Motel 6-Carlsbad, CA - East Near LEGOLAND

Hotels
6.6 (2261 reviews)
6117 Paseo Del Norte , Carlsbad , us
+1 760-431-0745

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Free
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 2261 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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Ricardo • couple • us
6
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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GINA • couple • us
10
Excellent and I would recommend it
Pros:

We didn’t have breakfast

Cons:

Overall everything was great

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Esber • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I had an extremely disturbing and frightening experience at this Motel 6. Around 3–4 AM, complete strangers were somehow able to OPEN THE DOOR TO MY MOTEL ROOM. They then began knocking and banging on the door, insisting that it was their room.

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to random people entering the room where you are sleeping. I genuinely feared for my safety. This was one of the scariest experiences I have ever had at a hotel.

There is absolutely no excuse for another guest being given access to an occupied room, whether it was a key-card error, a room-assignment mistake, or some other security failure. Guests should be able to sleep knowing their room is secure.

Management needs to seriously investigate how this happened and make sure it can NEVER happen again. A hotel room is supposed to feel safe and private. After this experience, I completely lost that sense of security. I would not feel comfortable staying here again.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • us
3
Cons:

I found a roach in my room....

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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OKSANA • solo_traveller • us
4
You get what you paid for.
Pros:

Value and llocation

Cons:

No shampoo or conditioner, no drinking water, the night light didn't work.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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SunshineCoastMeg • couple • au
7
Good value for the money, but tending to details above would make us more likely to re-visit.
Pros:

The fridge was large for a hotel room fridge; there was a microwave as a bonus. There were lots of sockets.

Cons:

Tiny, thin, low-quality towels; a mix-up about communication which meant that our room wasn't serviced, and all hard-surface floor (no rugging or carpeting). Also, no hair dryer or coffee facilities in the room.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Hector • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • us
1
Terrifying. Gross and nightmare-ish.
Pros:

Nothing went well. Took over 30 minutes to get checked in, Over 10 people arriving and only 1 person working the front desk.

Cons:

Returned from my event around 9:15pm to eat and relax and while sitting at the table in Room 135, a cockroach crawled across the dining table. Which moved quickly and I found underneath on the floor. I squashed it. Then went to return to the booth seat in the corner, and another larger cockroach crawled next to me on the seat!!! I jumped up and had to squash that one, too. I took photos and went to the front desk and there was NOTHING offered. No other room and not even a 50% refund for the horrible experience. I barely ate and threw my food away outside of the room. I slept with a light on and shoes on my feet in case I had to wake to pee in the middle of the night so I wouldn't step on one.

I barely slept. I woke early and when I went to wash my face and brush my teeth, another cockroach crawled up from the drain. I was DISGUSTED and FREAKED OUT! I packed up and left at 7:30am back to Los Angeles.

I will never stay at any Motel 6 again. Horrible service. Obviously an infestation issue.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
10
Great staff! I’d stay there again!
Pros:

It’s close to everything! It’s easy to get on and off the 5 there and it’s actually a pretty quiet location. Also the people there…Leticia at the front desk was lovely and friendly, the housekeeping staff always said hello and smiled.

Cons:

The trash cans in the property need to be updated.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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LATIECHA • family_with_children • us
4
We’ll never stay here again
Pros:

Close to Lego Land

Cons:

The beds were too small and the tub was disguisting

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Firm bed.

Cons:

No coffee maker in room

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Jagjeet • solo_traveller • ca
5
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Abigail892 • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location was great. Clean, spacious for the price.

Cons:

The fridge didn’t work and had a weird chemical smell.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Twila • family_with_children • us
8
It was a perfectly acceptable place to stay to get back to Lego. I would definitely recommend it to
Pros:

Hotel room was clean. Beds were comfortable.

Cons:

Ice machine did not work correctly

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • solo_traveller • us
3
Cons:

The whole room smelled like cigarettes and made all my clean clothes smell like cigarettes as well I don't even smoke also the dead bolt on the door for safety was broken did not feel safe or so secure the smell of cigarettes overpowered the entire stay felt dirty

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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nenkomania • solo_traveller • bg
10
Pros:

It's very clean, quiet motel, beds are very comfy and is very close to Legoland. The man on the office is very nice guy. I recommend this motel with 2 hands.

Cons:

Non

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee