The SureStay Plus sits right at the edge of Sacramento’s fair grounds, which means you’re close enough to walk the Exposition Boulevard corridor but far enough from downtown to catch your breath. The building itself is a solid mid-range motel—clean rooms, straightforward setup, the kind of place that doesn’t pretend to be something it isn’t. The location is actually the real draw here: you’re on Canterbury Road with easy access to a quieter part of the city, and the Cal Expo grounds themselves offer wide open space for a quick dog walk before or after a long drive.

Dogs stay for a flat $20 per night, and the motel accepts them in designated rooms. You’ll want to confirm your room is pet-friendly when you book, since not all units allow dogs. There’s no weight limit listed, which is helpful if you’re traveling with a larger dog. The rooms are standard motel fare—some have kitchenettes, which saves money if you’re staying multiple nights and don’t want to eat out for every meal. There’s a small pool on the property, though dogs aren’t in the water with you. The biggest practical advantage is the parking lot layout: it’s easy to pull right up to your room, which cuts down the hassle of getting your dog in and out, especially after a long road trip.

The Cal Expo grounds themselves run directly adjacent to the property, giving you about 30 acres of paved paths and grass areas for evening walks. Canterbury Road connects to the broader fair grounds network, and you can walk along Exposition Boulevard toward downtown Sacramento, though this isn’t a nature walk—it’s suburban street walking. The motel staff runs a modest but no-frills operation: free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast (which you’ll eat without your dog), and basic cleaning. It’s a reliable overnight stop for dogs traveling through Sacramento, not a destination, and the price reflects that. The $20 pet fee is reasonable for the area, and you’re not stuck in a soundproof box downtown when you could have a parking lot ten steps from your room.