Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown

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Motel6
6.6 (2130 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 2130 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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Ruben • family_with_children • us
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2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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IL JE • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Jose • family_with_children • us
7
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Omar • family_with_children • mx
3
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Serna • couple • us
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Calvin • solo_traveller • us
1
Cons:

I don't trust this Property (Motel 6). I called them to cancel and they said on the phone it was canceled, but then ended up charging me for the whole stay and labeled as me staying there. That is unethical because it was not true. When I called to ask for a refund, they claimed they were following Booking.com's policy of "no refunds" but Booking.com says they will follow Motel 6 policy which free cancellation. So Motel 6 has the power to return my money, but they are deciding to keep it.
Yoli is not a trustworthy person

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Sugabear • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Alot of homeless walking thru halls

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • au
2
If I hadn't paid in advance, I would have walked out.
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

The rooms were nothing like the photos displayed online. The property was very tired. The rooms smelt of stale cigarette smoke—terrible experience.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • solo_traveller • us
10
Beautiful
Pros:

Clean and quiet

Cons:

Nice location

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • us
1
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
1
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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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Brian • couple • us
8
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