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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
Motel near Carpinteria State Beach in Carpinteria

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee service
Room amenity
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tee Time
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Carpinteria
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,066 reviews
$72 nightly
The price is $83
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

About the neighborhood

Carpinteria

Oceanside stay.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Carpinteria State Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Rincon Beach and Butterfly Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Tar Pits Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tee Time - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 20 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel near Carpinteria State Beach in Carpinteria
As a guest of Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and RV/bus/truck parking. Free self parking is available.

This Carpinteria motel is smoke free.

  • 138 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South offers 138 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,066 reviews
$72 nightly
The price is $83
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 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
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. 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@6 (Motel 6).

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South to the airport?

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South is 22 mi (24-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 Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

As of Feb 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South on Feb 19, 2026 start from $77.94, 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 Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South.

How close is Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South to the beach?

This motel is 1.3 mi (9-min drive) from Carpinteria State Beach and 8 mi (10-min drive) from Rincon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South offer free breakfast?

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South have a pool?

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South features an outdoor pool.

Does Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South to downtown Carpinteria?

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South is 0.6 mi away from Carpinteria.

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1248 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

RONKE

Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dr Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

JESSICA

Disliked: Cleanliness
They had people come and cut trees bright and early in the morning and we couldn’t sleep due to the noise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ajit Kumar, San Ramon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was courteous. However, it felt a little cramped. There was hardly any room on one end of the bed to get on.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hard to find parking when we arrived late. Phone didn’t work. Stuffy room and loud,blowing a/c. Needed an extra blanket. Decent price compared to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

No public restroom for guest
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was ample and convenient. Only 1 ice machine at the front of the motel. Not convenient when you are placed at the back of the motel. Otherwise, it was only about 5 min from the Avocado Festival.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kalyanee

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Some things non functional bathroom light not working, door key not working had to be exchanged
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dulce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Frederick

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daisy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrible, the staff is rude, it was dirty and it doesn’t look like the pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Janie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo, santa barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, clean, no complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Debi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus, SAN DIEGO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

terry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely small room and very noisy. The ice machines did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David, Anaheim

Disliked: Amenities
It’s a morel 6, expect a basic room. It was clean, should be a 60-80 a night room. Unfortunately because of the location they can charge 159-190 and there’s not much choice. Definitely over charged for the caliber of room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a short one-day stay and it was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stefani

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025