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Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

2.0 star property
Motel in Costa Mesa with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Property amenity
Rooftop terrace
Outdoor pool
Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA welcomes travelers to Halecrest with practical comforts like an outdoor pool and free self parking. Guests enjoy WiFi, snacks from the vending machine, and unwinding on the terrace. Visitors appreciate the helpful staff and convenient shopping access.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1441 Gisler Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

What's nearby

  • The Observatory - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • South Coast Plaza - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Orange Coast College - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Segerstrom Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Orange County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 16 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IKEA Restaurant & Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

Motel near Fashion Island
Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 94 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Limited housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

6 Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Motel 6
Motel 6 Costa Mesa
Motel 6 Costa Mesa CA - Orange County
Motel 6 Costa Mesa Hotel Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Motel Six
Motel Six Costa Mesa
Motel 6 Costa Mesa
Motel 6 Costa Mesa CA
Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA Motel

Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA located?

Located in Halecrest, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Observatory and Orange Coast College. South Coast Plaza and Orange County Fairgrounds are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Analilia

Liked: Staff & service
It was just what we needed for a quick overnight stay, and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel for short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

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

10/10 Excellent

boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
rooms are clean,location is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, nice staff, clean rooms, coffee included 6am to 11am
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tommy

Good for the price. Lots of noise at night though
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Chill
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were amazing and super accommodating, every interaction. The problems resided more so with the pool and the cockroaches and some other type of insect that was abundant in our room. The pool wasn’t maintained and was filthy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Manizhe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to park , very friendly staff
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Not much area for dog walking but pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and well lit property. Not alot of homelessness so it felt safe. Worst mattresses ever and room smelled very bad like mildew or mold.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Epifanio

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

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t even Check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and seemed renovated. The desk attendant was helpful (at check in, etc).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The smell in our room was worrisome, we only stayed the night so it was ok I guess.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Staff & service
Room was okay for an over nite stay could have been vacuumed and a/c was musty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Quan

not too clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Needs small table and 2 chairs needs shelf in shower for soap shampoo etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty. Hair in bath tub. Hair in bathroom sink. Dog food all throughout the floor. Very bad smell in room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish there were Kleenex or tissues as well as toilet paper.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place and great staff!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gross sleep with clothes on only because we arrived at 2am and left at 9am
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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