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Ray's Den Motel

405 North Edwards, Independence, CA 93526
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Ray's Den Motel
Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Independence
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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San Luis Obispo
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I have now stayed at Ray's Den with proprietor "Momma Linda" :-) several times now over the last few years. The reviewers are generally spot on: immaculately clean rooms, linens, and towels. All the basic amenities you could want: heat, A/C, microwage, fridge, coffee in room, hairdryer, etc. You can borrow books from the front desk during your stay -... More

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Northern California
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18 hotel reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Nothing fancy, but clean and well cared for. We had the room closest to the highway and didn't notice any noise problems, BTW. Fridge, microwave, coffee maker, all there and in working order. I don't think there are many alternatives in this town, but even if there were, we would stay here again. Close to the Eastern Sierras Museum and... More

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

The warm welcome makes you feel like home! The room is really clean and well equipped (microwave, fridge, coffee maker, hairdryer...) . The bed was comfy. A really good bargain for the price! Don't hesitate to call. The owner is very nice and the landscape is stunning when you wake up.

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U.K.
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

We needed to find a stop-over somewhere between Las Vegas and Yosemite (actually Mariposa just beyond Yosemite) and when loooking at a map the little town on Independence looked as good a place as any to make that stop, so I did a little research online for accomodation there and found this independent motel - it's not got it's own... More

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South Wales
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

We chose this motel because it looked 'typical' and it was. Comfortable and clean rooms, cheap, and with a friendly and helpful manager Independence is a very small place, but a good stopping off place between Las Vegas and Yosemite.

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

I agree with the other reviewers about how clean this place is! Nice towels, comfortable beds and a chocolate on the side table. The owner was friendly and helpful. The price is what one pays in the summer in the Eastern Sierra.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

After reading all these enthousiastic reviews, we were really looking forward to our stay here. It turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. The owner was friendly and really nice to our children, the motel looks cute, the room was clean, but the beds were way to soft and soggy and the room was cramped and hot and... More

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Los Angeles
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26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

Sparkling clean, everything worked, free wifi worked perfectly. Charming wooden armchairs and table outside the door, but we didn't sit in them because it was too hot outside. In the morning it was cool, but we were driving away. Bed firmness: 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. Pillow firmness: 3 on a scale of 1 to 10. Bright... More

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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

We stayed for one night and was extremely impressed by Ray's Den. The room was absolutely spotless with a stack of immaculate towels in the excellent bathroom. The two beds were very comfortable with crisp, like new, bedding. My only observation was the external air con unit was attached, I believe, to the wooden building which made it a tad... More

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Sacramento
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012

Stayed here on the way to Death Valley for the night. The rooms were clean and comfy. I stayed there in July and the air conditioning works great there was free wifi. Kinda of expensive for the night at $84 but for the area i understand it. I would stay there again if i pass through.

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Also Known As:
Ray`s Den Hotel
Ray`s Den Hotel Independence
Rays Den Hotel
Address: 405 North Edwards, Independence, CA 93526
Region: United States > California > Independence
Amenities:
Free Parking
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Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Independence

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