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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near LEGOLAND® California

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Shower, towels
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East offers a sun-kissed retreat near LEGOLAND California. Unwind by the outdoor pool or take in the views from the terrace. With laundry facilities, a snack bar/deli, and vending machine at your fingertips you'll feel right at home. Guests rave about the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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6117 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

What's nearby

  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Carlsbad State Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel near LEGOLAND® California
You can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli at Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 140 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

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 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

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

6 Carlsbad East
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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East located?

Located in Aviara, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carlsbad Premium Outlets and LEGOLAND® California. Flower Fields of Carlsbad and Museum of Making Music are also within 10 minutes.

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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 733 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 163 out of 1630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 236 out of 1630 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As far as Motel 6 goes I would say one of the best!! Nice area and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, efficient..meets all the basic comforts and needs for a quick, cheap stay near the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are good and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

B

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, and a good standard of motel.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic hotel in a basic area. Room is nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Disliked: Amenities
good location pool is nice basic motel - don't expect amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Amenities
Close proximity to work and other stores
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Taiwei

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is noisy, but it gets super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was difficult when to checking in and had to wait for 4 hours for my room because something was wring with the reservation but overall it was clean, and family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great bathroom was dirty but overall good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

4/10 Poor

Luke

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really dirty floors inside our room but besides that overall a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
close to the freeway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and its near the freeway
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although next to the freeway, it’s surprisingly quiet. Room is spacious and has what is necessary. Beds are comfortable and the room appeared clean upon entering. Exactly what i needed for a one night stay before a day at Legoland. I have a toddler and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Staff & service
Inexpensive and gets the job done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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