Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

2.0 star property
Motel with a 24-hour front desk, near Port of San Diego

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1546 2nd Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Downtown San Diego within a short walk of Waterfront Park, Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Port of San Diego. This 105-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Petco Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pappalecco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Florentine Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sheraton Grille - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

Motel with a 24-hour front desk, near Port of San Diego
Guests staying at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Self parking is offered for USD 20 per day. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Free local calls, desks, and wardrobes or closets are also available. Change of towels is available on request.

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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 transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Utility fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

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

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Oct 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown on Nov 19, 2025 start from $71.19, excluding 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.

What's there to see near Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

This motel is situated in Downtown San Diego within a short 17-minute walk of Port of San Diego and also 10 minutes on foot from Waterfront Park. You'll also find San Diego Bay and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal less than a mile away.

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

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 20 per day with in/out privileges. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking is also available.

Does Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown feature a casino at the property?

No, Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown.

Does Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

The closest major airport to Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 3 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 11.3 mi away (16-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown.

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 172 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 323 out of 1233 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
OK, so here's an honest review: PROS: - Relatively quiet area - Washer and Dryer on site (excellent) - Staff was mostly nice and accommodating - Little Italy down the street was a dream - With the exception of the problem below, room was pretty clean, had housekeeping come clean the room mid-week and they did an excellent job, except for the curtain... CONS: - First room I was assigned still had someone's stuff in it - 2nd room had puke on the blackout curtain. Asked about having it replaced and was told I had to wait until the next day. The next day, the woman at the counter was rude and noncommittal about someone coming up to replace the curtain. No one ever did and I stayed in a room with puke on my blackout curtain all week. - Fire alarm late Friday night had to hang out on the sidewalk for like an hour (don't think there was actually a fire) Overall, an OK stay for the money. Puke curtain was a big turnoff so I don't think I'll stay here again, but you could do worse.
Room was pretty clean
Sucks that something like a puke curtain and an unwillingness to resolve it could wreck an otherwise decent stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose e

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
its nice for like a last minute plan or a cheap stay but very basic on everything else middle of downtown san diego but 10 minute walk from main downtown san diego a little dark and not much light or shine to dull and only one way in the motel very limited parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fransual, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was convenient to downtown area but was in fair condition with some work on carpeting, air conditioning, sheets and towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

gerald

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leticia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Got to the hotel and they didn’t have any rooms available even after an hour prior we called to confirm. Won’t be booking here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcelino, las vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

boris, studio city

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I came to check in, and the elevator is not working. Then I got a room on the 4 floor and I told them that I am too old to work ona 4 floor. He said ok, and give me the same room again. Then they changed to the first floor, but the key to the room did not work. Then, when I got to the room , the TV did not work. They changed my room to 2 floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It's ok for a night or two
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Supawat

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Carpet floor on the 3rd floor needs to be cleaned immediately. There was a stain on bedsheet. You can smell cigarettes in the elevator. Overall, the stay was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked that it was very close to everything in Downtown San Diego!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rooms are decent for the price and met our needs. Love how close it is to everything... restaurants, stadium, Gaslamp, and even stores. One of the rooms had a light that wasn't working but staff did come up to fix it. We paid for parking but came back to the hotel late one night and someone else was parked in our assigned space. Thankfully we were allowed to park in the handicap space, otherwise we would of had no where to park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

SANKAR

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No seating place in lobby. We reached at 1pm Had to stand for 2hrs. Towels are too small in size. AC making loud noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Oded

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was cheap but too dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025