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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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.

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
  • Butterfly Beach - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Rincon Alteno - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 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.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • 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 Jun 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South on Jun 18, 2025 start from $90.99, 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1184 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anne Karin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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

Motel 6 Getaway

A nice little one night getaway. Hotel was clean and bed was comfortable. Great price too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Norma

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel, Corona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The people in the front desk are dumb and difficult
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

abigail, CHINO HILLS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, stores/restaurants close by. Santa Barbara was just 12 miles away.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great food location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We could stay with our dog. The room is small. We hag refrigerate and microwave but no cofee machine. It was worth the price and not very noicy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Yaretzi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaza, La Jolla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

2 beds are not better than one

We had a reservation for a room with a queen bed. We arrived at the location the desk clerk said she couldn’t find our reservation. I provided my ID, the email confitming the reservation and… the detail from my bank showing the charge. She insisted that we didn’t have one even though I provided all of the necessary docs. We stood at the desk for over an hour while she said she was figuring it out. We finally got a room but not the room we reserved. She knowingly gave us a room with 2 full size beds. Not what I paid for and not big enough for 3 people to sleep in. She never once apologized for the inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but the bed was a little too hard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

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

Cheap and clean

Clean and priced right. Wish the beds were Queen instead of full.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Perfect location close to trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was much nicer than i thought it was going to be from the pictures and description. We were happily surprised. Sandy at the front desk was heloful, pleasant and knew about the rooms. The entire motel, pool and surrpunding area was clean, neat and well maintained. Great price, we'll definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jun Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a clean and comfortable room. However the walls are a bit thin and you can hear the noise in the neighboring room and especially the water and sink usage next doors.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia, Lancaster

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zaid

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and clean room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alianna

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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