Name: Motel 6-South El Monte, CA - Los Angeles
Address: 1228 N Durfee Ave, South el Monte, California, United States of America, South el Monte, California, US
Price range: US$101–US$159 per night
Rating: 6.9

What guests think

At Motel 6-South El Monte, CA - Los Angeles, reviews are sharply mixed, with many describing serious cleanliness problems such as stained bedding, bugs, and strong smoke smells, while others report acceptable stays with straightforward check-in and basic comfort.

Many guests liked the easy parking, pet-friendly policy, and nearby food options, with several praising friendly staff. However, several reviews cite maintenance issues and a generally run-down feel, with occasional concerns about the parking area's lighting or atmosphere. Expect a budget stay with significant variability in overall quality.

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Facilities

Parking is widely described as plentiful and convenient, including space for large trucks; the property is pet friendly. A few reviews mention the lot feeling dark or shady.

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Sopheap

26 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Motel 6 in El Monte is the one My boyfriend and I stayed at. I enjoyed the fact that they are very high security and their rules are pretty strick. I felt very safe there.

2

Christian

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Traveling thru the state of California in my box truck and need a quick rest/shower so I stopped here as it was close by, there was availablility snd AMPLE parking for my box truck. Parking lot for truckers is great! As most Motel 6 parking they always accommodate truckers. So that was not an issue. The problem was the room! It was disgusting. Smelled like cigarette, cigarette burns on the sheets/ comforter. The bathroom was gross. Honestly I don’t think the room was cleaned and if it was… wha a poor job. I slept for a couple of hours because I was dead tired but I couldn’t bring myself to take a shower. It was NASTY!!

8

James Edward

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's a large property and a decent place to stay. They could go over the areas in the room better when it comes to cleanliness yet I've seen worse. No issues with noisy neighbors and plenty of parking. Would good back.

6

Lisa

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Enough parking for big trucks

10

Elizabeth

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice place for the stay. Lots of truckers parking.

2

Kristian

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking area was dark and pretty shady! Air temp was ok in the room.

2

Carolina

31 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This motel was really gross. It’s what you imagine a hotel that street level pimps and drug dealers would use to work and party at. Super dirty inside and outside, room smelled like cigarettes and like people were doing crack there right before we walked in. The bedding was torn and falling apart and the bathroom is a place I wouldn’t shower in. The guy who checked us in at the armored window was nice enough but it was just too gross. I would t stay here and I definitely wouldn’t bring kids here. We tried to stay because of location, free parking, and free pet stays but wasn’t worth it and immediately checked out and found another hotel.

10

Yulisa

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pet friendly is a plus

10

Rosendo P.

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Patking is comvinient

10

William

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, There a lot of parking and I had a nice stay overall

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report severe cleanliness problems, including stained or unwashed bedding, cockroaches/bugs, dirty bathrooms and floors, and smoke odors in non-smoking rooms. A few guests found clean rooms, but overall standards appear poor.

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Veronica

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First of all the bedding had multiple stains. the frig was filthy had spillage on inside. Non smoking room smelled of an ash tray, the tubs over drainage opening was open it was missing the cap that covers it, and when you went to open the bathroom door it would hit the toilet. This motel is run down and lacking professional housekeepers.

2

Christian

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Traveling thru the state of California in my box truck and need a quick rest/shower so I stopped here as it was close by, there was availablility snd AMPLE parking for my box truck. Parking lot for truckers is great! As most Motel 6 parking they always accommodate truckers. So that was not an issue. The problem was the room! It was disgusting. Smelled like cigarette, cigarette burns on the sheets/ comforter. The bathroom was gross. Honestly I don’t think the room was cleaned and if it was… wha a poor job. I slept for a couple of hours because I was dead tired but I couldn’t bring myself to take a shower. It was NASTY!!

2

Lorraine

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have stood there in the past, but this last time that I stood at this hotel was filthy. The blankets were all stained even the pillows. There was roaches on the floor coming from the AC and in the bathroom. I couldn’t believe how dirty the room was so I asked for another room and that room was even worse, but the blankets were not stained at least for the top blanket because I did not crawl underneath the other ones. But I did see a few roaches on the floor coming from the door. What does bad experience I will never be going back plus I believe they’re dealing drugs there because there was a few people standing outside of door watching the parking lot.

2

Rene

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very filthy place to stay at. From the bathroom to the floors to the bedding The bedding had blood stains covered by another sheet. Two very thin sheets provided as covers The pillows were also filthy

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marcus

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed at many Motel 6’s, and I generally know what I’m signing up for. This is by far the nastiest Motel 6 I’ve stayed at. First red flag was when I checked in around 5pm in broad daylight and the lobby was locked with a sign directing you check in at the night window. The room was so gross, gross stains on the was adjacent to the bed, the tv on the wall hung at a crocked slant, stains on the pillowcases and sheets, several huge pieces of tile broken in the restroom. The mirror on the wall had a huge crack and the toilet had nasty stains in the bowl. I definitely would never recommend this location, nor will I ever come back.

2

Bethsabel

11 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room are very dirty. Sheets not clean ,bathroom nasty , bed bugs , roaches. Stay away from this place.

4

Krystal

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty, sheets had blood stains. Cockroaches and bugs everywhere!

2

david

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not very clean , cockroaches coming out of the drain. Cheep an d noisy, I will not stay in another motel 6 ever

4

Alyssa

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My bedsheets were not changed, they were wrinkled and had hair in between them. They did not mop the floor nor did they clean the restroom right the refrigerator was nasty

2

Orlando

18 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The worst . Dirty bed sheets , filthy towels , dirty floors . It was a mess . I would not stay at this motel 6 ever again.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and often quiet, with a few noting spacious layouts or comfortable beds. Others report uncomfortable or worn mattresses and a generally dated feel.

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Mirna

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For a first time reserved online, it was easy and location was quite, room was clean.

10

Kenesha

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean and offset from the main street.

8

James Edward

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's a large property and a decent place to stay. They could go over the areas in the room better when it comes to cleanliness yet I've seen worse. No issues with noisy neighbors and plenty of parking. Would good back.

8

Schula

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice

2

marcus

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed at many Motel 6’s, and I generally know what I’m signing up for. This is by far the nastiest Motel 6 I’ve stayed at. First red flag was when I checked in around 5pm in broad daylight and the lobby was locked with a sign directing you check in at the night window. The room was so gross, gross stains on the was adjacent to the bed, the tv on the wall hung at a crocked slant, stains on the pillowcases and sheets, several huge pieces of tile broken in the restroom. The mirror on the wall had a huge crack and the toilet had nasty stains in the bowl. I definitely would never recommend this location, nor will I ever come back.

10

Terri

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and clean. The beds were comfortable. Overall, this was a nice place to stay.

10

Edgar

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good room

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Sylvia

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not clean worn out and the bed had holes and every time you moved it cracked and the coils where poking through. There were roaches in there too. Smelled humid

8

luis miguel

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at the place was fine, the price was affordable, except that the mattresses have urine stains under the blankets. they should use some kind of waterproof mattress protector. everything else is average for the price R#208

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: several guests praise friendly staff, easy check-in, and helpful night agents, while others cite poor service or front-desk issues.

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Blanca

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bad service

10

Jenny

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a wonderful place to stay . Very clean and staff was excellent !

10

William

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, A lot of good food spots around the area Overall stay was good

10

Edward

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Peter night staff and paul great customer service and upgrade! Thank you for the upgrade!

10

Edward

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Peter the night staff was great and accommodated all needs. Staff was A+. Highly recommended!

10

angel

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good service

4

Luis

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good attention

2

Jesús

28 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I check in and went out to the store when I got back my room was given to another person, the manager gave me another dirty room, the worst motel 6 experience

10

William

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, There a lot of parking and I had a nice stay overall

10

elizabeth

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always greated with a smile.

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Location

Location is convenient for nearby food and access, and multiple reviewers describe it as quiet or offset from the main street, with some feeling safe. A few mention the parking area or surroundings feeling dark or sketchy.

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Sopheap

26 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Motel 6 in El Monte is the one My boyfriend and I stayed at. I enjoyed the fact that they are very high security and their rules are pretty strick. I felt very safe there.

10

Mirna

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For a first time reserved online, it was easy and location was quite, room was clean.

10

Kenesha

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean and offset from the main street.

8

James Edward

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's a large property and a decent place to stay. They could go over the areas in the room better when it comes to cleanliness yet I've seen worse. No issues with noisy neighbors and plenty of parking. Would good back.

10

William

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, A lot of good food spots around the area Overall stay was good

2

Kristian

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking area was dark and pretty shady! Air temp was ok in the room.

2

Carolina

31 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This motel was really gross. It’s what you imagine a hotel that street level pimps and drug dealers would use to work and party at. Super dirty inside and outside, room smelled like cigarettes and like people were doing crack there right before we walked in. The bedding was torn and falling apart and the bathroom is a place I wouldn’t shower in. The guy who checked us in at the armored window was nice enough but it was just too gross. I would t stay here and I definitely wouldn’t bring kids here. We tried to stay because of location, free parking, and free pet stays but wasn’t worth it and immediately checked out and found another hotel.

10

Rosendo P.

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Patking is comvinient

10

Mirna

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Located in an safe area, online reservation is easy

10

Edward

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great environment and easy to access food and nearby locations

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Month	Average price
January	US$97
February	US$112
March	US$102
April	US$101
May	US$103
June	US$125
July	US$108
August	US$97
September	US$103
October	US$110
November	US$111
December	US$98

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $102	19 $120
20 $159	21 $101	22 $105	23 $104	24 $108	25 $124	26 $126
27 $107	28 $109	29 $107	30 $107

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $107	2 $126	3 $126
4 $107	5 $107	6 $107	7 $107	8 $107	9 $126	10 $127
11 $107	12 $107	13 $107	14 $109	15 $109	16 $127	17 $127
18 $109	19 $109	20 $109	21 $107	22 $107	23 $127	24 $126
25 $111	26 $109	27 $109	28 $107	29 $107	30 $126	31 $127

Motel 6-South El Monte, CA - Los Angeles

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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