Southern Motel

9720 Long Beach Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280, Florence-Graham, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.3 / 5

Overview

Southern Motel is a 2-star property in the Florence-Graham/South Gate area of Los Angeles County. It holds a public rating of 4.3/5 from 66 reviews. Guest feedback commonly points to a clean, well-kept setting and friendly, approachable management.

Rooms

Reviews describe the rooms as nice and cozy, with cleanliness highlighted as a recurring strength. Guests also mention the stay can feel relaxing and quiet. One operational detail noted in reviews is that a room key may not be provided, which some travelers may want to confirm at check-in.

Location

The motel is located at 9720 Long Beach Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280, offering access to both South Gate and greater Los Angeles. Nearby points of interest include Watts Towers Arts Center (about 2.5 km away). A wide range of Downtown LA attractions are within roughly 10–12.5 km, including Crypto.com Arena, the GRAMMY Museum, Grand Central Market, the Bradbury Building, The Broad, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

What’s Nearby

For museums, guests can reach the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (about 10.2 km) and the California African American Museum (about 9.8 km). Other cultural highlights within a broader radius include the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (about 12.2 km) and the Japanese American National Museum (about 11.6 km). Farther out, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Petersen Automotive Museum are both around 18.5 km away.

Best for

This motel suits budget-focused travelers who prioritize a clean room and friendly service in the South Gate area. It can also work well as a practical base for visiting Downtown LA attractions (roughly 10–12.5 km away), while being especially close to Watts Towers Arts Center.

Travel tips

If your plans include Downtown LA museums and entertainment (Crypto.com Arena, The Broad, Walt Disney Concert Hall), expect a short drive from South Gate—generally around 10–12.5 km depending on the destination. Consider confirming check-in procedures in advance, as a review notes that guests may not receive a traditional room key. For a nearby, low-commitment outing close to the property, Watts Towers Arts Center is about 2.5 km away.

What guests say

Guests most often emphasize cleanliness and that the property is well kept. Service is another recurring positive, with management described as friendly and approachable. Some reviews characterize the rooms as cozy and the overall stay as relaxing and quiet. A potential drawback mentioned is that guests may not receive a room key, which can affect expectations around access and entry.

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