Guests often praise
- Affordable room rates compared to nearby options
- Respectful and friendly staff service
- Clean rooms considering the property's age
- Comfortable beds and basic room amenities
- Availability of rooms even during late hours
Rick's Motel
Stay at Rick's Motel, a 3-star motel in Downey, CA. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking, and easy access to Knott's Berry Farm and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
9415 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241, United States View on map
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize
Balanced budget stay with convenient location
Guests appreciate the affordability and respectful staff at this motel, noting a clean environment despite dated facilities. It suits visitors prioritizing budget and location near local attractions, though some cleanliness and facility limitations are mentioned.
Worth knowing
- Facilities are outdated, reflecting a 1970s style
- Some guests find cleanliness could be improved
- No on-site restaurant, pool, or fitness center
- Small entrance and basic motel layout
- Payment processes may be informal, cash preferred
Best for
- Travelers seeking budget accommodations near Downey
- Visitors who value location over luxury amenities
- Guests needing quick, short-term stays
- Sightseeing visitors exploring local attractions
- Anyone prioritizing basic comfort and respectful service
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About this property
Welcome to Rick's Motel
Rick's Motel is a modest, three-star accommodation located in Downey, California, offering straightforward motel-style lodging. The property provides essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, and air conditioning, with accessibility features in place. While there are no on-site dining, fitness, or pet-friendly services, it serves well as a practical option for travelers seeking basic comforts.
Guests appreciate the cleanliness and value offered, with several reviews highlighting the affordability and respectful staff. Some feedback notes the outdated 1970s style and occasional need for improved cleanliness, reflecting a no-frills environment that prioritizes function over luxury. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM, suitable for typical travel schedules.
Situated on Firestone Boulevard, the motel is conveniently positioned near several major airports including Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport, and Hollywood Burbank Airport, with driving times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes. Its location provides reasonable access to popular attractions such as Knott's Berry Farm and cultural sites like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad museum.
Visitors planning to explore the local area will find Rick's Motel an adequate base for sightseeing or short stays, particularly for budget-conscious travelers. The surrounding neighborhood offers a range of other hotel options within close proximity, providing additional choices for accommodation according to differing preferences and budgets.
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Facilities & essentials
What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive
The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.
Most popular facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Not available at this property
Pool
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews
What recent guests are actually saying
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
10
The price isn't worth it but for being a 70's out dated hotel they kept it clean and they were cool and respectful. So I give them 5 stars just for the fact they go out of their way to clean it.
10
Love this place great price and comfy beds. A lil gettoh but humble n cozy
10
for the price, the rooms are not that bad. I saw previous reviews and thought twice about it but I came to see for myself and is nothing like what I read.
10
it's cool here really ok people that own the place their nice not to mean
8.0
Great Prices, Great Staff, Could be a little Cleaner (Reason for 4 Stars) But I will stay here again and suggest it to friends.
10
75buckaroos for a quick duck now sick affair. The worker didn't even take any of my info down now didn't even copy my I'd.... I believe coz I paid cash dolla make him holla so he could pocket it. Every body happy. I know my man's duck was
10
The entrance is pretty small but they offered me a nice bedroom with no smoke option and I felt like really comfortable with it .
10
This is actually one of the cheapest place I found in the area in the city of Downey which it was an outstanding location I love the fact that there were available rooms at the middle of the night when I most needed it thanks to this place I had a great night that day I highly recommend it
Location & neighborhood
Where you'll find Rick's Motel
Downey, California, USA
Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around
- Firestone / Pangborn 7 min Walk
- Firestone / Woodruff 5 min Walk
- Firestone / Newville 7 min Walk
- Los Angeles International Airport 35 min Car · 1 hr 13 Transit
- John Wayne Airport 31 min Car · 2 hr 3 Transit
- Hollywood Burbank Airport 46 min Car · 2 hr 2 Transit
Things to do nearby
Worth the walk or a quick ride
Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.
67,918 reviews Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620, United States
11,013 reviews Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
17,711 reviews The Broad
221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
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