Motel 6-Carlsbad, CA - East Near LEGOLAND

Hotels
Motel6
6.6 (2089 reviews)
6117 Paseo Del Norte , Carlsbad , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Internet access
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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.

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 2089 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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Reef solo_traveller id
10
Nearby malls and airport
Pros:

Staff are excellent

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Moerau family_with_children pf
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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George solo_traveller us
4
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Justine family_with_children us
6
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Solvita family_with_children lv
5
Pros:

Personāls bija laipns. Istabā ir ledusskapis.

Cons:

Istaba smirdēja pēc cigarešu dūmiem, ilgi vēdinājām istabu. Naktī bija vēsi, ļoti plāna sega. Nav mazgāšanās piederumi, fēns.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Ronnie solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Monica family_with_children us
5
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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MONICA solo_traveller mx
8
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Crystal couple us
9
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Bahtyah solo_traveller us
1
I stay on the seventh through the eighth was very unpleasant because I was very cold in the room. I was told that they w
Pros:

The room that they had me in before I made this reservation through another third-party had no heat. They told me that they will fix the heat and so I booked three more nights on December 8 through December 10.. when I went the next morning to inquire about the heat I was supposed to be fixed. They just canceled my booking from December 8 and December 10. I stated that I made a false complaint instead of fixing the heat.. the city of Carlsbad opened up a case against them to investigate the matter.

Cons:

I booked a room on the seventh through the eighth with another third-party and because they told me that they were gonna fix the heat. I had decided to book 3 more nights from the eighth through the 10th.. however the next day when I inquired about the heat that still needed to be fixed, the owner decided to cancel my reservation from the eighth through the 10th falsely claiming that I made a false report when he knew, and the maze servant confirmed that the heat was not working.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Elaine family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Location

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Mrs couple us
1
DIDNT STAY- FALSE INFORMATION GIVEN- STOLEN FROM
Cons:

I understood that I could pay WHEN I FOT THERE, but the money WAS TAKEN immediately- that was a lie.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Alberto couple us
8
Regular
Cons:

A lot of noise , I am not sure if it was a washroom near but it was a noise .

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Guillermina family_with_children us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Spencer family_with_children us
1
Won’t recommend or stay here again.
Cons:

I accepted your standard Motel 6 accommodation. But it was overpriced. I asked for a bottom floor. Didn’t get it. I am handicapped, prosthetic on right leg. Stairs are difficult. I asked for next to pool, I get next to freeway. Way noisy for the price I paid.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Ivan family_with_children mx
1
Bad
Cons:

I had my reservation, but they sold it. When I arrived at the motel, they told me I didn't have a reservation. This was bad news for me and my family. I'm still waiting for the money I paid to be returned.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Luis family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Callie solo_traveller us
1
I will be taking legal action based on my experience with the owner/manager.
Pros:

Some of the staff is friendly and the interiors (if they've been serviced by a housekeeper) are clean and in good order. Also, the place is conveniently located near a grocery store, things to do, etc.

Cons:

I had an absolutely TERRIBLE experience with the owner/manager of this location (the one appearing to be of Middle Eastern/Indian ethnicity).

They tried to give me a room that hadn't been cleaned yet, so I very patiently and politely asked the owner/manager if he could switch me to one that had already been cleaned/serviced, to which he apologized and agreed. The new room he moved me to, however, had a HORRIBLE odor. So, I again very patiently and politely returned to the front desk and asked him if it would be possible to be moved to another room. This time, however, he became short-tempered and rude, telling me that all the rooms are usually full and that, if I wasn't happy, he would just give me a refund. Before I could even answer the question, though, he was already eagerly in the process of issuing me a refund. (I had just stayed in this Motel 6 for three nights a few days prior, and I had absolutely no problems with the smell or condition of the room.)

Another night a few days later, I rebooked with this Motel 6 because I saw that they had availability in one of the first-floor rooms I had stayed in prior. When I arrived at the motel, however, the owner/manager very angrily said he would not allow me to stay there because, "Last time you switch[ed] the room THREE times." When I attempted to explain to him that I only wanted to switch rooms ONCE (since the first time, the room wasn't ready; there were no sheets or blankets on the bed even), he loudly spoke over me, continually interrupting me, until I just told him, "If you're not going to give me a cash refund, then I'm calling the police." Even still, he refused, so I had to call the police to get them to sort out the issue and ensure that my Booking reservation was properly cancelled.

I believe the real issue here is that THERE IS SEX-TRAFFICKING GOING ON AT THIS LOCATION, AND HE DID NOT WANT TO RENT TO SOMEONE HE COULDN'T EXPLOIT.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jesus couple us
1
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Evangelos family_with_children us
1
No vuelvo a hospedarme en ese hotel.
Pros:

Lo único bueno es la ubicación.

Cons:

No servía el microondas.
La tina del baño en pésimo estado.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee