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Muir Lodge Motel

Name: Muir Lodge Motel
Address: 3930 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez, US

★★★·8.9/ 10Recommended

·Motels

📍3930 Alhambra Avenue · Martinez ↗

📞(719) 543-8050·Official site ↗

Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningSwimming poolFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsParkingAll 19 facilities +

Review

Official

Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool at Muir Lodge Motel in Martinez, conveniently located a short walk from the John Muir National Historic Site. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy in-room amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Each of the 20 guestrooms also features a private bathroom and satellite TV. Free self-parking is available onsite. This motel is also within a 5-minute drive of Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 20. 4 miles from San Francisco Bay, and 13 miles from Concord Pavilion.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praised the modernized, clean rooms, comfortable beds, and convenient location with good value. Common complaints included poor soundproofing, spotty WiFi, strong chemical odors, and insufficient towels.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms9.0

Value8.7

Service8.7

Location8.7

Cleanliness8.7

Surroundings8.6

Facilities8.5

Wi-Fi7.1

＋ PraisedSpacious and comfortable rooms · Clean and modern facilities · Excellent shower experience · Good value for money

－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing · Unstable WiFi signal · Bathroom fixture issues · Odor problems

KEYGood for budget travelers seeking convenience. Noise-sensitive guests should bring earplugs; prepare a mobile hotspot due to unreliable WiFi.

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Muir Lodge Motel

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Room types · 6

Queen Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

Standard King Room - Non-Smoking

Standard King Room - Smoking

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Smoking

Facilities · 19

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