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Motel 6 Carlsbad Downtown – reviews, photos

1006 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Motel 6 Carlsbad Downtown
Ranked #27 of 32 hotels in Carlsbad
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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Temecula, California
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Perfect for a bed to sleep in and a shower”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

We chose this property to stay in one night for my husband to run in the Carlsbad marathon. It was perfect for a one night, just need a bed and a shower for cheap, stay. Noise from the freeway was minimal, but you could hear other (rude) guests coming in late at night, and my husband said he was awakened hearing a staff asking a possibly intoxicated guest to leave. The area and hotel did feel safe however. The room was clean, and lacking any amenities (which should be expected and was no problem for us)- no clock, no shampoos, not even a picture on the wall. The towels were pretty awful (small, thin, and scratchy), but they served their purpose just fine. The bed was very firm, but the mattress didn't have craters in it like most worn out motel matresses. The staff was very courteous and friendly. They gave us late check out so my husband could shower after the race, and graciously provided towels and trash bags for cleaning throw up out of my car (poor hubby). We had no complaints and would definitely consider this property again, especially for it's proximity to the marathon start line (really easy getting back and forth to it, and also could've walked to at least one of the spectator points).

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Los Gatos, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“quiet--worth it for the money”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

our room was clean and quiet, no problems at all. will stay again.

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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Phoenix, Arizona
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Not worth staying at”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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As far as Motel 6's go in the Carlsbad area this one is the worse one to stay at. Rooms are small, poor decor, and not what one would normally expect when staying at a Motel 6.
The property is run down and out dated, room stunk, noise from highway even in a room facing away from I-5 was still louder than most other hotels we stayed at. Front desk personel was not friendly or helpful. Parking is less than secure. Didn't feel very safe staying here or parking my car. Saw prostitute with her "john" entering room next to us, could even hear him asking how much she charged before they entered their room. This is not a place I'd recommend for families or anyone staying more than one night. Pay a few $ more and stay anyplace else.

Room Tip: Go anyplace else, unless you enjoy staying in a run down unkept place.
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  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“just straight to the point: a clean bed.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

very fast service with every experience in this motel. The room is clean, hot shower, fridge. The price is exceptional for how close it is to the beach. The price during the week is even better. You have a gas station across the street. The dennys for a coffee right next door. (dennys had remarklable service.. but thats a whole other review ;)
right behind this motel is an extended stay chain.. makes the neighborhood even nicer...grocery store near by.

one bad thing though; there is no art in the room.. just white walls.. not even a picture.. kinda messed with my happiness for a bit ;)

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1006 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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