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Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Santa Ana

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Exterior
Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi
Lobby
Property grounds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1623 East 1st Street, I-5/Santa Ana Freeway at 1st St., Santa Ana, CA, 92701
  • Place, Santa Ana Zoo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange County Global Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Orange County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Santa Ana

City center stay.With a stay at this Lyon Street motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Ana Zoo and 2 miles (3 km) of Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse. Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Ana Zoo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cabrillo Tennis Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Orange County Global Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Yost Theater - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Old Orange County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandwich Society - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Gordito - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Avila's El Ranchito - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria de Anda - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

Motel perfectly located for exploring Santa Ana
As a guest of Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA, you'll find a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Ana motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

We should mention

  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA to the airport?

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA is 6.1 mi (11-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA on Nov 23, 2025 start from $73.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA.

How close is Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA to the beach?

This motel is 11.8 mi (23-min drive) from Balboa Peninsula Beaches and 11.9 mi (22-min drive) from Newport Dune. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA offer free breakfast?

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA have a pool?

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA does not have a pool.

Does Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA to downtown Santa Ana?

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA is 1.3 mi away from Santa Ana.

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 166 out of 1004 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I try to earlier because i have a surgery and i was to get rest but the person make me wait till 3 he told me if is a room available he can help me i saw a few person checking out earlier and he didn't call me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juliet

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were drug addicts and homeless people in and all around the property. The smell of dog feces was nauseating. Absolutely no reason to ever stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was decently clean but it smelled awful like cigarette smoke, probably because we were on the first floor and people were smoking in the parking lot. still, affordable and what’s to be expected from a motel 6. the front desk was nice. thankfully we had febreeze in the car which helped
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff during check in was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I ma not a fan of this place, homeless folks around and not a great area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area for a hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jabriel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Confortable stay

We stayed here for just one night. My brother and I had a comfortable stay. Clean room and quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
thx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Updating

OK. ROOMS need a little sprucing up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fire alarm kept going off every 5-10mins horrible, when we notified the front desk nothing was done for us my husband had to remove it and disconnect it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025