Motel 6

I would recommend this hotel for anyone in the area.
I was brought to Newport Beach on a surprise vacation and we had our 2 dogs with us, so it was hard to find somewhere for both of them to go.
I am very big on getting a great place for a great price. I don’t need something fancy since we were literally in there just to sleep.
The place was very open and looked to be renovated from the old rooms.
I think the only issue I did have was that there were only 3 pillows and there wasn’t a rug on the floor.

This is a nicely updated motel. The room I stayed in was clean with new fixtures on par with a New York suite sizewise. My boss was paying for my stay and the front desk refused to honor a 3^rd party payment so beware. I had to pay then get reimbursed.
The housekeeping is excellent, as is the parking, and as far as I had it the safety. Btw Single King is a full and the Wifi might as well be 56k.
Negotiate your price. I met many people here who didn’t pay nearly the published price for the room. Happy travels

Stayed two nights to meet friends and touch the Pacific Ocean on a there and back road trip across the US. This was a motel with large clean rooms, satisfactory facilities and good value. Location is good for local amenities (do go to the the Italian next door — turn right and 100 ft — Giovannis, great food to my English palette — shuts at 9pm).

I stayed here with my boyfriend and 2 wiener dogs on 5÷13÷16.
We checked in late around 10pm and checked out early before 9am.
Our stay here was short but was perfect for the situation.
Room was really clean and updated. You can tell the property itself is older but rooms have been redone recently.
They also have a coffee machine in the lobby.

Me and 3 other friends we’re staying the night here after going out.
We just had 3 more friends meet us at the room so we could all travel together to the night club together …
The worker at the front desk saw that there were more than 4 of us heading to the room on the cameras and he called us immediately saying «no party’s here, we’ll call the cops on you!» –_​_​_​–
Why would we want to party in a motel 6?! Come on now ! We keep it classy. And We all left as soon as everyone met up there …
I’f it it wasn’t for that rude accusation. This place would of received my 5 stars, bc overall the quality of this motel 6 was the cleanest I’ve ever stayed at.

I visit the OC area pretty regularly, and this location is my go-​to hotel/​motel each and every time I’m in town.
First things first, when you hear Motel 6 don’t get freaked out, as this location was renovated years ago and has a very sleek, modern look and feel to it.
Wood (or at least wood-​look) floors, huge king sized beds and rooms that are pretty clean when you compare it to other hotels for a similar price point.
What I love most about this Motel 6 is location, location, location…
5 minute drive to Triangle Square
10 – 15 minute drive to Newport/​Balboa
20 min drive to Huntington
25 – 30 min drive to Laguna
Costa Mesa is central to pretty much everything I’m in the OC for so it works out perfectly.
Price point is very reasonable, front desk staff is always super chill and friendly, etc.
Nothing but great things to say about this Motel 6!

Randomly chose this spot to attend the annual OC Pet EXpo. I was very impressed with this Motel 6. Very modern. Updated. Very clean. Manager was very polite. It’s pet friendly FYI. But you don’t hear dogs or cats barking or creeping. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Rooms are large. Hubby and I brought our 2 year old. She loved it. Hardwood floors make it easier and cleaner to pick up messes.
There was some loud neighbors one of the nights and the manager was on it. He came out and shut it down immediately before we had to call.
Do bring hair dryer and iron and shampoos and toothpaste as they are not provided. But for the price we paid $ 99 for family of 3 per night it was comfortable and clean. Fridge and microwave in room. Free wifi and coffee

Checking was super easy, Linton was very helpful. We have a dog and they are very accommodating. If we ever need a hotel out here we will come back.

My girlfriend and I came down from Flagstaff, AZ for spring break. I was actually so pleased with how clean and modern our room was! I had an unpleasant experience with Motel 6 but it was in Phoenix, AZ. I was surprised with how nice this one was (maybe because it’s in Cali). The staff was friendly; the pillows and bed overall were very comfortable. The only downside is that there is limited parking. I’m not too sure if there’s enough for every room but there is a 1 car per room rule and they give you a pass, the other vehicles without a pass will be towed. Also, very close to 7-​Eleven, KSmart, and gas stations if you need any of those.
Overall, the room was very clean and trust me I inspected everything and it passed (toilet, shower, sink, etc). The only thing is that there’s a slight odor in the room. I’m not too sure if it was just our room, but thankfully I always carry Febreze with me (LOL). Totally would recommend to anyone! Happy traveling!

Awesome staff and the remodeled rooms were nice to be in. The parking space is limited but still nice. Felt safe to be in the surroundings

Once you get past the front staff (some middle aged Indian guy), the place is nice for a Motel 6.
We asked to swap out our room for several reasons. The restroom was dirty, the mirror was distorted and the room reeked. We called front desk and asked to swap, very professional. He asked what the issue was, we explained the discomforts in the room and he said he would be right up. If I didn’t hear his voice, I would’ve sworn the guy that came up and the guy that picked up the phone were two different people. The guy that came up gave us a little bitch fit about how all the rooms were the same. We know, dickwad. We’ve been here before. After his little fit was over, we were allowed to switch to a cleaner, more relaxing room.
Parking’s cool, room’s and restrooms have been clean ²⁄₃ visits. There’s a microwave and a minifridge along with a TV and a very small table with two chairs.

This is the worst place anyone could stay. Floors so dirty, Reservations at corp. this Motel does not even look to see. Was told this is a independently owned Motel which is using the Motel 6 name and can charge what they like. Dirty, dirty, dirty. Never will go to this place again.

By far the worst motel 6 I’ve been too. Hollywood is even better than this one. First of all the service was horrible and they never emailed me my confirmation. The employee didn’t know what a period was for my email. Room service was knocking early in the morning. When I tried contacting front desk the phone just kept ringing non stop nobody would answer.

My girlfriend, my dog, and I had a good time at the Motel 6. It had all the basics we needed.
PROS:
Very Clean (I always inspect the room and bed at hotels)
Friendly service (I requested assistance with our room heater and it was addressed promptly, thank you)
Security cams in parking lot (made us feel safe that our car was fine parked in the back. The structure even has lights at night)
CONS:
No coffee in room, just lobby (which is free)
No facial tissue box (but the toilet paper says «facial quality» and was not that bad)

Stayed here 20−23^rd and was an ok experience. Check in took a couple of minutes but not without entertainment, guy drunk or high on something was waiting for his cab because he was being kicked out. Professionally handled with an apology from front desk staff we left with room keys in hand.
Parking wasn’t terrible as it was during the week but I can see why it’s a nightmare at busy times, not enough spaces compaired to the amount of rooms.
The room we had was nice and clean, perfect size for the two of us. No black out curtains but nothing blinding in the morning.
Room had bar soap but no shampoo/​conditioner, body wash or hairdryer
We did get asked on our second night if we had any ‘tree’s ’ by the guy staying next to our room, to which we said we didn’t do drugs and never heard from him again. A little sketchy who they let stay but they seem to kick out those who need to go.

If this motel was not owned by Motel 6, the management would have run the establishment down the gutter. I made the unfortunate mistake of staying at this place for OC Night Market — twice — thinking my first time was just an aberration. The front desk has unorganized bookkeeping, unable to find and provide me with a printed invoice of my stay for my records. Parking is difficult as there are less spaces than the maximum number of rooms, not to mention douchebag drivers who park on the lines taking up two spots and the motel doing nothing about it despite the strict warnings on enforcement of one vehicle per room. Except for maybe 4 – 5 of them, the spaces are extremely tight; while parked overnight, my car was scratched by another guest’s pickup truck.
Even though the rooms are quite spacious and clean for a motel, I’d spend a couple dollars more next time and stay at one of the multitude of other lodging options in the area!

Had to find a local hotel just for one night and I didn’t have a lot of time for being picky. I took a deep breath, held my chin up high, straightened my shirt and wandered inside this Motel 6.
Verdict? I like it! The manager was there to book me and he could not have been more easy going if he tried. I grilled him nonstop about «How do I know I won’t get bedbugs? Is it safe? Wait! What about bedbugs?» He assured me they spray the rooms, good enough, actually VERY good. I left with no uninvited critters in my bag, whew.
I was so surprised at how updated, modern and clean the room was. Free wifi too. Wood laminate floors suit me. I just wish I had known they allow dogs. I could have walked my dog in on a leash rather than stowing her in my purse, lol.
Would stay here again… so, leave the… ah, you know the rest.
Good price too, for the area that is.

Decent spot for a night by the beach!
Not a terrible Motel 6. Decided to stay here because the reviews weren’t harsh. Don’t regret it.

Shhhhhh… don’t let the managers know they work at a Motel 6… they might end up actually treating it like they work for a typical one. :)
I was on a last minute hit the beach for some relaxation kick and didn’t want to sacrifice an arm, leg, toenail and first born for a hotel… surfed the websites… found this motel. ALMOST changed my mind… because well, it’s a Motel 6. Last one I stayed at scared me… I bit the bullet… I would be at the beach for the most part anyway.
I called to let them know I’d be showing up a bit on the later side, and the gentleman on the other end was really nice, let me know the room number I’d be in, which was helpful because I was able to park close to it before checking in.
Got here, and the place was BUSY, and I noted that most of the cars in the lot were on the nicer side. A police cruiser rolled through and I figured it was one of two things, I was about to lay my head down for a less than restful night sleep in a roach motel, or it’s a really nice safe place to stay.
Walked into the reception area… super clean. They were busy, but someone made a point to greet me, and apologize for the slight wait. (With a smile too)
The moment of truth was upon me… I put the key in the door and was ready to cringe. Wait, what? Wood floors? modern décor in a style that reflects a more European room? Non smoking room that truly was non smoking? Free wifi that works? And CLEAN! I don’t mean what normally we put up with as travelers for clean… but CLEAN! Right to the corners clean. Bathtub looks brand new clean… fridge and microwave that work… and my a/​c unit was quiet.
Downsides is due to being a motel you don’t get things like baby shampoos… they did have little bar soaps, I wish they had one of those suitcase valet things… but I was less worried about it since I wasn’t putting my bag down on crappy carpeting. The bed is a bit on the harder side… but for some it would be ideal. No hair dryer but I always bring my own anyway so I have no idea if it is something you can ask for. This stuff didn’t phase me enough to take a star away from my rating.
The pool and jacuzzi were nice and clean… older…but clean. You walk by anyone that works there they say hi and smile.
I’ll be back for sure. :)

Wow… I never thought I’d be happy in a Motel 6 — surprisingly I was. I’m not going to say I was thrilled or anything, but we were pretty content.
The reason we chose to stay in this motel was because we were traveling with our two kids and two small dogs; Motel 6 allows dogs at no extra charge. We were on an extended trip for a week long tournament and we knew that we would not be staying in our hotel room much. We basically needed a place to crash at night without spending a ton of money. We paid about $ 90/​night for a room with two full beds.
This Motel 6 popped up with high ratings on several travel sites so I thought I’d take a chance. I can stay almost anywhere as long as it’s CLEAN. And our room was clean. Clean bedding, spotless floors, clean shower, toilet and shower curtain. There was a corner in the bathroom that I thought could have probably used a good grout scrubbing but it wasn’t that bad — but it did bother me because I am squeamish about those things.
The room itself is very basic. Two full size beds and a small table and two chairs. There’s not a whole lot of space to relax so if you are on a trip where you will spend most of your time out of the room, this will work for you.
The beds were comfy enough. I brought sleeping bags. The sheets are pretty rough so the sleeping bags were nicer on the skin, but my son and husband were okay with the sheets. You need to bring your own shampoo and conditioner. And a blow dryer. They do give you a couple bars of cheap soap. I brought my own hand soap and body wash, along with hair products. I also brought my own towels because theirs are pretty rough. My husband described them as «spiky.»
The room looked like it was freshly painted with laminate flooring which is great — especially if you have pets. Our dogs are potty trained so they didn’t have any accidents but I would hate to be in a room with carpet knowing that other dogs probably had potty accidents. Yuck.
The location is really not that sketchy and we didn’t have any issues with the parking lot or any people in the area. Most of the people there were families and people with pets.
Service was not particularly stellar but it wasn’t horrible either — it was perfunctory.
Pros —
Clean
Cheap
Pet friendly
Good central location
Cons —
Small room
Tiny bathroom
Small beds
Loud air conditioning unit
Grout in bathroom could use a scrub
I confess that we did check out 3 days early, and we moved to a Residence Inn. My husband got tired of sleeping in a small bed and we decided we needed a bit more space so we could hang out comfortably. But all in all, if traveling with pets, I might come back here if I want to save some bucks.