Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown

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Motel6
6.6 (2119 reviews)
1546 2nd Avenue , San Diego , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Self parking (surcharge)
Internet access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Customer Service
Cons:
Cleanliness
Room Quality
Amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.1
Frequently mentioned as dirty and unclean across multiple reviews.
Service
9.1
Great customer service at the front desk noted in a review.
Location
8.1
Good location mentioned, though with some safety concerns.
Room Quality
5.1
Issues with room quality noted, including mold and unclean bedding.
Amenities
6.1
Limited amenities highlighted, with missing items like shampoo and towels.
Value for Money
7.1
Some value perceived in pricing, but overall dissatisfaction expressed.
Food and Beverage
6.1
Only coffee served, no breakfast options available.
Overall Experience
7.1
Mixed feelings due to numerous complaints, but some positives mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:29

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in sunny San Diego, just a short 10-minute drive from SeaWorld, Motel 6 San Diego Downtown offers easy access to top attractions like San Diego Zoo and the Gaslamp Quarter.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room features a cable flat-screen TV, ensuring you can unwind and relax after a day of exploring the city. Plus, with a 24-hour reception and on-site launderette, convenience is at your fingertips during your stay.

Accessible Amenities
Take advantage of the vending machines offering refreshing drinks and the proximity to San Diego Convention Center, just a quick 4-minute drive away. Book your stay now at Motel 6 San Diego Downtown for a memorable and hassle-free experience.

Important information:

Limited paid onsite parking - first come first serve.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

  • 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

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 10 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas 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 2119 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 5.1
Amenities: 6.1
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 6.1
Overall Experience: 7.1
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Melissa • solo_traveller • us
5
Beware! Read reviews! Pics don’t match current conditions!
Pros:

It was conveniently located near the zoo. Had instant hot water with a good flow of water from the shower head, firm mattress with choice of soft or firm pillows.

Cons:

Pictures on the website need to be updated because they do not accurately depict the current conditions of the motel. I should have paid attention to the previous reviews of the property. Parking is an additional $20 and is very limited. Facilities need some “TLC”. One elevator that was super slow. First room key I was given, someone was still in the room. Seems like the motel is a long term stay (I was told up to 28 days). Homeless camped outside door.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Patricio • solo_traveller • co
8
Recibis lo que pagas, no más no menos
Pros:

Ofrecen lo que pagas. San Diego ultimamente es una ciudad bastante cara, donde ningún hotel no baja del precio de este Motel 6. Por lo que si vas a hospedarte deberías saberlo. Aún asi, el cuarto es comodo, la ducha es buena, la limpieza era aceptable, la ubicación con el centro es cercana.

Punto aparte para el Staff que siempre se comportó excelente y buena onda. Después, recibis lo que pagas. No le podes pedir más a un hotel por lo que estás pagando.

Cons:

Si estaría bueno que hagan una limpiezal cuarto aunque sea cada 2 días, yo estuve una semana y no lo hicieron nunca.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Latasha • solo_traveller • us
5
It was ok ! Its ok for a night , bed was comfy big tv and clean your essential body parts
Pros:

The price was nice, tv was big, and the bed was comfortable

Cons:

The curtains had holes in the building smelled like an ashtray. The furniture like the desks were raggedy and my room had a whole room n the ceiling

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Preppyhotel • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Room was clean and good customer service

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
8
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Joscelyn • family_with_children • us
7
Happy Camper
Pros:

Clean...TV was great...outlets and light switches everywhere....well lit/lighted

Cons:

No mini-refrigerator

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Mina • couple • us
4
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • couple • us
4
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Maritza • extended_group • us
7
Solid 7/10 overall stay
Pros:

The staff was super friendly that was probably the best part about my stay here at Motel 6. There were enough towels for my friend and I. The bed was clean and mattress wasn't too thin. The TV did work and had some good channels. The restroom was clean as well.

Cons:

The room size was smaller than my liking but we made it work. The smell of the hallways were odd as well. There was no microwave which I was surprised.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

The staff were friendly; however, they were tired and could tell they had not had a break all day, so I could sense some irritability.

Cons:

The room didn't have some features such as ironing boards, the facility was run down and dirty, as well as the room felt a little small, even for one person.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Herbert • solo_traveller • us
1
Harrased
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The fact that they were rude and harassed a paying guest

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Victor Alfonso • couple • us
8
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Natsufu • solo_traveller • jp
3
Cons:

ドラック中毒者と思われる人が30分近く叫んでおり、救急車で運ばれて行きました。

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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nastaran • solo_traveller • us
1
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Mike • extended_group • us
6
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Nopphawan • couple • us
4
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
5
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
6
Quiet
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No hot water using the sink

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Zachariah • couple • us
1
Non existent.
Pros:

There was nothing to like. The only redeeming quality of this facility was the staff member that checked us out and apologized for our horrible experience. She promised us a refund in the morning but as you can imagine that did not happen.

Cons:

Everything. The rooms were SMALL. The facilities were filthy. It literally looked like people had been shot or stabbed in the hallways with all of the dried blood stains on the floor. The rooms were falling apart. Nothing at the site reflected what the images shown to us were on the booking site. I would NEVER recommend this place to anybody. My husband and I felt so unsafe here and paid WAY to much.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • us
4
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee