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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
Guests can lounge by the outdoor pool or walk to nearby shops from this convenient Carpinteria location offering helpful staff and hassle-free parking

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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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
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

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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

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  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
7.8 out of 10, Good, 1,026 reviews
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
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About the area

Map
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013

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 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
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 138 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels

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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
7.8 out of 10, Good, 1,026 reviews
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
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 stay for 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.
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 and debit 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 any lifts

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 3 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South on 7 Jan 2026 start from AU$151.45, 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 Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South?

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?

Checkout 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. 553 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1222 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this location a lot and will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junhong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a wonderful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

8/10 Good

Marcello

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything great. Staff really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

esmeralda

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shamekia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Not may amenities but expected for a motel. Easy to get to other places in Carpenteria.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Robert

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

8/10 Good

joefson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service
Nice property location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location around area we were visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shruti

Okay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

4/10 Poor

Rosa

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was smelly we had to vent it out and leave the room for a bit. The floors were dusty and we saw a small roach on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025