Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown
1546 2nd Avenue, San Diego
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About
Convenient Location Situated in sunny San Diego, just a short 10-minute drive from SeaWorld, Motel 6 San Diego Downtown offers easy access to top attractions like San Diego Zoo and the Gaslamp Quarter. Comfortable Accommodations Each room features a cable flat-screen TV, ensuring you can unwind and relax after a day of exploring the city. Plus, with a 24-hour reception and on-site launderette, convenience is at your fingertips during your stay. Accessible Amenities Take advantage of the vending machines offering refreshing drinks and the proximity to San Diego Convention Center, just a quick 4-minute drive away. Book your stay now at Motel 6 San Diego Downtown for a memorable and hassle-free experience.
Amenities
Good to know
Check-in after 3:00 PM · Check-out before 11:00 AM
No pets · Children welcome · Parking: paid
Limited paid onsite parking - first come first serve.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.A deposit may be required at the property.Location
1546 2nd Avenue, San Diego
Reviews
Review highlights
- Cleanliness4.1/10
- Frequently mentioned as dirty and unclean across multiple reviews.
- Service9.1/10
- Great customer service at the front desk noted in a review.
- Location8.1/10
- Good location mentioned, though with some safety concerns.
- Room Quality5.1/10
- Issues with room quality noted, including mold and unclean bedding.
- Amenities6.1/10
- Limited amenities highlighted, with missing items like shampoo and towels.
- Value for Money7.1/10
- Some value perceived in pricing, but overall dissatisfaction expressed.
- Food and Beverage6.1/10
- Only coffee served, no breakfast options available.
Summary written by Anywayr from 2,244 guest reviews.
IfeanyiSeptember 2026 · Solo traveller
Very terrible and dirty
Didn't like: Dirty stinks
KenleySeptember 2026 · Solo traveller
Didn’t end up staying there after I got there. And they’re not getting back to me about my cancellation.
Didn't like: Not a safe area!
VeronicaSeptember 2026 · Couple
HORRIBLE
Didn't like: NOTHING LIKE THE PHOTOS. FALSE ADVERTISEMENT IN MY OPINION. DISGUSTING. DO NOT BOOK AND DO NOT BOOK WITH BOOKING. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE
RandallSeptember 2026 · Solo traveller
Not the same motel six standards never again N/A
Didn't like: The room and hotel in general was dirty all hallway carpect had so many disgusting stains there was only a sheet no blanket open electrical outlets in room half the lights didnt work stains on the room wall outside parking lot much litter and and concrete stained I know Motel 6 is a bargain Hotel but it used to be always clean friendly and a good value the last several I stayed in have been so dirty I've almost had to leave in the middle of night I never leave reviews at all but I felt I had to this time the Motel 6 chain should start sending out quality control managers this is simple stuff it's not brain surgery y 6th
HolmesSeptember 2026 · Couple
Excellent
DavidSeptember 2026 · Couple
Shitty didn't even stay left immediately Nothing
Didn't like: All of it
MosesSeptember 2026 · Couple
Location
Didn't like: Staff was a bit coarse. AC was not working. Room was worn down and didn’t have a TV.
KathiaSeptember 2026 · Couple
Overall, good
Didn't like: The TV was broken and the room smelled like someone had been smoking
CarlosAugust 2026 · Solo traveller
Overall it was a decent stay, but not getting an invoice is unacceptable and shady. The room was clean and the location was close enough to the place I had to go each day. I had internet, a private bathroom and air conditioning. The price was convenient and easy to have a reservation.
Didn't like: I didn't get an invoice for my office. Despite having paid the full Booking price before my reservation, once I was there they refused to give me an invoice claiming they couldn't do so because I paid through Booking (and Booking's website especifically says that it is the property who should give me the invoice). Not only that, they even charged me an extra fee ($27 USD) claiming Booking price wasn't correct. Internet worked most of the time, my neighbors were noisy, and my room was right next to the elevator (4th floor), so whenever someone used it I could hear the noise. Despite I stayed for several days, the room was never cleaned by room service.
CoutrneyAugust 2026 · Family with children
Convenient but never again The location was a good choice
Didn't like: Due to a slight booking error one of the general managers yelled at me and told me to get out and wanted me out on the street. Eventually the booking error was resolved but that was no way to treat a paying customer as if I was trespassing. I felt the hotel guests were friendlier than the staff and I used my own lysol spray to clean my room. If I stay at another motel 6 I will stay at the one on Pacific Highway by the airport - their staff was professional, courteous and the rooms were a lot cleaner.