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EZ 8 Motel Old Town

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EZ 8 Motel Old Town, 4747 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA -(888) 323-5826
Area: Old Town
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HOTEL RATING: 
OKAY
2.8 out of 5 (2291 Ratings)
0.9 miles Soma San Diego
v5 mins driving
t20 mins walking
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The Spotlight on EZ 8 Motel Old Town

Affordable Comfort Near San Diego’s Music Scene

Modern convenience meets classic motel charm at EZ 8 Motel Old Town, a budget-friendly spot just minutes from downtown San Diego. Located on Pacific Highway, this no-frills motel puts you close to the action while providing a quiet retreat once the encore ends. With a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, it’s a great place to unwind between shows.

Each room comes with a sitting area, refrigerator, cable TV with HBO, and a private bathroom — all the essentials to rest and recharge. Plus, the Old Town Transit Center is just a five-minute walk away, making it easy to get around the city without a car.

Why Concert-goers love it

Location is everything, and EZ 8 hits the mark. You’re a short ride from downtown’s biggest music venues and just 10 minutes from San Diego International Airport — perfect for out-of-town music lovers. Late-night rideshare access is simple from this central spot, and the area stays relatively quiet at night, helping you sleep off the setlist. Check-in at 4:00 pm gives you time to settle in before the show, and check-out at 11:00 am lets you sleep in a bit after a late night.

Who this Hotel is great for

  • Groups of friends looking for a budget base near music venues
  • Solo travelers chasing a dream concert
  • Couples enjoying a spontaneous music weekend
  • Fans needing a quiet, affordable recovery zone
  • Budget-conscious concert-goers who value location over extras

Food and Drink Options

While there’s no on-site restaurant, your room comes with a fridge for late-night snacks and drinks. You’re within walking distance of Old Town San Diego, where you’ll find everything from taco joints to pubs — many open late. Breakfast spots are nearby too, ideal for a slow morning after a loud night.

Nightlife Options

EZ 8 Motel Old Town is just a quick Uber or trolley ride to the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego’s nightlife hub. Whether you’re into rooftop lounges, dive bars, or live DJ sets, you’ll find it there. Prefer to keep it low-key? Old Town has cozy bars serving up local craft brews and margaritas.

What People Say

Guests rave about the motel’s location and affordability. Many liked the easy access to public transportation, the friendly front desk staff, and the value for money. The pool and hot tub are popular touches after a long day — or night.

Areas for Improvement

This is a budget motel, so don’t expect luxury linens or high-end decor. Some guests mention that the rooms could use a refresh, and noise from the nearby highway can be noticeable. Still, for the price and location, most agree it’s a solid choice.

The Bottom Line

If you're looking for a simple, well-located, and affordable stay close to San Diego's music venues, EZ 8 Motel Old Town hits all the right notes.
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Free Parking
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Business Center
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
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Free Internet
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Airport Shuttle
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Coffee shop
` Wheelchair accessible
` On-site parking
` vending machine
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Daily Housekeeping
` English
` Spanish
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Access to health care professionals
` Staff trained in safety protocol
` Contactless check-in/out
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Spa services
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Air conditioning in public area
` Heating in public area
` Cleaning products available
` Internet access (charges may apply)
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Wi-Fi available in public areas (charges may apply)
` Xerox/fax in business center

EZ 8 Motel Old Town Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Okay (2.8 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Noelia A, San Diego, visiting Pechanga Arena San Diego

Liked: It was quite clean they called the room when our taxi arrived.

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

M, Orange County, visiting Pechanga Arena San Diego

Disliked: Front desk attendants were un-informed about all aspects of their own hotel and rude on top of it. They did not want to help any of their guests whatsoever and called me by the wrong name for the entire stay even after correcting them.

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Anonymous Tue, 24 June 2025

F' ed Up.

Disliked: Accommodation refused. Refund declined. F'

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Shaun Sun, 22 June 2025

Good

Liked: Cheap
Disliked: Mattress was a bit saggy, and our blanket had big burn holes on them.

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Gonzalo Sat, 21 June 2025

Disappointing

Disliked: Room smelled very strongly of cigarette

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Patricia Fri, 20 June 2025

Passable

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Price Fri, 20 June 2025

Pleasant

Liked: I enjoyed the location being close to the highway so I could get back and forth to the hospital where my newborn was in the NICU after birth. The staff was low contact & not very talkative but courteous which is not a problem.
Disliked: The amenities were few, there were holes in the walls, burn marks and old soap chunks stuck in the sink drain along with rust & no drain stopper. They didn't change out the towels or do room service there the entire stay & there was no trash bag in the waste basket so I had to walk all the way to their laundry facility to get a new towel and still no trash bag. After just having a baby I am still extremely sore & hurting so it is difficult to walk so this was a huge inconvenience. The air-conditioning worked well but was also very dirty & had all kinds of stuff like pieces of plastic, and leftover trash inside the vents so I left it off as often as possible which was very uncomfortable due to the room being extremely stuffy & humid even when no one had showered. The window did open up a little but was stuck & difficult to move. Either way I couldn't get a good breeze while asleep because of the drug addicts sneaking past my window to go upstairs at night. For 4 of the days I was there someone had left a huge bag of garbage outside my door & the housekeeping & security kept walking past it for the first two days. When I came back the bag had been moved to the top of the stairs above my room. S day later the bag reappeared in front of my door with more waste. I couldn't understand why the staff didn't just throw it away but they checked the trash can that was 5 feet from it. There were two dirty diapers on the walkway outside someone's door on the way to my room which stayed there for about the first 3 to 4 days of my arrival although housekeeping walked right past it & even cleaned rooms right next to it. They were left out on the open. Lots of flies from the diapers & trash & had to shop them back outside & close the door although I didn't quite trust breathing in whatever was in the AC vent.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Aquino Fri, 20 June 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Peter Fri, 20 June 2025

Exceptional

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

James Thu, 19 June 2025

Affordable by there are better...

Liked: The only reason why I don’t want to give this a zero is because they work with the city to give imminently homeless a place to stay for a month before they officially become homeless to catch up and get acclimated to a life without their home or possibly family. I got respect for that but otherwise while they staff, I spoke to were nice. I would say four out of the 10 that I saw were cordial and personable and they were polite enough to allow a late check out, but was later than usual and did not charge over $20 to run the credit for a debit because I had a family but otherwise I would say do your best to make this an option if you are on low budget
Disliked: The Wi-Fi was so slow. I don’t see how it was worth eight dollars a day, yes a day and they do a hold on your account for every single charge to the vending machines as well as the charge to the vending machines and the Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi has terrible speed, but it works for basics.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anonymous Thu, 19 June 2025

Very good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Cj Tue, 17 June 2025

Superb

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EZ 8 Motel Old Town 4747 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA