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Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

Motel in San Diego, near Port of San Diego
A snack bar/deli, self parking, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown offers 105 accommodations. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Civic Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Guests speak favorably about the location and the clean accommodations
  • 10 minutes by foot from Waterfront Park and a 1-minute drive from Port of San Diego
  • Pets welcome for free
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 an elevator. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego motel is smoke free.

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
  • Smoke-free property

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Utility fee: USD 2 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 onsite 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 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
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San Diego Motel Six
San Diego Motel 6
6 Diego, Ca Downtown Diego

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 332 out of 1244 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tobias

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, but unfortunately that was the only positive part of our experience. The hallway carpets were extremely dirty and there were strange smells throughout the floor. Our room had almost no lighting, and we even found dead bugs on the bed. Because of this, we decided not to stay and left shortly after checking in. There also appeared to be prostitution and people setting up tents around the hotel, which made the area feel unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacia, Colorado Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Property has a lot of houseless people around, but is fairly close to good restaurants and sites. Our room was dirty: mold in shower, metal A/C cover on the ceiling was missing screws and hanging down, sticky floor, and dirty walls. Bed was quite lumpy and bathroom door wouldn’t shut/was hanging on with one hinge. Would not stay there again despite the nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled disgusting , the parking sucks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mariana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was hot broken A.C it was drity smell like cigarettes and it said non smokers. Bad bad stay, parking was a block away and had to pay for parking. Never again would i book in this hotel 6.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny, Santa Ana

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pablo helped us to check in. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The place is okay if you are by yourself, not concern about appearance, no more than one or two nights, dirty hallway carpet (clean room), no amenities in the room, not to concern about living your vehicle in an open parking lot (I had my vehicle spray with clear paint throughout and did not notice until I got home the next day 10/21/25), security cameras but not being monitored as homeless people go in and out through the parking lot. The best part of this place, is 15 to 20 minutes walking to Little Italy and Waterfront Park. User be aware....this place is not for every body!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price - it was what I expected. No hair dryer. Shower curtain rod was falling off wall and shower curtain was tearing at rings. No toilet seat lid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Detlev

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing movies it was quiet and nobody bothers you. But I didn't like is it construction going on around the corner and the homelessness,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mohannad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frederick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has got to be the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The bathroom lights didn’t even work, the fan in the bathroom took 5 minutes to kick on. The room stunk of old water, the sink was broken so you had to manually pry open the drain cap. The floor was obviously not mopped as there was gunk stuck there that would have been picked up by just mopping which you can tell they didn’t do. The worst hotel I’ve stayed at, period.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

haron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The night shift services is really
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

omar

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very poor condition, bunch of homeless around area, nothing like the photos online, toilet was broken and leaking water, room smells like cigarette even though its non smoking, the carpet is extremely dirty, parking space is very limited
dirty carpet
dirty appears like blood
broken toilet
no batteo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rick

This hotel was one of the dirtiest that I have ever stayed at and had the most things broken or not working. In the room-windows broken, tv stand broken, tub-finish peeling off, some lights/plugs did not work, overall, room was dirty, old and in dis-repair. The carpet in the
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leopoldo

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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