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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Carpinteria hotel

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

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, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 13
  • 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
(108 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(63 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • 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
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min drive

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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  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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Apr 26 - Apr 27
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 Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG on Apr 19, 2026 start from $206, including 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. 634 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except breakfast could not get eggs without cheese
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice and clean and so close to Santa Barbara
So close to see this
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceferino, Santa Clarita

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms but no water inside room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marlyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Zhang yi

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vineet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Breakfast staff was excellent. Would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Vadiraj

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Too close to the freeway and poor sound proofing. Staff was courteous. But for the price this was a poor offering.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anson, Gardena

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Garrett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is a little older and could use updating. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was good, but pancake maker was out of order during our entire stay. Pool and hot tub were nice and water was heated in the pool too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shimaa

Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Riverside

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jieyi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

CHANG

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good check in, nice clerk. rooms were nice and clean. roomy.full breakfast. pretty quiet, little bit of noise from the freeway, but nothing too bad, also close to beach and sites
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean, the breakfast was great. There was construction going on in the building that caused a couple inconveniences like the hot water or elevators which was understandable but overall was a great place to stay for a few nights. Id definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

MohammedFarooq

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025