Name: Motel 6-El Centro, CA
Address: 395 Smoketree Drive, El Centro, California, United States of America, El Centro, California, US
Price range: $70–$82 per night
Rating: 7.2

What guests think

Reviews of Motel 6-El Centro, CA describe a budget stay with friendly staff and convenient freeway access, but mixed room experiences, inconsistent cleanliness, notable noise near the highway, and occasional maintenance or pest issues that affected comfort for some guests.

Rooms are basic, with some updated touches, but several reviews mention small layouts, hard mattresses, and unreliable Wi‑Fi. Facilities are limited: parking and laundry are handy, while the pool was sometimes dirty or unavailable. Overall, expect a simple, budget stop suited to short stays.

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Facilities

Parking is convenient, with some noting safe or truck parking, and on-site laundry is available. Pool availability and upkeep were inconsistent, with reports of a clean pool at times and other times being dirty or drained for maintenance.

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10

Paula

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Very comfortable and relax. Able to do my laundry.

4

Joseh

Feb 20, 2023

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The staff, especially check in, was courteous and friendly. The room was clean and the tv worked and provided good picture. The swimming pool, however, was open to use but was filthy. Our 8 year old granddaughter was deeply disappointed in not being able to use the pool because of its unclean condition. It would have been better customer service to have told us at check in that the pool was too dirty to use.

8

Gildardo

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Been slightly remodeled and still my go2 when needing to stay in El Centro for work, truck parking.

6

Janice

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We came to use the pool, unfortunately they drained the pool for maintenance. Why would they do this on a weekend. Bad timing and we were very disappointed. We should have gotten some type of compensation for no pool available. We staye for 3 nights.

6

Douglas

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Safe parking

10

Tobias

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a good experience. A very clean motel. Air-conditioning worked great. Pool is clean. Staff was friendly.

4

Alex

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was up to date and needs repair the pool was dirty

10

Linda

Mar 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All you need and goid laundry services

8

Peggy

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking convenient. Convenient for Dr. Appt., etc. Only problem--no hot water

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Patrick

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The water was hot even in the cold position. We had a light out. I was great they had a cleaning station for hunters cleaning their birds

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean or spotless, while others reported strong odors, stained linens, dust, mold, and pests including roaches. Exterior areas were also noted as dirty at times.

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Jessica

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room didn’t have any towels. The rule was infested with roaches.

6

Machelle

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed at this location every year for the past 5 or so years. generally has been great. For the first time ever I got a room that smelt like animal urine/cat spray. Room was clean just smelt like animal. Avoid room 132.

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Shari

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. The service at check in was great, very friendly and informative clerk. Only issue was i requested a downstairs room. We didnt arrive until 9:30 pm and the o ly room left was an upstairs room but it was right in front where we could still see our uhaul.

10

Maye

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

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djori

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not good, room smelled horrible, was woken up in the middle of the night by a cockroach crawling on my leg, then another one on the desk that morning. They didn’t do anything about it nor gave a discount or even apologized

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Kris

Dec 29, 2022

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Stayed 19,354 nights

Beds are worse than the worst sleeper couches I've slept on; cheapest mattresses possible. You feel only springs and the platform beneath the mattress. Horrible stains on the sheets, the floors have something caked onto them that stands a half inch in texture, and the shower was filled with mold. While most Motel 6 properties are low quality, they're cared for and comfortable enough to stay in. Buyer beware here. This one isn't worth staying in.

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Khadijah

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice but it had bugs in the room dead &’dd alive. There was also bugs in the shower &’dd when ii called the office to exchange rooms ii was told “they cant change the room for bugs”

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Joseph

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I always stay at motel 6 because they are clean. The shower was kind of weird because water can end up all over bathroom. Otherwise it was a very positive experience. Very clean, cheap and simple

10

James

Apr 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless. The cleaning staff were available upon request. There was no issues with the cleanliness of the room.

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azniv

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disgusting and disgusting there was pee stains the shower pan hair all over the floors and beds are very uncomfortable, mattress like a thin paper

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Rooms

Rooms are basic with some remodeled touches, but several reviews mention small layouts, hard or uncomfortable mattresses, and unreliable Wi‑Fi. Traffic and train noise affects rooms facing the highway or tracks.

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Richard

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rundown, worst bed ever didn’t even get to sleep left early morning

6

Teresa

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Train to close to hotel.

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Michele

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly. The room on the south side near the freeway was loud.

4

Brian

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Internet was pathetic. Reminded me of dial-up.

4

Kevin

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Avoid rooms facing the freeway. Very noisy all night. Not recommended.

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Óscar segura

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Motel 6 only needs better mattress.

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Diann

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was so tiny we had to turn sideways to pass each other. The shower curtain was barely hanging. Tiny TV. Refrigerator has no temp control. Beds were hard and lumpy. We only stayed one night out of the 4 booked.

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Catalina

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room we stayed in was recently remodel. There are restaurants closed by it is next to the I-8. Good customer service

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FELIPE

Feb 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was alright for the price. Getting to the room is a little far from the check-in area. Worst part was how loud it is inside the room - the highway is right next to the hotel and it was really loud all night long.

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Maria

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, but bed was very uncomfortable. Staff was friendly

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Service

Service is generally friendly and efficient at check-in, with several mentions of helpful staff and managers. Some guests reported issues such as rude interactions, deposit disputes, room assignment problems, or requests not being addressed.

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Royce

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I stay at a lot of Motel 6 properties (because of dog friendly perk) and this place was probably the most disappointing. Upon arrival, I waited about 15 minutes for the clerk to come ot the front desk (along with 4 others). During check-in she asked me for a $100 cash deposit, which ive never done or heard of at any similar properties. She didnt argue much about it (which made it seem more skeptical) and gave me my room key. The extremely outdated and dirty room faced the freeway and was exceptionally loud all night. The bed was hardly made. Cigarrette burns on the table. Smoke alarm was ripped out. There are also lots of street people hanging around the property. 3 approached me while I was out walking my dog.

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Fernando

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient. Quick in and out Staff is extremely friendly and attentive. Motel6 is clean and priced rightly

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Christina

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First off room had roaches and i ledt to get breakfast and my room was given to someone else

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Esther

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manager was super understanding and Joseph was amazing very friendly and understanding

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Sujitra

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception guy wasn't friendly pr welcoming. At least he was quick. No explanation of services, times, etc. Didnt seem to want to be there.

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Daryl

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our door didn’t lock so they switched our room to a room who’s smoke detector wouldn’t stop bepping and they asked us to take the battery out very unsafe.we had to fix the chain in the toilet and it had a fish hook to attach the chain.Asked for towels and room to be cleaned and that never happened.We stayed with a group of people and all 4 rooms had an issue.

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Yesenia

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The manager lady is very rude and lied said she had to throw away all my sheets I used said they were the color black 😡 calling me dirty saying my dog scratched up the back of their restroom door she did not give me my $100 deposit back Horrible stay

10

Latricha

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in was simple and fast. Excellent customer service.

10

Teresa

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I got the room to attend a funeral in the area. The room was clean and the staff very nice. I did not stay the entire night and it was nice the staff noticed.

10

Diane

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was just a quickie trip to the area this hotel was in, and I was out of the room early in the morning, so I didn't have much time to do anything but sleep there. The check in was very friendly and efficient, and due to my inability to walk up stairs, they upgraded my room to a different downstairs room and didn't charge for it. The room is nothing fancy, but it's clean, efficient, nice bathroom and the bed was very comfortable. If I need to be in a situation like this again, I would definitely stay here.

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Location

Right off I‑8 and close to restaurants, the location works well for quick stops and access to errands. However, multiple reviews mention significant freeway or train noise and occasional concerns about a rough area or transient activity.

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Teresa

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Train to close to hotel.

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Miguel

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I think it's a good value for money. It's not a fancy hotel, but it's located right off Highway 8, which was convenient for us to continue our trip. Plus, there are restaurants nearby for breakfast.

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Guadalupe

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Safe, Convenient, Close to Hwy & Shopping & Dinning! Staff is Nice & Professional. Best thing: Dogs are Free!!

4

Kevin

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Avoid rooms facing the freeway. Very noisy all night. Not recommended.

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Manuel

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is getting old. I have used several times, location is very convenient.

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MARIELA

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right across the street from holiday in. Easy fast check in. Right next to multiple fast food spots. Stayed for a night, will return when in the area. Safe and peaceful. Right next to the freeway but honestly it was pretty quiet.

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jonathan

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Homeless people wondering around facility at bight

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Marcos

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to the 8 freeway and food

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FELIPE

Feb 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was alright for the price. Getting to the room is a little far from the check-in area. Worst part was how loud it is inside the room - the highway is right next to the hotel and it was really loud all night long.

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Leticia

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

its in a rough spot and i didn't like that they put a single woman in the back by the highway not cool

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Miguel

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I think it's a good value for money. It's not a fancy hotel, but it's located right off Highway 8, which was convenient for us to continue our trip. Plus, there are restaurants nearby for breakfast.

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Guadalupe

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Safe, Convenient, Close to Hwy & Shopping & Dinning! Staff is Nice & Professional. Best thing: Dogs are Free!!

8

Jerome

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good for the price lots of truckers lots of nearby restaurants

10

Coni

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleased. Social Gathering with hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, etc. Next morning, full on breakfast with a very friendly chef…will be returning!

10

Sayra

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Family members liked the stay beds just alilo hard. But location of hotel was the best near restaurants walking distance. Loved the pool.

10

Catalina

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room we stayed in was recently remodel. There are restaurants closed by it is next to the I-8. Good customer service

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MARIELA

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right across the street from holiday in. Easy fast check in. Right next to multiple fast food spots. Stayed for a night, will return when in the area. Safe and peaceful. Right next to the freeway but honestly it was pretty quiet.

8

Marcos

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to the 8 freeway and food

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Month	Average price
January	$72
February	$69
March	$67
April	$71
May	$72
June	$70
July	$73
August	$68
September	$71
October	$69
November	$71
December	$66

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13	14	15 $79	16 $70	17 $70	18 $70	19 $70
20 $70	21 $70	22 $70	23 $82	24 $82	25 $82	26 $82
27 $79	28 $82	29 $82	30 $82

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $82	2 $82	3 $82
4 $82	5 $82	6 $82	7 $82	8 $82	9 $82	10 $82
11 $82	12 $82	13 $82	14 $82	15 $82	16 $82	17 $82
18 $82	19 $82	20 $80	21 $82	22 $82	23 $82	24 $82
25 $82	26 $82	27 $82	28 $82	29 $82	30 $82	31 $82

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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