See all properties
Save

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property

Photo gallery for Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Coffee service
Room amenity

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

Explore the area

View map
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)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

You may also like

Ad
Mini fridge

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Carpinteria
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,079 reviews
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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.
View more Motels in CarpinteriaOpens in a new window

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
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

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).

Similar properties

Mini fridge
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,079 reviews
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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.

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
This property only accepts cash
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. This property only accepts cash. 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.

Property is also known as

6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria South
Motel 6 Carpinteria South
Motel 6 Carpinteria South Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria South
Santa Barbara Carpinteria South
Motel 6 Santa Barbara
Motel Six Carpinteria
Carpinteria Motel Six
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South Hotel Carpinteria
Carpinteria Motel 6
Motel 6 Carpinteria
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Motel
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Carpinteria

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

As of 23 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South on 24 Mar 2026 start from AU$139, 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.

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.

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1258 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gemma

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was smelly. We turned on the ac and the smell got worse!!! Didnt sleep good ...we checked out early
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Abel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

JESSICA

Disliked: Cleanliness
They had people come and cut trees bright and early in the morning and we couldn’t sleep due to the noise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Jasol

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely motel in a great area. I had easy access to everything I wanted to see and do as well as a stunning beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was OK. One thing, the coffee was horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

esmeralda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes very nice and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice checkin young woman! Room was clean. Had a good sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ana

Liked: Staff & service
Room ok no remote then I got one but they didn’t have it program. I had to wait around for a guy to come and do it but overall decent for the quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Femi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cleaned and well arranged, staff were friendly and the environment were calmed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the price clean and adequate
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025