Santa Ana Travel Inn

2-star hotel Good 2005 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92706
Santa Ana Travel Inn

About Santa Ana Travel Inn

A flat-screen cable TV is available in all rooms at this hotel. A 24-hour front desk is available and vending machines are on site. Disneyland is less than a 10 minute drive away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in each room at the Santa Ana Travel Inn. Coffee-making facilities and a small fridge are also included. John Wayne Airport is less than a 15 minute drive from the Travel Inn Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Travel Inn is across the street from the Bowers Museum. The Discovery Science Center is half a mile away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

2.8 / 5

The hotel received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with guests citing issues such as dirty rooms, poor management, and lack of basic amenities. Many guests expressed regret about their stay and would not recommend the hotel to others.

What guests liked
  • 24-hour restaurant nearby
  • Friendly staff (mentioned in a few reviews)
What could be better
  • Dirty rooms and bathrooms
  • Poor management and customer service
  • Mayorquin May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The manager’s husband and wife are very helpful, friendly and professional. I liked the price ( Budget friendly ). The location close to restaurants, stores, my credit union and the freeway. Downstairs. Parking very close to my room. I liked the king size bed, bathroom, ac, tv and tables. No roaches, spiders, bugs and rodents. The only thing I didn’t like was the mini fridge that made a very loud noise when I first plugged it. Then I decided to keep it unplugged and not use it anymore.

  • Cinthya May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Mayorquin May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The manager’s husband and wife are very helpful, friendly and professional. I liked the price ( Budget friendly ). The location close to restaurants, stores, my credit union and the freeway. Downstairs. Parking very close to my room. I liked the king size bed, bathroom, ac, tv and tables. No roaches, spiders, bugs and rodents. The only thing I didn’t like was the mini fridge that made a very loud noise when I first plugged it. Then I decided to keep it unplugged and not use it anymore.

  • Ailabogie May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Very clean and comfortable. Staff respectful and attentive Can’t think of anything. I was happy with the hotel

  • Ailabogie May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Very clean and comfortable. Staff respectful and attentive Can’t think of anything. I was happy with the hotel

  • Reneaud May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Russell May 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    No microwave. No fridge. No ice..

  • Triet May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room is okay. The lady in the office was friendly.

  • rob May 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    There were no roaches. It was quiet. It was fairly clean. The owner was a horrible angry man that doesn’t even have the common sense to look at the reservation before he decides everyone will come in and screw up his motel. He’s the only screw up. This man started screaming at “hello”. Screamed “do you smoke?” Screamed suspiciously “how many guests” I filled all that out before I got there on my work trip. I asked him why he’s so angry and he lost it and threw my I.D. At me and walked away. His wife was there and I asked her to sign me in and she did so silently. We went to our room afraid that this jerk would throw us out at any minute. Also there’s a deposit that’s never mentioned but he’s sure he knows everything. He made the whole thing suck.

  • April May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Good value rate. Centrally located, was quiet and clean felt safe. Across the street from restaurant which was convenient. Free parking, easy check in, accommodated special room request Older property furnishings and room could use an update. Would have liked a fridge in room but not a big deal

  • April May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Good value rate. Centrally located, was quiet and clean felt safe. Across the street from restaurant which was convenient. Free parking, easy check in, accommodated special room request Older property furnishings and room could use an update. Would have liked a fridge in room but not a big deal

  • Greg Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Okay for the money.

  • Patricia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Ac was stale and a bit moldy in smell. Manager beat on my door for 5 minutes saying i parked wrong. Toilet would not flush properly. Was told i needed a cash deposit for the key on the amount of $100 then was told it would be $50. I gave a deposit of $20. I booked 2 nights and left after the staff beat on my door. Horrible place.

  • Rob Apr 2026 · via booking
    1.5/5

    There were no roaches. It was quiet. It was fairly clean. The owner was a horrible angry man that doesn’t even have the common sense to look at the reservation before he decides everyone will come in and screw up his motel. He’s the only screw up. This man started screaming at “hello”. Screamed “do you smoke?” Screamed suspiciously “how many guests” I filled all that out before I got there on my work trip. I asked him why he’s so angry and he lost it and threw my I.D. At me and walked away. His wife was there and I asked her to sign me in and she did so silently. We went to our room afraid that this jerk would throw us out at any minute. Also there’s a deposit that’s never mentioned but he’s sure he knows everything. He made the whole thing suck.

  • Kaden Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Cynthia Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    I got there late, so not as much parking

  • Cynthia Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Nice large room , comfortable bed I got there late, so not as much parking

  • Carlos Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Horrible nasty dirty hotel and the property owner very rude he takes a 20 deposit and warm you to nor bring guest or smoking in the room or tou loose the deposit, they are also checking you all the time are bothering guests telling them where to park.

  • Blong Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    ??

  • Cynthia Apr 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Errol Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Aircondition effective. No nearby shops. One ceiling light above where fridge was wasn’t working.

  • Adrian Mar 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Abel Mar 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    There’s no parking This place looks dirty, and I saw a cockroach in my room

  • Abel Mar 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    This place looks dirty, and I saw a cockroach in my room

  • Thebigshyboy Mar 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing at all, I felt uncomfortable off the bat . SMDH I didn't even get to go into the room, the manager or person at the desk was so judgemental. Giving out so many rules in a rude way, I couldn't park my car in reverse. All this extra stuff that I didn't even wanna stay there anymore cause of how uncomfortable I would might be . And the fact that I was the only one there checking in only that day . Thats tells me all I need to know . Get ready to put 20 down as well . I didn't even enter my room and still didn't receive my refund for 85 dollars I paid for this room . This place is the worse place you can stay at . Never find me here again

  • TheBigShyBoy Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing at all, I felt uncomfortable off the bat . SMDH I didn't even get to go into the room, the manager or person at the desk was so judgemental. Giving out so many rules in a rude way, I couldn't park my car in reverse. All this extra stuff that I didn't even wanna stay there anymore cause of how uncomfortable I would might be . And the fact that I was the only one there checking in only that day . Thats tells me all I need to know . Get ready to put 20 down as well . I didn't even enter my room and still didn't receive my refund for 85 dollars I paid for this room . This place is the worse place you can stay at . Never find me here again ?

  • Al Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    If you are just needing a place to shower and sleep this is a great place. Family ran, very helpful, rooms are old and dated but clean and in good repair. A budget hotel with a budget price and more than adequate room. Parking is a bit tight with a truck but plenty of room if you are driving a normal size car. Would stay again.

  • Soleea Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room, beds were hard as a rock and blankets had cigarette holes despite advertising smoke free rooms.

  • Ricardo Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    For a two star motel, what do you expect? I've been in worse and this place was not to bad for the price. I stayed one night at a phenomenal price, I would stay there again because the place is not bad and the price is great. All you need is to rest your head one night, so you can go at it again.

  • Danette Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Management were rude and incompetent so we left, we would love to have our money back.

  • Alondra Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bed sheets were ripped & stained

  • Shauntae Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Room floor was dirty, bathroom barley had any toilet paper on the roll and no extras. Caulking in the bathroom was a gross brown and had things stuck in it and to it. Bath tub looked disgusting so we didn't use it. No lock on the bathroom window. Tissue shoved in peep hole, we didn't touch it. Okay customer service.

  • Michael Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Was lacking face tissues, better air-conditioning better lighting otherwise room was fairly clean, but planted also extra pillows

  • JAVIER Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    good

  • Gerardo Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Small and not complicated and its quiet

  • Raul Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice

  • Jordan Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    This location should not be on Expedia. They ask for cash deposit as a hold even though i asked why it wasnt in their policies which can be considered discriminatory. The room was abyssmal and dirty. Room description says there is supposed be a fridge and there was no fridge. Would not reccomend to anyone

  • Sam Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Lo

  • Kevin Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Bottom line, just pay the extra dollars and find someplace that isn't a burden and won't hit you with a bunch of unexpected stuff.

  • Julia Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Bed was to stiff please do better

  • Jessika Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The owner was rude and pushy. He made demands and restrictions about our stay. He told us where we could and could not park each night within the very small parking lot. He was adamant that I could not invite a friend to visit in the room. He demanded I give him $20 cash as a security deposit for the room key card. There was also absolutely no toiletries provided except a small bar of hand soap. He was very belittling toward women and made our stay incredibly uncomfortable.

  • Steve Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was cheap true - but, towels were like hand towels. Sheet was not fitted so pulled off mattress as soon as you lifted the single blanket. Owner very surly, Made me leave at check in, go to ATM for $20 cash, for key deposit. And I killed a cockroach on the pillow next to me in middle of night. I’ll pay $10 more to go another location in the future!

  • Linda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Inn was clean, safe and quiet for my family. The staff was open to questions or requests during our stay.

  • Jim Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    close to shopping eating, Room was dirty, beds were uncomfortable, no soap, no shampoo, no coffee in room/or available in office. property was rundown and in need of repairs.

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

    Strange. Interrogated on arrival (I’m a clean cut business man). Demanded $20 cash as deposit to give me plastic key card (what if I didn’t happen to have cash with me). Room had no clothes bar, had to hang suit on shower rod. Beds sheet too small, instantly pulled out from tuck and could not get it back. The AC did work well however.

  • Verified Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Hotels. Com does not state this in their terms

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    At check in Lady was nice but for some reason the guy was a bit too stern.

  • Rachel Jan 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    I usually don't like to post negative about the property but I want to help others to save their money. This place is not in a good shape. Housekeeping didn't do a good job cleaning the bathroom. Its dirty, mold or mildew on edge of tub. No shampoo and conditioners. The bed is not comfortable. No hot kettle in the room.No vending machine to buy a drink. I would not go back again.

  • Lance Jul 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    This was by far the worst stay I’ve ever had. The owner was terrible and rude as hell. I was so upset by the time I left this place. All around terrible. It was also disgusting. The bed was turned upside down to cover blood and god knows what else. Just terrible.

  • RICARDO May 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Please take my advice this place is not for decent people specially when traveling with you lovely family. I booked for 2 night hardly sleep for 3 hrs. and we left this place and my 2nd night in other better place I don't care for money back. Management very annoying very dirty room, shower and toilet. Only 2 queen beds, 2 old chairs tiny table and nothing else no even a telephone unit and night stands, sorry but this was my experience in Santa Travel Inn.

  • Rochelle Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The hotel room was dirty, the mattress was dirty and they had to change out room… the place definitely needs to be deep clean.we did not sleep well.

  • Martha Nov 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was nice.

  • Brennan Nov 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    .

  • Duke Oct 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    $100 per night what I expect more? It’s nice and convenient for me. No smoking is perfect here.

  • Kia Jul 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    This property should not be in operation. There is mildew in the bathroom. The tub was very dirty.

  • Young Jun 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Got a room changing due to bugs in the room.

  • Verified Feb 2023 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    would definitely like some compensation or a refund cause that was the worst experience I've ever had with a hotel

  • Franklin Jun 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect stay

  • Verified Jun 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great! Easy!

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

    Very unremarkable hotel staff was a little rude and TV didn't work when I got there really just not a fun place to say

  • Christopher Mar 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Amazing

  • Ximena Jul 2020 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Decent sized room, huge bed, cleanliness I can live with.

  • Raul Apr 2020 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I like it very clean and convenient

  • James Apr 2020 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    They allow no visitors, not even relatives can visit during the day.

  • Verified Mar 2020 · via expedia
    4/5

    I did not find shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom but may have been available at the front desk (I brought my own). There were plenty of clean towels and housekeeping is very good. I would recommend this place as a nice place to stay at and it is conveniently located to the museums (Bower Museum is across the street), etc.

  • Diana Dec 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I wouldnt book here at all this was one of my bad booking in all santa ana

  • Verified Nov 2019 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The exterior building was pretty and we are happy to be able to stay in the room facing the south. We had a bit issue stepping high to get on the beds. I also wonder if the housekeeping lady came every day.

  • RitaP Oct 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    I liked the price but I guess you get what you pay for. There was nothing inviting about the room at all. It was old, rundown, mold in the shower, old dingy towels, stains on the bed. If I could I’d ask for my money back.

  • Verified Jul 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was horrible. There was no parking in the lot or on the street. Room was dirty and smelled horrible. There was patches in the walls. Restroom was disgusting. This was one of the worst places I have ever stayed. And when mentioned to the owner she said sorry and walked away. Very disappointed.

  • Glenda Jul 2019 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    There were long black hairs in the tube area. But if was clean. Next time I will request a bottom floor.

  • Jennifer May 2019 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    There is wifi available. No dresser to put clothes or anything to put your suitcase on.

  • Frequent Mar 2019 · via expedia
    2/5

    Very disappointed. Run down property. Not recommended

  • R Nov 2018 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and easy no problems staff was great and very helpful. Parking is bad due to the small parking lot

  • elaine Oct 2018 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The staff bent over backwards for us to park our truck and trailer. The king size bed was comfortable and it was a good size room.

  • Carl Sep 2018 · via expedia
    3/5

    TV channels are very limited. Very poor. The manager was not helpful at all. I will never come here again.

  • Verified Aug 2018 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Simple but appealing

  • Ryan Aug 2018 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    I stayed at the Santa Ana Inn the other day and I had a bad experience. I used my 1 free hotel night and paid the taxes out of pocket, but I had 3 things in particular that were bad. First, there were dead bugs (flies) inside my sheets and the bodies of the flies decomposed and broke into many pieces. Second, when I woke up in the morning, the AC unit condensation flooded my room and ruined my dress shoe. Additionally, when I left in the morning and closed the door, I found out the door never locked properly all along and had been open all night. When I checked out no one came to the office for over 30 minutes, so I left my key under their secure window and left, so I could not tell the management this.

  • Susan Aug 2018 · via expedia
    1/5

    Worst hotel, didn't even stayed. Got inside the room, 15 minutes later I was out.

  • Kay Jul 2018 · via expedia
    2/5

    I was NOT happy at all with our room & not for the price I paid. I didnt realize it was a motel till we got there. Neighborhood is a little on the scary side. There was no parking and very little parking lots. The good thing is the staff let us create and find a space inside the lot. The staff was friendly made you feel comfortable. The room that’s where I had a real problem, it was horrible, crowded, not much space, smelled bad. Really stuffy, we couldn’t sleep at night. The sheets smelled musty like underarm odor and in the morning when we woke to make the bed, we realized they were full of stains and other people’s hair. I asked for new bed sheets and towels, house keeping was really sweet about it, but of course the same thing the next night with the sheets. The bath towels were also stained. It just felt gross in there to even shower. The shower and sink drain were clogged! My daughter unclogged the shower drain and pulled out a lot of hair that was not ours. We were really uncomfortable being in the room and still had to tough another night there (too stressed, too busy to look for another) definitely the worst we’ve ever stayed in. I rather pay a few dollars more for a better hotel next time still 196$ for 2 nights was not worth it at all.

  • Verified Jun 2018 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice hotel. Very quiet!

  • Verified May 2018 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The location is nice, near the mall and downtown. Also, Bowers museum is across the street. Noise level is minimum. Only two problems we had were the maid service and the bed. Stayed there 6 days maid only came once on our 2nd night so we had to ask for more clean towels. He/she only made one bed and left the other a mess. Also, the beds are ok 3/5 comfort but, the sheets are what sucks. Thin and do not help with the cold. Would not recommend this place unless it’s your last option.

  • GiGi Apr 2018 · via expedia
    1/5

    No phone, microwave or fridge. Many live-ins. No daily room service.

  • MARIA Apr 2018 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The hotel is very old and needs renovation. The vet was terrible, awful, the worst I have been. I won’t stay there again. For the same price, even a little less you can stay at the Red Roof a few blocks away and it’s 1 million times better and nicer

  • t Feb 2018 · via expedia
    3/5

    You get a bed, bathroom, desk and TV. OK to just go to sleep, clean up in the morning and go. Not the place to stay if you are traveling with your wife, unless she is very spartan, not fussy, easy going. Ring the bell to call the check in guy who services you behind bullet proof glass; he was polite, very efficient. Check in and out was very fast and easy since I pre-paid through Expedia. Skip the morning coffee.

  • Kenneth Jan 2018 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Came here for a quick night I got a pretty big room for a good price only downside was it smelt a bit like cigarettes when I walked in but it was supposed to be a non smoking room other than that it was a good stay

  • Verified Jun 2017 · via expedia
    1/5

    I would never recommend this hotel or visit this hotel. The staff were extremely rude and local people stated that this hotel was used for robberies and innapropriate solicitations.

  • thomas May 2017 · via expedia
    4/5

    We were invited to a wedding right down from the hotel got into town a bit early and the manager allowed us to check in earlly so we could rest a little before the event,,, we parked our vehicle rested then were able to walk to the event and back to the hotel in a safe manner,,, the museum across the hotel is a must see on our next visit,,,

  • Verified Apr 2017 · via expedia
    1/5

    Smelly room No cleaning the room it's on request only

  • Verified Apr 2017 · via expedia
    2/5

    Not a comfortable place to stay. Room was fairly clean but very dated and worn out

  • Verified Mar 2017 · via expedia
    4/5

    Over two different stays at this hotel, the rooms were consistently clean and acceptable, but bare. No lamps or decorations at all, but painted and kept-up. Minimal towels provided -- if it had been more than just me on a business trip, the towels provided wouldn't have been sufficient. Coffee hours in the morning were posted as 6:30-10:30 am, but when I came down at 8:15 the coffee maker wasn't turned on. The proprietor offered to turn it on for me and have coffee ready in "a little bit," but I was in a hurry to leave to my meeting. Oh well, no coffee. But acceptable overall.

  • Lupe Mar 2017 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    had the ugliest experience

  • Verified Feb 2017 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    it was the worst experience

  • Rick Nov 2016 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Just a spot to lay my head after a evening event a few blocks away. Did not want to drive several hundred miles home after drinking. Served its purpose.

  • Russell Nov 2016 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The office people are rude. I called to ask a question and they hung up on me twice. NEVER STAY HERE Dirty and gross.

  • Jehova Oct 2016 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Very dirty don't recommend staying their

  • Verified Oct 2016 · via expedia
    2/5

    Not a pleasing hotel to stay. Room felt claustrophobic. I would recommend some other hotel. But if you really short on cash, I guess you could stay for 1 night.

Frequently asked questions about Santa Ana Travel Inn

Does Santa Ana Travel Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Santa Ana Travel Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Santa Ana Travel Inn offer parking?
Yes, Santa Ana Travel Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Santa Ana Travel Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Santa Ana Travel Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Ana, see business hotels in Santa Ana.
Does Santa Ana Travel Inn have a fitness center?
Santa Ana Travel Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Santa Ana Travel Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Santa Ana Travel Inn is located at 2005 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706. With a Walk Score of 78, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

  • Anaheim Convention Center 4.0 mi
  • John Wayne Airport 6.1 mi

House rules

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

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