Satellite Motel, Los Angeles - LAX

Satellite Motel, Los Angeles - LAX

Los Angeles County, United States

Guest rating: 3.2 / 5

Overview

Satellite Motel, Los Angeles - LAX is a non-smoking motel in South Los Angeles County. It offers straightforward accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The property holds a public rating of 3.1999998 based on 124 reviews.

Rooms

Guest rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a desk for basic work or trip planning. Each room has a private bathroom. The setup is geared toward simple, functional stays rather than resort-style facilities.

Amenities

Core amenities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and cable TV, alongside free private on-site parking. Reception staff can provide local area tips during your stay. No additional on-site leisure or dining facilities are documented.

Location & Getting Around

The motel is positioned with convenient local transit access, including Figueroa St at 120th St bus service about 90 m away and Broadway / 120th about 374 m away. For rail connections, Harbor Freeway tram stop is roughly 607 m away and Vermont / Athens is about 1,018 m away. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 11.8 km away, while Hawthorne Municipal Airport is closer at about 4.9 km.

Nearby Dining & City Sights

For quick meals nearby, Big Mama's Bayou Shack is about 84 m from the property, with additional options such as Loaded Cafe Restaurants Gardena (about 2.4 km) and Eatalian (about 3.6 km). The motel can work as a base for reaching major LA venues: LA Memorial Coliseum and the California Science Center are about 11 km away, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is about 12 km, and Staples Center and the Microsoft Theater are about 14 km.

Best for

This motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want essential in-room comforts (air conditioning, cable TV, desk) plus free Wi-Fi and free private parking. It can also work well for guests needing practical access to local buses and nearby tram stops, and for travelers who want a driveable distance to LAX (about 11.8 km) or Hawthorne Municipal Airport (about 4.9 km).

Travel tips

If you plan to use public transit, the closest bus stop is Figueroa St at 120th St (about 90 m), with Harbor Freeway tram stop about 607 m away for broader connections. Driving is straightforward with free private parking on site, and LAX is roughly 11.8 km from the motel—build extra time for LA traffic. For a close-by meal, Big Mama's Bayou Shack is within about 100 m.

What guests say

The property has a public rating of 3.1999998 from 124 reviews, indicating mixed overall guest sentiment. No guest review excerpts were provided, so specific recurring themes (such as cleanliness, noise, staff service, or room condition) cannot be summarized from quoted feedback. Based on documented features, the motel’s likely decision points for guests are its basic room setup, free Wi-Fi, and free private parking, plus proximity to local transit and a driveable distance to LAX. For a more precise theme summary, additional review-text detail would be needed.

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