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Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

2.0 star property

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

Motel with a 24-hour front desk, near Port of San Diego
A snack bar/deli, self parking and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown offers 105 accommodations. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Civic Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests speak favourably about the value of their stay and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Port of San Diego and a few minutes from Petco Park
  • Pets welcome free of charge
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a lift. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego motel is smoke free.

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 transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger 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:

  • Utility fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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 on-site 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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 aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Reviews

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews

6.2

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 324 out of 1248 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanna start by saying the faculty was very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, the same time that we checked in, we checked out the room was very dirty. I did take some pictures. There was also marijuana piece on the floor very unsafe for my dog and a really bad homeless Encounter outside of the facility. The room also had dried up dog poop on the floor. I took videos and pictures and I would like a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating, however there was no AC in the hotel. The air was blowing (barely), but it wasn't cold air. You could see a lot of debris in the vents and I think a filter change and cleaning of the HVAC system is in order. We switched rooms 3x hoping one would have AC, the third room was the best but far from being a comfortable temp. The location is great and located in walking distance to eateries and the harbor, albeit a bit of a rough neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here for the price not the comfort

Customer service at the hotel was amazing. However there was no air conditioning for 3 days! Beds are very uncomfortable! Not near the train station. Price was good though.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Chante

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs renovation but great customer service

The hotel was not to the standard of the photos posted. Motel 6 needs to be renovated. We had a 2 day stay over Labor Day weekend . I was not aware of the parking rules unexpected expense and experience if the parking spaces are full you have to park down the street and there is a charge we paid $20 a day but was able to get a parking spot the next stay . A lot homeless outside, smelled like be when we first arrived outside. However Lani the first desk associate was really amazing and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was unorganized and “overbooked “, a/c starting leaking, wasn’t clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Liked: Staff & service

Ok fro pruce point.

Requested smoke free room. Room smelled like cigarettes and had burn marks on floors and bathtub. Deak was worn out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

aurora

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really hot in the room, AC not working
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The elevator had a strange smell. The 3rd floor also had a different strange smell. There were people constantly running, screaming, and stomping on both third and forth floors. The security latch on my door was broken off like the door was kicked in or something. There was a ceiling tile hanging loose from the ceiling, the toilet seat was broken, and the floor throughout the room and bathroom. The entire experience was so overwhelming I could not stay in the room over night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff told us they rent out the whole parking lot for the night so it was inconvenient to find parking. My boyfriend and I were adjusting the bed and also found a whole condom!!! We didn’t get a full refund or change or rooms. Be better/cleaner motel 6!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher A

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was filthy. Bed didn’t have cushioning on one side. Leaky pvc pipe hanging from ceiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AC WAS OUT!!

The hotel was honestly disgusting. The elevator took FOREVER each time I took it. The air conditioning was out during our stay, so we ended up leaving and not even sleeping there since it was so hot. We asked the front desk and it was out in the entire building, they also didn't have enough fans for everyone. The 2 things I can say is the bed was comfortable while we were there even though we only sat on it and didn't sleep in it, and the staff was so amazing. They were kind and dealing with all of the complaints so gracefully. They were very apologetic even though it was in no way their fault. Excellent staff, especially the girl with the green hair, she was great. I would never recommend this place to anyone though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yamilex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juliana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I never do reviews but this was my first time staying at a Motel 6 and it was a horrible experience. I had a reservation made a month in advance for 8/22-8/23. Traveled from LA to SD. Upon arrival there was long line of people checking out. When finally given our room my husband and I rushed up to drop off our luggage and quickly get ready as we were running late for an appt. The halls were dirty, the room smelled like it had been closed for days in the heat. I turned on the air and realized it wasn't running properly. I thought it was probably because of the heat and it hasnr been used and needs some time. 25 mins in and we call from desk and tell them that the room doesn't have functioning AC. They offer a new room, we take our belongings down stairs at this point it's late for our appt we opt to leave our stuff in the car and just bring it back up when we get back later. Big mistake. Hours later we go upstairs and the new room is HOT the AC DOESNT WORK. THERES NO AIR CIRCULATION AT ALL. I felt like in as suffocating. We call from desk again and we are asked to go back down they offer a different room but we just heard 3 other people complain and leave for the same reason. At this point I'm feeling sick my blood pressure is high, I just need to rest, we asked for a refund and we are told to talk to Yoli the GM tomorrow morning so she can approve it. It is now Tuesday 8/26 and she denied a refund, failed to even offer a partial or at the least a credit of some sort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

karla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ernesto

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hottest weekend in Southern California and there was no working AC
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not book in Summer or ever...

Worst experience at a hotel ever. I booked two rooms on the same day for family. The carpets were dirty, the rooms smelled of mildew, water was dropping on the floor from the AC unit which made no sense because they didn't work . It was over a 100 degrees in the room all night. We left at 6 am due to the heat and not being able to sleep.. Our travel partners left at 3 am and preferred to wait at the train depot with homeless people instead of the room. We called multiple times but said they would call later if a room became available .They fully knew the rooms had no working ACs and they didn't tell anyone. They only offered fans to people who complained but they ran out so we were not able to get one. I sweated all night and got up a couple times to open the door and let cool air from hallway in. I even slept on the floor to be close to window. The window was open but no relief. We could hear car alarms going off starting at 3am and people upset downstairs. Motel 6 should be ashamed to have their name on this property. It is conveniently located, but sadly you risk dying of a heatstroke. I am definitely going back to Airbnb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worse stay ever

Probably the worst stay i have ever experienced. I checked in early and the AC did not work. Left for a few hours came back to my room being super hot. No Ice. Super dirty. Could've sleep all night due to the heat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC was completely broken in the entire building, we voiced safety concerns about our pet due to high room temperatures. Our request for refund was denied, as we did not utilize the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

HIDEYASU

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there 2 nights and the AC was not working, had to drive back home in the middle of the night. Room was hot and humid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

albert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff didn’t tell us the AC wasn’t working room was hot and it smelled
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Million

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025