Motel 6 Arcata offers an inexpensive and solid experience with good value for the cost. The check-in process is automated and different, using a kiosk or virtual assistant for a remote, straightforward service that some find efficient but others find impersonal. The staff is noted as friendly, helpful, and competent. Rooms are clean, comfortable, and fair for the price, with decent beds and functioning AC, though furnishings can be slightly worn-out. Some rooms are small, especially with two beds. Issues noted include very small, cheap towels, bathroom floors coming up, shower leaks, and walls that are not completely soundproof. The location is convenient and close to restaurants and major roads, with free parking outside, though parking can be tight during area events. The surrounding outdoors are nice, but the immediate area has some safety concerns with people on drugs and homeless individuals, though the motel itself has security cameras and feels safe with doors locked. It is considered a good deal for an affordable, short stay.
Very quick and simple. Very friendly staff, had a nice stay :)
August 2026
We were near the vending and ice machines the noise lasted all night. Very loud.
August 2026
I give it a five star review for what it is. The room I got is small, but super clean. I saved a good amount of money staying here. I was skeptical about it at first but it turned out great.
