Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Lake

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Laundry room
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3708 Plaza Dr, Oceanside, CA, 92056
  • Place, Boomers Vista
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Calavera Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Oceanside

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Lake motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Tri-City Medical Center and Calavera Park. Boomers Vista and The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Boomers Vista - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Calavera Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 12 min drive - 15.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 14 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Village Station - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Primo Thunder Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel perfectly located for exploring Lake
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at Motel 6 Oceanside, CA. Self parking is free.

This Oceanside motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA offers 135 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Oceanside motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel 6 Oceanside, CA to the airport?

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA is 6 mi (13-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Oceanside, CA?

As of May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Oceanside, CA on May 19, 2026 start from CA $90, excluding 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.

Does Motel 6 Oceanside, CA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel 6 Oceanside, CA.

How close is Motel 6 Oceanside, CA to the beach?

This motel is 5.6 mi (16-min drive) from Oceanside Beach and 5.7 mi (16-min drive) from Carlsbad State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel 6 Oceanside, CA offer free breakfast?

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel 6 Oceanside, CA?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Oceanside, CA?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Motel 6 Oceanside, CA?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel 6 Oceanside, CA have a pool?

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA features an outdoor pool.

Does Motel 6 Oceanside, CA have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel 6 Oceanside, CA to downtown Oceanside?

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA is 4.9 mi away from Oceanside.

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 154 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 240 out of 1283 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Brent, Midland

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mediocre
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Usually good, for one night that we’ve been in SD Amenities are upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tameah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Maribel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small, and it smelled horrible, do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Elijah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We didn’t even stay that’s how bad the rooms were not to mention they didn’t have our booking that we pre-paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Mireya

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tameah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tameah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was pleasant, room appeared clean, bed was oky, half assed repair?to shower floor made it appear dirty.Only a TV in room, no coffee, no fridge, fine for a one nights sleep but i wouldn’t want to spend any longer there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tameah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taurus

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is by far the best hotel experience i have ever had
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie A

Very clean room daily housekeeping. Comfy bed was clean air conditioner worked well. With lots hot water. Staff were very nice very pleasant stay. Young man at checkin desk gave me a room close to office being a solo woman traveler I felt every safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tameah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a pleasure to stay here The staff is friendly and helpful My furbabies are always welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tameah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026