Located in Arcata (Pacific), Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt is within a 5-minute drive of Azalea State Natural Reserve and Cal Poly Humboldt State University. .This motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Humboldt State University Natural History Museum and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Los Bagels.
Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
Humboldt State University Natural History Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
Arcata Theatre Lounge - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
Los Bagels - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
Arcata Plaza - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
Getting around
Eureka Station - 15 min drive
Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
βͺDutch Bros Coffee - β¬8 min walk
βͺToni's 24 Hour Restaurant - β¬17 min walk
βͺMcDonald's - β¬4 min drive
βͺMcDonald's - β¬3 min walk
βͺCarl's Jr. - β¬3 min walk
About this property
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt offers 81 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.
This Arcata motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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)
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
6 Arcata Humboldt University
6 Humboldt University
Arcata Motel 6
Motel 6 Arcata
Motel 6 Arcata Humboldt University
Motel 6 Humboldt University
Motel Six Arcata
Motel 6 Arcata - Humboldt University Hotel Arcata
Arcata Motel Six
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt Reviews
Reviews
6.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Despite all the other hotels around Motel 6 that costs more, we weren't dissappointed at all with Motel 6. For the lower price, Motel 6 at this location was great! Will use again when I visit my son in Arcata.
For the nightly rate this property was a fairly good deal. The room was clean, the shower had good pressure, and the beds were very comfy. There were a couple of cigarette burn holes in one of the bed covers though. Check in and check out were relatively easy. Would stay there again when in the area.
This was price gouging over 300 dollars to stay here on a Friday in May.
Pismo beach #1 destination in California Motel 6 was only about 200 dollars.
Why? Pool was closed. No free breakfast.
If the other hotels are so expensive why.
Very happy with our stay for 5 days. Room was very clean and bed was comfy.
Cynthia
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alex
Nov 12, 2025
Good location
Alex
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Alcira
Feb 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff helpful and friendly.
Rooms were fairly clean.
The clientele was less than savory.
Alcira
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
ana
May 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel rooms looked like recently renovated but they are tiny. 2 queen beds barely fit side by side. No coffee maker in the room and no common area with amenities like coffee or tea. Walls are very thin as we could hear the alarm on next room going on. Staff was Ok. Not rude but not very friendly or helpful. Just the bare minimal. For a Motel 6 with this conditions it was totally overpriced over $230/ night.
Ultra comfy bed, but odd shower with low water pressure and not-quite hot water.
Very noisy people upstairs.
Weird virtual check-in, difficult to understand the very thick accent, but he was helpful enough.