Name: Motel 6-Tempe, AZ - Scottsdale South
Address: 1612 North Scottsdale Road, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America, Tempe, Arizona, US
Price range: $51–$81 per night
Rating: 7.33

What guests think

Motel 6-Tempe, AZ - Scottsdale South receives mixed reviews: guests often like its budget value, basic clean rooms, friendly staff, and convenient location near ASU and Scottsdale, while recurring complaints cite traffic noise, inconsistent cleanliness, and a rough-feeling surrounding area.

Multiple reports mention water or hot-water outages and occasional maintenance issues like leaks or worn mattresses. Positives include ample parking, pet-friendly policies, and some security presence. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills stay that trades polish for price and proximity.

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Facilities

Parking is ample and well lit, and several guests noted a security presence at night. Amenities mentioned include a pool and in-room fridge/microwave, and the property is notably pet friendly.

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Peter

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is just a basic spartan motel if you need cheap accommodations in the area. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Rooms were small and spartan, but clean. They did provide a refrigerator and microwave. No shampoo was provided, only soap, and linens were at a minimum. Coffee was available in mornings but no breakfast. Area is a little rough (lots of homeless) but provides many dining and shopping options nearby. I was a little worried about my car in the parking lot considering the area and fellow guests, and management takes no responsibility for damage/theft.

10

Daniel

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic room. Very clean. Front desk lady was very friendly and efficient. The motel is on a very busy street which might be a problem in terms of traffic. It has a pool and a very large parking lot which is well lit.

4

Sharon

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is a heavy police presence in the parking lot of this hotel. There is a police substation in the lot and several police cars

10

Gary

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine, but a little noisy at times. The room we had was pretty economical but came with a microwave. Parking was free and easy.

10

Katie

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I absolutely love this property! There is security at night, the area is clean, the rooms are comfy with easy access to all areas. I would highly recommend! The rates are reasonable too!

10

Greg

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The microwave worked

4

Javanna

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The pictures of the property did not the actual hotel. The surroundings and parking lots were very sketchy. Everytime we left the hotel our keys would not work. We had to go to f desk to have keys reprogrammed. When this is happening at nite, walking thru a pl that i already said was uncomfortable. Beds should have more that 2 pillows. The pool area was a joke.

10

Jerry

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super, super Pet friendly Motel. Large grass area right out your door to take pet to the bathroom or for a walk. Maids were extremely friendly, and always made sure we had clean towels, sheets, and soap packets if needed. Check in staff had the personality of a rock and could take some lessons from the maids on how to smile and be friendly.

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Laurence

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was trying to find something inexpensive & close to ASU, where my Daughter was graduating from. Everything was ok. The only thing that was lacking was amenities like a vending machine or something where you could get water to drink. The walk in shower was a joke & had asked the girl at the front desk for a 5:30AM wake up call & didn't get one. When checking out I talked to a different girl about not getting wake up call & she replied "we don't do that here"😵‍💫

8

Lee

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room has a refrigerator and microwave, but no shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer or coffee maker (although there are plenty of coffee places very close), so guests may want to bring their own. Easy parking, and not far from lots of things to do.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests found rooms clean, but others reported dirty floors or linens, lingering smoke odors in non-smoking rooms, and pests such as cockroaches or bedbugs. Some also noted bathroom issues like clogs or leaks.

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Amie

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was no toilet paper in the bathroom and there was a poop strain on the bed sheet

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Kaliana

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom and towels were dirty. Shower tub was clogged. I switched to another room.

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Chantel

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Found a few cockroaches in my room

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linda

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was horrible. The side table was sticky and obviously hadn’t been cleaned at all. Then the upstairs guest showered and that’s where the trouble began. It was pouring a solid stream of water from the ceiling and it was ballooning with water inside several parts of the wall. It was so bad you couldn’t use the bathroom without getting some guys shower water on you. They thankfully refunded me.

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Robert

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean

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Master

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirt shoe prints on floor, shampoo residue in bathroom are nothing compared to the blood next to the toilet and the multiple needles found in the towel caddy. Good luck getting a refund from them. Absolutely horrible

8

Pedro

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The neighborhood wasn't bad. The front desk staff was extremely friendly.

10

Nicole

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. I was imressed

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John

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great clean rooms

6

Norma

Mar 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had bedbugs no one returned my call or email.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic; several mention worn or lumpy mattresses and minimal pillows, while others found beds acceptable for short stays. Street-facing rooms experience significant traffic noise, and Wi-Fi reliability was poor for some.

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Louis

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice staff, only major complaint is the crappy mattress lol

10

Penny

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Confortable beds. Decent place for a one night stay.

10

Louis or Shannon

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not bad, so far been staying here a few times and every time get a crappie mattress

10

Penny

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent place to stay for a night. Bed was comfortable, limited noise.

8

NAOMI

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room is good overall but room faces main thoroughfare which gets traffic noise.

6

Richard

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is average. Bed was clean, room was spartan but you expect that for a Motel 6. Room faced the road and thus was loud at night due to road noise. Bath came with soap but no shampoo. Refrigerator worked well though.

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Joel

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was decent. The location was convenient and the check in was easy. The room could use a refresher with things like paint and caulking, but the main deficit was worn-out, uncomfortable bed.

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Kevin

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I asked for a back room off of the main road, but was informed they didn't have one. It is EXTREMELY noisy facing Scottsdale Road. To deaden the noise, I had a noise machine with me AND put the fan on constant the whole night. That helped a bit.

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PATRICK

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Wi-Fi was not working for 3 days. I wish we were compensated for the inconvenience because that was something included where we stayed.

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Julie

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was loud with door slamming car alarms the bed sunk down in the middle there was a fitted sheet a blanket and a top sheet over the blanket very odd.

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Service

Service is mixed: many highlight friendly, helpful front-desk and housekeeping staff, while others encountered rude or unresponsive interactions and limited help with issues. Occasional check-in/office frustrations were also noted.

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Laurie

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very thankful for the initial help I received in booking from Natalia. The person who was at the desk when we checked in, was not pleasant at all. She did not greet, smile, nothing. I went to the front desk later on and the door was locked. I banged I called. Eventually, I spoke to somebody in reservations and at about that same time I saw the staff member going to a room. I understand it’s not easy if you’re the only staff person, but I would’ve thought that there would’ve been at least a note on the door that said I’ll be back shortly. That staff person did get the additional towels and shampoo we needed-appreciated that but once again she was not pleasant.

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Bette

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beware!!! the Manager Shan...There was No TV & No Water when I stayed here last week, he refused to give me any kind of discount Because I complained to Corporate, he then lied to me during my next stay the next week to go to my doctor for my Cancer Appts & was tridd to ban me from the motel AFTER I PAID & SPOKE WITH HIM IN ADVANCE, AFTER I ARRIVED FROM A LONG TRIP....HE SHOULD NOT BE WORKING AS A GM FOR THIS MOTEL!!!

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Benjamin

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Night shift desk clerk was Rude!! But Ruby and the rest were Great !!

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Maric

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I always said .. that you don’t have a second chance to make a First Good impression .. and the Impression I got from the front desk people was Excellent, very helpful, friendly and very impressive. Because of having kids in different travel teams we have had the chance to stay in different hotels and in different states and countries and let me remind you something.. if you had a bad experience in any place from the beginning .. you know already that your are not going to have a good experience at all. And in this place I got a really good experience. 💕💕and is very clean. Just don’t forget to bring your own shampoo, conditioner etc etc. There is plenty of parking and very convenient when you run out of options during College fútbol season.

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Bette

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Your GM there has NO IDEA ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! Your other is staff wonderful.... He literally lied to me before I rebooked this Motel again because I called Corporate to report the NO WATER PROBLEM from the week before I stayed there & I have been a VERY LOYAL CUSTOMER FOR YEARS & SPENT A LOT OF MONEY STAYING THERE TO GO TO TO MY DOCTORS BECAUSE OF IT!!! HE SHOULD BE FIRED & THRU HIS ACTIOS, PUT MY HEALTH/CANCER AT GREATER RISK!!!!

10

Benjamin

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great front desk service as Always!

10

Thomas

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and clean room

10

Chanti

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Customer Service,The front desk Agents were soo helpful and professional, management included, I definitely recommend them and will definitely be back

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Duane

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Because of a CC error, the reservation was cancelled. Someone ran our CC with the wrong Security code. They wanted to charge twice the rate as I originally booked the room for. They offered no help!!! Claimed all they had left were premium rooms. We ended up going to a completely hotel. Later, we found out we could have booked another room through Hotels.com for $40 less than what the clerk was offering.

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Brandon

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk employee was fast efficient very friendly. I will be back because of her. It’s hard to find someone after a long day of traveling who is a breathe of fresh air.

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Location

The location is convenient for ASU, Scottsdale, and major roads, with food options nearby. However, traffic noise on the street side is common and several reviews describe a rougher environment or police activity, though a few guests still felt relatively safe.

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Sharon

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is a heavy police presence in the parking lot of this hotel. There is a police substation in the lot and several police cars

8

Christopher

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel 6 was in a great location for us. Everything was in close vicinity.

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Matthew Scott

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived, there were four police vehicles dealing with an issue outside the parking area of the hotel. Lot of interesting activities that occur behind the hotel. I noticed police monitored the parking lot throughout the night. The smell of smoke and pot could be smelled; everywhere. The hot/cold water for the shower/tub were mixed up.

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Phyllis

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close location to the University

8

Sarah

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Relatively safe area

10

Todd

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No nonsense motor lodge. Convenient to airport and Scottsdale downtown.

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Kevin

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I asked for a back room off of the main road, but was informed they didn't have one. It is EXTREMELY noisy facing Scottsdale Road. To deaden the noise, I had a noise machine with me AND put the fan on constant the whole night. That helped a bit.

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Marcella

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ten mins to ASU made it very convenient. Not really much around the motel itself. Once you get into Tempe, it seems more urban.

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Mary

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was very clean, staff friendly & helpful. First time I stayed on the street side and I slept a total of 2hours due to the noise. Better insulation on street side would help.

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sunil

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

It's average. Area around is not great.

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Peter

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is just a basic spartan motel if you need cheap accommodations in the area. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Rooms were small and spartan, but clean. They did provide a refrigerator and microwave. No shampoo was provided, only soap, and linens were at a minimum. Coffee was available in mornings but no breakfast. Area is a little rough (lots of homeless) but provides many dining and shopping options nearby. I was a little worried about my car in the parking lot considering the area and fellow guests, and management takes no responsibility for damage/theft.

6

Marisol

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What you expect. Very simple and basic. Beds aren't luxurious but works for a one or two night stay. The girl upfront was awesome and super helpful!!! Neighborhood had some good places to eat around and choose to the freeway without the noise

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Sandra

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a one time ,overnight to see a spring game! It’s was easy to find and close to places to have dinner and breakfast in Scottsdale!

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Laurence

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was trying to find something inexpensive & close to ASU, where my Daughter was graduating from. Everything was ok. The only thing that was lacking was amenities like a vending machine or something where you could get water to drink. The walk in shower was a joke & had asked the girl at the front desk for a 5:30AM wake up call & didn't get one. When checking out I talked to a different girl about not getting wake up call & she replied "we don't do that here"😵‍💫

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Lee

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room has a refrigerator and microwave, but no shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer or coffee maker (although there are plenty of coffee places very close), so guests may want to bring their own. Easy parking, and not far from lots of things to do.

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Month	Average price
January	$80
February	$132
March	$126
April	$86
May	$67
June	$61
July	$53
August	$61
September	$74
October	$75
November	$73
December	$65

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $64	16 $59	17 $59	18 $57	19 $57
20 $52	21 $52	22 $52	23 $61	24 $61	25 $66	26 $62
27 $61	28 $61	29 $61	30 $61

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $71	2 $66	3 $66
4 $71	5 $71	6 $71	7 $71	8 $71	9 $81	10 $81
11 $71	12 $71	13 $71	14 $51	15 $71	16 $77	17 $81
18 $71	19 $71	20 $71	21 $71	22 $71	23 $80	24 $80
25 $71	26 $71	27 $71	28 $71	29 $71	30 $81	31 $81

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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