Located near the beach, Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Carlsbad. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carlsbad State Beach and Moonlight State Beach. Museum of Making Music and SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Carlsbad travel guide
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 160 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Service fee: 2.99 per cent
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Frequently asked questions
Does Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach?
As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach on 27 Sept 2026 start from NZ$143, including 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.
Is Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach located?
Located in South Beach, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from South Carlsbad State Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from LEGOLAND® California. Batiquitos Lagoon and North Ponto Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is 12 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach Reviews
6.8
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The front desk ladies were excellent. The room was very clean on the surface, but I found a small crumpled up piece of paper between the sheets in one of the beds. There was also what appeared to be dental floss on the floor under the table. The room had an unpleasant odor. The pool was cloudy. The other guests were friendly. For a Saturday night stay, it was reasonably quiet.
Great customer service..parking was convenient. Great location , restock on room was always on time. great place for a family kids can play without complaints. Front desk and all staff on every shift was the best .
I didn’t stay even one night here the room smelled like cat pee, the staff here was very helpful and tried to fix the issue but to no succes so I had to go to another hotel because the hotel was full it was a holiday weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Claudia
23 Jul 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The motel looks better in the pictures. Our room was very outdated. Although the AC was at the highest setting, our room was not cool enough. Check in for us was on a Wednesday and checkout was on Sunday, our room did not get cleaned during our stay. Our keys would disable every night, even though we kept them away from phones and batteries like it was recommended. THE FRONT OFFICE STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY!
There were spiders and webs all over the room. They didn’t want to give us an extra towel (we were 4 people with 2 towels) the cleaning staff were very friendly and sweet but the office staff had attitudes for no reason. Do not recommend.
I want to give a very strong and high recommendation about your employee Keosha-Kiki. When I arrived at Motel 6 it was too early to check in so I went for a walk. When I returned at 3:00 pm a shift change was taking place and Keosha had just come on duty. There was a line of people that wanted to check in and Keosha-Kiki remained very calm amid some rather frustrated people. I returned an hour later and there was a new line of people checking in. Throughout this time and dealing with some impatient people Keosha-Kiki remained calm, always smiling and handling everyone as efficiently as possible, I highly commend her for her attitude and composure.
I didn’t like the fact that the air conditioner dripped water onto the floor just outside the bathroom. I had to put the bath mat down there to keep from slipping in a pool of water when I went to the bathroom. The bathmat was completely soaked by the morning.
The staff was sweet and very helpful. They get get a 5!!
The hotel get a zero. It was dusty, dirty, my room had old food particles next to the bed. Dust everywhere and I asked for a nonsmoking room and my room smelled like smoke. I kept it because I was exhausted. The area around the parking lot had sketchy people.
The toilet had black mold around the seats. I won’t go back.
Very gross
The room was not as clean as it could have been. The floor was very dirty. I stayed 4 nights and not once was my room.cleaned. also, the front office staff was not very knowledgeable about amenities of the motel. The good thing is it's in a great neighborhood and is very close to the beach. I wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Nicole
21 Mar 2026
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just meh. Made a note not to stay here again unless very strapped for money. Liked that there was a mini fridge & microwave in the room. Liked that water was hot. Room was tiny with sad beds. Had a mildew/smoke smell to it. No toiletries available in room, minimal towels, no breakfast items. Coffee tasted horrible.
The room was not the greatest, as soon as I went to grab a wash rag from 3 rings in wall the ring fell out, the floors needed to be swept, there was no comforter & the sheets & blankets were stained!! There was mold in the bath tub. There was a gap underneath our door to go outside so we had to keep a towel there so no critters would come in & the 1st night NO HOT WATER!!!! Oh and the best part is in the middle of the night going to the bathroom & running out of toilet paper & finding out they didn’t leave any extra in the room for you!! The parking lot had a lot of weird people walking around there too. But the staff was really nice & there was plenty of parking there for the plus side of it all!!
No elevators, just stairs.
Full beds not queens like listed on there website, beds where on the VERY firm side. No fridge or microwave of coffee pot in the rooms.(maybe with upgrade) Ice machine, microwave, & small food items and necessities on site across from the lobby.
Rooms are not serviced everyday if your stay is more then one consecutive night, I had to go to the front desk and ask for toilet paper are room only had what was on the roll.
Overall room was clean, pool clean (not heated) property/grounds clean. Parking area there was an abandoned car full of stuff other than that parking area was okay, there was plenty of parking spots.
Hotel was near Legoland, strawberry company & a lot of restaurants, gas stations, grocery store, coffee shops, and the beach.
Pets allowed not me personally but I saw friendly dogs on leashes around, there is a pet area not fenced in.
Overall quiet, average stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Jennifer
10 Aug 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Honestly you get what you pay for. The staff was really helpful and nice. But the room was aged, and the pool appeared cloudy. We were able to hear noise from the other rooms, and the bed sheets were itchy. The room seemed clean but it was pretty aged. The tv and AC did work. Overall it was an ok experience, can’t complain for the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Linda
8 Aug 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had an odd smell - not really sure what it was. There were no towel bars to hang damp towels on. The Air conditioning was not enough to eliminate the humidity in the room so towels wouldn't dry overnight and the floor always felt damp. . Bedding was cheap and no comforter - just another sheet on top of the blanket. No housekeeping during a 3 night stay - had to go to the desk to get clean towels
I will give credit for the shower in the room I stayed in. Good shower pressure and plenty of hot water.
It was totally my fault for trying to save a little money but parking lot was riddled with used syringes and “adult” movement happening at night. Pictures of the room were spot on but there was hair left on bathroom floor and cobwebs everywhere. It was a short walk from the beach. But didn’t feel comfortable staying there with littles so checked out early and ate the cost.