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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Carpinteria hotel

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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5606 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tee Time
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Extra Floor Space)

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Pool
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About the neighborhood

Carpinteria

Close to the beach.You'll find Tee Time and Tar Pits Park within a 15-minute walk of this Carpinteria hotel. Also, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore is within half a mile (1 km) and Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tar Pits Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tee Time - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rusty's Pizza Parlor - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Carpinteria hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1150 square feet (107 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Carpinteria hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1150 sq ft of conference space
  • 107 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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$127 nightly
The price is $146
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Carpinteria

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG is 22.2 mi (26-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

As of Jan 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG on Jan 18, 2026 start from $143.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (9-min drive) from Carpinteria State Beach and 3.2 mi (7-min drive) from Rincon Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG to downtown Carpinteria?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG is 0.7 mi away from Carpinteria.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst internet service. I chose this hotel because it advertised a fast internet service. But they are using a broken provider that doesn't allow a secure VPN connections. I require a VPN connection to my work. They offer 2 levels of internet, standard (for free) and enhanced for $4.95. I chose enhanced, but it didn't allow my VPN connection to work. I tested the VPN connection to my home, and it didn't work either. The 3 different hotels that I stayed at, on the last 3 evenings, all worked fine for my VPN connections. I will not be staying in Marriot Hotels again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dzhamilya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was decent for the money I guess. A couple of things could’ve improved my rating. #1, the window curtains didn’t close, so it was impossible to have a fully blacked out window. Which is important to me. On that note, the rooms are not completely soundproof. The other thing is the outlets in our room were all very loose and didn’t work properly. And the last thing, the people on the reception desk were not very knowledgeable of the area which was a little bit frustrating. Other than that, lovely area, dinner options in walking distance, nice small gym that is equipped with good machines.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Durbin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk & cleaning staff professional, efficient, and friendly. Served a tasty breakfast and lots of good hot black coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean room with everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Pool area nice with table and chairs and sun loungers. Staff very helpful Nice buffet breakfast with good selection of food. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good option to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Room was clean. Comfortable beds. Breakfast was ok. House keepers very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

KRISTEN

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pet fee was inexpensive and they were accommodating for our stay. But it wasn't fun being told we would have someone come in our room to measure the windows on the morning we were supposed to check out, and they never came. We couldn't relax or come and go easily without wondering when they would be coming. They also have too many handicap and electric car parking in the front of the property and not enough regular parking making it difficult to park close to our room Other than that, everything around the property was clean and the staff friendly. The beds were comfortable and the pillows too. Breakfast was delicious with lots of variety but sadly the pancake maker was out of order during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast with many choices. Front desk staff were very helpful and efficient. Nice pool and hot tub. Well maintained. Close proximity to restaurants, beaches and shops. Hard working housekeeping staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, nice location, ok to have dog with me
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

philip

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not cleaned properly. Strings hanging from wood. Tv had smears. No tv remote found. Refrigerator was noisy shed had a crack that could potentially cut your finger. Bed was skeptically clean. Definitely would not stay there again nor would I recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only reason the hotel did not get all 5 stars is that the room had a very noisy refrigerator that ran all night, making it difficult to sleep, even with ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanpreet

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey S

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad Place

This room was horrible. The AC and refrigerator were loud, the hallways and elevator had a horrible smell it never went away. The bed linen was stained, the mattress had stains, their was mold in the bathroom, the couch had tears and holes, the curtains were messed up, There looked like maybe a leak above the bed because there was a big bubble. If you wanted dishes or appliances for the kitchen they had to be checked out at the front desk. I would never stay here again. Also the pillows are very small. No smart tv. This hotel needs to upgrade and remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciate the fresh fruits in the lobby all day!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

rebecca

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed after reading other reviews that people highly recommended this hotel. I have stayed in other Holiday Inn locations and found this location to be other than pleasing. First and foremost, I like to iterate that this hotel is directly on the other side of a sound wall of the freeway. Make sure that you request the side that does not face the freeway because it is very loud which makes it very uncomfortable to fall asleep and stay asleep. Our first room that we entered smelt like pet urine and cigarette smoke. The furniture was worn the drawers and the dresser would not shut…. very disappointed that they would even consider putting their patrons in this room. The hallways were very warm. The thermostat in the hallway red 82°. The door to the outside parking that is supposed to be secure is not. Anyone can enter the hotel free at will. This hotel has seen better days. I would like to remind everyone that they accept animals. Therefore, you might get a room that has the smell of a kennel which is very disappointing. The furniture is old and worn down, carpets are dirty and rooms smell of mildew I’m not sure why there was positive reviews of this location. I’m not being overly picky and want to share my frustrations with this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025