Name: Aqua Inn Motel
Address: 12031 Garvey Avenue, El Monte, California, United States of America, El Monte, California, US
Price range: $71–$103 per night
Rating: 7.23

What guests think

At Aqua Inn Motel, feedback is mixed: many guests cite dirty rooms, odors, pests, and maintenance issues, while others report recently updated, clean, and spacious accommodations at a budget price.

Service ranges from friendly and efficient to unresponsive or inconsistent, including reports of rude interactions, cash-only or varying deposits, and missed special requests. Rooms are often spacious but basic, with some complaints about loud or weak air conditioning, small TVs, and clogged drains. Parking is available, and location feedback is split between convenient access and concerns about safety or loitering. Expect a budget stay with variable quality.

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Facilities

Parking is available; one reviewer noted a refundable nightly parking fee.

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Maria

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beyond filthy, trash from previous occupants was swept under bed, found a total of 6 screws, 1sewing needle and a razor blade. Beyond unsafe. Used condoms thrown up and down the hallway. Advertises check out at 11, front desk will ask you to leave by 10:30 and they in fact DO NOT have a pool.

10

Efrain

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking

6

Elvin

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was available

4

Daniel

Feb 17, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

There is a $10 fee for each night stay which the person said its parking fee. Will be retured at check out. I was not aware of it its didnt say nothing in hotels.c0m. The room was non smoking but smelled like smoke all day and night. Only get it ifs a $40, night. Anything over that is over priced!!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is largely negative, with repeated reports of dirty rooms, odors, mold or mildew, pests, and poor housekeeping. A few guests noted clean or recently updated rooms.

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Destiny

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty roaches everywhere they dont even use a mop to clean

2

Luis

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super dirty hotel room

2

Tania

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

NO room service the rooms are filthy roches condoms under the beds the towels look like the mop the floors with... Horrible!! The only good thing is that there's a couple shopping centers ,restaurants and public transportation near by.

2

Jessica

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When i walked in the room it smelled like urine..i had to mop n put ait freshener. The rest room had hair every where

10

Rudy

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room

10

David

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Updated, so clean and nice.

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Melanie

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is a dump! Room 204 had small blood stains on the bed cover and hair in the mini fridge! I took pictures and asked for a different room. Room 205 had a newer bed cover but still hair in the mini fridge, mildew around the tub and stains in the bathtub. There was a drug addict shouting in the parking lot. A creepy guy kept walking by my room and would stare at me so I had to shut the curtain. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy! I did not feel safe, and I felt grossed out my entire stay. Keep shopping around for a better hotel!!!

4

Stefan

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very dirty and unsafe. Mold and moldy smells. HVAC PTAC unit has dirt inside - inch and a half thick. Same in showers. Bed sheets are smelly and floors are sticky

4

jose

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Never come to clean the room refrigerator dirty. Towels dirty. Room smelling. Never see the staff around.

10

Marco

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is up to date, recently remodeled and done well. Spacious room, ample closet space (bar to hang clothes and not a dresser drawer thankfully!) bed is soft, tv w/HBO and premium cable channels.. The best part is the property is well-maintained and CLEAN! The surrounding area isn’t the quietest- certain people might not feel “safe” - but honestly, if you just mind your own business and don’t look for trouble- nobody is going to bother you- this is El Monte, it’s safe to book your room and sleep! Owner is chill and they treat the stray animals with kindness- they are good people. Pest-free!!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and some appear updated, but issues include loud or weak AC, small TVs, and occasional plumbing problems. Overall comfort is basic.

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Rudy

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is clean and spacious.

8

Michelle

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tv was small and room ac didnt really work

2

yuxuan

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was disappointing. The bed made noise whenever I sat on it, the bathroom drain was clogged, and the AC was loud. Additionally, the cleanliness of the room was not up to standard.

6

Manuel

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It does not look as nice as like in the pictures but for the price I guess it wasn’t that bad

10

Lynnette

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious bathroom. Quiet environment. Staff is decent (they are not rude) so that's a plus + Good for the price! 😁

8

Yudith

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean good price

2

Vincent

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place is super old and dirty , you will not believe this place. I mean I rather be sleep on the street. This place is NASTY. Everything in this motel is old like grandpa stuff

10

David

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Updated, so clean and nice.

8

greg

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Large enough rooms.

10

Marco

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is up to date, recently remodeled and done well. Spacious room, ample closet space (bar to hang clothes and not a dresser drawer thankfully!) bed is soft, tv w/HBO and premium cable channels.. The best part is the property is well-maintained and CLEAN! The surrounding area isn’t the quietest- certain people might not feel “safe” - but honestly, if you just mind your own business and don’t look for trouble- nobody is going to bother you- this is El Monte, it’s safe to book your room and sleep! Owner is chill and they treat the stray animals with kindness- they are good people. Pest-free!!

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Service

Service is mixed: several mention friendly, helpful front desk and owners, while others cite rude staff, inconsistent or cash-only deposits, limited staff presence, and unfulfilled requests.

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Armando

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk was helpful and efficient. Thank you

10

Janine

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owners are friendly and helpful. I would stay again.

10

Susanna

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the management. Very good people . PVery helpful and provides completely to the guests needs.

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Fadi

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve unfortunately had to stay a few times, but they tell me a different deposit everytime. Sometimes it’s $20, sometimes it’s $40. Woman usually takes $20 and the man requires $40. Last time i spoke to the woman she was on facetime showing someone all of my information, i felt really uncomfortable. She noticed me looking, and she put the phone down. This time, that same window i saw her do that now is blocked off with a bunch of papers so you can’t see in. Location is kind of poor as far as who else is around. We had no soap or towels in our room, gentleman greeting us was rude. Toilet had leftovers from the previous person who stayed there, along with trash we found bedside in the drawers from previous guests as well. I honestly wouldn’t recommend this motel due to the several favors i’ve listed. Each time i give it a chance, it lets me down again. Bathrooms are moldy and old, AC makes a funky smell.

8

Victor

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff

10

Lynnette

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious bathroom. Quiet environment. Staff is decent (they are not rude) so that's a plus + Good for the price! 😁

6

Luis

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had requested a room on first floor handicap access. My message was not answered and was accomodated on 2nd floor. A bit of challenge for me.

8

BLANCA

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good price Great service

4

jose

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Never come to clean the room refrigerator dirty. Towels dirty. Room smelling. Never see the staff around.

10

Jimmy

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and great customer service

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Location

Location opinions vary: some found it convenient or quiet and near shops or transport, while others felt unsafe due to loitering or disturbances.

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Fadi

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve unfortunately had to stay a few times, but they tell me a different deposit everytime. Sometimes it’s $20, sometimes it’s $40. Woman usually takes $20 and the man requires $40. Last time i spoke to the woman she was on facetime showing someone all of my information, i felt really uncomfortable. She noticed me looking, and she put the phone down. This time, that same window i saw her do that now is blocked off with a bunch of papers so you can’t see in. Location is kind of poor as far as who else is around. We had no soap or towels in our room, gentleman greeting us was rude. Toilet had leftovers from the previous person who stayed there, along with trash we found bedside in the drawers from previous guests as well. I honestly wouldn’t recommend this motel due to the several favors i’ve listed. Each time i give it a chance, it lets me down again. Bathrooms are moldy and old, AC makes a funky smell.

10

Lynnette

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious bathroom. Quiet environment. Staff is decent (they are not rude) so that's a plus + Good for the price! 😁

2

Tania

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

NO room service the rooms are filthy roches condoms under the beds the towels look like the mop the floors with... Horrible!! The only good thing is that there's a couple shopping centers ,restaurants and public transportation near by.

8

gloria

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the venue attended. Was convenient.

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Melanie

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is a dump! Room 204 had small blood stains on the bed cover and hair in the mini fridge! I took pictures and asked for a different room. Room 205 had a newer bed cover but still hair in the mini fridge, mildew around the tub and stains in the bathtub. There was a drug addict shouting in the parking lot. A creepy guy kept walking by my room and would stare at me so I had to shut the curtain. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy! I did not feel safe, and I felt grossed out my entire stay. Keep shopping around for a better hotel!!!

10

Kaseene

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to places of interest

10

Marco

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is up to date, recently remodeled and done well. Spacious room, ample closet space (bar to hang clothes and not a dresser drawer thankfully!) bed is soft, tv w/HBO and premium cable channels.. The best part is the property is well-maintained and CLEAN! The surrounding area isn’t the quietest- certain people might not feel “safe” - but honestly, if you just mind your own business and don’t look for trouble- nobody is going to bother you- this is El Monte, it’s safe to book your room and sleep! Owner is chill and they treat the stray animals with kindness- they are good people. Pest-free!!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $78	18 $83	19 $87
20 $71	21 $71	22 $71	23 $77	24 $77	25 $84	26 $88
27 $72	28 $72	29 $71	30 $77

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $81	2 $92	3 $98
4 $71	5 $73	6 $75	7 $77	8 $78	9 $92	10 $98
11 $71	12 $73	13 $75	14 $77	15 $81	16 $92	17 $98
18 $71	19 $73	20 $75	21 $76	22 $81	23 $92	24 $98
25 $71	26 $73	27 $74	28 $77	29 $80	30 $94	31 $103

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About this property

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Deluxe Single Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

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Good

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