Ez 8 Motel Old Town

United States , San Diego - CA
San Diego, 4747 Pacific Highway
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100 reviews shown

2/10

Poor

16 May 2026

Shawna

If I could leave a zero I might. I’m not fancy. But this place should be shut down. I think people might live there..the lady at check in was participating with me as minimally as humanly possible. Then I had to go back because my key she just set up did not work. The security guard was actually helpful. I couldn’t find the room and he helped me. The parking was terrible when I was there. There was a large large truck thing that was sticking out so it caused everyone driving/parking problems. The bathroom has rust and it looked like it was wiped down but it’s just old old old and needs to be replaced. I couldn’t bring myself to shower. I just washed my face and brushed my teeth. It’s cheap and it’s treated as such. I was fooled that it was actually IN old town. It’s not. It’s like homeless highway

Self

2/10

Poor

13 May 2026

Alex

It’s a cheap hotel. Expect a cheap hotel. The toilet in my room still had urine in it and food wrappers were on the dresser. I then asked to switch rooms, which they allowed me to do. But the AC didn’t work in that room and since it was on the 1st floor I assume. I couldn’t open the window, so I asked to switch back to the first room that was dirty. The linens were clean though.

Self

2/10

Poor

08 May 2026

Schneider

It’s not cleaning

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

celestina

Hot tub was hot and bubbling nice and clean. Very pet friendly. Nice clean rooms. And no roaches. With no deposit you can't beat it anywhere!

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Michael

Beds were breaking down, hallways were dirty, there were transients walking through all hours, tv didnt work right

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2026

The staff was so incredibly nice and helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

JORGE

9 de 10

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

zhengwei

The location is convenient if you don’t have a car, but the railroad is just behind it and it could wake you up at midnight.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Maricela

Clean.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

JOSE MANUEL

El hotel es terrible, no puedes ni dormir del olor dentro del cuarto. No recomiéndo quedarse aquí.

Self

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Matt

Becareful, rough hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Raquel

The property was in a very busy area. I got what I payed. Friendly staff.

Self

2/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Roberto

Non smoking room with cigarette burns everywhere. Wooded floors were lifted and broken, walls tearing apart AND IT STANK like Ciggars. Worst night I've had on a stay. Filled with homeless people, noisy from the trolley, drug addicts yelling. Horrible.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Apr 2026

Carlos

Se pierde la señal de los teléfonos la tele tampoco sirve no son comodos los cuartos ni cama

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Apr 2026

Leslie

We booked this hotel because the pictures on Expedia made it look like it was a modest property at a very good rate and stated it had a refrigerator in the room along with free parking. I thought the worst thing about it would be that it would be maybe a little bit loud because it was right underneath the freeway. When we arrived, we had to drive through homeless encampments and there were a lot of people lingering out front. The check-in lady did a great job of making us feel that she is on top of things and was very nice and professional in doing her job. The room was very simple, as expected, but there was no refrigerator. The bathtub was extremely worn looking. The air-conditioning blew cool air, but not cold. There was no problem with the noise from the nearby train or freeway above us. The exterior of the property is extremely worn, looking as well. All in all it was a place that I wouldn’t want to go back to unless there were no other choices but we rested OK and I guess that’s the most important. There was nothing nearby that I would feel comfortable to walk to. It is not in a good neighborhood if you’re looking for a place you can come and go by walking I would suggest not.

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2026

Matt

This is one of the roughest hotels in town, be warned,

Self

2/10

Poor

24 Apr 2026

Vina

The beg verry itch and have beg bugs i cant shower because its verry smelly there a pleasant smells that we dont like the room

Family

2/10

Poor

24 Apr 2026

Vincent

Lisa, the on site manager is a TERRIBLE person, when I wanted to get the telephone number for complaining about the motel she hesitated and finally got the number for making a complaint she said she was not going to be able to let me pay for the room because I was a liar and also refused to give me back my groceries that I had gave her to save for me when I was asked to get out of the room until I had enough money to pay another night, she's a terrible person to deal with! Very rude and unprofessional.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

Jacqueline

I didn't travel with any pets.

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

Tori

This is not someplace I'd stay again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Steve

Checking in was super easy and quick. The room was very affordable.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2026

Nichole

Friendly no problems

Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Apr 2026

JACQUELYN

Too noisy at late night

Self

4/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

sharon

Shower water would not turn on. Everything was very worn out. Walkways and stairways were filthy. AC was good.

Self

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Pena

Dirty. Dirty. Dirty. Dirty.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Pena

I arrived early. I was provided my room number but was told it ws not ready yet. I left and returned after 4PM. The room still wasn't ready. I tracked down the staff and was told that my room was 3rd on the list to be made ready and each room takes about 30 minutes. It was already after 4:30. 30 min to clean a room has my room being ready at 7. I went to office, they had no options other than I wait until they were ready. After a working heard and told the office that another room was ready, they changed my room... to another dirty room.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

18 Apr 2026

Shiloh

So bad. Stay anywhere else!

Pet

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2026

Ben

Worst place I’ve ever stayed - had to get a different place to stay because I couldn’t stay more than 1 night

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2026

Taylor

Where do I even begin with this hotel? First of all, we were told that when we got there that we could have an early check in and then when we arrived, the staff was so rude.To us and told us that checking was not until 4 p m. They finally arrived around 8pm after spending our whole day with our bags, because we didn't even trust the staff to protect our stuff because it was so ghetto. We finally arrived and the woman who was working the front office showed up late. The hollering and making noise with her friends and she was clearly on some kind of substance. This is a place that is not worth it, even if you're desperate. It would frankly be better to sleep in your car. And also letting you know that you will have to pay for internet if you want it there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

veronica

Love Ashley michael and ariel. Suoer patient and friendly

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Patricia

Great

Pet

2/10

Poor

15 Apr 2026

Nancy

Rooms are fine if you need a cheap place to stay but make sure you take a video of the room when you get there and when you leave because they try to blame you for damage. If you have more than one service dog as is the case for my family of three (2 are mine for seizure alert and then for mobility) and then each of my partners has an assistance dog as well because we’re all disabled) then I wouldn’t recommend. They seem to have this idea that little dogs barking constantly are fine but big dogs existing? Nah.

If you leave the towels even slightly dirty they DNR you so bring your own towels and something to cover the bed with.

Over all, you’re probably just better off somewhere else.

Family

4/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

Bradley

Felt unsafe and dirty

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2026

Jose

Needs upgrading but decent for price

Careful police be hot here

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Jane

Very close to train station and Old Town. Good value.

2/10

Poor

11 Apr 2026

Adrian

Unsafe areas, no security, damage to facilities and loud parties happening everywhere

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Apr 2026

Evelyn

Me dieron uno de fumadores y claramente pedí no fumadores, ya está demasiado viejo , muy feo.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

09 Apr 2026

Marites

My particular room didn't have a functioning shower. I couldn't pull on the faucet. Also the room is not well lit. One small bulb to light up the room isn't enough. The vanity and bathroom were nice and bright. Sheets were super thin and pillows were pretty flat. Stairs need repair.

Self

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Our visit started out with a pleasant 30 minute wait as the building was closed and the person working check in was “out to lunch”. At least the large homeless population at the gate kept us company until she arrived.

Cones: pee stained pillow, broken bed, sticky floors, pee smell, limited parking, train tracks directly overhead with trains going past every 30 mins all night long, noise, general dirty condition, key card not working, random person pubes in the shower.

Pros: vending machine selection, provided dog disposal waste bags, security outside.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2026

Kara

The property was a typical motel arrangement, however the amount of loitering individuals made my family and I uncomfortable.The front desk staff were helpful and kind but the space did not feel safe and secure.The bedding and mattress were very uncomfortable and blankets had burn marks from cigarettes. The room was rundown with a clearly patched hole in the door to the bathroom. While it was indicated on the door that it was a non-smoking room, the room wreaked of stale smoke. The air conditioner made a very disturbing noise as well, when turned on. We unfortunately opted to stay elsewhere for the night.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Joey

Although close to Old Town this place is tucked under the freeway. There is a reason it’s the cheapest room in SD. Room was clean, water was hot, bed was okay. Linens were bare minimum. Ice machine broken and property looks to be in various stages of repair/remodel. What one would expect for a cheap room, but keep expectations low.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Lexy

We arrived at 11 pm. Upon arrival we waited nearly 20 minutes to be checked in as security advised us that the woman may have fallen asleep. We then waited another 20 minutes to complete the entire check in process. I will say she was very nice but the wait to check in was uncalled for. It was comforting to see security on the property because the hotel itself was surrounded by many crack heads. I wouldn't consider it the safest area, police appeared on the property once during our stay that I know of. The location I was not expecting. The second floor nearly touches a freeway overpass, it might even touch. There is also a train track right next to the hotel so it is a bit noisy. The shower water stayed scorching hot. I had to kneel to not burn myself. The design for the shower is set up to where you cannot avoid the entire bathroom from being wet. The hotel request the guest use rags instead of their towels for certain things but doesn't provide any in the room. It's required to go to the front desk and ask yourself. No shampoo, conditioner, or body wash. The TV worked but every channel was staticky. You get what you pay for...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Ashley

Great place

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Azikiwe

I like the hot tub

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Dmitriy

Staff was great! The outside is a little older and needs some repair but over all a great stay and walking distance to old town which is why we go.

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2026

Jose

Excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Jose

Clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Eduardo

Friendly staff. Clean and simple motel. It has the essentials.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

Benny Yi-Bing

No WiFi. Terrible bed. Dirty, you see small insects moving on floors.

Family

2/10

Poor

24 Mar 2026

Frank

Going to be honest, this was one of the worst places I’ve stayed. The staff were friendly and did their best, but the hotel itself was very dirty and poorly maintained. There was constant noise, especially trains passing by throughout the night, which made it hard to sleep. The area also felt unsafe and not somewhere I’d want to stay again. Save your money and book somewhere else. You expect to get what you pay for, but this stay was not worth the cost at all.

Friends

2/10

Poor

21 Mar 2026

sandra

Nothing was good. Room in poor shape, no towels, police in parking lot.

2/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

Kimberly

No, creepy people all around that appear to live there. Didn’t feel safe at all, room smelled, bed needs replaced, no shampoo for guests. Mostly creepy.

2/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

Andrea

The room was in disgusting condition we needed new sheets brought to room and we had to fix beds.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

Matt

owners do nothing to impress guests, staff is as lazy as possible. it’s negative frills place to lay your head if not even that cheap. there’s barely any blanket or comforter. they are lacking in so many areas.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Abdulatif

The room are very clean and the staff are very friendly

Self

4/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

Angelica

Staff are nice but people are sketchy in the property there is no game room or no Wi-Fi

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

Txoov

Sketchy

2/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

Jocelyn

It doesnt meet my needs

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

Eva

I can’t remember her name, but the gal that works at night with her daughter was awesome! I asked her for help five different times with this and that and she was always really pleasant and willing to help. The other people that work there were not as friendly. As far as the property goes, it smelled horrible was not clean at all. There were hookers coming in and out of the room next-door to us and we listened to people having sex all night long and blasting their music. Very sketchy place and do not recommend and will not be staying there again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Dhebie

Our room smells cigarette. I have been sneezing every since i get into our room.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Lisa

The women staff are awesome

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Griffin

the property is nice and staff is very nice too

Self

4/10

Poor

10 Mar 2026

Linda

Room is way to bright, sounds carries, staff woke us up at 7am because check in forgot to get a signature and NO wd could not fall back to sleep

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 Mar 2026

Ishaiah

Booking was difficult

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Andria

It was ok

2/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Mark

Totally sketch. Pay a little more and stay somewhere else.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Losi

Yes my dog was comfortable.
Yes the shuttle was very convenient.
Room was clean staff friendly.
Will recommend to family and friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2026

Phyllis

Bug problem. I have breathing conditions

4/10

Poor

03 Mar 2026

Keenan

Staff was friendly and helpful, but we didn't stay, even after checking in. Didn't feel very safe. Needles and paraphinelea laying on the ground and in front of rooms.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Azikiwe

No the maids are rude

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Nancy

Yes

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

David

Room was not very clean

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Michael

The staff is always helpful and the rooms are always clean. You get what you pay for.
A clean room
Clean towels and soap
And a good night rest.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Stephen

Great Staff!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Stephen

Staff was really Great!

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Julanne

I still say they charged me more than hotels.com said. It would be….

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2026

Brianna

Staff was sweet the lady was in the front by herself and had a big line so the wait was long but we were helped quickly. The room was nice had a funny smell but overall pretty clean

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

Jacqueline

Roach in the room

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Julius

My friend Brandon and I had a great experience, and the woman who assisted us during check-in was wonderful. Although it was a bit busy when we arrived, she provided excellent customer service. Please consider giving her a raise. Thank you!

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Dan

Room was a disaster. Mattress past its userul life. Small TV with relatively no channels. Smokey smell in a "non-smoking" room. Rusty shower. Disgraceful vanity top. Broken towel bar. Loud, unclean bath fan. Cobwebs outside our window. Located under an off-ramp. Train roaring past all night, with a LOUD whistle. Bums hanging out make this place unsafe. My most unpleasant motel stay in over 70 years.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Feb 2026

Curtis

Horrible

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2026

Diego

Would have got better score, because I like the staff and the night front desk clerks. But this time we had to endure cold showers and I mean cold, not cool, Cold!

2/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

Dawn

The whole place is absolutely run down . Leaks everywhere, rust in the bath tubs. Outlets do not work. Curtains are scary and falling apart. Your staff does their best with what you provide them. This place is a health hazard with the smell of wet walls, floors and ceilings. You should be ashamed. The outside is littered with trash and cigarette stubs.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Feb 2026

sharon

Rooms are dirty

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

benjamin

Better than last time

2/10

Poor

05 Feb 2026

Rodolfo Junior

Roaches. Parking sucks. Damp room. Brothel vibes.

Self

2/10

Poor

02 Feb 2026

sandy

First room I was placed in had pee on the covers but I was then placed in a different room. It’s not the motels fault my dog got out of the room he was a master escape artist. But for a motel who’s supposed to be pet friendly I do believe having a gate that opens and closes for cars would potentially save a lot of troubles for guest considering the freeway is right outside the motel. My dog opened the door and ran away and got hit on the freeway while I was at my brothers marine graduation. The hot tub was nice and the staff was nice. Only minus for the staff was there was a cleaning lady smoking in the laundry room. The pool is small but it’s overall a cheap hotel we’re lucky to get any of those type of amenities.

Business_and_leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Jessica M

Check in was easy and fast. The front desk clerk was very nice and welcoming.
The property seems to have people living there. While parking next to my assigned room I noticed a guy keep circling the property and staring which made me very suspicious. At first I thought he was security but his mannerisms makes me think otherwise. My son (12) and I walk into the room and he said this looks like a place people get killed at. I agreed with him 100%.
The room smelled clean, the linen appeared to be brand new. The flooring seems to be new as well. The dresser was missing a drawer. The restroom was, I guess “clean” but in desperate need of a remodel. The toilet and tub was stained and just gross looking. So much so I didn’t want to take a shower. The beds were squeaky and way too soft for liking.
I am not a prissy type of person. I just sucked it up and stayed. We went to dinner earlier than normal so I wouldn’t get back to the room too late.
Also, it is very noisy. There’s a train that comes by that sounds like it’s right down the parking lot. I heard doors slamming all night. This property allows animals which I think is cool until you hear a pit bull and a mutt trying to go for the jugular.
I will spend the extra money going forward and not stay here. The property is at a great location and the staff are nice. Everything else is unfortunately crap.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Nathaniel

Everything from check-in to checkout.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Marshall

Rooms have been redone recently. Staff was out to lunch for almost 45 min last night while we were locked out of our room. Keys quite working.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

Melinda

Check in guy was nice. I did not stay as I did not feel comfortable here. Seemed sketchy at night and it wasn’t much better the next morning

2/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

Dennis

I tried to check in at 710 there was no staff available untill 750.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Nicholas

The room was spotless. The best thing was the staff. The night cleek was awesome!!

Self

2/10

Poor

15 Jan 2026

Elizabeth

I lost my CA card there and no one turned in my card. I found an ID card and I turned it in. I lost my ID card there and I need it back.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jan 2026

Paul

AC was fine, didn't use pool, hot tub. The mattress was terrible, like a soft sponge. Nice hot water and pressure in shower. Overall ok. Room cost a little too much for a weeknight.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jan 2026

Alison

Very basic accommodations. Freeway ramps directly over the hotel.. Room was mostly clean. Didn't use the pool or spa, but looked well maintained. Sketchy area. Great, friendly security team. Gal at the front desk was frienlty, guy in office eas not. No hot wsyer fordt morning. You get whst you psy for. Pet friendlywasn't

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2026

Dale

Experience was not very good

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 Jan 2026

Justin

There was a bed bug issue.