Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4755 Valley West Blvd, Arcata, CA, 95521
  • Place, Cal Poly Humboldt State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arcata Theatre Lounge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt

A snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt offers 81 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt. During your stay, you'll be close to Azalea State Natural Reserve. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Azalea State Natural Reserve and a few minutes from Cal Poly Humboldt State University
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at Motel 6 Arcata, CA - Cal Poly Humboldt. Self parking is free.

This Arcata motel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (79 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 uses solar energy
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 1005 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

pete

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Door would not unlock entering and exiting office. Talked to a screen - very creepy. Took a long time check in - parts of process were awkward to say the least.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Cal-Poly Motel 6! I really liked the ease of check-in with the virtual agent. I also actually liked the cozy room size, it was clean and compact. I will say, it could use a more efficient heater. The lady that assisted after hours at the desk was friendly, polite, and my pup loved her! She checked in occasionally and helped with any room needs. A good location, it’s central to a lot of good food, parks, and walks and I felt safe, even walking my pup at night. Would definitely stay again when in Arcata!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Logan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was not very clean and the matress was sagging really bad
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, San Diego

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, San Diego

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything was great. I highly recommend staying there. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Candice

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had to be changed. Loud soda machine, clients using all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Javier

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No it wasn’t spotless but it was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff friendly. Room was missing a washcloth. Staff member was able to provide one.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was hard pillows were hard the water wasn't hot no coffee when I got up everything was done through a kiosk and Camera nobody at the front desk they charged me $100 deposit for a cleaning fee and I never got my $100 back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness
I did not recall booking another day I check in 25th Of November Checked out 28th I will billed for friday check In saturday check out Was billed as a no show! Why was I charged and a reservation made after I checked out? Please help
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean but small. Staff friendly, including the remote guy on the computer. Seems unsafe to walk around at night, but parking okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice professional staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
There was nobody in the office. It was self serve with a weird computer check in system. I arrived at 3:00 and left at 9 a.m. I was in and out multiple times and never saw anyone working there. This made me uncomfortable enough that I most likely won’t stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Did not like the check in kiosk. There should be a human being to talk to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025