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Reviews of EZ 8 Motel Old Town 2 stars

4747 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110, United States

#232 of 237 hotels in San Diego

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Review score

Based on 2669 hotel reviews

5.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.0

  • Comfort

    6.0

  • Location

    6.5

  • Facilities

    5.8

  • Staff

    7.2

  • Value for money

    6.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    5.0
    Terrible!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check-in late at the outside counter (after coming from Seaworld). At front desk was the staff and security guard who was talking and laughing. No problem. After less than 10 minutes when we got to our room, one of us were in the restroom, there was a knock on our door! One of us asked, Who is it?!? A make voice said, “Open your door”. I replied, I am not opening the door! Who is it? Again, he replied…Open the door. Again, I said: We are not opening the door! Who are you?!? He finally, replied, security. We asked: What do you want? He finally said, show your ID. So, I did show it on the glass. Certainly would not and did not open the door…don’t care who it was, especially when checking in he and front desk staff clearly saw us at the check-in window! And we showed our IDs At check-in as required.

    Location, near Old Town and 10 minutes away from Seaworld.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the room, the floors had cracks in it, it wasn't clean good,

    Bed was comfy.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    7.0
    Not the cleanest
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't check in till after 4

    Cheap price

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    6.0
    San Diego PD call this place the SLEAZY 8
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Roaches outside the walkway, people hanging out at all hours of the night, i suspect they live there. Dumpster was overflowing with trash laying on the ground and in the walkway

    The room was very clean and staff was nice.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    7.0
    I will book more rentals here in the future...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't like the Police near by seemingly harassing citizens

    I like the location of EZ8, It's convenient for me

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    4.0
    Falling apart.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have been coming to this EZ 8 for years, and it seems like it gets worse and worse. I reserved a non-smoking room, but I got a smoking room. The room was so dark, and the single light in the room was useless. The heater/ac worked but was so loud I couldn't use it. The bed was simply terrible with huge dips and valleys. Tiny TV, where most of the channels were so fuzzy, i could barely make out what was going on. I think this is the last time I will stay here.

    Friendly staff. No deposit.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    5.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-costly, slow, hard to access

    Hot wate

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My refrigerator was a little wonky

    Quick access to freeway and beaches.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    6.0
    Nothing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had issue with bed bugs and also a lot of homelessness is there and drug activity

    N/A

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    best clean

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    7.0
    It was an inexpensive overnight before an early flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee maker and no personal hygiene amenities which I only discovered at 5am when I needed a shower before my flight

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    7.0
    It was ok, but I wouldn't stay there again unless I was driving.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I wouldn't recommend this location without a car. It's an easy walk to the Old Town Trolley Station, but there are a lot of homeless people in this area. I didn't have any problems walking around, but it's something I wish I was aware of beforehand. Also, the motel is pet friendly which is great, until someone leaves their pooch unattended and it cries and whimpers in the early morning (I experienced this).

    Check-in was easy as was checkout. The facilities were a little run down, but it's about what I expected. The bed was comfortable, the air conditioner worked fine and the pool looked clean, although I didn't use it.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    4.0
    What is up with people these days?
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like being harassed by the manager every 5 minutes after we asked for a late check out.

    I liked the water pressure and the old windows that were still part of the building.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    5.0
    You get what you pay for, I guess?
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floors left my feet black. Quite a few homeless people mill about on the premises. The proximity to the train is very unfortunate. Police patrolled the parking lot nightly. Whether looking for fugitives, addicts, or what, I'm not sure, but it was a bit concerning.

    The beds are clean and comfortable. The proximity to the beach, Mission Valley, Old Town, and so much more are very appealing. The front desk staff was really helpful and friendly. Under $90 a night within a few minutes of the beach? Insanely cheap. Police patrolled the parking lot nightly, so it had to be safe, right?

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price, staff, cleanliness

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was dirty. Under the bed there were dirty socks and dog balls. The price corresponds to the conditions. If it had been clean it would have been great.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    4.0
    I needed an inexpensive night’s rest and it worked.
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property itself was in very poor condition. Cracked and unmatched tile, scrapes and holes in the paint in the room, stains on the sheets and blankets (but I could tell they were clean). They didn’t have cups for water in the room or a coffee maker.

    They have a security guard.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    4.0
    Not happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Homeless ppl

    No breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    6.0
    Not to good for the price
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress is not good quality The floor was dirty

    The Location is good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smelly, sketchy.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    5.0
    In other words it was a decent place for a last minute place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vey outdated and could definitely use some upgrades, repainting and repair ,needs a fix in the bathroom for leaks through the flooring..

    Easy to find room and was pretty spacious Beds were clean

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didnt have a blanket, there wasnt sound cancellation so I got woken up by parties at 2 and 4 AM just partying outside of the building. You can clearly hear the room next to you.

    Staff was nice and security was on point.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    7.0
    Shopped all lodging types which was pricey for weekend stay, settled for motel due to budget. Was bit concerned abt som
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some homeless ppl in the general area .. but homelessness is everywhere

    Functioning facilities. Bed was comfortable. Close to old town, front desk person all night. 24-hr security. Close to fwy. Thot my shower wasn’t working, the security guy came to help me out -had to yank it really hard

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    7.0
    close to public transportation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    didn’t like the amount of homeless people outside :( but i know they have to be somewhere

    great geographical location! loved being walkable distance to train/bus station and driving distance to food and stores. liked the option of having the vending machine, microwave, fridge, and pool. grateful for security and great front desk staff!

    Stayed in July 2024

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