The Oaks Motel

2.0 star property

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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8065 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA, 95020
  • Place, Las Animas Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilroy Premium Outlets
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Farmer's Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gilroy

The Oaks Motel places you within a leisurely stroll of Dabble Arts Center and Gilroy Museum. This 20-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Las Animas Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dabble Arts Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gilroy Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gilroy Premium Outlets - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Farmer's Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 20 min walk
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪High & Mighty Pizza Joint - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cardenas Markets - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Oaks Motel

Guests of The Oaks Motel enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Oaks Motel Hotel
The Oaks Motel Gilroy
The Oaks Motel Hotel Gilroy

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Oaks Motel?

The Oaks Motel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oaks Motel?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oaks Motel on Jul 1, 2026 start from $67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near The Oaks Motel?

This hotel is located in Gilroy, a short 9-minute walk from Dabble Arts Center and also 12 minutes on foot from Gilroy Museum. You'll also find Las Animas Park and Gilroy Arts Alliance Center for the Arts less than a mile away.

Does The Oaks Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, The Oaks Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Oaks Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Oaks Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Oaks Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Oaks Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Oaks Motel.

What is the closest airport to The Oaks Motel?

The closest major airport to The Oaks Motel is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 18.5 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is around 24.3 mi away.

The Oaks Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 144 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
near downtown gilroy , easy parking and decent rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clsr to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good place to stay for cheap
Stayed 25 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find & just off the highway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice staff, and quiet place for me and my 3 girls
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff Room was kept clean enjoyed my stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside looks kinda shady, but price was good & was a good spot for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good value for your money

A convenient clean motel near Gilroy Gardens. The staff was incredibly friendly and it was the best value for your dollar in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient room space for unbeatable prices.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Yoichi

The cheap place was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills but very clean and affordable. Walking distance from a great downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was cheap and conveniently close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice people, solid communication. I would have no problem staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Polina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice for price

Nice and spacious, more than expected, for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to work and play
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Itai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Lydia

Just ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy stay

I wish there were more places like this: a cheap basic motel that is safe. The windows are new, so it is quiet. The on-site manager was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Went better than expected

Place was great and convenient stayed 8 nights. Bobby was a great help and staff was very friendly. fast food/taco trucks and restaurants/bar's were close by and walking distance overall a great stay will come back again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Timothy

Good Enough for last minute booking

Nothing terrible, booked last minute for 4th of July. Just bad planning on our part. Room was okay, good for last minute booking. I have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comforting stay

The owner of the hotel is a very nice person. Checks up on you to see if you need anything. I stayed here for a week due to work. Best price in town. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025