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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
Interior
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 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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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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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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
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rusty's Pizza Parlor - ‬8 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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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; 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, 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@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 Dec 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South on Dec 2, 2025 start from $87.99, 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.

Reviews

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1209 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Amenities
Understaffed for a holiday weekend. Ran out of coffee. Housekeeping very late to remake the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Twice, the charge was 0ver $6.00 more than what my reservation, via Expedia charged (displayed and emailed, when I reserved). Their excuse was it can not be changed in their system. Nice location and clean, but staff need better & warmer customer service presentation, and they need to honor reservations made via Expedia!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sammy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MASANORI

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxann

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

2/10 Terrible

Morgan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I checked in the room was dirty, stains on matress, dead bugs, rooms looked nothing like the picture. The check in girl was rude and couldn’t handle the line out the door and multiple people had other complaints. The room smelled moldy and the lights flickered. We left and didn’t stay and found other accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is very convenient to my purpose of being in town. Very affordable and accommodating. I will be back many times.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

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

Great for travelers with pets

Friendly staff, hotel room was clean and economical, all I needed traveling with a dog. Great Thai food and frozen yogurt places within walking distance. The pool looked inviting on a hot day. Someone was always at the front desk. Plenty of parking, even on a busy weekend in and out. Water was hot and the shower had good pressure. The basics for the right price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

seung

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We don’t like nothing about this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Okay

It was “fine”. AC made it freezing and when off it was stuffy and uncomfortable and nothing in between. Pillows were terrible. Certainly wasn’t worth $200 a night- I don’t care if it’s summer or not.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Pleasent quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the grounds were kept nice, all the plants seemed to be thriving.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
It was ok most of the room where occupied by construction crew. Was very loud overnight from them hanging outside their rooms. Beds were uncomfortable very worn. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean property relatively close to food and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mauro

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmiña

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was impeccably clean, and it's in a walkable area to downtown, coffee shops, and the beach, near a beautiful beach trail head.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Virginia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sink didn't drain well and bath tub could be cleaned out better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked pool area only 3 ft deep all pools. Beach lake area dirty. Palapas are not free. Cabañas not free. Room was dirty. Bathroom ceiling full of holes from water leaks. Luxury room expected better quality. Bathroom sink was patched and ugly. Noisy hall ways and Air Conditioner. Elevator lobby dirty. Ride front desk and don’t have any maps of property or information on pools and beach area. Very disappointed!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025