Name: Tradewinds Motel
Address: 11441 East Carson Street, Lakewood, California, United States of America, Lakewood, California, US
Price range: US$72–US$108 per night
Rating: 7.55

What guests think

At Tradewinds Motel, reviews describe a basic, budget stay with some clean, remodeled rooms alongside recurring issues like smoke smells, noise, uneven housekeeping, and spotty amenities such as nonworking TVs, ice machines, and missing kitchen items.

Several guests like the convenient location near a shopping center and transit, and appreciate well-lit parking and cameras. Service is often described as friendly and accommodating, though some report rude late-night interactions, slow responses, and unexpected deposits or small fees. Room quality is mixed: some renovated and comfortable, others affected by noise, stiff beds or oversized pillows, and inconsistent in-room features like TVs, Wi-Fi, or kitchenettes. Overall, expect a no-frills stay where value and location may outweigh inconsistent amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: onsite parking is small but generally well lit with cameras, and there is laundry. Several guests reported broken vending or ice machines and paying a small fee for ice.

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John

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The room amwas nice and clean, staff was very attentive and professional. Laundry was appropriate and clean. Parking is is convenient and safe during my stay. There were people going through the trash bins and collecting plastic and clothes. Very pet friendly. A

10

Lydia

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was able to get a ground floor room. I have a bad right knee and cannot climb stairs. The cost is very reasonable and its basic and clean. Very well lit parking lot and cameras for safety. I will stay here again.

10

Gerardo

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's a pretty safe parking lot given that it's small

8

Laura

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Well the first night I was there I got woken up to a couple having SEx at 2am word of advice get a room upstairs and the ice machine didn’t work and you had to pay for ice but I was there for a week so it’s was ok the WiFi suck

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Michael

28 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a non smoking room- reeked of stale cigarette smoke. Cigarette burn stains on toilet seat and end tables. $.50 for ice!?!?’ Also wanted a $10 deposit for the room key. What kind of garbage is that??? No tissues in room, shower curtain didn’t reach floor, so bathroom became flooded with every shower. Worst hotel experience in ages. Will NEVER stay again or recommend to anyone. You can’t put perfume on a pig and expect it to still not be a pig…

8

Vladimir

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a no frills motel, bare bones. The staff are nice, the shower head has nice settings. Basic soap was given, so recommend you stopping at the target for your essentials. Tesla charger 2 min away, target and major shopping 5 min. Pay for what you get, it’s cheap and has the essentials. It has a fridge with a kitchenette stove top. I saw some people living long term it seems like. No weird noises or anything. They were doing some renovations like new tar for the parking. I really like how this property has cameras all over the property and somebody can always be reached at front desk.

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Christian Louie

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The ice machine was not working. The shower area smells.

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David

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was "cheap". Soda machine not working.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness appears mixed: many guests found rooms clean or remodeled, while others noted dirty bathrooms, stained linens, smoke odors in non-smoking rooms, pests, and bad smells.

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Mario

2 Apr 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Pillow covers were not clean. Loud boisterous guests.

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Nestor

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dirty and nothing like pictures

4

Jaclyn

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The stuff are nice and friendly. I was restless I could hear every vehicle on the street… too loud! And my sheet covers has a lot of stains and scratches I don’t know what they are. The toilet seat was dirty i have to cleaned it myself.

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Stephen

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

If you don’t mind bugs and roaches. Long term monthly renters in some of the rooms. People in and out of there, at all times. A room that is poorly maintained and dirty. This is your place.

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Adam

2 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shower head was dirty and didnt run good. Not all the lights worked. Blankets were super thin. They use there night window all day not just via night, while there office remains closed and locked. When ringing bell at night window for service to check out had to wait 20 minutes to be helped, when the man arrived at the window he was unprofessional and very rude.

10

Seth

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean rooms

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Christian Louie

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The ice machine was not working. The shower area smells.

10

Shanalee

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is second time I've stayed and I'll be back. The rooms are clean and remodeled. I was even able to check in early. Thank you.

10

Jordan

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

I stayed here for several nights and had a good experience. Everything was as advertised and the room was clean and didn’t have any smoking smell which was awesome. House keeping kept everything clean and came at appropriate times. Service at the front desk was always available and very kind. Overall would definitely recommend.

6

Isabel

31 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a non-smoking, the room stank like it’s always been booked for smokers. Had to leave windows open hoping that would help. The toilet was dirty with actual poop stains on the seat, not even the toilet itself BUT on the seat!! And all types of stains on the toilet, it was gross, made me wonder when the last time the sheets were actually changed was?!! Skip this place

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Rooms

Rooms range from basic to remodeled; some are spacious or nicely decorated with comfortable beds, but others have noise issues, stiff beds or oversized pillows, TV/remote or parental-control problems, weak Wi-Fi, and inconsistent features like kitchenettes or microwaves.

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Karen

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had multiple issues with the tv and tv remote not working. The staff were always willing to try and help correct the issue, but it continued. It would have been nice to have our garbages dumped the day we received fresh towels

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Yvonne

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 15 nights

My room was suppose to have a small kitchenette. There was NO burner to cook with. NO microwave! They did NOT check if I needed towels. I had to ask all the time. The mini fridge did not close all the way and was leaking. Do NOT RECOMMEND. Staff is NOT 24HRS AND WAS RUDE WHEN I HAD AN ISSUE AT MIDNIGHT! Also overcharged me $200!!

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Maria

10 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Excellent service. The area seemed safe. The room was clean and modern and everything was in great condition. Nice TV. Nice shower and sink. Good location across from a shopping center. The bed was stiff and uncomfortable. The pillows had a nice density but they were HUGE so I layed my head on a blanket I brought instead. No comforter just sheets and a top cover. No blackout curtains.

8

Sharee

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They need to take the parental control off of the tvs!

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Laura

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Well the first night I was there I got woken up to a couple having SEx at 2am word of advice get a room upstairs and the ice machine didn’t work and you had to pay for ice but I was there for a week so it’s was ok the WiFi suck

10

Shanalee

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is second time I've stayed and I'll be back. The rooms are clean and remodeled. I was even able to check in early. Thank you.

10

Curtis

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great! Spacious room for one, bed was comfy. I really, really liked the decor. Kudos to their interior decorator. I mean it’s not the Taj Mahal, but attention was paid to detail, i.e. the blue curtains matched the door and the blue specs in the tile floor perfectly. The blue theme carried throughout the room and I appreciate the time it took to coordinate all that. Oh! Let’s not forget the friendly staff, very kind young gentlemen.

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Srinivasan

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked for a room at with kitchenette but I was given a room without kitchenette and no microwave oven at the room and at the property. When I asked the manager about it, he asked me to call Expedia, where will I go call Expedia at around 10pm with two girl kids. Light switches were terrible and restroom conditin was terrible and worst experience

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Deon

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great Location and spacious room's.!!!

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PROF

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dogs and lot of disbertance bed wasn't comfortable and pillows were awful

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating with quick check-in, though some guests experienced rude or slow late-night responses, overcharges or cash deposits for keys, and unresolved technical issues.

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Karen

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had multiple issues with the tv and tv remote not working. The staff were always willing to try and help correct the issue, but it continued. It would have been nice to have our garbages dumped the day we received fresh towels

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Yvonne

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 15 nights

My room was suppose to have a small kitchenette. There was NO burner to cook with. NO microwave! They did NOT check if I needed towels. I had to ask all the time. The mini fridge did not close all the way and was leaking. Do NOT RECOMMEND. Staff is NOT 24HRS AND WAS RUDE WHEN I HAD AN ISSUE AT MIDNIGHT! Also overcharged me $200!!

8

Shintera

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Robin is a great manager and he has a lovely staff!

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Adriana

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had bad experience at this Motel. Got there around 5:30 and police cars were blocking entrance. Guns out trying to apprehend someone in one of the rooms. After tgey left everything was calm. They also require you leave a deposit for the room key. I went at 6 in morning to return key and girl had attitude because i woke her up. In my opinion if they don't want to be woken up they shouldn't ask for deposit in cash. Towels were too small , definitely not for adults.

10

Felix

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service

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Adam

2 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shower head was dirty and didnt run good. Not all the lights worked. Blankets were super thin. They use there night window all day not just via night, while there office remains closed and locked. When ringing bell at night window for service to check out had to wait 20 minutes to be helped, when the man arrived at the window he was unprofessional and very rude.

10

Connie

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I checked in very late at night and they were very nice and fast check in. In the morning checking out was fast and simple and they were very nice.. The room was clean and affordable.

10

Nadia

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and clean.

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Curtis

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great! Spacious room for one, bed was comfy. I really, really liked the decor. Kudos to their interior decorator. I mean it’s not the Taj Mahal, but attention was paid to detail, i.e. the blue curtains matched the door and the blue specs in the tile floor perfectly. The blue theme carried throughout the room and I appreciate the time it took to coordinate all that. Oh! Let’s not forget the friendly staff, very kind young gentlemen.

10

Jordan

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

I stayed here for several nights and had a good experience. Everything was as advertised and the room was clean and didn’t have any smoking smell which was awesome. House keeping kept everything clean and came at appropriate times. Service at the front desk was always available and very kind. Overall would definitely recommend.

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Location

Convenient location near a shopping center, restaurants, and a bus stop, with easy access to Hawaiian Gardens. Safety perceptions are mixed, with a few mentions of loitering and a police incident.

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yanncy

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I a great are, shopping center are walking distance. The room was very clean and the front desk gentleman was very kind and friendly. Would definitely be coming here more often !

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Adriana

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had bad experience at this Motel. Got there around 5:30 and police cars were blocking entrance. Guns out trying to apprehend someone in one of the rooms. After tgey left everything was calm. They also require you leave a deposit for the room key. I went at 6 in morning to return key and girl had attitude because i woke her up. In my opinion if they don't want to be woken up they shouldn't ask for deposit in cash. Towels were too small , definitely not for adults.

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John

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The room amwas nice and clean, staff was very attentive and professional. Laundry was appropriate and clean. Parking is is convenient and safe during my stay. There were people going through the trash bins and collecting plastic and clothes. Very pet friendly. A

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Joseph

18 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property seemed dated and old. There was alot of people loitering in parking lot and loud in hallways.

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Taylor

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was accommodating it’s quiet there’s a big shopping center right across the street I have wats walking access to simply daily fast food restaurants and shopping stores definitely will make this a go to motel worth it

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Deon

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great Location for Hawaiian Gardens.!!!

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Vladimir

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a no frills motel, bare bones. The staff are nice, the shower head has nice settings. Basic soap was given, so recommend you stopping at the target for your essentials. Tesla charger 2 min away, target and major shopping 5 min. Pay for what you get, it’s cheap and has the essentials. It has a fridge with a kitchenette stove top. I saw some people living long term it seems like. No weird noises or anything. They were doing some renovations like new tar for the parking. I really like how this property has cameras all over the property and somebody can always be reached at front desk.

10

John Michael

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

It has a bus stop nearby and it was easy to get to my stop. I stayed here for almost a week.

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Seth

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Immaculate! I didn’t venture out but everything anyone could possibly want or need is within a mile from the property

2

Eduardo

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unsafe

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Janet

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Booking thru hotels.com the room was different than their 'regular' rooms - zero amenities: no coffee, microwave, no breakfast, sub-par towels, not even a phone in the room. Booked an additional room thru the hotel and received all the amenities...totally different room, look and feel...different building even. Almost like there were two hotels in one name. The additional we were moved to "the other side" and we really saw a huge difference. So, if you don't care about amenities it would be fine, but we originally booked here because it included breakfast. . . but nope....and not even a phone in the room to call the front desk if there was a problem.

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13	14	15	16 $72	17 $79	18 $104	19 $105
20 $78	21 $78	22 $78	23 $78	24 $80	25 $106	26 $106
27 $78	28 $81	29 $79	30 $81

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				1 $80	2 $107	3 $108
4 $80	5 $81	6 $82	7 $80	8 $82	9 $105	10 $107
11 $79	12 $79	13 $77	14 $79	15 $80	16 $108	17 $108
18 $82	19 $77	20 $81	21 $81	22 $83	23 $108	24 $108
25 $81	26 $82	27 $77	28 $81	29 $82	30 $108	31 $106

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

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