Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

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A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.
A corridor with a red-tiled floor, a glass door with a metal grid, and a sign indicating room number 140.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large sign for the number 6 motel, and a view of the outside through a glass door.
A building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $74
$65 nightly
$74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Explore the area

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140 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Salinas

Located in Salinas (Sunset), Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area is within a 5-minute drive of Sherwood Tennis Center and Aguila Cultural Center. .This motel is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from National Steinbeck Center.

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Steinbeck House - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Aguila Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • First Mayor's House - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 8 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area offers 121 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Salinas motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk 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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to November 01
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 150 out of 1003 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for short budget stays.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, clean room, accommodations good for just a one evening stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there last year for the same event I attended. It’s clearly obvious that they have put a lot of effort into upgrading the facilities at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clerk in the office were very friendly and helpful and look the new upgrades will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Staff was friendly. The time of my stay they were upgrading the outside and it was looking great!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced. Very bad area, would not recommend anyone stay here. Property is old and worn out. Staff was nice but the price of the stay was way out of line.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean place, good price.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesomeness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was really bad maintain and the restroom inside the room was dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Didn't check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good all over!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location. Friendly staff. Room wasn’t cleaned properly but the beds and bathroom were clean. Free morning coffee. Easy parking. Good places to eat nearby, notably Los Altos has good Mexican food right across the street. Easy freeway access.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly room clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bathroom floor was filthy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and felt safe with bright lighting. Staff was friendly and courteous. Simple no frills one night business stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was very clean but the staff was horrible the receptionist with bad attitude. Even the ladies that clean the rooms horrible attitude. Stopped to ask if they were cleaning my room. The way she answered was very disrespectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fuking nasty motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026