Motel 6-San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border

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Motel6
6.6 (1380 reviews)
160 E Calle Primera , San Diego , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Hot shower
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unfriendly service
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.31
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and smells in the rooms.
Service
7.28
Mixed sentiments, with numerous mentions of rude staff and poor service quality.
Location
8.32
Location was generally appreciated by reviewers, with many mentioning its proximity to various points of interest.
Room Quality
6.77
Comments about rooms being uncomfortable, outdated, or not what was reserved.
Amenities
5.8
Amenities were frequently criticized, particularly the lack of Wi-Fi, breakfast options, and old TV sets.
Value for Money
6.76
Some reviews indicated that the cost did not align with the quality of the facilities.
Food and Beverage
4.81
Constant feedback regarding the absence of breakfast and coffee services.
Overall Experience
6.78
Overall experiences were mixed, leaning towards dissatisfaction due to service and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:48

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 1.5 miles from the Mexico border, Motel 6 San Ysidro San Diego/Border offers easy access to both San Diego and Mexico, making it the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the area.

Amenities for Comfort
Relax and unwind in the year-round outdoor pool or enjoy cable TV with extended channels in every room. The air-conditioned rooms feature vibrant décor, light wood furnishings, and en suite bathrooms for a comfortable stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Guests can take advantage of fax and photocopying services, as well as on-site laundry facilities and vending machines for added convenience during their stay.

Book your stay at Motel 6 San Ysidro San Diego/Border now and experience a convenient and comfortable stay near San Diego's top attractions.

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.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: TIJ

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • 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.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Groups

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 1380 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.31
Service: 7.28
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 6.77
Amenities: 5.8
Value for Money: 6.76
Food and Beverage: 4.81
Overall Experience: 6.78
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Rocio • extended_group • mx
5
Cons:

La atencion de la recepcionisra y la limpieza

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Romana • family_with_children • us
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • mx
10
Pros:

La comodidad y la ubicación

Cons:

Mi cuarto olía un poco a cigarro ; ciertamente que no se podía fumar

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Uriarte • couple • mx
6
Excelente ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

El tipo de huésped

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Lopez • family_with_children • us
2
Pros:

Is close to the border sucks the noise from up stairs for two days in arrow the upper level make a lot of noise

Cons:

The upper level noise they didn't stop and till 3 am moving furniture jumping in the floor I had the worst sleep ever

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Fernando Alcocer • family_with_children • mx
8
Excelente ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Si no cuenta con vehículo llegar de noche pedir de preferencia un Uber o taxi para no caminar hasta ahí al estar obscuro

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Mario • couple • mx
7
Pros:

La ubicacion buena

Cons:

Que all llegar no aparecía el cargo que me había hecho Booking y me tuvieron 2 horas hablando con mi bnco y con booking y el problema fue que tenian una diferencia de 2 dolares y finalmente no se si fue culpa de booking o del hotel

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Toscano • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • couple • mx
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Imelda • couple • us
7
Cons:

Lots of noise close laundry rooms

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Keron Rohan • solo_traveller • mx
2
The lack of customer service and the condition of the room made the experience a poor one.
Pros:

I only liked the location of the hotel.

Cons:

The front desk staff was rude and didn't have any customer service.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Rorri • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jaime Humberto • solo_traveller • co
7
Realmente es bueno si se quiere estar cerca del OUTLET; esta bien costo Vs beneficio.
Pros:

la ubicación es excelente a 200mt del OUTLET PLAZA LAS AMERICAS

Cons:

Falta un poco mas de aseo. Estuve 8 días y hacían limpieza cada tres o cuatro días.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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ADRIANA AMPARO • family_with_children • mx
7
SOLO LLEGAMOS A DORMIR
Pros:

LO CERCA DE LA PLAZA LAS AMERICAS

Cons:

EL BAÑO MUY FEO EN LA DUCHA EL LAVABO TAPADO LAS ALMOADAS HUELEN MAL LA RECEPCIONISTA MUY FEO CARACTER EN ENTORNO EN GENERAL ESTA MUY SUCIO LAS CAMAS RECHINAN LOS COLCHONES ESTAN DEFORMADOS

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Roselin • couple • us
6
Cons:

Guests in room above us were extremely roudy. Sounded like they were rearranging room until about 3am. About 4am other guests arriving to the same room with multiple people talking very loud. It was a very long sleepless night.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • extended_group • us
10
It was pleasant
Pros:

The ice machine

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Harshavardhana • extended_group • us
1
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee