Stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Modesto Ceres featuring free Wi-Fi, breakfast, outdoor pool, and easy access to McHenry Museum and regional attractions.
Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable rooms and helpful staff, while noting the hotel's straightforward style and reasonable pricing near local attractions.
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Modesto Ceres is a straightforward hotel offering essential amenities such as complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. The property features an outdoor pool and is air-conditioned, catering to both leisure and business travelers with its on-site restaurant and business center. It is pet- and kid-friendly, making it suitable for families and guests traveling with animals.
The hotel’s location on Herndon Road places it within a short drive of local attractions. Visitors can reach the McHenry Museum, dedicated to regional history, in about four miles, while the Hillier Air Museum and Tuolumne River Regional Park lie just a bit further away. For families, nearby options like the Modesto Children’s Museum and the Great Valley Museum and Planetarium provide opportunities for educational outings.
Guests have noted the property's cleanliness and comfortable accommodations, with several reviews highlighting responsive and polite staff. While some mention that the rooms show signs of age, the overall impression remains good for the price point, especially for those seeking convenient access to nearby highways and shopping centers. Check-in begins at 3 PM with check-out at 11 AM, and a modest deposit is required at arrival.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Modesto Ceres serves well as an affordable base for visitors to the Ceres area who prioritize straightforward service and essential amenities. It appeals mostly to travelers looking for practical lodging rather than extensive hotel luxury, with a balanced mix of family-friendly features and business accommodations.
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The owner is and employee are great. They will assist on pricing if needed and the rooms are 5 star rooms. Clean and new furniture. Ac is cold like it should be!!
I enjoyed my stay here. The rooms are nice, the price is reasonable if you book ahead and the deposit $50 is fair. The room has lots of storage and all the outlets work. The housekeepers are pleasant and have good disposition. I had an issue checking in but they did work it out with me and they put effort to fix the problem which is rare for a motel to do.
Very clean rooms, great customer service and not far from the main hwy.
For me this was definitely a great first time I loved my room it was very nice & clean and big so my son had room to run around. The bed was comfortable as well and check-in and check-out was quick fast and easy. I had paid for my room online so when I got there I just had to give a deposit and it was all very quick. Thank you Howard Johnson!
I was some what surprised by the cleanliness. The bathroom was very clean as was the rest of the room. Nice size refrigerator to house drinks, milk, lunch meats, etc... The cleaning lady was very nice and polite. The front desk folks were polite and accommodating as well. The bedding and towels were very clean and crisp. The room had a clean smell and feel to it when the door first opened so that was a comforting invite. The bed was a little tall but very comfortable.
Decent hotel rooms are kinda old but overall not bad at least they are clean with no bugs I would definitely recommend staying there If you are looking for a decent place and a decent price
Friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, clean room, and close to shopping centers and freeway
I recently stayed one night at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Modesto Ceres while passing through the area, and overall it was… okay. It had some bright spots and some drawbacks, so it’s a toss-up whether I’d stay again.
This modest hotel is 4 miles from regional history exhibits at the McHenry Museum, 5 miles from the Hillier Air Museum and 6 miles from Tuolumne River Regional Park.
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