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Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

2.0 star property

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, towels
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Combined shower/bathtub, towels

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1546 2nd Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

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 Balboa Park. 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 area's walkability and the value of their stay
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Balboa Park and Waterfront 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 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 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 7 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

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 184 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 359 out of 1265 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Saquib

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

Alan

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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8/10 Good

Kyli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were really laid back and chill
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vannessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to gas lamp! Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly for the price, it's what you expect. Homeless people around the building and parking lot. Smells like smoke, even in our non-smoking room. Staff was nice and friendly, made check-in and check-out easy..as it was in the same 10 minutes. Solid stay for the price if that's what you're looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bad part of town, but short walk (DAYLIGHT!) to Little Italy and trolley
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff is super nice but the hotel itself is very old and grimey.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Motel 6 in Downtown San Diego is a great location and is very convenient to many things downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space and ease of access
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very nice :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

LUIS

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room so dirty, much noises but the bed is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

giuseppe

Disliked: Cleanliness
Floors were dirty, room smelled bad, wifi did not work during my 2 day stay, room was not cleaned for 2nd night, bed sheets had brown stains!!! Stay away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ermalinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

veana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fine. The motel itself is in poor condition. I will never stay in a motel 6 again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Leticia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the bed was uneven had dens horrible smells,, lots of homeless walking around, is very unsafe and uncortable, I guess you get what you paid for
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Howard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man that checked me was super nice but there were issues with the 1st 2 rooms 3rd room was cool but the property needs majorrrrrrr renovation!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty, rundown place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great and right downtown
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the hotel is definitely run down, there is no free parking it is 20 a day. Staff is super sweet, I would book again only because of the staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was cool. I was there just for the night, so I got what I need. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and entire hotel were disgusting. Broken furniture, not renovated or cleaned properly. Carpeting in hallway was visibly dirty and smelled. This location should not even be an option on Expedia!
Broken and dirty chair
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026