Gardena Motel
14528 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249, West Athens, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.5 / 5
Overview
Gardena Motel is a 3-star property in the West Athens area of greater Los Angeles, located at 14528 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249. It holds a public rating of 3.5/5 based on 90 reviews. On-site amenities are not documented in the available listing details.
Rooms & comfort (as reflected by guests)
Guest feedback most consistently points to rooms that are generally described as clean, with comfortable bedding and fresh towels. Reviews also describe a calm, quiet feel around the rooms with little loitering outside. At least one guest reported a pest sighting in a bathroom, suggesting room condition can vary.
Location & nearby attractions
The motel offers straightforward access to major Los Angeles cultural venues and museums, including the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (about 13.2 km away) and Crypto.com Arena (about 16.4 km away). Downtown arts destinations such as The Broad (about 18.1 km), Walt Disney Concert Hall (about 18.2 km), and Grand Central Market (about 17.7 km) are also within a drive. Additional regional highlights within roughly 20 km include LACMA, the Petersen Automotive Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, and Long Beach attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific and The Queen Mary.
Best for
This motel is best suited to travelers who want a simple base in the Gardena/West Athens area with convenient driving access to central Los Angeles museums and venues like Crypto.com Arena and The Broad. It may also appeal to guests prioritizing a quieter, low-key atmosphere, as reviews frequently mention calm surroundings and generally clean rooms.
Travel tips
Many of the best-known nearby attractions listed (Downtown LA museums/venues, LACMA area, and Long Beach sights like the Aquarium of the Pacific) are roughly 13–20 km away, so planning on driving or rideshare is practical. If your itinerary includes multiple museum stops (LACMA, Petersen, Academy Museum, La Brea Tar Pits), grouping them into the same day can reduce back-and-forth travel. Review notes suggest room conditions can vary, so consider confirming your preferences at check-in.
What guests say
Reviews most often highlight cleanliness, including clean rooms and fresh towels and bedding. Guests also commonly describe the property as quiet and calm, with little activity or loitering around the rooms. Bed comfort is mentioned positively in at least one review. A negative note appears around room condition consistency, with a reported pest sighting in a bathroom.
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