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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 | Combined shower/tub, towels
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ONE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accesible Premium

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown places you in Downtown San Diego, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. This 105-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
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What's nearby

  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balboa Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seaport Village - 17 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪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

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 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 7 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 Jul 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown on Aug 17, 2026 start from $130, 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.

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

This motel is situated in Downtown San Diego within a short 7-minute walk of Balboa Park and also 17 minutes on foot from Port of San Diego. You'll also find Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site 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, wheelchair-accessible van 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.

Are there connecting rooms at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown.

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 186 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 389 out of 1284 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Salvador

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible Experience – Avoid This LocationThis motel is poorly managed and located in a very rough area. The surroundings are filthy and unsafe, with a large homeless population loitering directly around the property. During our short stay, the police had to be called multiple times—once on our very first night and again on our last day due to local incidents. Management does absolutely nothing to ensure guest safety or clean up the property. Do not stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Idalides

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed. Excelent location. Free although limited parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adriana was absolutely beautiful and helpful with my needs and questions I asked . She was very nice and pleasant . A real asset to Motel 6
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel itself is very old and rundown. The homeless and sketchy people camping outside made me feel unsafe most of the time and the parking cost $20 a day. They “assign” you a spot and give you a ticket to put in your dashboard, but when we left and came back on multiple occasions our spot was taken. When asked about it at the front desk the employee stated “idk I just work here, they oversell parking spots all the time”. This was frustrating, although he did offer a refund. Every time you walked in the place smelled like marijuana so if that’s something you don’t care for, be warned. We stayed a week and our rooms were never cleaned, we had to ask the front desk for fresh towels. The shower had good water pressure and the water would get hot. The AC worked well in the rooms thankfully. Can’t complain about the location, it’s very close to the airport as well as many places to eat and things to do. If you’re looking for a budget place to stay and don’t care too much about quality or amenities it’s a solid choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

NORIO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ベッドルームの天井に照明がなくて、ベッドサイドと机の読書灯だけなので暗い。アメニティーも全然なくて歯磨きとシャンプーをCVSで買うハメになった。初日にチップを置き忘れた自分も悪いのだけれども、2日目以降は清掃が入らなかった（2日目以降はちゃんとチップを置いたのに！）。部屋が非常に不潔だったせいか、身体中が痒いです。近隣にホームレスが多くて夜歩くのは怖いです。出張の予算の関係でここにしましたが、少しでもお金に余裕があるなら別のところをお勧めします。
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Keahi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac unit wasn’t working. Smelled like black mold, staff was unwilling to help or give refund. Trash in the hallways.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robert Suzann

Parking was horrible. Paid for one of the 19 spots at the property to park only to come back from dinner to be told we had to wait until someone left to park. Waited while a couple that did not have a parking pass to move their car after checking in only to find out front desk sold them a “sold out parking pass” and we had no choice but to park blocks away. Parking was refunded but this situation should have never happened in the first place. Front desk was zero help and flat out lied claiming they did not sell that couple a sold out parking pass. Do not recommend this hotel at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leo a

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erkehun

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel charges less from other simmilar hotels in the area. The staffs are good but one lady she is treble even dosent have time to talk. The room is relatively clean but i cant rate it clean as they havent done what they could. Generally for that price not bad but it needs improvement from the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made the mistake of not reading reviews before booking. If I could give it zero stars, I would. The photos are very dated. In its current state - there are stains on every surface, reeks of cigarettes, and the AC does not work. In addition, someone left their dog alone and it barked off and on for hours. The sounds at night are mostly other customers complaining about the lack of support. Parking is tight, so recommend planning ahead and getting in early. The only good part is the surrounding neighborhood and proximity to areas of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan Neil

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfortable and clean. Bathroom acceptable. Air con not working. I wouldn't want to stay here in warmer weather
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jyehro

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building smells like cigarettes. The room smelled like cigarettes. Staff was eating fast food while checking me in. Lots of homeless people infront of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My stay was okay, I didn't use the laundry or microwave,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew Ladd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good choice if saving money is your top priority. Cleanliness was ok, staff was very good. Decent location--I never felt unsafe, although some might. Amenities mostly non-existent, and the wi-fi was terrible, although they made it so hard to use I only tried it for a few minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just not that great of a hotel. Bed was uncomfortable. Staff unfriendly. A single small bar of soap for all your washing needs. Rough location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wifi did not work, room smelled so bad, and the parking situation was horrible. There were 19 spots designated to Motel 6, and the concierge had sold the guests more parking passes than there were spaces available. In other words, even if you buy parking, it is not guaranteed. When I asked the staff at the front desk what we should do if there were no spaces left, he was very rude and not accommodating. I had to park my car a few blocks away in a garage not associated with the motel. The room smelled horrible even though it was the non-smoking area, and the AC did not work. The mattresses were also thin and I could feel the wood boards beneath when I laid down. Highly do not recommend. Also, there were guests and staff yelling on the phone late into the night/ early morning and it could be heard in each room. I guess you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Omar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El servicio al cliente trata de hacer su trabajo, pero el hotel esta muy descuidado.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Randall

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed at this property for about ten minutes before leaving and getting a refund. The A/C was not just broken, it was also spewing hot air so that the inside of the room was at least 90-100 degrees. When I told the staff, they told me to turn off the fan and open a window. The windows were stuck and also had evidence of mold. When I returned to the front desk, someone else was there complaining about possible bedbugs. And to top it all off, I had to call three times to get refunded because there was an additional charge that I did not authorize from this property. Oh, and the guy at the front desk was just goofing around chatting with a friend of his. Stay away!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tammy A

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning the entire three nights we stayed. There is no pool advertised by pictures. The carpet in the hallways are really dirty. The rooms were clean, but only got two pillows no shampoos or conditioners and no hairdryer. It was 22° above normal temperature very hot outside and we had no air conditioning would not stay there again very noisy sirens going all night. It is by little Italy. That’s one nice thing wasn’t offered a discount or anything for all the inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tammy A

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning! We asked for a screen so the bugs didn’t come in. So hot! They kept saying it would be fixed! No hairdryer or shampoo or conditioner. Only two pilllows! Room was clean. Was updated. Hallway carpet was gross. Lots of sirens. No pool and that was in the properties advertisements. It was a heat advisories too 22 degrees higher than normal. No discount given!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026