B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
San Diego Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Petco Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.6 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 San Diego Convention Center. Also, San Diego Zoo and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal 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: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 10.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
6 on-site accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
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 10.00 per day with in/out privileges
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.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).
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
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 10.00 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: 11:00 PM. 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.
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown Reviews
Reviews
6,4
Good
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6,4/10
Cleanliness
7,4/10
Staff & service
5,4/10
Amenities
6,0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6,0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
01 January 2025
victor
victor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
01 January 2025
Horrible, horrible, horrible! Dirty sheets, no friendly manager. Awful smells
Lydia
Lydia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
30 December 2024
I would say if I actually stayed there. Turns out this hotel overbooks guests only to not provide them with a parking spot when you arrive. Mind you I arrived at 6 pm to check in. Somehow they implemented a “first come first serve” parking so I was shh out of luck when I showed up. The clerk in the front (she was nice) provided a parking down the street where you can park for a fabulous price of $40 per 12 hour max. Aint that nice 😅
Stop overbooking if you can’t provide parking!!!!
Miriam g
Miriam g, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
29 December 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
29 December 2024
get there by 3
Arrived after spending the whole day at Sea World to come to find out that I wasn't able to stay because their parking lot was "first come first serve" even though i was parked in a spot and that my reservation meant nothing.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 December 2024
A Night At The 6.
It was njce wnough. Xhexk in was smootb and qent without a hassle. Even when asked ro be switches to a diffedent room staff was veey accommodating. So all in all it was ok and i was ablr ero xhexk in aftwr mkdnight. Thank u
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2024
Ricardo
Ricardo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 December 2024
Outdated building and transient area
Borderline homeless neighborhood
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
15 December 2024
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
06 November 2024
Could've been better
Ernesto
Ernesto, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
03 November 2024
Would not recommend this location
The room was not as pictured. It was filthy, run down, and just not in good condition at all. There were bugs on the ceiling, and the tv looked like someone tried to open it? Just really poor. I actually left the same night I checked in and stayed somewhere else. I tried asking for a refund even just for the 2nd night of which end I was already checked out for and got nothing.
Skyler
Skyler, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
22 October 2024
Terrible
My experience was terrible.
We got in a room that had a full size bed
Only 2 lights next to the bed the rest of the outlets were closed off.
Found several long dark hairs not ours.
Shower curtain was peeling.
Towels had seen better days could see throughout.
Toilet seat lose and dangerous.
Towel rack of the wall.
The room was a closet with a small 2×4 window was opened in hallway.
Was told no other rooms available.
Ice machine not working( had medicine needed to be on ice).
Felt uncomfortable walking outside due homeless people living in the parking lot and on the street.
Unfortunately no refund was giving!
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
15 October 2024
Kapil
Kapil, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 October 2024
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
13 October 2024
terrible experience
homeless people hanging out by the entrance. uncomfortable walking in.
the front clerk was friendly.
the room was dirty. floor was sticky. bathtub had blood in it.
pillows were terribly flat and uncomfortable to sleep on.
it was no smoking room but it smelled like smoke, affected my allergies.
would never stay here again.
brenda
brenda, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
12 October 2024
Terrible
Leonor
Leonor, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
05 October 2024
May have lost my business
The room was freezing. I had a warm drink and left it out overnight and it was like it just came out a fridge. No way to control the room temperature. Also there seemed to be homeless people staying there. Also the toilet broke during my stay. I’ve stayed here before but this was a really bad stay.
Vincent
Vincent, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
04 October 2024
Archellus
Archellus, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
01 October 2024
This hotel is a Godsent! I love that there is a budget friendly hotel downtown San Diego with fresh coffee and safe affordable parking on site. The room was simple but clean and had a comfortable bed. No cigarette smell! Thank you 🙏 I liked the workspace desk and TV. Loved the light blocking curtain. I was a bit guarded because I noticed way too many homeless people in the area. It’s unfortunate! I suggest you provide hair driers and shampoo and body lotion even to basic rooms. Everyone needs hygiene and soap alone is not best for hair care. Thanks!
HENRIETTA
HENRIETTA, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
01 October 2024
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 September 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
29 September 2024
The price
Octavio
Octavio, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
I arrived late and front desk was nice about the late arrival. I found a parking spot and front desk even came outside to ensure my car could be parked where I parked it. The room was clean, and bed was super comfortable. Security was outside and was super friendly.