Mi Casita Merle Motel

Mi Casita Merle Motel

14827 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249, West Athens, United States

Guest rating: 3.5 / 5

Overview

Mi Casita Merle Motel is a motel-style stay in West Athens at 14827 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249. Its star class is not documented, and it carries a public rating of 3.5 based on 83 reviews.

Location

Positioned in the Gardena/West Athens area, the motel provides a base for reaching major Los Angeles attractions by car. Nearby points of interest include Watts Towers Arts Center (about 9.1 km away) and several museums and cultural venues across LA, such as the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (about 13.9 km), Crypto.com Arena (about 17.2 km), and LACMA (about 18.8 km).

Nearby Culture & Day Trips

From this address, guests can plan day trips to Downtown LA arts destinations like The Broad (about 18.9 km), Walt Disney Concert Hall (about 19.0 km), The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (about 18.8 km), and Grand Central Market (about 18.6 km). Westside outings are also within reach, including Venice Canal Historic District (about 16.2 km), Venice Boardwalk (about 17.4 km), and The Grove (about 19.7 km), while the Aquarium of the Pacific is about 19.2 km away.

Best for

This motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want a straightforward base in the Gardena/West Athens area with access to major Los Angeles sights by car. It can also work for guests planning museum and downtown cultural visits, given the range of attractions within roughly 14–20 km (e.g., Natural History Museum, LACMA, The Broad, Walt Disney Concert Hall).

Travel tips

Many popular attractions listed are 9–20 km away, so plan on driving or using ride-shares and allow extra time for Los Angeles traffic, especially for downtown venues like Crypto.com Arena and Grand Central Market. If your itinerary includes multiple museums (LACMA, Petersen Automotive Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, Academy Museum), grouping them by area can reduce travel time. For a closer outing, Watts Towers Arts Center is one of the nearest notable sights (about 9.1 km away).

What guests say

Reviews point to a generally average experience reflected in the 3.5/5 public rating across 83 reviews. Positive feedback highlights a comfortable stay and friendly staff interactions, with some guests also mentioning that there is entertainment or things to do in the surrounding area. At least one review suggests price-to-value expectations can be an issue for some travelers. Overall, impressions lean toward a basic, budget-focused motel experience where perceived value may vary by guest.

Check availability · Booking links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure