Motel 6 San Francisco CA Fisherman"s Wharf

Hotels
5.5 (301 reviews)
2850 Van Ness Avenue , San Francisco , US

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location near attractions
Affordable parking options
Some friendly staff reported
Comfortable beds noted by some guests
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (smells, dirty towels, unclean filters, dirty sofas)
Missing advertised amenities (no fridge/microwave, no breakfast)
Elevator frequently out of service
Noise from neighboring rooms and security/parking mishandling

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Many reviews report dirty rooms, stained towels, urine smell in stairwells, smoky/cannabis odor and unclean filters; overall consistently poor cleanliness.
Service
7.5
Mixed reports: several guests praised individual staff as nice, while others described unfriendly behavior and poor handling of parking — overall slightly positive but inconsistent.
Location
8.5
Repeatedly noted as convenient and close to Fisherman's Wharf/ocean and local attractions; location is a clear strong point.
Room Quality
3.5
Rooms frequently lacked advertised items (fridge/microwave), had issues with doors/windows, broken TV/light, uncomfortable mattresses and noise from neighbors — generally below standard.
Amenities
3
Many mentions of missing amenities (no fridge, no microwave, elevator out, no breakfast available) and paid/limited parking; amenities are notably deficient.
Value for Money
7
Multiple guests noted affordability (including low-cost parking) and 'you get what you pay for' sentiment; value seen as reasonable despite shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
5
A few mentions that no breakfast was available; otherwise little detail — rated around neutral to slightly below due to absence of offerings.
Overall Experience
7
Overall mixed: location and occasionally friendly staff yield positive moments, but pervasive cleanliness and amenity issues made many stays disappointing; netting a modestly positive overall impression when balancing factors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 05:58

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 1.6 km from Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, Van Ness Inn offers easy access to popular San Francisco attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room at Van Ness Inn features cable TV, free WiFi, a work desk, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The simply styled rooms with white walls also include a microwave and refrigerator for added convenience.

Exceptional Amenities
Guests can enjoy a 24-hour reception, complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby, making their stay at Van Ness Inn convenient and comfortable.

Book your stay at Van Ness Inn now and experience the best of San Francisco!

Important information:

All guests must be 21 or older to check in. Guests under the age of 21 are only allowed to check in with a parent or official guardian.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: SFO

Location

Guest Reviews

5.5
Based on 301 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 7.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 3
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 7
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Lee Jeffery • solo_traveller • us
5
Cons:

No kettle, no coffeemaker no fridge no microwave

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Fett • solo_traveller • us
2
I was just one hour past my checkout and they took my $100 deposit
Pros:

It was fine.

Cons:

It was fine.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very clean and nice rooms with big comfortable beds!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marinkovic • solo_traveller • rs
1
Cons:

We arrived very tired after a long trip at 11 p.m. Our room was old and small with an uncomfortable bed. The window was almost impossible to close, and there was no hot water in the bathroom. We asked the receptionist about it, and he casually told us they would fix it tomorrow. I needed that hot water tonight! We called management and had already packed all our stuff, wanting to leave, but they would not give us a refund. My recommendation is to stay as far away from this hotel as possible.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • fr
6
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Gakcely • couple • us
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Gomez • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Leah • family_with_children • us
3
Poorly kept property.
Pros:

Good location. Close to wharf.

Cons:

Disgusting rooms. Torn up, stained chairs, piles of hair in room. Sheets not clean. Broken sink. Floor giving out.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
7
Cons:

Elevator is out of order.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Gar • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • extended_group • us
4
Pros:

Good area

Cons:

The elevators were down, which was extremely inconvenient. Did a lot of walking in the city. The last thing I wanted to do is climb up the stairs.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

La ubicacion.

Cons:

Las habitationes tenían un fuerte olor a marihuana. Aun cuando no se debe fumar adentro.
Los elevadores no estaban en funcionamiento.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Angee • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • us
1
Awful.
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

Right as we were checking in one of the people who is a semi permanent resident there over dosed and my kids had to see them removed from the room. When she got back from the hospital later that night her and her boyfriend smoked cigarettes next to our window all night long. Bathroom was gross. Tv did not work and the phone did not work. Elevator was also broken

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
4
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Yuliia • family_with_children • us
3
Pros:

I only liked the location.

Cons:

Not everything was thought out in the room for living; there wasn’t even a basic refrigerator. The air conditioner had dirty, uncleaned filters. Parking at the hotel is not free and there is a very small space for a car.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • solo_traveller • us
6
You get what you pay for
Pros:

This facility is one of the few in San Francisco that has affordable parking, which is its biggest plus. The location is pretty good, and it was quieter than I thought it would be.

Cons:

The building and grounds could stand a good power wash. The walkways and staircases are dirty and laden with cobwebs. Since the elevator was broken, using the stairs was very unpleasant since it reeked of pee. The office staff was unfriendly for the most part.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Dolores • couple • us
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Darlene • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

The Elevator did not work and my husband can’t walk the stairs due to his disability condition and they only had 3 floor available

Cons:

Have the elevator fit

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee