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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 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.
A hotel room with a minibar, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A reception area with a counter, a television, and a plant.
A hotel with a white facade, a blue awning, and a water tower in the background.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 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, 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
  • 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 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.

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

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 189 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 412 out of 1320 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

6/10 Okay

jomarr

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

4/10 Poor

Mohamed

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

8/10 Good

Maria Estefania

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nezam

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leo a

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, but hallway carpet was stained and smelled of dog pee. Staff was friendly for the most part. And they only have 12 parking spots for the whole hotel. I had to park a block away and pay $20 for 24hr parking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Paola Cristina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A horror movie experience, old and dirty falling apart place with several strange appearance guests as neighbor's. We had to book other hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My stay was okay, I didn't use the laundry or microwave,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great Just know that you're going to pay $20 a night for parking my partner also brought her a ride so that's an extra 40 bucks just so you know and it's not guaranteed if you take off that your spot is there other than that everything was fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Danykendall

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible, it's an motel for homeless. Room are dirty.The pictures on the web are taken 20 years ago without any maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is not well maintained. Furnishings from the 70s perhaps. Room smelled of smoke but bed & bathroom were clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Theodore

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking not available on site. Parked a block and half away, walked past many sketchy street folk back to property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

8/10 Good

Kyli

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

4/10 Poor

Tiffani

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will never stay there again was a bad experience to dirty and ran down have to pay for WiFi lights etc. no parking at all
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jonathan Neil

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfortable and clean. Bathroom acceptable. Air con not working. I wouldn't want to stay here in warmer weather
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jennie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelled of smoke, dirty countertops, a bar of soap. Had to get my room key re-activated 2x cause it would randomly become inactive & I couldn’t access my room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were trashed when we got there. The television was completely cracked. The Motel 6 employee came and knocked on our door at 11pm asking for a power cord so he can power wash his car. Totally unreal. Completely awful that we ended up booking another hotel for the rest of our stay in San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vannessa

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

8/10 Good

Andrew Ladd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good choice if saving money is your top priority. Cleanliness was ok, staff was very good. Decent location--I never felt unsafe, although some might. Amenities mostly non-existent, and the wi-fi was terrible, although they made it so hard to use I only tried it for a few minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026