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Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

Property class: 2

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A corridor with a central pathway flanked by trees and potted plants, leading to a building with a balcony.
A hotel room with a minibar, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a vanity with a dark countertop. There is a window with curtains, a chair, and a bed with a patterned blanket.
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Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $77
$66 nightly
$77 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Downtown San Diego), Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown is within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and Waterfront Park. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Port of San Diego and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Petco Park.
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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
  • ‪Frost Me Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Maru - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Kebab Shop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

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.

Stay in one of 105 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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 on-site 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

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Utility fee: USD 7 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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)

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

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 1329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 190 out of 1329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 437 out of 1329 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed. Excelent location. Free although limited parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible absolutely terrible place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great little hotel comfortable and ckean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was helpful, but the hotel is old and in need of fixing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything regarding my room was fine. It was quiet, good air conditioning, comfortable bed, and it was clean. However, the property was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great real ones!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a place that I would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
It’s a Motel 6. Decent stay for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was marvelous in it's professionalism, attention, and courtesy. The hotel was adequately clean although in need of paint. My room was very good, clean, and comfortable. The hotel is close to attractions and is easy to access by walking and public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only positive thing about this place is the location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location downtown san diego, hotel is in need of some serious deep cleaning. Only stayed one night ,I dont think could have stayed longer. Staff was excellent 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were run down. All bed sheets were dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
In a good location. Walking distance to downtown and Little Italy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fiancée and I stayed 2 nights and didn’t have any issues. Staff were super friendly! The room was small but had all the necessities and pet friendly which I loved because we had gone to SD to pick up a puppy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As designed. This is a low end property which I could not take. I moved to a different hotel and ate the cost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No Wi-Fi, carpet is super dirty. People were friendly but I don’t think it’s a safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, but it took 3 employees get new towels. The property itself looks pretty rough, not the employees fault. Air conditioners don’t work it was super hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really pleasant and there's a Krisp grocery store nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice staff, hotel, and location. Get there early to secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean enough rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no refrigerator in the rooms. Location is good. Lobby is not attractive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to change rooms after the window fell off. The first room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026