Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is uncovered and secured, with off-street options also provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Pacific Beach, within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk. It is approximately 2.9 miles from Mission Beach and 5.6 miles from Hotel Circle.

Motel San Diego - Comfortable Stay in Pacific Beach

Average nightly price at Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach) by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$68
February	$72
March	$77
April	$84
May	$84
June	$97
July	$114
August	$103
September	$90
October	$82
November	$81
December	$86

What guests think

At Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach), travelers note budget rates and a convenient freeway location, friendly staff, but dated rooms with inconsistent cleanliness, maintenance and security issues, some traffic noise, and a cash-only deposit.

Several guests appreciate low prices, pet-friendly policies, and basic in-room appliances like a mini-fridge and microwave. Frequent downsides include limited parking, unreliable Wi‑Fi or streaming, very small bathrooms, and advertising that can look better than the actual rooms. Best for short, no-frills stays when price and location matter most.

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Facilities

Parking can be tight with tricky lot exits, though some guests park right by their room; the property is pet friendly.

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Silvia

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Close to all major roads in less than 10 min of driving. Parking and the tv size was a huge plus. I loved the silence here.Location was great close to 7 11 and Mc Donalds.

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Devra

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is def older and needs an update but bed was comfy, staff was very friendly, easy parking and surprisingly quiet overall. Had to open the windows and doors for a few hours to disperse the over bleach smell and no blanket was on my bed but a few hours later the staff came by with one without me asking. Room had fridge microwave and coffee maker, everything I needed. If you just need a place to sleep it works just fine. They should get rid of vehicles with tarps in parking lot.

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Ingrid

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel San Diego has everything you need for convenient stay in SD! Convenient location in PB, close to the freeway so it makes a great center point to visit all other SD neighborhoods. Nothing fancy but for those of us who don’t need all the frills, it’s got all you need! Price is great, and a major plus that they don’t charge for dogs to stay too. :)

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Wayne

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Location to access highways very good with the exception always having to go south to leave and enter from the north. Room service was non-existing. Nothing but microwave, coffee maker and refrigerator; no utensils. Great water pressure and temperature. Free parking and right in front of room.

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Shawn

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We took one look at the place and decided not to stay there. Parking lot under construction sign not operable. Difficult access They demanded $60 cash at check in for deposit they told us about a day before stay.

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jennifer

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This little motel seems to be amid a slow remodel. The price was perfect (low, low) and we felt safe staying there. Clean enough, no bugs spotted. The family that runs the motel was nice and laid back and made us feel welcome. We were able to park right by our room door. They accepted our pet, a puppy, like it was no big deal at all. All this was GREAT and when funds are low we would definitely stay there again. Great location as well. Areas for improvement: Our room's shower walls (tiles) were clean enough but in terrible shape making the shower unappealing. Our room had no art on the walls and no dresser, table or desk as shown in photos. It had a bed, TV, one nightstand and one little chair, along with small fridge and microwave. A suitcase stand or a table to use as such would have been very welcome.

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Julia

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s super cute on the outside. The room was cheap and it was functional (for sleeping and showering, not enjoying) and that’s about it. If you get back to your room too late at night, you might not get a parking spot. There are some people who might have extended stays at the hotel… And you might not want to have your room next to theirs because they stand outside smoking cigarettes and they keep their TV really loud. Just saying. But if you don’t need any luxury in your life, then this motel is for you!

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Lee Stephen

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really difficult to see traffic when you are trying to exit the parking lot in a vehicle. They have a surprise security deposit after you pay for the room on-line. They refunded the entire deposit when I checked out.

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ana

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place was nice and hidden by the palm trees but getting out of the place was tricky. Really liked that there was a McDonald at walking distance and a gas station. Also it was near the freeway so very convenient. The room itself was okay. Good size bed, hot water and tv. The place needs some remodeling for sure but for the price it was decent. Staff was friendly as well.

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Lori

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property did not have much space for my dog to go potty, but it is totally pet friendly, otherwise. The room was the tiniest I'd ever been in but it had everything we needed! King bed, microwave, fridge and a teeny bathroom with a nice shower. To top it off a great price to be so close to the beach.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: multiple reviews cite dirty floors, moldy bathrooms, and pests (ants or cockroaches), while others found rooms acceptably clean for a short stay.

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Shelby

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was very nice and friendly, but unfortunately, the room itself felt neglected and unclean. The floors looked like they had never been mopped, with visible stains on the floor, walls, and windows. There was hair on the floor and in the corners, which made the room feel poorly maintained. The towels were low quality and stained, and the room lacked basic furniture and storage options — no hooks or hangers for clothes, just a single nightstand and a countertop with no chairs or luggage bench. Parking can also be an issue on weekends because of non-operational vehicles taking up space, and the surrounding area feels a bit sketchy. Overall, while the staff were kind, the cleanliness and upkeep of the motel really need improvement.

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fady

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty small no condiments Staff is nice

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Steve

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Floors and bathroom are very dirty. The shower is moldy and seals coming apart.

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shahram

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and clean

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Ricardo

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The main purpose of getting this room was to sleep before driving back home to AZ. It worked out perfectly for that. The room itself, room 12, was not horrible. But, it wasn't the nicest either. The good things were that the beds were clean and made. The AC was working good. Decent restroom with a standing shower, toilet, and sink. The TV was nice. And the mini fridge was good. The bad things were mold in the restroom on the ceilings. There were black ants in the restroom coming out of the grout line of the wall tile next to the toilet under the window. When we woke up the sink was full of the ants around the drain. I guess they were attracted to the toothpaste. There was no hair conditioner, only shampoo. The nightstand drawer had debris in it. There were other little things that really didn't affect my stay. Overall, I would stay here again if it was just to rest before a long drive.

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reynette

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was super small and the bathroom was dirty hair was on everything and the bed also had hair it felt really awful to sleep in there we honestly couldn’t wait to leave.

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Nina

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The outside of this hotel is adorable. The room itself was doable for what we paid, but the thing that was not okay was having a streamline of ants in the bathroom, and bed bugs. We tried to talk to the front desk once we saw the bedbugs to potentially get a different room but they were already closed, so we immediately booked a different hotel and got out of there. The next morning we went back to check out early and explain what we found and they just didn’t seem apologetic or even cared. Such a shame cause it is a cute place just infested.

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Sotirios

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cockroaches, dirty sheets, missing sill in shower, stained floors and walls. Yuck!

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mark

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the old hotel feel- room was clean and very comfortable- close to walking to get food or beverages- what I didn't like is the owners has puppy dogs barking and whining in the middle of the night- one night it was 4am!!!! The traffic noise during the night on the highway was ridiculous-all night long- They should put up sound proof curtains

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Abigail

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was pretty gross. Had to change room due to stained sheets and cockroaches even though the room claimed to be clean. There was mold on the ceiling in in the shower, the blankets were not clean, had other people‘s hair and cigarette burns in them. The floor was filthy your socks would turn black after walking on them, and there was used napkins under the bed. None of the rooms look the same. They are all advertised as the best rooms there in the photos, the owner is very nice though, but other than that, it was a terrible place and the mold is a serious health issue.

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Rooms

Rooms are small, very dated, and sparsely furnished, with some traffic noise and spotty Wi‑Fi/streaming; bathrooms are tiny and some fixtures don’t work well. Basic amenities like AC, mini‑fridge, and microwave are common, suiting short, no‑frills stays.

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Lorre

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It is a fairly quiet throw back to the vacation days of the 70's

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Perla

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you’re looking for easy, quick stay this is the place. Not fancy

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George

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very very very old. No WiFi. We had to change rooms because the TV wouldn't stream due to no WiFi. I am just glad it was just a one night stay or it would have been an even worse experience.

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Cedrick

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The bed was clean which is the main requirement of any hotel, so we were generally satisfied with Motel San Diego. However, the sticky surfaces, nails sticking out of the window frame, and a general need of hastily done repairs left us with a mitigated impression. Not exactly the most picturesque area of town but very well located in a central location. Would mainly recommend for a short stay of a few days in San Diego.

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Mark

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

WiFi didn’t work. No cable, Roku TV where you can use your own accounts

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Sydney

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

You get what you pay for. This place is adequate and does have some downsides, like the sheets are pretty itchy and everything is a little old and rundown. However with the price it’s clean and in a good part of town. The cleaning lady (we didn’t get her name) is AMAZING and really helped us out when we were in a bind. Overall friendly and decent for the price.

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Nick

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a great location to get to all the beaches and easy access to I-5 which is great. There is a reason why the outside photos are far view photos the outside is falling apart! They definitely have a show room for these photos the bathroom is SO small you can’t bend over without hit the wall, now light in the shower so it’s dark, there was mold in the bathroom, the toilet wasn’t secure, A/C blows like warm, lamp don’t work only had 3 outlets but only able to use 2 because one is on the ceiling, but the beds looked new that was a plus.

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Christopher

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room is small, and silly things like no shower curtain and no rod in the closet for clothes hangers made it more of a pain to stay here. In my rush to book a place, I forgot to specify a non-smoking room. It didn't bother me, but my girlfriend does not like the smell of smoke (so smelling it after the fact wasn't great for her). Noise from the freeway and the nearby road is noticeable, but I usually sleep with earbuds so it's not a big deal.

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IRENE

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The door lock was very flimsy and not secure. The shower hose was broken. Room and bathroom were good size. Good location for easy access to activities through out the city.

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Lori

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property did not have much space for my dog to go potty, but it is totally pet friendly, otherwise. The room was the tiniest I'd ever been in but it had everything we needed! King bed, microwave, fridge and a teeny bathroom with a nice shower. To top it off a great price to be so close to the beach.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful with quick check-in. A required $60 cash deposit and limited desk hours can be inconvenient, and occasional check-in or responsiveness issues are reported.

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Shelby

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was very nice and friendly, but unfortunately, the room itself felt neglected and unclean. The floors looked like they had never been mopped, with visible stains on the floor, walls, and windows. There was hair on the floor and in the corners, which made the room feel poorly maintained. The towels were low quality and stained, and the room lacked basic furniture and storage options — no hooks or hangers for clothes, just a single nightstand and a countertop with no chairs or luggage bench. Parking can also be an issue on weekends because of non-operational vehicles taking up space, and the surrounding area feels a bit sketchy. Overall, while the staff were kind, the cleanliness and upkeep of the motel really need improvement.

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Serapia

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in and out friendly staff and made me feel safe. Thank you

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Rafael D

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nobody at the front desk to check in

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Luis

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I recently stayed at Motel San Diego for one night and had a pleasant experience. The check-in process was quick and easy, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. My room was clean and comfortable, with all the basic amenities I needed for a short stay. Overall, it was a great value for the price, and I would definitely stay here again.

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Lee Stephen

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really difficult to see traffic when you are trying to exit the parking lot in a vehicle. They have a surprise security deposit after you pay for the room on-line. They refunded the entire deposit when I checked out.

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Tania

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The people that run this place is the nicest...most accommodating group of people that I have ever experienced in the hospitality business. Two thumbs up!!

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Samuel

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was outstanding. Very helpful and outgoing.

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KAP

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They are trying hard to improve the motel The 60 cash deposit and not ppening the office till.8 was a bit of a headache

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Jorge

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was nice and the room was clean. Thank you, Motel San Diego!!

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Emily

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room wasnt resdy. Check in was at 3pm . We checked in at 4pm. No offer of any discount or offer to make it right. The shower was either boiling hot or freezing cold. Could not get in it. Basically had to take a sponge bath. No ice machine. Wifi poor connection so streaming on tv kept loading. Heads up $60 cash deposit required to get the room. Cash comes back to you upon checkout after the room is looked over by front desk and everything looks ok. The patio, if you call it a patio needs a lot of work. Not up to par for hotel guests. Vending machine does not work but front desk has key to get into it. The front desk is actually not a lobby at all. Its a walk up window like a gas station. If you have a dog you can use the patio for your dog to do their thing. Would only stay here if you are in a pinch. Otherwise pick somewhere else for your last minute stay.

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Location

Convenient base near Pacific Beach with quick freeway access, transit, and shops; handy for reaching attractions. Some guests note traffic noise, a sketchy feel nearby, or a tricky parking-lot exit.

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paul

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Clean

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Silvia

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Close to all major roads in less than 10 min of driving. Parking and the tv size was a huge plus. I loved the silence here.Location was great close to 7 11 and Mc Donalds.

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William

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bare bones, cheap, but close to the Balboa trolley stop giving access to all of San Diego.

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Ingrid

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Motel San Diego has everything you need for convenient stay in SD! Convenient location in PB, close to the freeway so it makes a great center point to visit all other SD neighborhoods. Nothing fancy but for those of us who don’t need all the frills, it’s got all you need! Price is great, and a major plus that they don’t charge for dogs to stay too. :)

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wanda

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to attractions throughout the city.

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Nick

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a great location to get to all the beaches and easy access to I-5 which is great. There is a reason why the outside photos are far view photos the outside is falling apart! They definitely have a show room for these photos the bathroom is SO small you can’t bend over without hit the wall, now light in the shower so it’s dark, there was mold in the bathroom, the toilet wasn’t secure, A/C blows like warm, lamp don’t work only had 3 outlets but only able to use 2 because one is on the ceiling, but the beds looked new that was a plus.

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Christopher

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room is small, and silly things like no shower curtain and no rod in the closet for clothes hangers made it more of a pain to stay here. In my rush to book a place, I forgot to specify a non-smoking room. It didn't bother me, but my girlfriend does not like the smell of smoke (so smelling it after the fact wasn't great for her). Noise from the freeway and the nearby road is noticeable, but I usually sleep with earbuds so it's not a big deal.

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Irma

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very old motel and not centrally located.

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ana

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Place was nice and hidden by the palm trees but getting out of the place was tricky. Really liked that there was a McDonald at walking distance and a gas station. Also it was near the freeway so very convenient. The room itself was okay. Good size bed, hot water and tv. The place needs some remodeling for sure but for the price it was decent. Staff was friendly as well.

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Dwane

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It is an old and outdated property. Not even a TP holder. The night stand was filthy. Towels were really rough and not really clean. The only good thing was the location to beaches. Would not stay again or even recommend.

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Stephanie

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If you're just looking for somewhere to sleep for the night for cheap then it's fine. No extra amenities like coffee or breakfast or Anything like that. The room has a weird smell. The entire place could really be updated.

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