by Amy Huang

Created on: July 14, 2011   Last Updated: July 18, 2011

Motels provide comfortable and good-value accommodation options for the budget traveler in any continent of the world. A good motel chain will be situated in convenient locations, have clean and well serviced rooms, as well as a good loyalty program as it is likely that while you are on your trip you’ll be staying at the same brand of motels along the way.

The following are a list of motel chains around the world that are known for their quality and availability. Each specializes in a region, while some, such as the Formule 1, are part of a larger group of hotels, and have a global presence.

Australia & New Zealand

Golden Chain Motels

Golden Chain motels provide travelers to Australia and New Zealand high standards of budget accommodation options. In fact, you would feel more in a hotel room rather than a motel room when you stay at one of their properties. Golden Chain rooms are consistently in good condition and are quite large in size, and with the option of having two double beds in the same room, it’s the perfect option for families with small children. In New Zealand, the motel chain has designed an accommodation pass giving self-driving holiday makers an option to book their accommodation as they go, providing the flexibility to those who cannot decide on a solid itinerary before they set off.

The motel brand continues to grow and now even has a property in the beautiful Vanuatu. Those who do enjoy its quality can also benefit from its loyalty program where points can be converted into free nights.

www.goldenchain.com.au

North America

Motel6

Motel6 is the largest operated chain of motels in North America. With more than 1000 locations, this brand continues to serve many self-drive holiday makers with some of the cheapest rooms available in the region. Its properties are franchised so qualities may vary, but most have clean and cheerful rooms and welcome pets for those who travel with their extended family members.

Their modern website has apps for smartphones as well as a trip planner function to search for available motels along your journey. Motel6 also offers many discounts for families and seniors and has a rates guarantee if you book through its website.

www.motel6.com

China

Motel 168

The only quality motel chain in China, Motel168 has western style rooms in convenient and popular tourist locations. Some of the buildings can be a bit old, and unlike motels in other countries, due to population issues, the rooms are also considered

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