Hotel Motel 6 Newport Beach (Costa Mesa, USA)

Guests welcomed this motel's roadside location off the Costa Mesa Freeway, which offered easy access to amusement parks and beaches nearby. Vacationers in particular appreciated having a wide choice of Orange County beaches to pick from nearby with the nearest being at Newport Beach only three miles away. Another bonus was the choice of restaurants, gas stations and convenience stores that were in the vicinity.

With its pleasant outdoor pool and hot-tub, this property met or exceeded expectations of most budget-conscious travelers. Considering its competitive rates for the area, the motel offered good value for money, according to many guests. Reviewers were often impressed with the minimalist remodeled rooms that were basic but spacious, clean and comfortable enough for a getaway. The rooms were reportedly well-equipped and guests liked having fridge and microwave as standard. Moreover, most guests said the linens were clean and fresh. Perks like the pet-friendly policy and free parking were the icing on the cake for many guests.

Apart from occasional claims of mix-ups with reservations, reviewers were upbeat about the customer service, often describing personnel as pleasant, helpful and attentive.

Guests appreciated the free Wi-Fi but were divided over its effectiveness. Some said the service was reliable; others said it suffered from slowdowns during peak periods, possibly due to insufficient bandwidth.

During peak periods there were occasional claims that the parking lot was too small to cope with the number of vehicles looking for a space.

Although most reviewers said the motel was well-cleaned, there were infrequent claims that pest control measures weren't robust enough. On the maintenance front, reviewers sometimes encountered problems like weak water pressure or malfunctioning air-conditioning.