Motel 6-Carlsbad, CA - East Near LEGOLAND

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Motel6
6.6 (2211 reviews)
6117 Paseo Del Norte , Carlsbad , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Proximity to attractions
Comfortable pillows
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Unhelpful staff
Old and uncomfortable bedding

Categories

Cleanliness
5.1
Several reviews mentioned dirty rooms and issues with cleanliness.
Service
6.1
Mixed reviews on service, with instances of rudeness and unprofessional behavior.
Location
8.6
Convenient location near malls and restaurants; noted as a positive aspect.
Room Quality
6.1
Negative comments on room comfort, old furnishings, and smell.
Amenities
5.6
Lacked basic amenities and cleanliness; overall dissatisfaction with facilities.
Value for Money
6.6
Guests felt they deserved better value given the conditions and service.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Not specifically mentioned, but assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.1
General dissatisfaction with the stay, but some aspects were acceptable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:24

Property Description

Convenient Location near Attractions
Located just 2 miles from Legoland and The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course, Motel 6 Carlsbad East is the perfect choice for leisure travelers looking for a fun-filled getaway.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities
Enjoy a relaxing stay in rooms equipped with work desks, cable TVs, and free local calls. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi available in all guest rooms.

Outdoor Pool and Proximity to Major Sites
Take a dip in the outdoor pool or explore nearby attractions like McClellan-Palomar Airport and Camp Pendleton. Experience convenience and comfort at Motel 6 Carlsbad East.

Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories at Motel 6 Carlsbad East!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Parking is available but limited to one car per room reservation.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: SAN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 2211 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.1
Service: 6.1
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 5.6
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 7.1
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Knox • family_with_children • us
1
Awful
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Was not clean. The bathroom was awful. The room smelled. We had to open the doors to air the room out.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • family_with_children • us
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
6
A pleasant stay for a reasonable price.
Pros:

It has an excellent location and it has good value for the money.

Cons:

The room service did not come daily.
Certain days we had to ask them to come.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Domonique • solo_traveller • us
7
Meh
Pros:

How convenient it was to legoland

Cons:

The shower had a Crack and the water pressure was low
Also the air conditioner was bad

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Talley • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Didnt stay long enough to have the chance to dislike anything

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Nice clean rooms

Cons:

There were some bad people there.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • us
1
Horrible and filthy!
Cons:

Burn the building down! It was horrible. They put me in a smoking room and I don’t smoke, I asked for a non smoking room. They said there is a 20 min window to change rooms????? The room was disgusting So I left, instead of staying.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Patricio • couple • us
2
Unfortunately, this was not the quality of stay we expected, and we would not choose to stay here again.
Pros:

Location is what you have going for you

Cons:

We were very disappointed with both our room and the overall condition of the property. From the moment we arrived, there were several issues that made our stay far less enjoyable than we expected.

There was trash overflowing beneath the stairwell, which wasn’t a great first impression. In our room, the toilet appeared to have an issue and would continuously refill about every 10 minutes. The air conditioning unit was also incredibly loud—it honestly sounded like a small jet engine building up for takeoff whenever it ran, making it difficult to relax or get a good night’s sleep.

The bathroom showed significant signs of wear. The bathtub was so scratched up that my wife didn’t feel comfortable using it. The caulking around the tub was in poor condition, and there were holes above the shower that made the bathroom feel neglected.

Another issue was that the mattress was too small for the bed frame, leaving the metal frame exposed. I ended up hitting my shins on the frame multiple times while getting into bed, which became surprisingly frustrating.

Overall, the room felt like it was in need of significant maintenance and upkeep. We were hoping for a much better experience, and unfortunately the condition of both the room and the property fell well short of our expectations. We will not be returning or recommending.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • us
10
We enjoyed our time there.
Pros:

Clean and affordable.

Cons:

Location

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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thomas • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Dunn • solo_traveller • us
5
Emergency
Cons:

Television too small for the area.. can you provide shampoo and conditioner to shower cap

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Omari • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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wright • couple • us
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Rio • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Ryder • extended_group • us
7
Cons:

All of the outlets that were directly usb to wall dident work but besides that it was great.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Emilio • couple • us
1
Pros:

Location is great. The service was horrible

Cons:

Customer service

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Erick • family_with_children • us
8
Not clean, but close to legoland.
Pros:

Picked this for the location, closer to legoland. Bathroom was not clean there was hair in the shower and toilet was dirty with rusty ring. Also the shower was old like the tub was peeling and had rust near the drain. The room did not smell fresh and bed was uncomfortable. The floors were dirty and smelled like they had been mopped with diry mop and water. I would not stay here again, but it was too late at night to look for another room. The front desk however were very friendly and nice nice people.

Cons:

They could use a little more cleaning and sanitizing.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Kyle And Joe • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great location and very clean rooms and excellent as staff

Cons:

Na

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Isabella • couple • us
1
So bad, we went to Scandia motel and it was much better.
Pros:

Place was thick with black mold and a horrible musty mold smell. Bathrooms not up to par with ventilation. Staff was very rude.

Cons:

It felt dirty, and the lighting was awful in the room. The visible mold in the room made us feel sick. Not up to health code.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee