Sahara Motel

2-star hotel Good 845 South Beach Boulevard, Anaheim, CA, CA 92
Sahara Motel

About Sahara Motel

A 10-minute drive from Disneyland, this motel features an outdoor pool. It has guest rooms with free Wi-Fi and free guest parking. A TV is included in each air-conditioned room at Sahara Motel. Each room provides a microwave, a refrigerator and a private bathroom. A 24-hour front desk is available to guests at Motel Sahara. Vending machines featuring drinks are on site. Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge is 11 miles from this motel. Angel Stadium of Anaheim is a 15-minute drive away. Los Angeles International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Pool
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.2 / 5

The hotel reviews are mixed, with some guests expressing satisfaction with their stay and others expressing strong dissatisfaction. Many guests praise the friendly staff and convenient location, but numerous complaints about cleanliness, cockroaches, and outdated facilities are also prevalent.

What guests liked
  • Friendly staff
  • Convenient location
What could be better
  • Cleanliness issues
  • Cockroaches and other pests
  • Noelia May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Ample, safe parking. The best part was that they had level 2 EV chargers, which saved us time! The staff was kind. I saw a roach on the office counter. The room was dusty, but there were no bugs, and the bathroom was clean. The bed was comfortable. AC worked well.

  • Adrian May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Air conditioning was good. Rooms are a bit run down but it’s a good place for a 1 night stay. There is a $20 dollar deposit fee and it’s only cash.

  • First Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean, Spacious, Private, Simple

  • Javier Mar 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Jason Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Average for price point.

  • sok Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bad service

  • Jeff Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Yes the room was good and it was nice and quite

  • Jacob Jan 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room was in good condition but I've never had to wait as long as I did just to get checked in. Mind you there was nobody in front of me. Other than that room is clean and we'll maintained.

  • Anonymous Jan 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Karen Dec 2025 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Gilbert Dec 2025 · via booking
    0.5/5

    It was quiet. They had coachroaches everywhere , there was graffiti on the walls in the room then they didn't have enough towels in the room so we went and bought 2 at Walmart the lady said if I didn't leave my personal towel she wasn't going to give me backmy $50 deposit I'm not going to let the lady keep my deposit over a $10 towel so I gave it to here but for her to accuse me of taking a small towel is crazy she was looking for any reason to keep my deposit añd was mad when we left because she had to giveit back that's the last time I stay at thatmotel besides the other reasons there ewas also mold around the window sills in the kitchen and bathroom .

  • Gilbert Dec 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    It was quiet. They had coachroaches everywhere , there was graffiti on the walls in the room then they didn't have enough towels in the room so we went and bought 2 at Walmart the lady said if I didn't leave my personal towel she wasn't going to give me backmy $50 deposit I'm not going to let the lady keep my deposit over a $10 towel so I gave it to here but for her to accuse me of taking a small towel is crazy she was looking for any reason to keep my deposit añd was mad when we left because she had to giveit back that's the last time I stay at thatmotel besides the other reasons there ewas also mold around the window sills in the kitchen and bathroom .

  • Faith Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was clean, the front desk gentle and lady very friendly, it was a pleasant to stay

  • Lenore Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great for the price

  • KarmaCalifornian Oct 2025 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Location is good, that is about it. Everything, this hotel is not there for anything other than people who are on their way and need a place to stay. The facilities have no upkeep. I was afraid to sleep in the bed in case I got bedbugs.

  • Karmacalifornian Oct 2025 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Location is good, that is about it. Everything, this hotel is not there for anything other than people who are on their way and need a place to stay. The facilities have no upkeep. I was afraid to sleep in the bed in case I got bedbugs.

  • German Oct 2025 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Sabrina Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The gentleman at front desk was very polite. Room was clean, AC worked perfect. My family and I really enjoyed our start. Pool was clean and fun. Will be returning.

  • James Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking is very convenient, Safe and FREE. It was very handy to have a microwave and fridge in the room. The pool is very pristine (Exceptionally clean and well-maintained). Will most likely stay there again in the future.

  • CUONG Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great service

  • Olivia Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Pool time at night was allowed.

  • Ramil Sep 2025 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Rosy Aug 2025 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Annette Jul 2025 · via booking
    2.5/5

    The price of course They're were so many roaches. And it obviously wasn't cleaned cuz there was still wrappings and false lashes which I don't wear

  • Annette Jul 2025 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    They're were so many roaches. And it obviously wasn't cleaned cuz there was still wrappings and false lashes which I don't wear

  • Mel Jun 2025 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Catalina May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bite by bed bugs.

  • Gomez Feb 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    I was charged for a porno movie I didn’t ask for or cared to watch at the end it was the movies that the cable companies play on saturdays. Lame Storting

  • Gomez Feb 2025 · via booking
    0.5/5

    I was charged for a porno movie I didn’t ask for or cared to watch at the end it was the movies that the cable companies play on saturdays. Lame Storting

  • Juan Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Its great place to stay

  • Justina Jan 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing! They wouldn’t let me and my 5 children check in early even tho I have a confirmation email stating that they approved it! And the worst part was the woman at the office! She was sooo incredibly rude for absolutely no reason!

  • Justina Dec 2024 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing! They wouldn’t let me and my 5 children check in early even tho I have a confirmation email stating that they approved it! And the worst part was the woman at the office! She was sooo incredibly rude for absolutely no reason!

  • Horacio Dec 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Encontre unas cucarachas en el piso y no están limpios

  • Mystic Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I honestly love the owner he was chill and easy to talk too I’d recommend staying here if your near or wanna head up to knotts berry farm

  • Laura Oct 2024 · via priceline
    5/5

    We stay here all the time. We prefer a family owned business as opposed to a corporate facility. Small motel very close to Knotts and stores. This is not a fancy motel with breakfast or coffee. This is however extremely quiet and the room is super clean and beds/pillows are very comfortable. We ran into a problem as the I15 was shut down for many hours and for a very nominal fee, we were allowed to stay until about 7pm. Extremely accommodating!! We love that the maids are not banging on our door early in the morning. Thats huge for us. We love the family too. Very very nice. We've stayed 4 times as we come for Knotts Scary Farm. Nothing. We never eat the breakfasts or coffee anyway so thats not an issue for us.

  • Monica Oct 2024 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Laura Oct 2024 · via booking
    5/5

    We stay here all the time. We prefer a family owned business as opposed to a corporate facility. Small motel very close to Knotts and stores. This is not a fancy motel with breakfast or coffee. This is however extremely quiet and the room is super clean and beds/pillows are very comfortable. We ran into a problem as the I15 was shut down for many hours and for a very nominal fee, we were allowed to stay until about 7pm. Extremely accommodating!! We love that the maids are not banging on our door early in the morning. Thats huge for us. We love the family too. Very very nice. We've stayed 4 times as we come for Knotts Scary Farm. Nothing. We never eat the breakfasts or coffee anyway so thats not an issue for us.

  • Ruffa Oct 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Overall it was still good for what you pay for. Perhaps need more pillow. A/c was pretty good, fridge and microwave was helpful to make it easy to heat up food and kept drink cold. Even came with essential like bar soap, shampoo and conditioner.

  • Les Sep 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything worked.

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

    Quiet little hotel, run by super nice folks. Would stay here again.

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

    This was my second stay at the Motel and I am impressed more with wach visit. The clean, crisp pool.. The extremely soft bed.. the fresh and clean exterior and the friendly, "mom and pop" check-in process makes us want to return again and again.

  • Crystal Jul 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    My room has roaches which was disgusting to the point where I paid and didn’t even want to stay there I left n went to sleep somewhere else that’s how uncomfortable and nasty I felt being in this room and I was on room 52 never ever again

  • Alex Jul 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    They didn’t clean our room and everything was nasty. The service was terrible

  • Fernando May 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bad service

  • JOSE Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Adnan Mar 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    This property is dirty, disgusting, unsanitary, and should be shut down.

  • Carmen Jan 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Never allowed to check in but took my payment and then probably reserved room for someone else made double money

  • Carmen Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Convenient

  • Carmen Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Convenient

  • Carmen Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Convenient

  • Carmen Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Convenient

  • Verified Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Another wonderful stay

  • Verified Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Wonderful place to stay. I highly recommend

  • Verified Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Amazing stay as always

  • Carmen Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Convenient

  • Carol Dec 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    The owners are very nice ppl... They give you your privacy..a lot of privately owned motels around here are nosy and have ridiculous rules.The owner is very pleasant and accommodating.When I first checked in he gave me an upstairs room. But when he saw me struggling with all of my baggage he came back outside and offered me a room downstairs..

  • Carmen Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable

  • Carmen Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Greatest

  • Carmen Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    I’m not the person staying there’s

  • Carmen Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Everything was good

  • Sipai Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good stay, no problems from me

  • Carmen Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice

  • Ingrid Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Roaches, roaches and more roaches. I knew we were going to a budget motel but I didn't know we were going to a roach motel! What a mess. I will never be back here.

  • jacqueline Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This hotel had cockroaches all over the floor as you first open the door. In both of the rooms that I had purchased it smelled super musty filthy, and was really disappointed with customer service especially with the cleanliness of the rooms, beds, and restrooms, would not recommend at all.

  • les Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great value for money,would stay again.

  • Johnny Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was awful windows locks were broken and it was like a rundown motel with easy access to get in through the windows

  • Jorge Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    The only thing I will say is that I liked the place and the price.

  • Ricardo Oct 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice place to stay just to sleep over. Not in the best conditions, but has a bed, shower, and toilet.

  • Verified Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Nice staff! Had German cockroaches in room.

  • Carmen Aug 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Convenient and walkable

  • Jaime Aug 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    not stinky but does not smell good

  • Elizabeth Jul 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    My favorite place to stay

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

    When we got here, the neighborhood was sketchy. The lady who checked me in was super nice. You need a cash deposit of $50 that I wasn't aware of. When we walked into the room, it was run down. There was a big dead cockroach body on the wall. We asked for 2 queen beds. We got a king bed and full in the room. The king bed was super comfy I let the kids sleep in it. The full was hard. The bathtub is super slippery so be careful when taking showers. We just needed the beds to sleep but otherwise, we won't be returning. My daughter felt weird being there. Neighborhood was quiet and it was full of cars so I felt ok staying since I paid for the room.

  • Vhen Jun 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    When we walked into the property, the floors were not swept. Also, there were bugs flying around and that there were trash that were not taken out before our check-in. The two full -size bed were also too close to each other that we barely had a room to walk around the bed. No room service was done either, leaving us with no new towels to use during our stay. To simplify, I do not recommend this place to those who are planning to stay around the Anaheim area. You will just be disappointed.

  • Enrique Apr 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great customer service and clean

  • Sheila Apr 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Niurka and joselito and Carlos are the best , we love it

  • Zamina Apr 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was so hard to find a decent room that I wanted you to smoke inside the rooms when I finally got inside the room and I seen how well it looked this hotel is definitely on my list from now on and I prefer to stay here when I come in town.

  • Carmen Apr 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Convenient

  • Carmen Apr 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Convenient

  • Darrel Mar 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    What I did not like was the room I was given. I will explain by saying that the door would never open unless you really played with wanting to gain access to your room.

  • Carmen Mar 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Convenience

  • ELIZABETH Feb 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Wonderful stay as always

  • Paul Feb 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Walkable

  • Juhnalyn Jan 2023 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Not a great property. Our unit was very dirty. Came with only 1/2 roll of toilet paper. No coffee or coffee service. Office was closed and only service window used. Not attended often.

  • Sivi Jan 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    property looks old but still clean and comfortable .. price is right!

  • Muhannad Oct 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    it was old dirty one

  • sok Oct 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great motel

  • Anthony Sep 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean rooms

  • James Sep 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    For an inexpensive one night--great. Pleasant staff. No coffee in walking distance.

  • Vu Aug 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Okay

  • Jimmy Aug 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    I like water pressure and the TV with cable.The air conditioner is too noisy for day and night make it hard to sleep. The water shower is too low for adults. No free ice and breakfast.

  • Michael Jul 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Not great, not bad. More than adequate, it served our purpose without blowing us away.

  • Tammy Jul 2022 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It's not the Hilton - it's not even a Motel 6 - but it will do in a pinch. Outdated and not the cleanest, just bring your own Lysol and Clorox Wipes and you will be fine. our fridge had some leaking and also came with a complimentary hair in it 😳 and the TV was doing some poltergeist activity turning on and off on its own, we just unplugged it. This place was Cheap and needed it on short notice - it did its job. Beware that there is a $ 50 CASH deposit upon check in - but you get it back after you leave.

  • Tuan Jul 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    Ok

  • Jason Jun 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    -The TV plugged into the same outlet as the light switch. So whenever you turn off the light it kills the TV. -Upon check in, the front desk asked for a $20 cash deposit. It had to be cash only, no credit card. Seemed like a lie and a scam by the staff.

  • Verified Jun 2022 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    They double charged me. They would not refund me unless I signed their paperwork. There was mold in the bathroom ceiling, missing drawers on the dresser, electrical outlets did not work at the desk station, the room was very damp and everything was a bit wet. There was long black hairs in the bathroom and in the bed. The pillows were so old and flat. They said because we checked in late, they would not clean the room the next day. We also had to pay them a deposit in cash only that was non refundable. The experience was very disappointing. I would not recommend this location. The price was low but I would have paid more for a better experience.

  • Scott May 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    If you're looking for a cheap dive motel, you've found it. We indeed WERE looking for a cheap dive motel. Beds were clean and comfortable, good AC, good shower. The rest, however, was, umm... interesting. Half a roll of tp in the bathroom-- remember to ask for an extra lol

  • Joel May 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Bed was comfy but the room, especially the bathroom, was dirty. Needs to be deep cleaned.

  • Sam May 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    In general very basic, not bad for a unplanned stay. It is clean but furniture is very old. Has refrigerator. it is OK but really normal

  • Verified Apr 2022 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Needs a good Clorox cleaning in the restroom a lot of mold and need new shower head the fire alarm kept on turn on because the steam from the shower the furniture was falling apart just needs renovations inside and out I would not return to this location

  • Anthony Feb 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It wasnt bad rough neibor hood but the people that run it sewm to keep most of the trouble makers put of there. The owners are noce if a little standoffish.

  • Brittany Feb 2022 · via expedia
    1/5

    I told the manager i had reserved a room on expedia and he aaid it sidnt matter I would still have to pay 50 cash food the room for one night. Of course after I had agreed to pay him the cash ... thats when when he doubled back and said I didnt have the room and he didnt see anything on expedia about it. My phone was acting up and I was not allowed any time to find my confirmation number or itenary to show proof of my reservation . I was made to leave the property after I asked for a refund. I was told to talk to expedia about it. Ugh... this place was horrible and im glad my friend was in town to put me up because my id and cards were stolen and i had no cash.

  • La'Niiyah Jan 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice

  • Thinh Dec 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Office always open

  • Brandon Nov 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Needed a room short notice and it was

  • Kelvin Oct 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Would stay again

  • Francisco Oct 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    very clean 👌organized thank.you

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via expedia
    3/5

    The shower had great pressure. We didn’t spend much time there though. Five minute drive to Knotts Berry Farm. Great cheap place to stay to just sleep at. Be prepared for a fifty dollar deposit that they ask for in cash at check in. We had fifty dollars cash and they returned it at check out, so it was no issue, just be prepared.

  • Farrah Aug 2021 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    They have roaches. Ice machine hasnt worked in a very long time. Needs a lot of maintenance wirm

  • Alan Aug 2021 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was a little dated and run down but clean. Faucet handle on tub/shower needs to be repaired.

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via expedia
    2/5

    The last motel room had mold smell and my wife got sick. At least this room was OK and no carpet so little dust. But that was it. First they wanted $25 cash deposit - even though they already charged my card - for the TV remote. There weren't enough towels for three ladies and they only had one extra to give us. But this was a cheap motel where prices were high.

  • Justine Jul 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Room was very clean, the shower had NO shower head. Wont stay here again.

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was great! I had made the mistake of leaving a bag of mine un the room. I was able to contact the front desk and arrange for the bag to be returned to me. It was greatly appreciated and will give 5 stars just for that. The place was clean and exactly as advertised. I was pleased and would definitely recommend.

  • David Jun 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Low budge.

  • Heather May 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    They are always nice here and the rooms are clean and updated. Good value for your money. Man at the front was very kind and professional. We love staying here.

  • albert Apr 2021 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Mr. Lo

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Usual spot, small mom-and-pop ran motel with limited parking. Small but cozy rooms.

  • Aleina Mar 2021 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Happy

  • David Jan 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I found this place to be great. The owners were pleasant, it was quiet and clean, very low price and it didnt feel lije a dive.

  • Sean Dec 2020 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Typical low budget stay. The staff very friendly. Rooms clean. Obviously the price attracts some questionable clientele. Overall worth the price.

  • Jerry Nov 2020 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Finally they would not take my credit card because they claimed their machine was not working and wanted cash. They directed me to a ATM machine next to the office. I drove to my bank to avoid fees at their ATM machine.

  • Patrick Aug 2020 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This maybe an old motel but its modernized and its clean and very quiet

  • Verified Jun 2020 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was very dirty underneath the beds my 2 year old found a dirty used syrang broken pipes for drugs and glass in bathroom and parking lot didn't get any rest due to noise man who was banging on the wall or table screaming profanity words my kids can hear no card service and just not a very pleasant vacation because of the whole motel experience on top of no rest and the stuff my daughter found and other kid cutting foot on glass

  • Verified Apr 2020 · via expedia
    4/5

    Quiet, clean, comfortable bed, fridge, TV, a/c was nice and cold. Plenty of towels. Shower was nice and hot. For 2 night business stay on a budget it was just right.

  • Verified Mar 2020 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room was missing a chair so I had to pull the table over to the bed to be able to eat. The room didn’t have a refrigerator and you couldn’t get the cabinet doors in the kitchen to open.

  • Dennis Mar 2020 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Perfect stay

  • Dennis Mar 2020 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was a perfect stay

  • James Feb 2020 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location, easy check-in, friendly staff and good value--awesome TV in room too with lots of channels!

  • Ed Feb 2020 · via expedia
    3/5

    Restroom in poor condition. Some items in restroom broken.

  • Frank Feb 2020 · via expedia
    1/5

    Rude management. Filthy bedroom and bathroom. Do not stay here!!!

Frequently asked questions about Sahara Motel

Does Sahara Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Sahara Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Sahara Motel offer parking?
Yes, Sahara Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does Sahara Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Sahara Motel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Anaheim, see business hotels in Anaheim.
Does Sahara Motel have a fitness center?
Sahara Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Sahara Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
Sahara Motel is located at 845 South Beach Boulevard, Anaheim, CA CA 92804. With a Walk Score of 61, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

  • Anaheim Convention Center 4.4 mi

House rules

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

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