Hotel Motel 6-Carlsbad, NM (Carlsbad, USA)

Some guests thought the motel's exterior looked unappealing but they were often pleasantly surprised once they went inside. They were largely pleased with the modern rooms with their wood-effect floors, flat-screen TVs and fresh decor; although some felt they were a bit small. The inclusion of fridges and microwaves as standard was a bonus as was the outdoor swimming pool. Many reviewers described the rooms as more than adequately clean and comfortable for a shorter stay with cozy beds to boot.

Guests often thought they got plenty of bang for their buck due to freebies like Wi-Fi, parking, morning coffee and expanded cable channels. Although the accommodation wasn't fancy, many guests felt the motel offered decent value for money as the room rates were affordable. However, some reviewers said they wished there were breakfast options apart from free morning coffee or that the provided supplies of soap and towels weren't very generous.

According to many reviewers, the staff were reportedly friendly, helpful, attentive and full of useful local knowledge.

Many guests said the roadside location was convenient, but other than a couple of restaurants and stores, amenities nearby were a bit limited. Guests often had to travel about three miles into Carlsbad for a wider choice of shopping and dining options.

According to some critics, there was maintenance work to do in order to address occasionally noisy air-conditioning units and plumbing issues like slow-draining water in certain bathrooms.

There were some reports that the fridges and microwaves weren't always cleaned inside, stained linens and mold in certain bathrooms. Lingering smoky smells in some non-smoking rooms were also detected by some visitors.