Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Coffee service
Outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Explore the area

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5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Carpinteria

At Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Carpinteria State Beach and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Carpinteria motel include Rincon Beach and Butterfly Beach.

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, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rusty's Pizza Parlor - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel with free parking, near Carpinteria State Beach
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 common area, laundry facilities, and camper van/bus/lorry 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 a combined bath/shower unit.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 aged 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 guest room 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 all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South on 15 Dec 2025 start from AU$151.88, 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.

Is parking available at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

Yep, Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

Yep, Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South is a short 18-minute walk from Carpinteria State Beach.

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

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

No, Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1207 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marcin

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

8/10 Good

Jiahao

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

Not bad not amazing

Generally clean and modern/renovated. Air condition smelled a little and pointed directly at bed and you couldn’t point it another way. Lots of cars on the nearby road so you’ll hear many cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kazim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

We recommend to family and friends

Motel 6 had everything needed for our 2 night stay. The staff was friendly, room was clean, bed was comfortable and it was near the beach. We noticed a little bit of mold where the shower wall met the bathroom wall (to be expected so close to ocean) and our room was located on the second floor which made using the stairs a little difficult for us older folks. Other than that, we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

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

10/10 Excellent

mariano a

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing made me feel bad is the people from the office made me a complaint because my dog was inside of my horses trailer. The dog had water and food and 40’ space for running. And my dog didn’t bother barking or anything like that. They wanted to call animal control. IS SO INSANE 😖
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best option when we stay in Carp
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Amenities
Understaffed for a holiday weekend. Ran out of coffee. Housekeeping very late to remake the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Twice, the charge was 0ver $6.00 more than what my reservation, via Expedia charged (displayed and emailed, when I reserved). Their excuse was it can not be changed in their system. Nice location and clean, but staff need better & warmer customer service presentation, and they need to honor reservations made via Expedia!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sammy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MASANORI

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxann

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

2/10 Terrible

Morgan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I checked in the room was dirty, stains on matress, dead bugs, rooms looked nothing like the picture. The check in girl was rude and couldn’t handle the line out the door and multiple people had other complaints. The room smelled moldy and the lights flickered. We left and didn’t stay and found other accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is very convenient to my purpose of being in town. Very affordable and accommodating. I will be back many times.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

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

Great for travelers with pets

Friendly staff, hotel room was clean and economical, all I needed traveling with a dog. Great Thai food and frozen yogurt places within walking distance. The pool looked inviting on a hot day. Someone was always at the front desk. Plenty of parking, even on a busy weekend in and out. Water was hot and the shower had good pressure. The basics for the right price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

seung

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We don’t like nothing about this place!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025