Madera is a city in the San Joaquin Valley located northwest of Fresno, California. Founded in 1876 by the California Lumber Company, it rapidly expanded due to the thriving lumber business. Today it serves as the county seat and is home of the Madera (NASCAR) Motor Speedway. It is also conveniently located near the popular tourist destinations of both Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. There are several affordable hotels in Madera that offer guest rooms with modern amenities and convenient locations to explore the area.
The Motel 6 Madera is located approximately six miles northwest of downtown Madera just off State Route 99 (SR 99). It is five minutes away from the Madera Speedway and one hour from Yosemite National Park. It offers pet-friendly guest rooms consisting of queen- and king-sized beds with standard Motel 6 amenities, such as free morning coffee, wireless Internet and the "Kids Stay Free" policy.
Guests have access to an indoor swimming pool and on-site coin-operated laundry. Dining options include a choice of five chain restaurants located across the street. In addition to the Madera Speedway, there are a number of attractions within 30 minutes: Island Water Park (20 miles away), Fresno Underground Forest (20 miles away), Club One Casino (27 miles away) and the Fresno Zoo (25 miles away).
Shopping at the Pavilion West Mall in Fresno is 23 miles away. Golfing is just a two-minute walk away at the Madera Municipal Golf Course. The hotel is also conveniently located three miles from the Madera Municipal Airport and within 30 minutes of Yosemite International Airport.
As of January 2011, standard nightly rates start at $49.99 with a special Internet rate of $46.49. Other discounted rates include: senior, government, corporate and coupon discounts.
The Super 8 Madera is located across the street from the Madera County Fairgrounds and the Madera Speedway. The AAA-approved, two-Diamond accommodation offers pet-friendly guestrooms including non-smoking rooms with standard amenities such as wireless Internet access and mini-refrigerators.
Guests receive a complimentary Super-Start breakfast and access to a business center and outdoor swimming pool. The hotel offers guests a 10 percent discount at the on-site Perkos Restaurant and offers the same discount at the nearby International House of Pancakes (IHOP). Another dining option is Cool Hand Lukes Bar and Restaurant.
A shopping center is across the street and the Pavilion West Mall is just minutes away. The hotel is located two miles from the Madera Municipal Airport, 30 miles from Yosemite International Airport and 45 miles from Yosemite National Park.
As a member of the Wyndham Rewards program, guests receive points toward free nights and airline miles. As of January 2011, the average nightly rate starts at $59. The hotel also offers AAA, AARP, corporate, government and promotional discounts.
The Days Inn Madera, located off of SR 99 just north of Fresno, is less than one mile from the Madera Speedway. The pet-friendly accommodation offers smoking and nonsmoking rooms with standard amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet, continental breakfast and a "USA Today" newspaper.
Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool and the on-site Farnesi's Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other dining options include seven restaurants within walking distance, including Chubbys, IHOP and Bobby Sal's Mexican. The China Kitchen is one mile away while the Vineyard Italian Restaurant is four miles away.
Nearby activities include golfing at the Madera Municipal Golf Course and the Riverbend Golf Club (both within 10 minutes) and fishing at Hensley, Millerton and Bass lakes, all within one hour from the hotel. Yosemite National Park, Table Mountain Casino and the Chukchansi Resort and Casino are all 45 miles away.
The hotel is also a Wyndham Rewards member and offers guests points toward free stays and airline miles. As of January 2011, average nightly rates start at $64.99. The hotel offer AAA, AARP, government and corporate discounts.
The Holiday Inn Express Madera is conveniently located off of SR 99 and is within one mile of the Madera Speedway and one hour from Yosemite National Park. It offers 62 nonsmoking guestrooms consisting of standard, executive club level and suites with standard amenities such as high-speed Internet access and complimentary buffet breakfast.
Although the hotel allows service animals, it is not a pet-friendly accommodation. Guests have access to the on-site business center and fitness center. For private and business functions, the hotel contains 1,000 square feet of meeting space with the latest audio-visual equipment.
A choice of six dining options nearby include Farnesi's, Bobby Sal's Mexican, Cool Hand Lukes, Denny's, Round Table Pizza and the Vineyard Italian Restaurant. A Starbuck's is also located across the parking lot.
Nearby activities include golfing at the Madera Municipal golf course or the Pheasant Run Golf Club (10 miles away), as well as wine tasting on the Madera Wine Trail. The Table Mountain Casino and the Chukchansi Resort and Casino are less than 30 miles away.
