Search Motels in Rancho Santa Margarita

Because you’ll save on your room, you can make the most of what Rancho Santa Margarita has to offer. In the area, favorite places to visit include Irvine Spectrum Center.

Motel properties often include free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Beginning in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.

Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Motel 6 Irvine - Orange County Airport is located 15 mi (24.1 km) from the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Corona, CA: Free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace are available during your stay. Central Rancho Santa Margarita is 18.3 mi (29.5 km) away. Star Inn Motel: Enjoy access to the free parking and 24-hour front desk. Located 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. The Tides Laguna Beach: Central Rancho Santa Margarita is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area are available during your stay. El Caminante Bar & Bungalows: 11.8 mi (19 km) from the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include Lake Mission Viejo, Rancho Las Lomas, and Orange County Great Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Marguerite Aquatic Complex, Sawdust Art Festival Grounds, and Santa Ana Zoo. Other places worth a visit include Tijeras Creek Golf Club and Spa Gregorie’s Day Spa & Salon.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Rancho Santa Margarita to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Rancho Santa Margarita is 11 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Rancho Santa Margarita to help you navigate your stay: Fly into John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is located 14.9 mi (24 km) from the city center. You can also search for flights into Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is 27.3 mi (43.9 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.