1,774 reviews
From
$991546 2nd Avenue, San Diego, 92101, California, United States
1,774 reviews
1/44
Pet Friendly
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Bathtub
Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown is a 2-star hotel tucked in downtown San Diego, located at 1546 2nd Avenue. Just about 0.4mi from the city center, this budget-friendly option places the action within easy reach of the heart of town. With 1,834 reviews contributing to its reputation, guests can get a read on the experience before booking.
Amenities cover the essentials and more: free Wifi, Beach access, Pet Friendly (free), Air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, wheelchair accessibility, Elevator, and Bathtub. Parking options include Private Parking and Parking On Site with extra charges.
Minimum price starts from $99, inviting budget-conscious travelers to set up base in a downtown hub with straightforward comforts and easy access to San Diego’s sights.
Parking is straightforward for travelers arriving by car: Private Parking and Parking On Site are available, both with an additional fee. The property also welcomes four-legged guests, with Pets allowed and no extra charges.
Room options are plentiful, including Queen Room, Premium, Deluxe, Quadruple Room, and Double Room, offering flexible setups for couples, families, and groups exploring downtown San Diego.
Cash is not accepted; only Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover are usable. A practical downtown base for exploring San Diego’s sights.
Closest airports
San Diego International Airport
2.1miGeneral Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport
16.5miMcClellan–Palomar Airport
28.9miPet Friendly
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Bathtub
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
205 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
Flat-screen TV
x4
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x3
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Accessible Room
1 Queen Size Bed
205 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Wifi
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
x4
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x3
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Premium, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
Smoking not allowed
Refrigerator
x4
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x3
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Premium, Queen Size, Accessible
1 Queen Size Bed
Smoking not allowed
Refrigerator
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Queen Room, Accessible
1 Queen Size Bed
205 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Wifi
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
x4
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x3
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Superior, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
205 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
Coffee machine
x4
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x3
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Room - 1 Queen, Accessible
200 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Flat-screen TV
Non-smoking rooms
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This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
Premium, Accessible
Smoking not allowed
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x3
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Single Room, Accessible
Smoking not allowed
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Deluxe, Single
Smoking not allowed
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Accessible Room, Smoking Allowed
Smoking allowed
x10
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Villa
Smoking not allowed
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6.1
1,774 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Monique
8.2
April 2025
Great price for a one night stay and we were only planning to sleep in the room. The room was a good size for 2 people. Room only came with 2 bars of soap, 1 hand towel and 2 (small) bath towels. Usually motels have a bar of soap to use in the shower and shampoo/conditioner, but we didn’t have any in our room 😖 to top it of, the shower had an ear-ringing whistle when you turned the water on and it was unbearable to shower; especially if you have sensitive ears. There was also this weird gunk/burn mark on the floor next to our bed so we wondered if the floors were even cleaned prior to our arrival.
Matthew
8.2
December 2024
Staff when needing any thing were very good room was clean house keeping was good also besides that all was ok some others in units were a little loud n non compliance loud and just plane ignorant housekeeping was good staff members were also good
The air or air condition make banging noises all night very disturbing and was not working property. Some of the regular.persons who reside here looks like are just little too ( nosey) a few of these people got a pacing problem they walk nightly daily pacing around in and out all eve complained few times so all in all it's not bad thank you.
Oddisee
8.2
September 2024
Room was clean and fairly comfortable. AC and shower were good.
The elevator took way too long waiting for it and it was only a 4 floor motel. Also, the 2nd and 3rd days after getting back to room being out all day. The room key stopped working, which meant I had to wait for that lousy elevator to go back to the front desk just so they can fix the key card and reprogram it, happened at least 3 times, super annoying. But other than that, it was fine, a lil bit expensive for what it was.
Diana
8.2
April 2024
No deposit needed. Great front desk service and they accommodated an early check-in for an additional fee which they did disclose. The hotel was centrally located for all our planned events.
The bathroom did not have towels. We had to call for some to be brought up to us. Parking - I had to pay $10 for parking (not disclosed) but not too expensive Room was a little small and people across the way were inconsiderate to others during late hours. Not the hotel's fault, but a lot of homeless people hanging out in front of the hotel. Not a good feeling to come in late in the evening.
Golston
8.2
January 2025
The night manager was amazing I told him some jokes and he was about it. I have never met a manager who was more comfortable with the people who were staying at your property.
On th the Sunday. January 12. He was just abousltly amazing... I hope to see him in the future. He was on the level... as well as when he was going Home. Was still courgal respectful... never tried to make me feel uncomfortable... I like 👍 Him and hope to see him in the future.
Fuentes
10
September 2023
There was this really nice person working the front desk his name is Aaron I want to put a shout out to him he has been nothing but good to me very respectful young man he does a great job with his customer service he always makes sure everyone gets checked in fast and it seems like he really cares about people on what they need and what they want for the hotel all I got to say is hands down he's a really great employee one of the best employees I ever seen working motel 6 he's Aaron the guy with the glasses 🙂🙌
My only complaint which I don't like to complain is the sink was kind of clogged up hopefully they fix the situation of the sink.
Kevin
8.2
September 2023
The location was only a 10-minute walk from the trolley, Little Italy and had easy access from downtown. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable and we appreciated windows that fully opened. Staff were very friendly. On-site parking was really convenient. Price was more reasonable than other nearby lodging.
Parking in the rear lot made heading downtown more difficult because of all the one-way streets. Hall carpeting was quite stained and our room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke until we left the windows open.
Garcia
10
January 2025
I have been staying here for a while, the staff are very friendly and accommodating. I have had one issue with booking.com and the management was very ready to help however they could and eventually we were able to solve it together. Definitely one of the best Motel 6 locations I've stayed at.
Andy
9.1
April 2024
I loved the location, the friendliness of the staff and the charm of the building. It was older and the room was small, but it was cozy. And located just near the GasLamp and PetCo so within walking distance. Plus, having a parking lot was convenient.
It was difficult to see where the light switches were (under the lights on the sides of the bed).
Sergio
8.2
September 2022
The location was really good and motel overall met our expectations
The key cards kept failing and had to go back to the front desk to fix them, it was pretty annoying
Attractions
Embarcadero
0.6miSpreckels Organ Pavilion
0.9miMingei International Museum
1miOld Globe Theater
1miEl Prado
1miSpanish Village Art Center
1.2miInez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
1.2miLiberty Station
3.2miShelter Island
4miPoint Loma
4.6miMission Beach
6.3miPacific Beach
7.2miSunny Jim Sea Cave
10.8miMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
10.8miHeritage Park
16.6miAttractions
Embarcadero
0.6miSpreckels Organ Pavilion
0.9miMingei International Museum
1miOld Globe Theater
1miEl Prado
1miSpanish Village Art Center
1.2miInez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
1.2miLiberty Station
3.2miShelter Island
4miPoint Loma
4.6miMission Beach
6.3miPacific Beach
7.2miSunny Jim Sea Cave
10.8miMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
10.8miHeritage Park
16.6miAirports
San Diego International Airport
2.1miGeneral Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport
16.5miMcClellan–Palomar Airport
28.9miPet Friendly
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Bathtub
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Beach
Bathroom
Bathtub
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Food & Drink
Snack bar
Vending machine (snacks)
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating
Pet Friendly
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Refrigerator
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Room Amenities
Iron
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 20 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
American Express,
Mastercard,
Visa,
Discover
This property does not accept cash.
Are pets permitted at Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown?
Yes, you can stay with your pet at Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown. They allow pets and there are no extra charges for them to stay.
When are the check-in and check-out times for Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown?
For Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown, you can check in after 03:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 11:00 AM.
Does Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown provide parking options?
Yes, there is parking available at Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown. The parking is on site and costs $20 per day. It is a public parking area, and a reservation is not required.
How much does a stay at Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown cost?
The beginning rate for stays at Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown is $99. Bear in mind that pricing can alter depending on room configurations and dates. For a precise figure, enter your stay dates.
Which room categories can I book at Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown?
The Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown offers several room types including Queen Rooms, Double Rooms, and Superior Queen Rooms. All rooms have a size of 205 sqft and smoking is not allowed. The rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child and have 1 Queen size bed. The hotel also offers rooms with disability access and some with roll-in showers.
What activities does Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown offer?
Outdoor pool, free WiFi, free parking, laundry facilities.
Does Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown accept credit cards and cash payments?
Motel 6-San Diego, CA - Downtown does not accept cash payments. They accept credit card payments including American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover.
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