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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
Exterior
Room amenity
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Guest Room With 2 Full Beds And Roll-in Shower-Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Guest Room With 2 Full Beds And Tub-Ada

  • Sleeps 4

Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

2 Full Beds | Micfridge

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed | Micfridge

  • Sleeps 2

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  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,058 reviews
$66 nightly
The price is $76
Feb 15 - Feb 16
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
  • ‪The Spot - ‬19 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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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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$66 nightly
The price is $76
Feb 15 - Feb 16
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.

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. 570 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1244 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was as expected: no frills but clean and convenient for our purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Staff & service
rip off
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs to be updated. The double beds need to be replaced with queens. The coffee service was non existent. The rooms smell moldy or mildewy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Menlo Park

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an affordable location if you want to be able to walk and enjoy Carpinteria. I felt self walking at night from town back to the hotel. I would say the hotel is nothing special but I found my room spacious and clean. It was nice that there was plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

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

2/10 Terrible

Gayle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Even though we were told there was coffee in the morning in the lobby there was none. Instead we were given two cups of hot water and a "stick" of instant coffee. There were only 4 hangers in the room so we asked for more but had to bring them back. Also no iron. The water in the shower did not fully change to the shower head. The towels were so thin you could hardly dry yourself. The soap was small and did not produce suds. We will never stay there again. It cost us over $400 for 2 nights for "nothing!,"
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Staff was very very,very friendly. Easy parking Pool was not heated..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorraine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I chose this motel 6 based on the reviews and also the price at $284 per night for two double beds. Now I wish I paid $400 for the local best western or Holiday Inn. The room was tiny like a medium sized bedroom. You could only access the beds from the center aisle between the two beds. The door to the bathroom area was no more than two cabinet style hinged knob doors. The towels were thin small and scratchy. There was no coffee maker nor hairdryer no ironing board. The shampoo conditioner is housed in two small ketchup style condiment packets. When I called the front desk for more towels, nobody EVER answered the phone all evening. We had to go to front desk to ask. She stared at me when I asked for them. Wry unfriendly lady.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anahit

Disliked: Cleanliness
I don’t like
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean room, staff was friendly, will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025