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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
Exterior
Interior
Outdoor pool
Coffee service

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rincon Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(70 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(80 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rincon Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 5 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 13 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬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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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

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 Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South on Sep 7, 2025 start from $91.99, 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.

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1160 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is ok, staff was helpful. Overall a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cruz

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea Marie

Traveled with partner
Outdated. Room looked dirty because of the flooring and rusty handicap seat in the bathroom. Free coffee is very limited in the lobby. Okay for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The area was ok. The room was ok for the price. The fake wood floor needed replaced and the baseboards needed a good scrubbing. Shower head was horrible. No direct pressure. Limited coffee at the lobby and vending machines. Ok place if you aren't hanging out at your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean. We especially liked the fresh towels and toiletries every day, unlike expensive hotels that don't change towels for three or more day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

RABIH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a good motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERTO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and great when you travel with dogs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Great location, very clean bit the noise from the highway was pretty loud where our room was. Other than that loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time I’ve ever stayed at a Motel 6. Was pleasantly surprised by ease of checking in and room cleanliness. Has laminate floors so better than carpet to clean. Bed was firm but comfortable and pillows were comfortable. Just needed a place to crash overnight by myself and this was a great choice. Don’t expect fancy soap or shampoo tho 😂
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, yet clean and comfortable beds. No breakfast though, yet the room price was very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataly

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is really close to the beach. Room was clean and staff was friendly. I don’t know why this hotel has 2 star rating, when Ive stayed at other motel 6s and this one was by far the cleanest with the most friendliest staff. There was a sign at the desk about pets and I didn’t realize that motel 6 WAS pet friendly. She asked if we had pets and we said we had two cats; and we showed her pictures. So next time we’ll bring the cats.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice Motel 6. Very clean, desk staff was very nice, easy parking and close to downtown. Comfy beds and the shower was very nice! Pool was clean and in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with group

Average Motel

Pretty average motel with nothing special to offer
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tifanee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were clean and the location was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

sharon

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

8/10 Good

Delia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Large pool for a Motel 6
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Served our needs well

Very clean, basic hotel is a very enjoyable Carpenteria at a much less expense than Santa Barbara. Great location right off US 101.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable for a couple nights

The room was large and clean, beds and pillows comfortable. The water pressure was adequate. The laundry facilities were not available during our two day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Best motel 6
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ali

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

CATHY the manager is charges for unused rooms!!!

I booked this hotel however I cancelled because and I WAS STILL CHARGED! I have been calling the manager, CATHY and she refuses to speak to me or refund me! Terrible customer service and I am disgusted by this manager and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025