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Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels - Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown (San Diego)
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

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 in the mood for shopping can visit Seaport Village and Fashion Valley Mall. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for USS Midway Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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1546 2nd Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park
    Balboa Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterfront Park
    Waterfront Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
    Maritime Museum of San Diego
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port of San Diego
    Port of San Diego
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mighty USS Midway - an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. Commissioned a week after the end of World War II it is now a museum ship
    USS Midway Museum
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • Ocho Mexican Food & Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Cocina 35
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • The Kebab Shop
    4 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

Motel near Balboa Park
Close to Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum, 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), smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • An elevator and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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 7 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 10-minute walk of San Diego Civic Theatre and Balboa 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews

6.0

5.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 349 out of 1242 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew Ladd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good choice if saving money is your top priority. Cleanliness was ok, staff was very good. Decent location--I never felt unsafe, although some might. Amenities mostly non-existent, and the wi-fi was terrible, although they made it so hard to use I only tried it for a few minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Motel 6 in San Diego was a really good value. It was less than half of the cost of the better hotels in the area. The room was acceptable and clean. But the common areas (hallways, trash cans, parking lot) are dirty. And the area attracts a lot of homeless people. It was good enough to stay in, but lacks a sense of comfort. I'm grateful for the low price.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were really laid back and chill
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly for the price, it's what you expect. Homeless people around the building and parking lot. Smells like smoke, even in our non-smoking room. Staff was nice and friendly, made check-in and check-out easy..as it was in the same 10 minutes. Solid stay for the price if that's what you're looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff is super nice but the hotel itself is very old and grimey.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Motel 6 in Downtown San Diego is a great location and is very convenient to many things downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the hotel is definitely run down, there is no free parking it is 20 a day. Staff is super sweet, I would book again only because of the staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

6/10 Okay

Honey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is just simple but clean (I'm 317) Just 2 bar of soaps, no shampoo, conditioner or lotion. No hair dryer. There's a TV though :) Hallways a bit old and dirty (carpet). Free coffee in the morning at the reception. But just get your coffee outside. There's a laundry area, washers and dryers, vending machine next to it. And a microwave. I suggest to buy your water from a supermarket. Staff are friendly. You get what you pay. Location is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff was friendly however overall condition of the motel was disgusting. the elevator had a spill that was never cleaned and just dried up overnight. the hallway carpets are disgustingly dirty and need to be replaced. the room we got had black mold in the bathroom and window of the room. the bed was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Roseann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I hated to give a poor review as the staff working were awesome. Great location too. The issue was with our rooms. No working a/c or heat controls, bad smell of old smoke. We couldn't really move rooms as they were booked out. Hallway carpets heavily stained. My mom's room was the worst of the 3, smelled so bad like an old bar.... stale smoke and musty. The staff apologized and was very courteous. Since we were only using rooms for sleeping and not hanging out in, we opted to just tough it out. IF you only need sleeping space, this could work. Just know what you are getting for the great price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

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

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