Name: Motel 6-Costa Mesa, CA
Address: 1441 Gisler Avenue, Halecrest, Costa Mesa, California, United States of America, Costa Mesa, Orange County, US
Price range: $82–$104 per night
Rating: 7.05

What guests think

At Motel 6-Costa Mesa, CA, travelers report a mix of renovated, budget-friendly rooms and very friendly front-desk service, alongside recurring complaints about cockroaches, inconsistent housekeeping, worn mattresses, strong odors, and nighttime noise around the property.

The location is convenient to freeways, shopping, and restaurants, but some guests encountered loitering or police activity and felt uneasy late at night. Facilities are basic: parking is easy, but the pool has been closed or dirty at times, there’s no elevator, and in-room microwaves are generally unavailable, with fridges only in some rooms. Expect a no-frills stay in a convenient spot, with significant variability in room condition and environment.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: ample, well-lit parking and recent renovations help, but the pool has been closed or dirty at times, there’s no elevator, and in-room microwaves are typically unavailable (fridges only in some rooms). Pet-friendly policy noted.

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Bianca I.

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet, cozy room lots of parking. Victor was great and efficient.

8

KIM

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I SEE THAT THEY RENOVATED THE FACILITIES. IT'S BEEN ABOUT 2 YEARS SINCE I STAYED THERE. ONE THING THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SAY-BEFORE THERE WERE MICROWAVE OVENS IN THE ROOMS-PRIOR TO THE REMODEL. WENT TO THE FRONT DESK, AS THAT'S NO LONGER THE CASE. I KINDA MISS THE MICROWAVE OVEN.

10

Winnie

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great access to food, shopping and the 405, 73 and 55 freeways. I stayed with my dogs several times and it is a very dog friendly Motel 6 and the patrons with dogs are very good at cleaning up after their dogs and keeping them quiet.

4

Sarah

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked the room specifically because it had a pool, however pool was not open. The rooms were dirty (floors and surfaces visibly had stuff all over them), there were so many random people banging on doors and yelling at people all hours of the night. One of our rooms had no mirror and seemed like the bathroom was unfinished and should not have been in service. There were areas that you coukd tell had been damaged, however random pieces of wood were just screwed into the wall. Overall, it would have been okay if we were not offered a pool to be told it was not accessible, and the floors/surfaces had been cleaned. If there are room that dont have mirrors in the bathrooms, that should have also been disclosed

6

Koji

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No elevator make me bring up heavy products.

8

Stephen

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My room was clean and comfortable. I had a refrigerator in my room but I would have liked a microwave too. The only noise was from Costa Mesa Police Department. They were arresting a woman in the room next door to me...don't know what that was about. I will stay at this Motel 6 in the future.

10

Casey

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first room I was given was not clean. When I went to the office, the gentlemen took great care of me and gave me a great room. I was very thankful. The room had a new bed which was great because I was in town to run a marathon. I could also see my car fro the room which I loved. The parking lot was very, very well lit which was amazing sice I had to get up early and leave while it was light for my race. I will stay there again in the future!

4

Dawn

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can count the springs in you back on ancient mattress. Air smelled moldy and remote dead. Pool closed,

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Kelli

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Newly-remodeled budget motel in convenient location by freeways and lots of shopping & dining options. Room was clean, bright, and nicely furnished. Air conditioning unit & TV worked well, and there were multiple outlets and some USB ports available. Mostly minor drawbacks: no elevator, no luggage rack, no clothes hook in bathroom, no shower grab bar for safety, no clock, no Kleenex. Would stay here again if I want a no-frills, affordable stay in Orange County.

4

Michael

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dissatisfied with this motel 6. There are no microwaves in rooms and no microwave in lobby ( There is one in staff room , but you’re not allowed to use it ). There is no breakfast. There are no coffee makers in rooms and coffee is only available in AM. The pool has become a zoo, ducks swimming in it and a stray cat wandering around pool area. I would not swim in this pool ( not as pictured online ). I would not recommend this motel 6.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent. Many reviews cite cockroaches, odors, stains or hair, and missed housekeeping, while others report very clean, newly updated rooms.

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Amanda

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This motel was disgusting. My room definitely was not properly cleaned beforehand. Hairs in the sink and on the ground, sticky surfaces, beverage spilled on the desk. The other guests were also LOUD and the walls very thin. The whole second floor rattled all night from guests slamming their doors.

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Philip

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, smelled fresh and not like a stale cigarette. Clean linen clean towels. Air conditioning froze us like ice cubes. Even though it was close to 90 outside. Great stay

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Elijah

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was an Absolutely disgusting property in all areas and infested with roaches and nasty blood marks were found in BOTH of my rooms after requesting a room change. I had to be moved to 3 separate rooms. Then when im walking down the stairs some random homeless guy asks me where to find weed at. This is a Disrespectful, disgraceful, disgusting property and if you have any standards - follow my review and steer clear of this property by all means. Oh and the virtual check in was so unprofessional and annoying, they laughed at me for coming back for a problem their clients company needs to fix.That third party company is not an addition to the hotel it actually makes it feel cheaper and like management is cutting corners to avoid having an employee there for safety and concerns throughout the night.

4

Brandon

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was roaches in the room the whole night they kept coming out

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Allen

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very dirty. Hair in bath tub. Hair in bathroom sink. Dog food all throughout the floor. Very bad smell in room

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ALFONSO

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

My room was never cleaned no one came to empty the trash bins at any time during my 4-day stay

4

Olga

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was cockroaches in the bathroom

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Jessica

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Roaches for 3 days!

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Amador

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cockroach infested

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Jonathan

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed one night out of 3 nights. Went somewhere else after that. Because there was blood on a towel and makeup on the bed Sheet and cockroaches. They only refund me one night when i didn't even stayed for the last 2 nights.

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely: some are recently updated, but common issues include worn mattresses, thin walls and nighttime noise, musty or smoke odors, and spotty Wi‑Fi; a few rooms were incomplete or missing fixtures.

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Kimberly

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

The Wi Fi reception was only average at the front of the hotel. At the back where I was, it was slow and cut out a lot. The back alley where my car and room were had "sketchy " people sitting on the stairs and walking in the alley, making noise- did not appears to be guests. TV choices were terrible. It was in a convenient location- Close to freeway, shopping and dining.

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Dang

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is close to many dining options and shopping. Staff is friendly. Room is clean and basic. Only problem is lack of sound proofing so that I can hear all the bedsprings grinding from the amorous couple in the room above mine and all the love conversation and expression from the (newlyweds?) couple in the room next to mine throughout the night.

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Joyce

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room smelled bad. Was clean just stinks

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yoni

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel staff were excellent, but the beds in the room were the worst I’ve ever experienced, totally worn out, lumpy, dipping in various places, just horrible. Fortunately, they moved us to another room where the beds were better but not great.

6

David

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Wifi sucks

8

Patricia

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was newly updated and clean, the front desk staff was friendly.This is a great location, freeway close, lots of places to eat and shop. The only downside was there was not a refrigerator in room . The pool, while we did not go in, looked clean and inviting.

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Hiroko

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No WiFi Front desk hang up the phone on me You guys screwed my trip without wifi

6

Xiaoshan

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is ok for the price (have to say all hotels are expensive in LA). I don’t like the moldy smell in the room.

4

Donna

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room had no mirror, nowhere to put your suitcase and clothes, no towel rack or hooks, broken toilet paper holder, one mattress needed replacement (could feel coils), slightly dirty and very musty smell!!! Terrible room. Not worth the cost. Shady people around hotel.

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Elsa

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds need some help not very comfortable, couldn’t sleep walls thin, can hear everything . Only needed it for the night but will spend more next time for a better place

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Service

Staff frequently earn praise for friendly, accommodating service and quick problem‑solving. However, some guests encountered rude interactions, absent lobby staff, or difficult virtual check‑in.

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Christina

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is dirty and sketchy, but the reason we would NEVER stay again is the horrific service. No one is in the lobby, it is locked, and there is no sign or call button. If you need anything, you will need to wait indefinitely. When I tried to locate the management, I was accused of harassment and they tried to kick us out of the hotel, with 2 children, at night. I called the police and they spoke to the management to allow us to stay. But absolutely never again. Worst hotel I've ever stayed at.

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armen

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

waited in front of the office to check in and nobody came by for over 20 minutes.

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Donna

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Isaac and Eddie gave medast, friendly and efficient guest service. Im very pleased.

10

Leslie

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man at the front desk was exceptional with us. We checked into a room and it smelled a lot like smoke. He quickly put us into a different room. The room itself was beautiful. Recently remodeled, I almost forgot I was at a motel 6. Great place, would stay again for sure. Also a very great location. Restaurants/gas stations within walking distance. 15 min drive from Newport Beach.

10

Donna

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Isaac and Eddie delivered excellent guest service. My room was clean, well stocked and everything functioned well.

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Gloria Fuerte

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no staff physically and the one that was there spoke to me in a rude manner telling me i needed to deal with the virtual person. He also reported he was off the clock and that he was not there nor did he see me. It was hard to understand the person virtually, hard to to check in. One of the beds had hairs all over and dirt stains.

10

DENNIS

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is very friendly. It’s unbelievable how good people and they help you for everything.

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Delores

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and great service

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Jani

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

THE MANAGER WAS RUDE AND DISGUSTING...OFFENDED ME, THEN GOT MAD WHEN I REACTED, CANCELLED MY Non refundable RESERVATION, DENIED MY REFUND TO EXPEDIA WHEN ASKED THE FIRST TIME, THEN THREATENED TO CALL THE COPS..ALL BECAUSE I WENT TO THE NIGHT WINDOW AT 7:30PM AND ASKED HIM TO PLEASE HURRY BECAUSE I HAD TO PEE SOOOOO BAD.. UNBELIEVABLE...UNSAFE, UNSTABLE, UNREAL, DONT STAY THERE! ALL BAD!!

10

Terry

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was great. Guys at the front desk were very kind.

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Location

Very convenient to freeways, shopping, and dining. Some guests noted late‑night noise, loitering, or police activity around the property.

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Douglas

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very near the Orange County Fairgrounds as we went to the Sand Show.

10

Sueannette

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The motel was in a very safe area with plenty of space to walk my dog. It was clean and well kept.

8

Stephen

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was my second stay at this Motel 6 location. The rooms are clean. Some come with a microwave and refrigerator. The location is near the freeway and many restaurants. I will stay here again in the future.

8

Maria G

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I like the location.

10

Rohan

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was nice, however, the area was pretty noisy late at night. You hear a lot of cars late at imitating “Fast & Furious” movies on a Friday. Maybe I’m just a light sleeper.

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Maricel

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is very accessible to shopping and dining, there is Target and nice fastfoods around the area(Dennys,mcdonald's, raising canes, Japanese market, etc...

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JEANNINE

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok. Some shadey people around the property. A bit noisy during the day. Front desk people were very friendly.

10

Leslie

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man at the front desk was exceptional with us. We checked into a room and it smelled a lot like smoke. He quickly put us into a different room. The room itself was beautiful. Recently remodeled, I almost forgot I was at a motel 6. Great place, would stay again for sure. Also a very great location. Restaurants/gas stations within walking distance. 15 min drive from Newport Beach.

8

Cody

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location

8

Kelli

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Newly-remodeled budget motel in convenient location by freeways and lots of shopping & dining options. Room was clean, bright, and nicely furnished. Air conditioning unit & TV worked well, and there were multiple outlets and some USB ports available. Mostly minor drawbacks: no elevator, no luggage rack, no clothes hook in bathroom, no shower grab bar for safety, no clock, no Kleenex. Would stay here again if I want a no-frills, affordable stay in Orange County.

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Dining

On-site options are minimal: no breakfast service and coffee only in the mornings. Guests rely on the many nearby restaurants.

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Farid

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff; very accommodating and flexible with check in and check out. Everyone there is Super polite and welcoming. The rooms and beds are excellent for motel 6 standards. Parking is easy and the area is full of nearby stores and shops. Right off the freeway.

10

Guadalupe

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable, nice staff, clean rooms, coffee included 6am to 11am

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roxanna

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's close to a lot of stores and places to eat. I love that parking is free and pets stay free.

8

jennifer

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk people were very pleasant. The motel was located perfectly for what we needed. There are plenty of food options around.

10

jaime

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was not to bad, room was very clean. Lots of eating and shopping close by

10

Donna

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and guest service by Eddie. Close restaurant accomodations.

8

Maricel

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is very accessible to shopping and dining, there is Target and nice fastfoods around the area(Dennys,mcdonald's, raising canes, Japanese market, etc...

10

Leslie

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man at the front desk was exceptional with us. We checked into a room and it smelled a lot like smoke. He quickly put us into a different room. The room itself was beautiful. Recently remodeled, I almost forgot I was at a motel 6. Great place, would stay again for sure. Also a very great location. Restaurants/gas stations within walking distance. 15 min drive from Newport Beach.

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Kelli

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Newly-remodeled budget motel in convenient location by freeways and lots of shopping & dining options. Room was clean, bright, and nicely furnished. Air conditioning unit & TV worked well, and there were multiple outlets and some USB ports available. Mostly minor drawbacks: no elevator, no luggage rack, no clothes hook in bathroom, no shower grab bar for safety, no clock, no Kleenex. Would stay here again if I want a no-frills, affordable stay in Orange County.

4

Michael

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dissatisfied with this motel 6. There are no microwaves in rooms and no microwave in lobby ( There is one in staff room , but you’re not allowed to use it ). There is no breakfast. There are no coffee makers in rooms and coffee is only available in AM. The pool has become a zoo, ducks swimming in it and a stray cat wandering around pool area. I would not swim in this pool ( not as pictured online ). I would not recommend this motel 6.

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Month	Average price
January	$84
February	$89
March	$88
April	$97
May	$101
June	$94
July	$105
August	$102
September	$102
October	$100
November	$98
December	$81

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13	14	15	16 $83	17 $83	18 $91	19 $91
20 $82	21 $82	22 $82	23 $93	24 $93	25 $103	26 $103
27 $93	28 $93	29 $93	30 $92

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $92	2 $97	3 $104
4 $92	5 $92	6 $92	7 $92	8 $92	9 $101	10 $101
11 $92	12 $92	13 $92	14 $92	15 $92	16 $101	17 $101
18 $92	19 $92	20 $93	21 $93	22 $92	23 $101	24 $101
25 $93	26 $92	27 $92	28 $92	29 $92	30 $103	31 $101

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