Located near USS Midway Museum, Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor offers a simple retreat with laundry facilities and an outdoor pool. Connect to WiFi, unwind by the pool or take advantage of free self parking.
Maritime Museum of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Balboa Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
USS Midway Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 3 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 32 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 43 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 45 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min walk
County Center - Little Italy Station - 11 min walk
Middletown Station - 14 min walk
America Plaza Trolley Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Mona Lisa Italian Foods - 7 min walk
Shake Shack Little Italy - 8 min walk
Kettner Exchange - 8 min walk
Bayside Kitchen & Bar - 4 min walk
Waterfront Bar & Grill - 7 min walk
About this property
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Port of San Diego and Balboa Park are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: County Center - Little Italy Station is 11 minutes and Middletown Station is 14 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
69 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets stay free (2 total)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Front entrance ramp
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 60.00 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).
Also known as
Motel 6 San Diego Airport Harbor
Motel 6 - San Diego Airport/Harbor Hotel San Diego
Motel 6 San Diego Airport Harbor
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor Motel
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor San Diego
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor Motel San Diego
Frequently asked questions
Does Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor?
Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 2 total. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor also has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor like?
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor is in Downtown San Diego, a short 3-minute drive from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) and 17 minutes' walk from Port of San Diego.
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Reviews
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
8.0
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2026
Room was good, staff were friendly.
Matthew
Matthew, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2026
Good place for spending the night 5 minutes away from the airport. Accommodations are basic but clean and comfortable. Bring earplugs; planes pass by just above your room before landing.
Jaime
Jaime, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2026
I had a great overall experience with both the evening staff and the morning staff.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 8, 2026
Enjoyed our one night stay. Good location, excellent value for money for a San Diego visit. So long as you don't mind the constant air traffic overhead:)
robert
robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2026
Clean room, friendly staff and proximity the airport.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2026
Staff very nice and helpful. Room was ready and in very clean
Grant
Grant, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2026
Clean and the bed was comfortable enough
Joal
Joal, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 9, 2026
Ok, budget hotel. Location is great. Clientelle sketchy at times. They need to mop the floors in the rooms. Other than that its a quick stay on a road trip worthy.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2025
Room was clean and comfortable
Sergio
Sergio, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Very friendly staff. Check in was very easy
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2025
I have enjoyed staying here for many years, and am pleased to see the cleanliness and hospitality hasn't changed.
April
April, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2026
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The king bed was comfortable and we had a balcony. Our room had plenty of space. The staff was kind and the room was clean except for the floor. I had to wipe the floor and the towel was black. The airplanes land minutes from the property. The noise is terrible if you are outside. It wasn’t too bad in the room.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2025
Clean, Quick and easy check in. Friendly staff. Thank you.
Maribel
Maribel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2025
Very clean and a cute place if you’re just looking to hunker down for a night, nothing fancy. Front desk staff was very nice/funny as well.
Haley
Haley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2025
Lowest price in the area, and comfortable
dale
dale, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2025
Had a great relaxful evening. Staff was awesome and helpful.
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 26, 2025
Great location to downtown, and price, only one thing. The airplanes. Besides that, no complaints.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2026
Clean room
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2025
The nice people
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2025
room was very nice and comfortable and the Motel was 2 miles from my business meeting.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2025
Was ok for an overnight stay. Easy to get to, good location.
Zaida
Zaida, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 16, 2025
Very basic room but the price was great. The biggest problem was that Expedia showed there was an airport shuttle, and there was not.