Which hotels at the Central Valley I-5 stops allow dogs, and what do they charge?
5 hotels at the Central Valley I-5 stops accept dogs: Motel 6 Lost Hills, CA (Lost Hills); Harris Ranch Inn (Coalinga); Motel 6 Coalinga, CA - East; Motel 6, Los Banos (Los Banos); Motel 6, Gustine (Gustine).
Hotels and motels within 3 miles of I-5 from Lost Hills (mile 270) to Santa Nella and Gustine (mile 410) that accept dogs under their own verified policy or their brand's (Motel 6). Brand-policy hotels, marked with an asterisk, have not yet confirmed it themselves, so call ahead. Harris Ranch Inn publishes no pet fee or limit: ask when booking. Best Western hotels in Kettleman City, Coalinga, Firebaugh and Santa Nella are not listed: Best Western lets each hotel decide whether to take dogs.
How this list is made
Checked October 26, 2026 to October 28, 2026. Published when at least three verified places qualify; this list covers only places verified so far, in the order of the road.
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The full list: 5 verified
| Place | Where | Type | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motel 6 Lost Hills, CA* | Mile 278.2 on I-5 | lodging | Lost Hills | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Harris Ranch Inn | Mile 333.4 on I-5 | lodging | Coalinga | Yes | Yes. The hotel's current site lists pet-friendly rooms but does not publish pet fees or limits; ask when booking. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Motel 6 Coalinga, CA - East* | Mile 333.7 on I-5 | lodging | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Motel 6, Los Banos* | Mile 403.8 on I-5 | lodging | Los Banos | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Motel 6, Gustine* | Mile 406.5 on I-5 | lodging | Gustine | Yes | Yes, under the Motel 6 brand policy: up to 2 pets per room; no pet fee. | No pet fee | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 |
* Brand policy: the chain's published rules, not yet confirmed by this hotel.