Find Gretna motels

Because you’ll save on your room price, you can enjoy all that Gretna has to offer. In the larger area, favorite places to visit include Port of New Orleans, Canal Street, and Caesars Superdome.

At most motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. The word “motel” was invented in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Here you’ll find some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham New Orleans West Bank / Gretna: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and National World War II Museum. Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Ramada by Wyndham New Orleans: A 24-hour fitness center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Gretna is 7 mi (11.3 km) away. Super 8 by Wyndham New Orleans: Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 7 mi (11.2 km) from the heart of Gretna. Motel 6 New Orleans, LA - Near Downtown: Central Gretna is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Contempra Inn: 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from the heart of Gretna. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Visitors to Gretna speak highly of its shops and restaurants. While you’re sightseeing, check out the area’s live music. Favorite places in and around Gretna include Port of New Orleans, Canal Street, and Caesars Superdome. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Mississippi River, Lafayette Square, and New Orleans Musical Legends Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, and New Orleans Jazz Museum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Gretna to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 59°F. The rainiest months in Gretna are August, July, June, and September, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Gretna to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY), which is located 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from the heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.