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Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Bathroom
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Explore the area

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1546 2nd Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Diego

At Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego motel include Port of San Diego and San Diego Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balboa Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of San Diego - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Seaport Village - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Kebab Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a lift. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown offers 105 accommodations. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This San Diego motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Utility fee: USD 7 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

6 San Diego Downtown
Motel 6 San Diego Downtown
San Diego Downtown Motel 6
Motel Six San Diego
Motel 6 San Diego Downtown Hotel San Diego
San Diego Motel Six
San Diego Motel 6
6 Diego, Ca Downtown Diego

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown on 30 Jun 2026 start from NZ$168, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

Yep, Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

The closest beach to Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown is Mission Beach (10 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

No, Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 183 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 371 out of 1275 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Saquib

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice staff, hotel, and location. Get there early to secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really pleasant and there's a Krisp grocery store nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kyli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were really laid back and chill
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vannessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to gas lamp! Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Roger

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hallways and lobbies have probably not been cleaned in many moons.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Motel 6 in San Diego was a really good value. It was less than half of the cost of the better hotels in the area. The room was acceptable and clean. But the common areas (hallways, trash cans, parking lot) are dirty. And the area attracts a lot of homeless people. It was good enough to stay in, but lacks a sense of comfort. I'm grateful for the low price.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and property needs a major overhaul. The presence of mold in the room was evident
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Zachery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice but my ac didn’t work
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Motel 6 in Downtown San Diego is a great location and is very convenient to many things downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Venecia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was not clean, air conditioning didn’t work, staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly for the price, it's what you expect. Homeless people around the building and parking lot. Smells like smoke, even in our non-smoking room. Staff was nice and friendly, made check-in and check-out easy..as it was in the same 10 minutes. Solid stay for the price if that's what you're looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff is super nice but the hotel itself is very old and grimey.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bad part of town, but short walk (DAYLIGHT!) to Little Italy and trolley
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space and ease of access
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very nice :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

ESMERALDA MEDINA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, Old, Bad conditions
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

LUIS

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room so dirty, much noises but the bed is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Michael

Horrible my toilet had a cigarette burn sheets were very damp . Heavy foul odor coming from the elevators
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ermalinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Adalberto

Disliked: Cleanliness
The guy in the front lobby was amazing really helpful but my room was not clean. My AC wasn’t working.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Leah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wasn't there long enough to find out. The non smoking room smelled of smoke. Wall receptively didn't work. No mini frig. No AC. Looks far better in pictures then person
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

giuseppe

Disliked: Cleanliness
Floors were dirty, room smelled bad, wifi did not work during my 2 day stay, room was not cleaned for 2nd night, bed sheets had brown stains!!! Stay away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great and right downtown
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025