Southern Motel

Florence-Graham, United States

Guest rating: 3.8 / 5

Overview

Southern Motel is a straightforward motel in the Florence-Graham area near South Gate, positioned for quick access to major routes around Los Angeles. It’s located about 14 miles (around 17.7 km) from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The motel’s public rating is 3.8000002 based on 9 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are simply furnished and include air conditioning and free Wi‑Fi. Each room has an en suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Select rooms also include a refrigerator or microwave, which can be useful for longer stays or simple meals.

On-site Services

The front desk operates 24 hours for late arrivals and basic assistance. Vending machines are available on site for snacks and beverages. Free on-site parking is offered.

Location & Nearby Places

Public transit is close by, with multiple bus stops within a few minutes’ walk, including Long Beach / Tweedy (about 168 m) and Tweedy / Long Beach (about 182 m). Nearby dining includes La Perla Del Mar (Mexican, about 201 m away), with additional options like The Meltdown (about 2.0 km) and TGI Fridays (about 2.8 km). Attractions in the broader area include the Los Angeles Convention Center (about a 21-minute drive) and Bicycle Casino (about 5 miles away).

Best for

Southern Motel is best for budget-minded travelers who want a simple place to sleep with essentials like air conditioning and free Wi‑Fi. It also suits guests who plan to use public transportation, with several bus stops clustered within roughly 200–360 meters of the property. Drivers can benefit from free on-site parking and the short drive to LAX and other parts of greater Los Angeles.

Travel tips

If you plan to use transit, several bus stops are very close—Long Beach / Tweedy is about 168 m away, and Tweedy / Long Beach is about 182 m away. For check-in, be prepared to show photo ID and a credit card, and note that the credit card used for the reservation must match at check-in. Expect cash deposits on arrival (a USD 40 damage deposit and a USD 100 cash deposit are noted by the property) and plan to have cash available.

What guests say

Southern Motel holds a public rating of 3.8000002 from 9 reviews, indicating mixed-to-positive overall impressions. No guest review excerpts were provided, so specific recurring themes (such as cleanliness, noise, staff service, or room condition) cannot be reliably summarized from the available data. Based on the documented features, the most likely touchpoints for guest feedback would be basic comfort (air conditioning), connectivity (free Wi‑Fi), and convenience (parking and nearby bus stops). Any detailed positives or negatives beyond these documented amenities are not available in the source information.

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