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Motel 6 Oceanside

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#4 of 6 motels in Oceanside
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Motel 6 Oceanside is located only 5 miles from Oceanside Beach and Pier. Area dining and shopping is nearby. Center City Golf Course is 5 miles. Relax in our modern rooms. Enjoy free Wi-Fi available in all guest rooms.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fence around pool
Vending machine
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Self-serve laundry
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2.0 of 5 stars
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3708 Plaza Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056-4621
Motel 6 Oceanside
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Rebekah P wrote a review Aug 2023
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I am the caregiver for my 75 y/o disabled mother and my 80 y/o ailing father. On 8/5, they became stranded in Oceanside without me or a place to stay. Motel 6 was the only hotel with an available room at the last minute and they very clearly took advantage of this by quoting me an outrageous $350 for a few hours’ stay. I spoke to a representative at Motel 6 whose name I unfortunately did not get. I explained the situation and was very specific about the fact that the people who needed a room were elderly and stranded without their caregiver (me). The rep assured me that they could accommodate my parents. I asked if he needed a name or any information from me to hold the room but he repeatedly refused, stating that they could just come in and Motel 6 would take care of them. About an hour later, I called my mother to check in and she was in tears and told me that they wanted to now charge my parents $450 for a ground floor room as my mother cannot climb stairs. Again, Motel 6 taking advantage of the situation and an elderly handicapped woman. Just disgusting. I asked my mother to hand the phone to the rep that I had previously spoken to. He was very rude and kept cutting me off as I tried to reason with him. He finally agreed to give my parents a second floor room for $300 and then hung up on me. This was in no way satisfactory as, again, my mother cannot climb stairs and the property does not have an elevator. At this point, it was late, my poor parents were exhausted and upset so they just took the second floor room. Nobody at Motel 6 offered any kind of assistance to get my mother up the stairs. My parents ended up getting assistance from other guests at the hotel. I emailed customer service and they responded with some canned, automated response email and did nothing to rectify the situation. I will never stay at a motel 6 ever again.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Don’t stay here if you need any kind of human consideration.
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Response from GSix Claudia A Garcia-Gonzalez, Owner at Motel 6 Oceanside
Responded 28 Aug 2023
Hi Rebekah, Thanks for taking time to share your feedback with us. Our hope is to provide remarkable service to all our guests, and we’re sorry to hear that we fell short during your parents stay. We do appreciate you for bringing this to our attention, and we’d like to discuss your experience further to address any concerns you may have. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us using the Contact Us feature on our website. We look forward to hearing from you. Lilith #Team6
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Anne S wrote a review Aug 2023
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This was the first time I ever stayed at a Motel 6. I was looking for a hotel in the area of an event I was attending. If you're coming off the 5, if you blink you'll miss the entrance. First impression, not a bad looking building, but desperately in need of a fresh coat of paint. I was able to check in a teeny early (check in is at 3). Sam checked me in. My room was generic. You get a bed and a bathroom....that's pretty much it. I had to mess with the TV to get it to work, but they have COX cable stations. Toiletries: you get 2 thin wrapped bars of soap....that's it!! No shampoos, conditioners, body wash, you don't even get a box of tissues. So I'll tell you what you do get: a couple towels, the bars of soap, and toilet paper. Motel 6 is basically the Spirit Airlines of hotels. You also don't get an iron, ironing board, or hair dryer!! I even tried to call up front to see if they have hair dryers, and even though there's a phone in the room, there was no cord connecting the phone to the wall!! It's basically a prop! There is a fridge and a microwave, but the fridge, even though was plugged in, was not working. So the fridge was just a prop as well. That was in room 209. I'm pretty sure the microwave worked. I stopped by the front desk to see if they had hair dryers and he said, "Motel 6 doesn't have hair dryers"....like as a company policy?? But the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was remarkably clean. And even though I've read past reviews about homeless druggies in the parking lot, personally I never saw any. And the people staying there seemed like decent people enjoying the pool. It was a walking distance away from the main Oceanside strip, so you can walk to the beach and not have to deal with he crazy weekend parking situation. Also my sleep quality was remarkably good. That's all I needed, an ok place to rest. Would I stay at a Motel 6 again? In a pinch, I would. It's affordable in comparison to those beachfront hotels. But just remember to bring your own everything!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Room Tip: Bring your own EVERYTHING!!
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Response from GSix Claudia A Garcia-Gonzalez, Owner at Motel 6 Oceanside
Responded 14 Aug 2023
Hi Anne, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We take all guest experiences seriously and appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. We value your business and would love the chance to make your next visit with us even better. Please don’t hesitate to come back and stay with us again. We look forward to serving you. Lilith #Team6
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jeffsandiego2018 wrote a review Jun 2023
San Diego, California5 contributions2 helpful votes
This location is not good. Even though I stayed here before, I would never stay here again. It was freezing cold in San Diego, and the heater did not work. When I went to take a shower in the cold room no hot water came out. Basic needs such as heating, and hot water are expected. I was told that I would receive credit for one of the two nights I was there. I spoke to six different clerks who assured me the manager would call me. One gentleman said that he would give me a credit for the second night, but not for the first night. I have no idea why he made this comment. After several calls And still no credit for the one night, a contacted Motel 6 corporate and file the complaint. I understand that things can break, and a property can have issues. The worst part is the management's lack of response in doing the right thing. I'm in business, and if I mess up, I make things right.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Dirty, no running hot water, and heater not working on a coal night.
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Response from GSix Claudia A Garcia-Gonzalez, Owner at Motel 6 Oceanside
Responded 12 Jun 2023
Hi Jeff, Thanks for taking the time to share your review! We pride ourselves on providing a comfortable night's rest, so we’re always disappointed to hear when that doesn’t happen. Even though we fell short of your expectations this time, we’re committed to doing better next time, and apologize for any inconvenience. Lilith #Team6
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Ray G wrote a review Nov 2022
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This has to be this worst motel 6 ever. Immediately after arriving in the parking lot, tons of homeless people were wandering about. Just around the parking lot everywhere. Ok well maybe the rooms are better inside. WRONG. The place stank, and the rooms were disgustingly dirty. Whole interior needs to be replaced. But the worst was the shady people that were everywhere inside as well. Some appeared homeless while others looked like drug dealers. Very shady, very getto. Something I would not expect at all from a hotel in Oceanside, right near Carlsbad. But hey it’s a freeway hotel. Never would I stay here. The small problem is the interior, the huge and safety problems are to do with the homeless, mentally ill, and supposed drug dealers that have seem to call this terrible hotel home.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 8 Nov 2022
Hello valued guest, We appreciate your feedback and want to assure you that we do not accept this standard of service. To help make it right, we’d like to discuss your experience further. Please use the Contact Us feature at www.motel6.com and we’ll give this our immediate attention. Bev #Team6
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finbarsmom wrote a review Jul 2022
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I've stayed in many Motel 6's and most have been updated and are decent, if not noisy or occasionally in a bad neighborhood. This was the worst one I've been in. The exterior is dirty. There are drug dealers and users/shady types hanging out in the back parking lot and in the laundry room and elevators. I had to keep going in to get ice because there is no mini fridge in the room (the ice buckets leak water by the way) and each time I had to cross a shady character. Those places smelled of skunk weed several times. Once I got into the elevator alone with two of these people and I was scared ****less. Would you want your child in the same position on a family vacation to the beach? The hotel has to be aware as many reviews have mentioned this. The rooms - no mini fridge, no microwave, no tea/coffee, not even a hairdryer on the wall. one face cloth. The bed is awful and sinks to one side. The rooms are small with two double beds each against a wall (one is exterior wall with a window) with a nightstand in between. The location isn't bad but there are homeless and said drug dealers. My shower had pubic hairs on the walls, the toilet clogged/overflowed, under the bed was nasty, the bed skirt had food and stains on it, the room was either freezing cold or hot on any other setting, floor was sticky, very noisy with highway and bed being right at balcony you heard everything outside. If I am paying $60/night I might overlook these things, but all this for $160+/night. We were booked and paid for 4 nights left after 3.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Tessema E wrote a review Feb 2022
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The place and staff were very friendly. I enjoyed my time at the property. Get price for the value. Would stay here again. Convenient location to restaurants and shops near the freeway as well. The room and bed were very comfortable.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Nydia V wrote a review Feb 2022
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Best place to stay in town. Highly Recommenced Friendly staff , Close to everything wether you want to shop or just have a relaxing weekend by the beach. Thank you Motel 6 . And they are a pet friendly place
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Mary wrote a review Dec 2021
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Omg this place was not professional. I booked a room for one night and literally had to leave because it was so loud. If you are looking to rest ur head here for the night on a business level please do not choose this location. This place is perfect for homeless people drunks and druggies. The room stunk like hair perm and looks as if the housekeeper just puts new sheets on the bed takes out trash and walks out. This room looked ran down and I woke up two hours earlier than my scheduled departure to leave because of how loud it was at night here. Warning you will get no sleep here!!! Unless you smoke meth and hang out in the parking lot.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 3 Dec 2021
We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your stay with us, and we apologize for any inconveniences you may have experienced. We hope for the opportunity to improve your experience with us. Please visit again. Nancy Y. #Team6
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Jose wrote a review Dec 2021
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I stayed 3 nights here and alll through the night there were people using drugs in the parking lot. I could see a woman shooting up drugs in a syringe in her arm in the front right corner where there is a gate that blocks off to a Warehouse company. It's not even a valid parking spot. There are so many ppl that hang out in this parking lot in there cars like perverts. I will never book here again being I have a daughter. Scary for children around here.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Rafael O wrote a review Nov 2021
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It’s a motel with no breakfast, pictures showed a breakfast area. Room was clean but much smaller than pictures led to believe. Spend the extra cash and be happy. Shower is so small, if you drop the soap & pick it up... your butt will be touching the wall
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Frequently Asked Questions about Motel 6 Oceanside
Which popular attractions are close to Motel 6 Oceanside?
Nearby attractions include T.J.Maxx (0.4 km) and The Indian Store (1.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Motel 6 Oceanside?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and reduced mobility rooms.
Is parking available at Motel 6 Oceanside?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Motel 6 Oceanside?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sizzler - Oceanside, In-N-Out Burger, and Gianni's Pizza.
Are pets allowed at Motel 6 Oceanside?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Motel 6 Oceanside?
Many travellers enjoy visiting St. Michael's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church (5.9 km).
Is Motel 6 Oceanside accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.