Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown offers a convenient stay near Waterfront Park and Port of San Diego. With free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities on site, a snack bar for quick bites, and helpful staff to guide you around the city.
Reviews
6.26.2 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Parking available
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Main amenities (7)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Self parking
24-hour front desk
Snack bar/deli
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Elevator
$83 nightly
The total price is $96
$96 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk chair
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk chair
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk chair
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk chair
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
San Diego Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Petco Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 12 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 16 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 26 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 37 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 39 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min walk
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
Civic Center Station - 7 min walk
Civic Center Station - 7 min walk
5th Avenue Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Extraordinary Desserts - 5 min walk
Cocina 35 - 6 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Pappalecco - 6 min walk
Caparells Restaurant - 3 min walk
About this property
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown puts you just a 5-minute drive from Port of San Diego and Petco Park. Also, San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Civic Center Station is 7 minutes and Civic Center Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
105 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free (2 total)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Free local calls
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Utility fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs USD 20 per day with in/out privileges
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).
Also known as
6 San Diego Downtown
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San Diego Downtown Motel 6
Motel Six San Diego
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San Diego Motel Six
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6 Diego, Ca Downtown Diego
Frequently asked questions
Does Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?
Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 2 total.
Is parking offered on site at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 20 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What's the area around Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown like?
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown is a short 7-minute walk from Civic Center Station and 17 minutes' walk from Port of San Diego. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Location
Bed
Parking
Elevator
Downtown
Building
Bathroom
Lobby
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Will definitely recommend
Nikya
Nikya, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Everything was pleasant.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Front desk extremely polite.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 17, 2025
Good stay
It was pleasant but issues with water outage and clogged sink otherwise everyone was kind helpful centrally located access to all we needed!
Socorro
Socorro, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2025
Front desk always polite
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 24, 2025
Awful
The hotel was not what I expected, outdated room, dirty, bed felt awful. Would not stay there again
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
The staff is great
Rosalinda
Rosalinda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Friendly
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 2, 2025
The front desk staff was warm, genuine,and professional.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Convenient area
Roberto
Roberto, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Convenient and safe to walk around and free parking.
Ana Paula
Ana Paula, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2025
Parking was challenging but staff was really nice
Ben
Ben, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
Good value, a little dated, but overall its a cheap stay
Javier Isaac
Javier Isaac, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
GReat for what i needed, small room, bed and a shower
close to the train
william
william, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2025
Excellent location to access downtown. Good parking for the price. Very helpful staff.
Bonnie
Bonnie, 21-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Excelente
Laura
8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2025
Good, centric, easy to check in and out
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
The staff are so friendly
Shayla
Shayla, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 27, 2025
Budget friendly
Rakesh
Rakesh, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
The place is nice .. but they need to improve the cleaning services
Paz
Paz, 6-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 26, 2025
Ghetto Motel
The pictures the have are completely Bogus. The room stunk and the flooring was coming up in the room, . My daughter had just had surgery and almost fell because of the flooring coming up. It was a horrible place, full of dogs.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
They all are really nice.
Tanganyika
Tanganyika, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 2, 2025
We stayed only for a few hours
Marian
Marian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
For the last 2 years each month for sevearl days this motel has given me an opportunity to feel a sense of normalness , stability, and grounding which my current living dituation has unfortunately deprived me of. The staff is always friendly, helpful and often go far above and beyond to ensure as a guest youll feel that you matter and any special needs can be accomidated, WHICH IS EXTREMELY APPRECIATED!! This motel will ALWAYS BE my home away from home.