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Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

2.0 star property
Motel in Salinas with free parking

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Reception
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area offers a comfortable retreat with its inviting terrace and convenient snack bar/deli. Guests can stay connected with WiFi while enjoying the clean, smoke-free environment and attentive service from the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
140 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Steinbeck House - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • California Rodeo Grounds - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Salinas Sports Complex - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Northridge Mall - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 8 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Property highlights
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area provides amenities like a terrace and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 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
  • RV/bus/truck 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

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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; 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

6 Salinas North Monterey Area
Motel 6 Salinas North Monterey Area
Motel 6 Monterey Area
6 Monterey Area
Salinas Motel 6
Motel 6 Salinas North - Monterey Area Hotel Salinas
Salinas Motel Six
6 Salinas, Ca Monterey Area
Motel 6 Salinas North Monterey Area
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Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area Salinas
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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area located?

Situated in Salinas, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center. First Mayor's House and Steinbeck House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Salinas Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 175 out of 1025 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nieves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience to stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good affordable place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not too bad, it was clean and ideal to come with a dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nieves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good hotel for resting, has the basics.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s right next to four of favorite restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thom De La

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay property. Staff professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pretty good and polite staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cyril Goud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. The room was relatively clean. The staff were helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Disliked: Amenities
Decent room. Very basic amenities - Towel, Garbage can, Ice bucket and 2 bar soaps. Lots of homeless in the neighborhood but they have security that monitors the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There are many places to shop near by. The staff is very friendly. It is clean and comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The people at the front desk were super helpful and really nice! It’s a good deal for the quality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
bad area, too many homeless around, ok hotel, a little dirty , shower head spraying everywhere, random fireworks in the middle of the night. pricey for conditions, but not bad, not too many choices
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leticia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Break fast os missing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jodi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not enjoy my stay with sirens go off at all hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Diego

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, a little noisy and old hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thom De La

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Lots of rooms not ready fir guests when checking in around 415 PM
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mauli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place for a night hold
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bliss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's always quiet when I come here and the staff is accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Nice I like this place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Bliss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a motel 6 but it's always quiet and the staff is always friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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