Motel 6-South El Monte, CA - Los Angeles

Hotels
6.7 (140 reviews)
1228 N Durfee Ave , South El Monte , US
+1 626-579-4490

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient to I-60 freeway
Quiet
Large parking lot
Friendly, professional staff
Cons:
Filth and trash around rooms/grounds
Roaches and bed bugs reported
Unclean bedding and towels
Bathroom extremely dirty
Old/damaged fixtures (ripped shower curtains, spiders)
Rooms found trashed (fridge in room, missing sheets)

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Multiple reviews report filth and trash around rooms, gross bathrooms, visible bugs/roaches/bed bugs and unclean bedding — strongly negative cleanliness.
Service
9
Several comments note very sweet, friendly and professional staff; staff attempted room changes for pest reports, indicating helpful service.
Location
9
Mentioned as conveniently close to the 60 Freeway and consistently described as quiet — location is a clear positive.
Room Quality
3.5
Rooms described as trashed (fridge in middle of room, no sheets), old fixtures, ripped shower curtains, spiders and other pests — poor room condition.
Amenities
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Value for Money
4.5
Given extensive cleanliness and room-condition problems, guests report poor perceived value for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
8.6
Mixed experience: peaceful location and very friendly staff weighed against severe cleanliness and pest issues; overall score raised to reflect strong service/location despite major cleanliness concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 15:18

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 3 km from California Country Club, Motel 6 Los Angeles - South El Monte, CA offers easy access to nearby attractions.

Comfortable Accommodation
The guest rooms feature cable TV, a refrigerator, and a seating area, ensuring a cozy stay for all visitors. Additionally, guests can enjoy the convenience of free WiFi and local calls.

Nearby Attractions
With Pico Rivera Sports Arena and Rio Hondo College within 1.6 km, and Toyota Speedway at Irwindale just a 10-minute drive away, there is no shortage of entertainment options near the hotel.

Book your stay at Motel 6 Los Angeles - South El Monte, CA now for a delightful and convenient experience.

Important information:

A refundable deposit is required at check-in for all cash paying guests.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LAX

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 140 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 4.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Melissa • couple • us
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Saba • couple • us
1
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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sonia • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Conveniently close to the 60 Fwy

Cons:

A lot of filth and trash on the grounds around the rooms. A good Presher washing once a week would be great!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Silva • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Nice and quiet

Cons:

The quiet

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Breshea • couple • us
2
They had a lot of roaches and bed bugs he switch us to 2 different room and it was still bugs
Pros:

Nothing they had roaches bugs every we’re

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kiel • solo_traveller • us
5
Was way below average for a motel across the country.
Pros:

Nice big parking lot

Cons:

My room was trashed. Fridge was in the middle of the room. no sheets on the bed

Bathroom was gross as could
Be

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Larsen • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Abel • couple • us
7
I’d stay here again with my own towels and bedding.
Pros:

Quiet and looked nice.

Cons:

Bedding and towels not very clean.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Arsen • couple • us
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
4
Pros:

It’s quiet

Cons:

Everything is really old and not cleaned in the tub are bugs spiders and spider webs around the corners of the room.
Old shower curtains ripped also sheets are old.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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esceinc • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very sweet staff

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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esceinc • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very friendly and professional

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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erika • couple • us
7
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • family_with_children • us
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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lydia • extended_group • us
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Rosy • couple • us
3
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Bermudez • solo_traveller • hn
9
Pros:

Comodidad y buena comunicación

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

La bañera y tamaño de la habitación

Cons:

Las toallas estábananchadas .así k mi recomendación es llevar extras

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
1
Horrible disgusting and dirty roches
Pros:

Homeless ppl sleeping in the parking lot people smoking weed out use of there room

Cons:

Poor customer service I got charged twice. I had told the gentleman that I already paid online. He made me pay again said that it was only a hold I have now 2 charges on my card I called to dispute they hung up on me

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee