apr 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Hazel Apr 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Smith Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • brandon Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Door look like it's been kicked in a few times

  • Brandon Apr 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing Door look like it's been kicked in a few times

  • Ruben Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Gosh Mar 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Get a room no problem. Yucky

  • Gosh Mar 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Get a room no problem. Yucky

  • Hazel Mar 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Ricardo Mar 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing It’s ghetto and dirty

  • Ricardo Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    It’s ghetto and dirty

  • Preston Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Play was disgusting dirty toilet microwave dusty sheets

  • Ana Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing customers service poor, no wifi, durty

  • Akram Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Room smells terrible cockroaches and front desk doesn’t care about customer

  • Timothy Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking was good and a/c worked fine

  • Louis Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Had someone left over food in the microwave, hot water didnt work in the lavatory sink. Hot water in shower would have low pressure on the hot side.

  • Carolyn Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Better than expected, clean and quiet and love the extra touch of blue lighting available in the restroom and sink area

  • Dwight Jan 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Nothing

  • Lance Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Location Nothing

  • Edwin Jan 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    The company I was with Outside noises from other guests on property who were smoking and coughing outside our room, bugs everywhere (floor and shower floor), sink was filthy and overflowing

  • Ahmed Jan 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    Location Dirty Low amenities Unfriendly hosts

  • Amanda Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Beware of the bed bugs!

  • Jay Dec 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Absolutely nothing. The room was not even in rentable shape. The furniture was broken …literally with the broken pieces still in the room. There was wood and nails hanging from the nightstand . The walls were dirty. The towels were dirty. Smoke detector was not operational at It was so unpleasurable and in comfy..and unclean I was leery of even showering there. Totally unacceptable band gross . I will be requesting a full refund.

  • Jones Dec 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    Easy check in and out. Plenty of parking. Nice and quiet and room was clean Hair dryer was not working along with fridge not being cold

  • Vuong-Batimana Dec 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    I loved the staff. Very nice and polite. I also loved the blacklight in the room. It lit up the ceiling and you can see stars everywhere. Nice touch. I loved everything

  • Cole Nov 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    I didn't receive my security deposit back

  • Kim Oct 2025 · via priceline
    1/5

    Nothing Room was rundown, refrigerator was leaking, air conditioner did not work, no table lamp, towels were cheap and stained, furniture was dirty, hair, and stains in the bedding

  • carlos Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The customer service was perfect nice friendly staff

  • FOE Sep 2025 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Old dirty towels , AC wasn't clean , bed had dry skin cells on it, bathroom toilet didn't flush,.

  • wichin Aug 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    The places

  • Sherri Aug 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    The toilet had some problems and wasn't flushing Correctly I did let the property manager know . Other than that every thing ok

  • Eulalio Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Walls falling apart and has roaches

  • Caballero Jun 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Well the room was very clean and in order, was spacious, bed was really comfortable and it was very peaceful. I will be back to the Calico in the near future.

  • angelica May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Old run down and dirty

  • Chris May 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Hotels cheap did not expected to be great but i did expected to be somewhat decent. Bed sheets and pillows dirty with nail polish. Bedsheets had cigarettes burns. The bathrooms toilet was almost breaking. Very dirty walls. Staff was decent.

  • Lilyan Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It wasn’t horrible for the price but there was roaches

  • Noe Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place

  • Craig Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The owner is alwavs good zo me, so I'm good to hom.

  • Steven Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Calico Hotel has been my home for six months now. My room is always clean, with a very comfortable bed. I wish that there were some better restaurants close by. It is in close proximity to Knott's Berry Farm and Soak City, and other attractions.

  • Steven Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have had the pleasure of staying @ the Calico Hotel for about six months. It is a nice hotel with outstanding management. It is in close proximity to Knott's Berry Farm and other attractions.

  • Steven Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Calico Hotel offers a nice clean room with a comfortable bed. It is conveniently located in close proximity to Knott's Berry Farm, Soak City, and other attractions. There is excellent management on the facility. I highly recommend the hotel.

  • Steven Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Calico Hotel offers a clean room and a comfortable bed. It is conveniently located near Knott's Berry Farm and other attractions. I wish there were some quality restaurants near the hotel. Also, there is excellent management on the property.

  • Steven Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have been staying @ the Calico Hotel since May. It is a nice and clean hotel with good management.

  • Steven Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have been staying @ the Calico Hotel for several months now. I enjoy the comfort of the beds. The rooms are always clean and management has been great to me.

  • Bernardo Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Is good service

  • Paola Oct 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Roaches every where and smell like pee dirty blankets ugh

  • Cassandra Oct 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff was friendly. They had a hard time understanding me on the phone and accurately answering my questions. The sheets, towels and blankets had stains and crusty spots on them. The pillow cases had holes and stains. There was old sour food in the microwave. The walls had stains running down them.

  • Abednego Oct 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    The bed cover has stained Shower not scrubbed and yellow Broken tile behind the door Didn’t get any room service the following didn’t even bother asking for more Got accused of not having a handicap sign when parked in that space with the sign visible

  • Sara Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was so relaxing and comfortable. I extended my stay 5 more days. Great customer service and motel prices. Love it here.

  • Verified Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Was very skeptical of the stay because of the outside appearance, but the room was surprisingly clean and there was no issues with the area. Front desk people were a Lorne difficult to work with when I forgot my room key inside on accident, other than that we had a great stay here and were unbothered.

  • Roxana Oct 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    There was a dead roach in-between the sheets. AC did not work. Asked for a nonsmoking room, but room smelled like cigarettes.

  • John Sep 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good accommodation.

  • Steven Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have been staying @ the Calico Motel for a few months now. The rooms are always clean. The beds are comfortable. There is excellent management on site, and they are always willing to help when needed. The Motel is in close proximity to Knott's Berry Farm and other attractions.

  • Sara Sep 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Woke up with bug bites and found a bed bug. Bathroom had pee in the toilet seat and walls were filthy and very dirty.

  • Doreen Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    I always choose the lowest price with decent reviews. Our stay was comfortable, bed was nice, outlets and lamps adjacent headboard, nice touch, and quiet, AC worked well, but now the bad. Really run down. Owners are present, but some tlc is LONG overdue. Sink drain blocked, toilet is older than G*d, and despite 5 gallon water wasting flush, barely goes down despite holding handle. Missing electrical outlet cover next to bed. Not a biggy, but a wall plate costs .50, and plunge the sink? Pretty lame. Basically you get what you pay for, but one should easily be able to do better for $97 paid

  • Rey Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good place to clear your mind

  • Emma Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Management are very nice people available around the clock rooms are a bit old school but smell and look really clean overall enjoyed my stay for the price

  • Danielle Aug 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    First welcomed by a musty smell, bugs in the sink with another crawler that disappeared behind the mirror and we could not get to it. Shower wall was crumbling and falling apart to the point that the wall was open. Shower floor appeared dirty but I believe just stained. Toilet had an odd note about unbanding something before use (like in the tank). The bedding was thankfully clean but I would never stay here again. Affordable yes but absolutely falling apart and not worth the ick factor.

  • Marlon Aug 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    It was nice

  • Verified Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    This place was a dump. Several cockroaches in the room and there were clumps of long hair on both the bedsheets and the towels. I don't mind the place being old but the filth was disgusting. Also, they require a cash deposit but refuse to give a receipt for it. There's better places around the area for similar prices. Don't waste your money here.

  • Daniel Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Chill spot

  • Neng Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I've been here a week and the reason is because the lady at the front desk has been nice and attentive to my needs. The maids do an okay job. They're very nice but I wish they would use bleach to clean the rooms and when requested bedding change, give us new bedding. Other than that it's quiet, no roaches in my sight, convenient to the donut shop and CVS,and worth the money I paid. I'll probably be back to stay.

  • YADIEL Jul 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    The facilities in the room are too old.

  • ben Jul 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Check in difficult. Got into the room to find the wall sockets hanging out of the wall. Jelly on the door. Broken window screen falling out and the window not able to lock. To make it the worst hotel ive been in.... used condoms under the sheets which seemed to have not been changed. Of course the manager said all was impossible even when shown the pictures. Even the video of the shower not working was not possible. Refused to switch me rooms even though the motel was next to empty which i understand why it is. Worst place managed by the worst people

  • Steven Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Another wonderful night at the Calico Motel I've been there for over a month now and it's always a pleasant stay good management clean rooms and comfortable beds

  • Jeffery Jul 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The motel is convenient

  • Steven Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Another pleasant stay@ the Calico Motel. It is my home away from home, as I have been here for five weeks. Clean rooms and comfortable beds, which are the two most important elements with a motel.

  • Steven Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Another pleasant stay at the Calico Motel. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Very good management on site.

  • Steven Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Calico Motel has been a home away from home for me. I have been there for over a month now. Nice rooms with comfortable beds, and good management.

  • Steven Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have been @ Calico Motel for over a month now. I really like staying here. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The motel is conveniently located, and I can park right outside my room.

  • Sergio Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean

  • Steven Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have been staying @ the Calico Motel for about a month now. It is a nice motel, which is conveniently located near Knott's Berry Farm and other attractions. The facility has good management, who are always willing to help when called upon. The rooms are fairly priced.

  • Karina Jul 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    It was a dirty area and the pillow cases were dirty.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Calico Motel has been a good place for me to stay at. But yesterday, they didn't clean my room, empty the trash, or change the bedding. My by

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    My only complaint was as that they put me in a room with no microwave.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Another her pleasant night at the Calico Motel. There is a reason that I have stayed here for two weeks.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    As usual, a pleasant stay at the Calico Motel. I don't understand some of these negative reviews. I haven't had a single negative issue in over two weeks.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Another nice relaxing stay at the Calico Motel.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have been staying @ the Calico Motel for a couple of weeks now. The room is always clean. The area is quiet, even on the weekends. The beds are comfortable. Room rates are very reasonable. Good management on site.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    As usual I had a nice stay @ the Calico Motel. Clean room and a very comfortable bed. The motel is located very close to Knott's Berry Farm and other points of interest.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    As usual, I had a wonderful stay@ the Calico Motel. Nice room and a very comfortable bed. The facility is well run. It is very peaceful, and I always am able to park right outside my room.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Calico Motel is one of the best bargains in close proximity to Knott's Berry Farm, and other attractions. My room is always clean. Good management on site.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    As usual, I had a pleasant stay at the Calico Motel. Clean rooms at an affordable price, and conveniently located.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have stayed @ Calico Motel for several days. It's a good motel @ a fair price.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have stayed@ the Calico Motel for several days now. It has become a home away from home for me. Good price, in a convenient location, and only a 20 dollar security deposit. My room varies from 70-80 dollars. Good management.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    As usual, I had a pleasant stay at the Calico Motel. Very clean with comfortable beds.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Calico Motel is a good place to stay for those looking for a clean, and conveniently located motel ,at an economically affordable price. It is well run with friendly management.

  • Bernice Jun 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    I wish I had known about the $50 cash only deposit, which you get back at check out, but it was mildly inconvenient having to run to the nearest open ATM late at night

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have stayed here for several days now. I have nothing but nice things to say about the hotel, and those who manage it

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have spent a few days at the Calico Motel. It is excellent in everyway.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Calico Motel is one of the best bargains near Knott's Berry Farm. The rooms are clean. There is good management operating the facility, and I would highly recommend the motel to anybody.

  • Steven Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Calico Motel is a nice,clean facility, at a fair price, and in a good location. Unlike some of the other Motels in the area, it is quiet.

  • Verified Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Calico Motel is a nice place to stay. I have stayed a few days now. The rooms are clean. Management is always friendly and helpful. I would recommend this motel to people, who are looking for a fair price, and convenient location.

  • César Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Pay a little bit more you’ll be glad later

  • Steven May 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was very nice and clean. They should invest in coffee makers, and microwave ovens. Despite those shortcomings, I would recommend the hotel to others.

  • Siamak May 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Terrible

  • Anthony May 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty and roaches

  • Elija Apr 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Cheap price = bad quality. You basically get what you pay for. Doesnt seem like they're keeping up with the property. One of the instructions given to me upon checking in was that there's no smoking in the rooms, which I'm okay with because I do not smoke, but the room that I was put into was horrible. It smelled like cigarette smoke from previous customers that checked in. I dont think they changed or washed the curtains. I didn't bother to check for a different room because I was only there for a couple of hours anyway. I just needed a place to lay down and rest before I hit the road, but the smell of the smoke was too strong, it made my stay uncomfortable. I would not recommend staying here especially if you have children.

  • Alexander Oct 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room and property were good the area around the property is not so good it's right on beach Blvd so the owners can't control what happens .

  • Jane Sep 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice clean room for price

  • Mansour Aug 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Dirty,Roches

  • Wanda Aug 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    The rate was great and the room was very clean

  • Victor Jul 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Curtain rod was broken. Hair everywhere. Two rods sticking out from under the bed box. Sagging bed. Tv didnt work. Not quite how its pictured. Pretty close to Knotts though. Tried to keep my deposit saying I never left one.

  • Samantha Jul 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Front desk was nice and worked with us when we uad to switch rooms. But definitely a place you get whatchu pay for and its cheap compared to the rest for a reason

  • Verified Feb 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It could be better

  • Alex Jan 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    The motel wouldnt take my credit card as collateral for the room they needed a $40 cash only deposit and there was no mention of this when I booked the room... I was given a non-smoking room that smelled like smoke. AC unit was half broken. TV guide didnt make sense for the channels available. Floor wasnt mopped. Walls & tables weren't cleaned. The shower towel that was provided was not the correct size for an adult. Overall it was a disgusting room. Spray lysol, clean the room with fabuloso, and give your renters bigger towels

Frequently asked questions about Calico Motel

Does Calico Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Calico Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Calico Motel offer parking?
Yes, Calico Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does Calico Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Calico Motel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Calico Motel have a fitness center?
Calico Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Calico Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
Calico Motel is located at 500 S Beach Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92804. With a Walk Score of 58, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available