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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Carpinteria State Beach

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Located just steps from Carpinteria State Beach, Motel 6 Carpinteria offers a relaxing outdoor pool and pleasant terrace for unwinding. Travelers appreciate the attentive staff and easy access to local shopping, while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥13,191
￥15,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
93013, CA, Carpinteria, 5550 Carpinteria Ave

What's nearby

  • Tar Pits Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tee Time - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

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
Located close to Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 138 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

As of Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South on Nov 17, 2025 start from ￥13,191, 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.

Is Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South located?

Situated by the ocean, this motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Carpinteria State Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and Rincon Beach. Butterfly Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 12 mi (20 km). Carpinteria Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1197 reviews

Reviews

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

Diana

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

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Pleasent quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ajit Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was courteous. However, it felt a little cramped. There was hardly any room on one end of the bed to get on.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MU CHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and good to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, clean, no complaints
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was ample and convenient. Only 1 ice machine at the front of the motel. Not convenient when you are placed at the back of the motel. Otherwise, it was only about 5 min from the Avocado Festival.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was oke
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Amenities
great place for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daisy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrible, the staff is rude, it was dirty and it doesn’t look like the pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hard to find parking when we arrived late. Phone didn’t work. Stuffy room and loud,blowing a/c. Needed an extra blanket. Decent price compared to Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was so quiet and very clean. We had a good, quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are pretty simple but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is the most depressing motel I’ve ever stayed in. The room smelled of urine, but the bathroom was relatively clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, efficient, and a great stopping point for North to South Cali trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

2/10 Terrible

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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