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Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border

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A short walk from Las Americas Premium Outlets, Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border provides laundry facilities, a snack bar/deli, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, desk, chair, and a telephone.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border is in an area with good shopping. Club Campestre Golf Course and Safe Harbor Bayfront Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sesame Place San Diego and Centro Cultural Tijuana. Tijuana Wax Museum and Casa de la Cultura are also worth visiting. Visit our San Ysidro travel guide
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160 E Calle Primera, San Ysidro, CA, 92173

What's nearby

  • A beach with a concrete wall and a wooden breakwater.
    San Ysidro Border Crossing
    2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A modern cityscape with a distinctive curved building, palm trees, and high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.
    San Diego Convention Center
    20 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • A zoo entrance with a panda sculpture, ticket booth, and people.
    San Diego Zoo
    23 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Las Americas Premium Outlets
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cross Border Xpress
    7 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot
    17 min drive
  • Beyer Blvd Trolley Station
    19 min walk
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coahuila
    5 min drive
  • Jack in the Box
    3 min drive
  • La Malquerida
    5 min drive
  • Costa Grill
    5 min drive
  • Tropi Frutas
    17 min walk

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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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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: 3 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
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

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
This property only accepts cash
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Las Americas Premium Outlets and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from San Ysidro Border Crossing. Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral and Tijuana Wax Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Beyer Blvd Trolley Station is 19 minutes by foot and San Ysidro Transit Center Station is 25 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 Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border Reviews

7.0

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 182 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 278 out of 1580 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay decent hotel clean I like it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay at the motel, beds were comfortable and room was clean. The staff was friendly and efficient. Only complaint is the AC wasn’t as cold as it needed to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was very pleasant and helpful, the only good thing about the rooms for the bed, but everything else in the room was dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family trip everything was good, staff really nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No good no clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. The room needed a lot of help though. Cleanliness was greatly lacking. The bathroom trash can had trash in it, a used washcloth was stuck in the wall holder and the shower had hair on the walls and floor as well. The flooring in the bathroom really needs to be replaced. There were 1/4” gaps between the floor planks and if you stepped wrong it would pinch your foot from the movement in the floor. The A/C is also in dire need of cleaning. The filter in the room was clogged with dust and debris.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
You get what you pay for. Not a horrible place to stay, great for a quick sleep. Hotel staff was helpful trying to get me and my family rooms right next to each other . Room was clean for the most part but did have a smoke smell to it . Shower was very tiny . A lot of noises going on outside from people and cars on the middle of the night . A lot of parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
As well as can be expected! The the floors, walls, and surfaces in the room were visibly dirty. The toilet did not flush well. The bathroom floors were swollen and bowed, presumably due to shower or toilet flooding and humidity. Shower had black mold spots and stained floor. The AC unit was very dirty/dusty and smelled of mildew and wet dog. However, the most important part— the bed and bedding— was clean! Check in and out was a smooth, easy process. If they just cleaned the floors and walls, It would a much nicer experience! If you need a place to crash for one night, you’ll be okay probably.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've had pleasant stays at other Motel 6 locations, such as the one near LAX, so I came in expecting a similar, reasonably comfortable experience. I was sadly mistaken. This particular location was deeply unsettling from start to finish. The room reeked of stale smoke and other unidentifiable smells. The smells got into my clothes and hair AND the bed smelled also. I smelled like the room all day. The air conditioning unit was visibly packed with dirt and grime. Turning on the heat only amplified the terrible smells circulating through the room. The floors were inexplicably sticky, and most alarmingly, there appeared to be dried blood on one of the nightstands. The shower floor had a noticeable lean to it and wasn't entirely flat, making it awkward and uncomfortable to stand in. I originally booked a two night stay. When I returned to my room after my first day out, I found my room completely tossed. To make matters worse, my room key had been deactivated. I had to walk back down to the front desk three separate times because the replacement keys they kept programming simply did not work. After waiting around for about 20 minutes, a manager finally had to come up to make my room back up. I would strongly advise avoiding this particular Motel 6. Unless it is your absolute last resort and you have zero other options, you are better off looking elsewhere. Even then, I’d honestly rather just sleep in my car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and safe! My family enjoyed it because it is close to Las Americas and Dennys
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, easy check-in and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a quick visit clean room and rooms were updated!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

so so
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an OK place to stay for overnight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just needed a place to crash after spending the night partying at Hong Kong in Tijuana. This place was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room appeared to have not been mopped in weeks. Black wooden floor with visible dirt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty the room stunk really bad they stuck us by really loud people couldn’t hardly sleep do no recommend…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room I received had a very strong cigarette smell. Couldn't enjoy the stay because of that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
The staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
The room was ok, the ac vents were completely covered in dust as if them haven’t been cleaned and little roaches came out in the bathroom. It was loud outside and people fighting and arguing at night. It might be the area, I don’t know, but definitely won’t be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It includes parking and air conditioning, I noticed many flies and there are doors that leads to neighbor rooms, so sound it's not a quite place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sink was clogged with water to the wash our hands the shower was just cold water not warm water the bed had stains and air conditioning was not working well the room was a mess
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Unfortunately, this is my second stay with this hotel brand in two different cities, and both times I found roaches in my room. Finding pests on multiple occasions in different locations is completely unacceptable and disgusting. I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fan too loud in bathroom - be careful mosquitos bites- didn’t have a good experience! Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026