Motel 6 Escondido, CA

2.0 star property
Motel in Escondido with free parking

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Lobby
Property amenity
Exterior
Visitors to Central Escondido find comfort at Motel 6. Relax on the sunny terrace, grab snacks at the on-site deli, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Laundry facilities are handy for longer stays. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Central Escondido, a neighborhood in Escondido, is home to Motel 6 Escondido, CA. Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center. San Diego Zoo Safari Park and LEGOLAND® California are also worth visiting.
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900 North Quince Street, SR 78 at North Centre City Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92025

What's nearby

  • California Center For The Arts - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palomar Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Stone Brewing - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • California State University San Marcos - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 21 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marco’s Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel located in Central Escondido
Take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli at Motel 6 Escondido, CA. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Housekeeping, desk chairs, and phones

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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 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

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

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

Property payment types

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
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Escondido, CA pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Escondido, CA?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Escondido, CA on Nov 2, 2025 start from $77.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Motel 6 Escondido, CA?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Escondido, CA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Escondido, CA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Escondido, CA located?

Located in Central Escondido, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of California Center For The Arts, Regal Escondido, and Grape Day Park. Patio Playhouse and Palomar Medical Center Downtown are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Motel 6 Escondido, CA Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 227 out of 1016 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were a lot of food options near by and the beds were comfy !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking good, room clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lucia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and worker was great did find one bug but in no big deal everything was amazing room was clean and everything
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My father in law enjoyed staying here and it was conveniently located. The room was clean and comfortable for him. The staff was friendly and helpful. His only complaint was the smell of cigarette/weed smoke.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Amenities
Roach in the bathtub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is quite big enough for my family, look clean… check in was quick, lots of parking outside… very close to alot of things: Mcdonald, Starbucks, vietnamese restaurant, american… theres couple shopping store near this motel… definitely come back, bed need to upgrade, toilet look spacious and clean…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

arnishia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No pool access
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Bed felt like a bouncy castle, no counters in the bathroom, noise from the Lowes across the street, towels were paper-thin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Just an average, overpriced motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Staff & service
It is good for the price. A go to when I'm down in this area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teotimo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
people hangout outside talking very loud late at night. smoking and smoke can be smell inside the room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bret and jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Very clean rooms a little outdated but very nice for what we needed it for. Just wish they had a little more counter space in the bathroom. Beds were actually comfortable! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Looks new, clean and close to everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly and affordable and the nicest motel 6 we’ve ever stayed at. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty, smelled. Tons of homeless around. They were all hanging out by our room door. Living in their cars by the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great customer service

Great customer service, fast check in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price was nice but area dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff

Staff is always kind and courteous to me when I stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Desirae

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was cockroach in my room everywhere, homeless people knocking on my door for 2 nights around 2 or 3 in the morning! U Felt very unsafe and would never come back again !!!!! My room also stunk like cigarettes even tho I asked for a smoke free room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025