Ponderosa Gardens Motel

In a wooded property beside the Paradise Memorial Trailway, this straightforward motel is 2 miles from the Gold Nugget Museum and 10 miles from the Golden State Highway. Low-key, air-conditioned rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Kids age 11 and under (2 per room) stay at no extra cost with an adult. Continental breakfast and parking are included. There’s also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a garden, as well as a snack bar, and a picnic area with BBQs. Coin-operated laundry facilities are also available.