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If you’re having a hard time finding motels in New Bedford, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find something similar from over 26 hotels and other lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

At many motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

These are some of our customers’ top motels in the larger area. Falmouth Tides is located 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from the heart of New Bedford. Enjoy access to the private beach, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Vineyard Harbor Motel - Private Beach: A private beach and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like free toiletries. Central New Bedford is 21.5 mi (34.6 km) away. Mariner Motel: Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 17.9 mi (28.7 km) from the heart of New Bedford. The Inn at Buzzards Bay: Central New Bedford is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a private yard. Shangri La Motel: 22.2 mi (35.8 km) from the heart of New Bedford. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Visitors like New Bedford for its waterfront. As you’re sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Rotch Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum, Fort Phoenix State Reservation, and West Island. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Buttonwood Park Zoo and Wonder Bowl. Some historical places you might want to see include New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, Zeiterion Theatre, and Fort Taber.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in New Bedford to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 35°F. Average annual precipitation for New Bedford is 48 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in New Bedford to help you navigate your stay: Fly into New Bedford, MA (EWB-New Bedford Regional), which is located 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away from the city center. You can also search for flights into Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State), which is 19.5 mi (31.3 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.