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Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property
Motel in La Mesa with free parking

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

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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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

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

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

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

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

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

Map
7621 Alvarado Rd, La Mesa, CA, 91941

What's nearby

  • 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 Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 13 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • 70th St. Trolley Station - 11 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Tito's Mexican Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aromas Of India - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 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
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
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego Motel
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego La Mesa
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego Motel La Mesa

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 at Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego?

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 3 mi (4.9 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 22 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

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 971 reviews

Reviews

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

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are decent and clean, clean bathtub
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Sundra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything went well. Loved Jazzmin, she checked up in. Great personality, pleasant, helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness
It was quiet and the room suited my needs, the water smelled strange and the soap and towels felt cheap though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Staff was nice but the property was in need of a deep cleaning. Walls are thin and guests were up late.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all everthing was great this the 4 time i been here i recommended great restaurants around the property feels safe
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

IRMA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Very nice play to stay. Room was very clean, bed comfortable. Very good lighting outside as well in the parking area. Staff was very professional. Would stay again. Many food choices near by as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best motel6 and the cheapest in San Diego overall

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Easy and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Environment quietly and friendly and manger has good patience with my case manager worked it out and thank you for letting me stay one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk lady is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean. No bugs at all and customer service was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

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

Room was clean and was very comfortable

In town for a family funeral. We just needed a place to sleep. And it was convenient to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

HÉCTOR GUILLERMO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone here is always so nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

michael

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beds are big and fairly comfortable. Inside room wasn’t clean. Towels probably need more soap or bleach, as they’re visibly dirty. Otherwise we liked the place and motel 6 is always a good deal. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It has a new bed. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Mitsuko

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is right next to the highway that the noise is too heavy. In addition to that the train goes in the back of the property that also makes noise. The wall is too thin to hear all the noise from the next room. Then noise of the air conditioner is too noisy to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Antoinette

Liked: Staff & service
The motel is minimal in amenities but very clean. The staff was courteous too. Bring your own shampoo etc. The a/c -heater worked great. Bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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