The Burney Motel

37448 Main St, Burney, CA 96013, Burney, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

The Burney Motel is a vintage, low-rise, 2-star property on Highway 299/Main Street in Burney, California, positioned for straightforward road-trip and outdoor-focused stays. Rooms are described as simple and homey, with practical in-room amenities such as free Wi‑Fi, cable TV, microwaves, minifridges, and tea/coffee makers; suites add kitchenettes and dining tables. On-site features include a putting green, horseshoes, and a BBQ area with a gazebo plus a picnic spot, supporting relaxed downtime between excursions. Room service is available, and the motel offers free truck parking for larger vehicles. The location places you close to local stops like the Pit River Casino (about 2.3 km away) and within day-trip range of major nature highlights including Burney Falls and McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park (both roughly 13.6–13.7 km away). Nearby outdoor destinations also include Burney Mountain (about 9.5 km) and Lake Britton (about 15.4 km).

Best for

Best suited to budget-minded travelers, road-trippers, and outdoor explorers who want quick access to the Burney Falls area and other nearby lakes and trails. It also works well for drivers with larger vehicles thanks to free truck parking, plus simple recreational extras like a putting green, horseshoes, and a BBQ/picnic area.

Travel tips

The motel is right on Main Street/Highway 299, with bus stops very close by (Burney (SR 299 @ Burney Sporting Goods) about 54 m away and McDonalds Burney about 132 m away). For nature sightseeing, plan for short drives to Burney Falls and McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park (about 13.6–13.7 km), and longer drives to Pit River Falls (about 18.7 km). If flying in, Redding Regional Airport is about 68.5 km away, so a car is typically the most practical option.

What guests say

Guests commonly highlight the helpfulness and friendliness of staff, with multiple mentions of positive service at the front desk. Value for money is a recurring theme, with the motel often described as competitively priced. Reviews also note that some rooms feel dated, suggesting an older, classic motel style rather than a recently renovated property. A notable negative theme is that, in at least one case, a guest reported a tense interaction around room/reservation handling and charges, indicating that problem-resolution experiences can vary.

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