Satellite Motel offers simple rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking in Los Angeles, near Magic Johnson Park and Watts Towers. Rated 3.1 with 181 reviews.
Guests find the motel affordable and appreciate its clean, remodeled rooms with functional amenities. While it lacks luxury features, many highlight practical conveniences and friendly service, though some note noise and strict policies.
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Satellite Motel is a straightforward, budget-friendly accommodation located at 12012 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, in a busy commercial area just off the I-110 freeway. Its simple rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi, catering to travelers seeking basic comfort without added frills. Complimentary parking is available on site, which some guests have appreciated for convenience and security.
The motel’s facilities are limited, with no pool, restaurant, or fitness center, and it is not pet-friendly. Check-in begins at noon and check-out is at 11 AM, aligning with typical travel schedules. Guests have noted the rooms are clean and recently remodeled, with some highlighting features like a mini fridge and microwave, although others point out the modest size of certain amenities such as towels.
Guests staying at Satellite Motel tend to be practical visitors rather than those seeking a luxury stay, as reflected in a mixed but generally candid set of reviews. Some praise the quiet atmosphere and affordability, while others point to the motel’s no-frills nature and occasional noise from nearby establishments. The management’s efforts to maintain security and enforce house rules have also received mention.
The property is well positioned for those interested in exploring several cultural attractions a short drive away, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and The Broad. It is also reasonably accessible to major airports such as Los Angeles International Airport, making it a functional choice for budget-conscious travelers passing through or staying in the southern Los Angeles area.
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I enjoyed my room very quiet, very affordable for the weekend. I am definitely coming back.
It's not a bad hotel. It's not your ideal vacation type hotel, but it does its job. I stay here quite often because I ride a bike around America and stay in the LA area in the winter. I have stayed in smaller hotel rooms. I give it four stars because I hope you understand the scale for a lower prices hotel. A lot of high priced hotels would get lower stars because I would expect more. They are fairly priced. That's why I give it 4 stars. They do charge $5 cash for the key card as a deposit that you get back when you turn it back in. They are remodeling some of the rooms right now. If you are just looking for a place to get some sleep, this place works. If you are looking for luxury, you will have to spend more. A lot more here in LA.
Great Motel, everything is brand new. A/C and heater work super well. Large flat screen TV with cable and fast WiFi. All for a amazing low price of $85 with only a $5 deposit.
I like the room with the awesome wall painting and black light?????
Very clean and affordable. Come here a lot and always get treated with great hospitality! Highly recommend checking this place out.
The room was okay. It was cheap, so my expectations were not high. I had the room closest to the sports bar next door and I could tolerate the noise pretty well. The room had a fridge and a microwave, which I was surprised about. It had a decent amount of outlets, to charge my devices. The only real complaints I had was that there were no coat hooks in the room and the towels were kinda small.
The rooms are remodeled and clean, tv with many channels, wifi, parking, A/C, mini fridge, microwave. I recommend skipping online reservations with this motel, pay at the front desk. The rate is usually $90 with a $40 cash deposit. The man will thoroughly explain the rules you must follow to get your deposit back-no surprises. The only guests allowed are the ones at check in, so no other visitors, no cooking (No portable stoves), no smoking in non smoking room- smoke outside. Check in is after 12, check out time is 11 AM- You must check out by 11 AM. There is a liquor store, laundrymat (6AM-6PM) , bar and taco stand right outside motel.
Ok I was skeptical because of reviews but once I got here open the room door the room is big the manager is ver nice i have stayed here for weeks/Months he was remodeling new beds new mirrors nice no bed bugs I have Been in 3 different rooms car is safe no problem lots of cameras I love that the manager not scary he don’t let no one hang out in front are parking aisles are stairwells I love it customer service from management wonderful never had a problem the manager always fix it now maids be careful short Hispanic lady act like she doesn’t speak English will try and go in ur room had to check her for cleaning my room right when she seen me leave and I been asking her for an hour to clean but once I told management never happened again nice big rooms cable and Wi-Fi good rooms the only reason I gave it 4 stars because his wife recently just started seeing black ppl and would just lie saying she seen ppl going to my room which is lie she likes to cause confrontation I just deal with the skinny tall man glasses no drama
In a busy commercial area off the I-110, this down-to-earth motel is 2 miles from Magic Johnson Park and 4 miles from both the Watts Towers Arts Center and the Ted Watkins Memorial Park.
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