Name: Bel Air Motor Hotel
Address: 140 West First Street, Tustin, California, United States of America, Tustin, California, US
Price range: $89–$111 per night
Rating: 7

What guests think

Across reviews of Bel Air Motor Hotel, travelers report widely mixed experiences, with frequent concerns about cleanliness and room condition balanced by comments on acceptable value for the price and a location convenient to downtown and everyday needs.

Several reviewers describe thin walls and hallway noise disrupting sleep. Service interactions range from exceptionally accommodating to reports of rudeness and difficulty obtaining help or refunds. Overall, expect a basic stay with widely variable standards.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report poor cleanliness, including dirty rooms, odors, stains, and pests; a smaller number mention clean rooms.

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10

Maria

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very polite and room very clean over all it was a pleasant stay

2

David

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property has roaches. Its filthy! I asked the manager for a discount or a refund, and he said "why"? I literally took him to my room to see the roaches and other insects on my floor, as well as the dirt, crap and nasty toe nail clippings under my sink. He tried to pass it off as if it wasn\'t that bad. DON\'T STAY HERE!!!

2

Calvin

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bugs everywhere

4

Daniel

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

OOF! Besides the profanity literally carved in the headboard, the cigarette burns in the bathtub, and the errant hairs in the bedding, the vibe was very murdery. I slept fully clothed. Only go if you are paying hourly. Bring hand sanitizer.

2

Dora

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was so dirty and trashy that we didn’t end up staying there. We walked into the room and walked out and they refused to give us our money back.

2

Bayarmagnai

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

dirty

8

NEPH

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Dirty

4

Jocelynn

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here under the impression it was a decent place from the rating but i was disappointed. The room was very dirty and worn down. The shower was not thoroughly cleaned, the walls had stains, and the couch was stained. I was not comfortable really touching anything around me and simple slept and left as soon as possible. I was surprised since the pictures showed a very different clean room compared to the one I got. I won't be going back here.

6

Enrique

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is not fully cleaned all around, they have a seat in the room that's filthy. Bed is uncomfortable, you can feel the springs..

6

MARCOS G

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was not the same as of the pictures on Google. The place had a bad smell, no hair dryer, A/C unit was dirty and the cool setting didn't work. The small refrigerator was so noisy and the bed was so old that you could feel the springs hitting your back. Next time I'll stay at another hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with maintenance issues and uncomfortable beds, and several guests report disruptive noise from thin walls and hallways. A few note spacious or refreshed rooms with basic amenities.

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khalil

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very old property

10

Ivan

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I've been here for nearly two weeks, feel very comfortable, and as if i have everything i could need in a place to stay.

8

William

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacouse and clean. 2 issues missed: 1) convenience wall plugs. Inconvience wall plugs missing. 2) convenience working refrigerator+working wall plug. Real Inconvenience Not Working Refrigerator+Not Working wall plug

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Scott

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

it's essentially a $60-70/night motel going at a higher rate but it doesn't deserve that much. room was clean but the condition was horrible. ceiling had been patched and was coming loose, scuff marks on furniture, floor, and sideboards. hard floors everywhere mean that any sound made in the hallways outside is very audible. bedding was pretty thin, bathroom tiny. i won't be staying there again. it was clean and served in a pinch but don't expect much.

4

George

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

There was no smoke detector, several outlets had no covers,

4

David

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was convenient. Insulation for sound not good. Foot traffic above us and through hallways kept my wife up all night, so we left early to find another hotel to stay at.

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Armida

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The t.v didn't work and the AC unit was old and filthy pieced together smelled like I don't know what . And they are cat fishing people with the pics on the website vs. the way the rooms really look ! Lol No joke !

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Jocelynn

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed here under the impression it was a decent place from the rating but i was disappointed. The room was very dirty and worn down. The shower was not thoroughly cleaned, the walls had stains, and the couch was stained. I was not comfortable really touching anything around me and simple slept and left as soon as possible. I was surprised since the pictures showed a very different clean room compared to the one I got. I won't be going back here.

8

Sokphea

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need improve rooms and mire updates

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MARCOS G

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was not the same as of the pictures on Google. The place had a bad smell, no hair dryer, A/C unit was dirty and the cool setting didn't work. The small refrigerator was so noisy and the bed was so old that you could feel the springs hitting your back. Next time I'll stay at another hotel.

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Service

Feedback is mixed: some guests found staff polite, supportive, and accommodating, while others describe rudeness, overcharging disputes, and unhelpful responses to issues or refunds.

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Jackie

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We needed a place to stay for a few days. We were really pleasantly surprised at how nice the room was! It was a great value, the staff was helpful and friendly. I have to admit, I was really surprised at just how nice it was!

10

Maria

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very polite and room very clean over all it was a pleasant stay

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Mary

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff has been exceptionally supportive and helpful and very understanding!!

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Sandra

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was my first and last time staying at this place. To begin with the rooms are filthy, at least the downstairs room are. The owner is very disrespectful, he doesn't seem to know how to talk to people only yells at people. I asked to please be moved to a different room because the room he gave me when I checked in was filthy, then he comes yelling at me and my partner while we still moving our things to the upstairs room.

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Kalob

Dec 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nicely set up, a little dirty but nothing to bad. In a great location for downtown Tustin and very friendly helpful staff.

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Dora

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was so dirty and trashy that we didn’t end up staying there. We walked into the room and walked out and they refused to give us our money back.

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Mar

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service

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Chris

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owners are rude and tried to quote forty dollars more than the total price because they thought they could get one over on me.

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Lorraine

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pillow cases were standard size & the pillow’s were queen size. So the case’s wouldn’t stay on the pillows. I informed the man in the office, when I checked-out…but he didn’t seem to care❗️🤷‍♀️

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Danielle

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Manager was extremely accommodating and patient with me despite having some issues at check in due to having lost my wallet and an on-line booking through another site. He accommodated us with an early check-in for a reasonable price. After dealing with that and completely exhausted we couldn't wait to get to our room. I was pleasantly surprised at how much its changed since my last stay. It appeared to have been remodeled, and everything was extremely clean, and was just like new. I was impressed at the attention to detail. A/C, Wifi & Cable TV, Fridge and Microwave! We enjoyed our stay so much we extended for about a week. I must say that i prefer the Belair over any other hotel/motel in this area. & we look forward to our next stay! 5 stars from an experienced cross county traveler! Thanks again Belair!!!

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Location

Generally convenient and walkable near downtown and a park, though a few reviews cite safety concerns and disturbances in the surrounding area.

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10

Ronald

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice part of town. These folks are very accommodating. Beautiful view of park. Close to downtown.

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William

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to everything.

8

David

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good and quiet environment

10

Kalob

Dec 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nicely set up, a little dirty but nothing to bad. In a great location for downtown Tustin and very friendly helpful staff.

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David

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Solid low price low expectation but safe motel.

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David

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was convenient. Insulation for sound not good. Foot traffic above us and through hallways kept my wife up all night, so we left early to find another hotel to stay at.

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Alexandria

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place looked scary i didnt end up staying

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?

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This seems to be a very chaotic area. There are several homeless people shouting downstairs at the hotel. Inside the hotel, there are unidentified individuals banging on other room doors, causing a commotion. The area is filled with drug users, giving a very unsafe feeling. Moreover, the facilities are very outdated and in poor condition. I do not recommend staying here.

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Justine

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Coffee

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Month	Average price
January	$85
February	$96
March	$93
April	$89
May	$91
June	$88
July	$94
August	$83
September	$76
October	$84
November	$80
December	$81

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13	14 $91	15 $90	16 $90	17 $89	18 $104	19 $103
20 $90	21 $89	22 $90	23 $91	24 $91	25 $94	26 $95
27 $91	28 $91	29 $90	30 $94

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $94	2 $111	3 $111
4 $94	5 $96	6 $93	7 $97	8 $105	9 $104	10 $104
11 $104	12 $97	13 $94	14 $96	15 $97	16 $105	17 $106
18 $95	19 $92	20 $94	21 $93	22 $92	23 $103	24 $100
25 $93	26 $96	27 $93	28 $93	29 $96	30 $106	31 $106

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