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Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

2.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at this downtown spot, with high-speed WiFi for easy connectivity and a handy deli for quick bites

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Located near Waterfront Park and Port of San Diego, Motel 6 Downtown is a practical base for city explorers. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, on-site laundry, and a snack bar for convenient refreshments. The staff offers helpful guidance for navigating San Diego's attractions.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown San Diego, a neighborhood in San Diego, Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown is near the airport and near the beach. 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 popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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1546 2nd Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park
    Waterfront Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Triton's Restaurant inside Disney Wonder. #lifeatexpedia
    Port of San Diego
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seaport Village featuring a bay or harbor
    Seaport Village
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • SanDiego_SanDiegoConventionCenter_6125294_006
    San Diego Convention Center
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station
    7 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot
    14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Extraordinary Desserts
    5 min walk
  • Cocina 35
    6 min walk
  • Ocho Mexican Food & Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Pappalecco
    5 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

Motel near Port of San Diego
Close to Waterfront Park and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown provides laundry facilities, a snack bar/deli, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 105 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Utility fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

Property is also known as

6 San Diego Downtown
Motel 6 San Diego Downtown
San Diego Downtown Motel 6
Motel Six San Diego
Motel 6 San Diego Downtown Hotel San Diego
San Diego Motel Six
San Diego Motel 6
6 Diego, Ca Downtown Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Civic Theatre and Waterfront Park. Port of San Diego and San Diego Convention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Civic Center Station is 7 minutes by foot and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews

6.2

5.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 176 out of 1245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 332 out of 1245 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really pleasant and there's a Krisp grocery store nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

veana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fine. The motel itself is in poor condition. I will never stay in a motel 6 again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very nice :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here a few times and never had an issue. Aside from sleeping too late in that comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Room was fine. for the most part the staff was fine as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mukilan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was as described, well-lit and comfortable. The central air conditioning worked great. They were also willing to store my 1 bag at the reception on my last day once I checked out. Very convenient location with public transport available nearby and the historic downtown / Gaslamp Quarter in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pablo helped us to check in. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was easy and friendly. Nice room. Very good air conditioning. Nice bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to the pier! Close to the trains and great restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Property has a lot of houseless people around, but is fairly close to good restaurants and sites. Our room was dirty: mold in shower, metal A/C cover on the ceiling was missing screws and hanging down, sticky floor, and dirty walls. Bed was quite lumpy and bathroom door wouldn’t shut/was hanging on with one hinge. Would not stay there again despite the nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriella

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel. Beds were pretty uncomfortable but we managed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
friendly staff at all times of the day.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelentt service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the way the staff was so helpful David the manager was extra helpful. I needed anything. They let me know that I could have help and they did everything they could to help me and assist me as I have a disability. I really appreciate the staff service. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff, clean facility. the surrounding area is noisy. it is in a prime location at an affordable price. i would stay at this location again but book a premium room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guest of the day wasnt sure what that was about but it gave me an upgraded room because of it. Ill be rebooking here even if it was a one time deal the price was good and the level of noise being in the city was very low for being near the busy area. The front desk staff was great helped me with all my questions and made everything swift.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind, no need to leave deposit. Old but clean, good price!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was perfectly friendly and helpful, but the condition of this hotel leaves a lot to be desired. First, I was sent to a filthy room upon my initial check-in. When I say filthy, I mean it: Dirty dishes and laundry strewn about the entire room. Worse was the door was left open, which presents a major security issue. Further, there was a latent chemical smell, which I can only conclude based on other reviews and my knowledge of the area is drug related. The front desk transferred me to another room right beside the first one. The second room was much better, however, after about 30 minutes, I noticed a towel hanging over the smoke detector, which is a likely indicator of drug use. Then, upon showering, I noticed the cleaning staff neglected to discard a piece of soap left by a previous guest. Hallway trash cans were often over flowing. Cigarette butts in the indoor/outdoor area just outside my room. Filthy carpeting throughout the entire hotel. BLACK in most places. It's obvious the details don't matter to the staff who, although friendly enough, aren't paid enough to detail clean what could be a great hotel. The adage that "It's just a Motel 6" is wild and incredibly disheartening. Do better because you can. Things like this shouldn't happen. Yes, the staff apologized for the room issues, but in all reality, my stay should AND could have been comped because of the aforementioned issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating, however there was no AC in the hotel. The air was blowing (barely), but it wasn't cold air. You could see a lot of debris in the vents and I think a filter change and cleaning of the HVAC system is in order. We switched rooms 3x hoping one would have AC, the third room was the best but far from being a comfortable temp. The location is great and located in walking distance to eateries and the harbor, albeit a bit of a rough neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Theodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing, helpful, and positive and good vibe. The room was... a room. The floor was dirty still. Walls had splashes or food here and there. It was.... It did its job for the night. Bed was comfortable atleast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rooms are decent for the price and met our needs. Love how close it is to everything... restaurants, stadium, Gaslamp, and even stores. One of the rooms had a light that wasn't working but staff did come up to fix it. We paid for parking but came back to the hotel late one night and someone else was parked in our assigned space. Thankfully we were allowed to park in the handicap space, otherwise we would of had no where to park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025