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Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property
A relaxed motel retreat near San Diego State University where travelers can unwind in comfortable rooms and enjoy convenient snacks from the on-site deli

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Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego provides a practical base for visitors to the university area. Guests can connect with WiFi in their rooms or satisfy hunger at the snack bar/deli. The attentive staff and vending machine help create a hassle-free experience throughout the stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in La Mesa, Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego is near a metro station. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park. San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are not to be missed. Visit our La Mesa travel guide
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7621 Alvarado Rd, La Mesa, CA, 91941

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo which includes zoo animals
    San Diego Zoo
    12 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Computer Museum of America
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital
    2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego State University
    5 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • 70th St. Trolley Station
    11 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center
    19 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costco Food Court
    14 min walk
  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Los Tito's Mexican Food
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    18 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    12 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

Motel near San Diego State University
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego provides a snack bar/deli and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

6 San Diego Mesa
Motel 6 San Diego Mesa
Motel 6 La Mesa
La Mesa Motel 6
Motel Six La Mesa
La Mesa Motel Six
Motel 6 San Diego - La Mesa Hotel La Mesa
Motel 6 San Diego La Mesa
6 La Mesa, Ca Diego La Mesa
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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego located?

Situated in La Mesa, this motel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Sharp Grossmont Hospital and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from San Diego State University. Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). 70th St. Trolley Station is 11 minutes by foot and La Mesa Boulevard Station is 24 minutes.

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Reviews

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 991 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Izaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Motel 6 I’ve ever been too! Clean marbel showers and comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Quick and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and safe, and the staff Was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Endrews

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. For the price and location, it’s a good deal and the rooms are cleaner than most Vegas hotels that charge ridiculous prices
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timeka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Good and enjoyed my stay and the location was close to lots of things.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHAO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very clean and staff where amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great! Just a little noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Front desk agent was very friendly and welcoming. Room was very clean. Being right off the freeway, I was not expecting much, I was pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked its proximity to food, highway, events, etc..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the price. The room was clean and the area was quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for our trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nicely updated and clean. Check in/out was quick. We were also able to park right in front of our room. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in after hours was easy and quick. Friendly staff and close to SDSU campus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronneal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay here all the time its a very clean and good vibes hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay at motel 6, very peaceful quiet for me to get away for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and promptly with the check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Friendly and quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and my room was extremely clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, tv worked as did fridge. Clientele was a little bit sketchy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleah

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

Worked exactly as advertized

The room worked for exactly what we needed it for. The bed was clean and the bathroom was acceptable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and the bed comfortable. There was a smell that was not too pleasant when we walked in. The outside light shone under and around the curtains which made it hard to sleep. We only needed the room for sleeping in so it was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed my stay. Very convenient, safe and comfortable. Great service, assistance. Great price and comfy room and bed.Very accommodating staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

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

A good night's sleep

The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. We'll would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023