Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Carpinteria with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
Point of interest
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

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5606 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tee Time
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(106 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Extra Floor Space)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carpinteria

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Tee Time and Tar Pits Park. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free valet parking. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. 1150 square feet (107 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Carpinteria hotel include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Tar Pits Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tee Time - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rusty's Pizza Parlor - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Hotel in Carpinteria with free breakfast and free valet parking
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1150 square feet (107 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Carpinteria hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1150 sq ft of conference space
  • 107 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,150 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International 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 Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Carpinteria

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG on 11 Jan 2026 start from NZ$250.68, 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG is Carpinteria State Beach (1.3 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7 AM to 10 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers give top marks to the free buffet breakfast here! Served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanpreet

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey S

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

Bad Place

This room was horrible. The AC and refrigerator were loud, the hallways and elevator had a horrible smell it never went away. The bed linen was stained, the mattress had stains, their was mold in the bathroom, the couch had tears and holes, the curtains were messed up, There looked like maybe a leak above the bed because there was a big bubble. If you wanted dishes or appliances for the kitchen they had to be checked out at the front desk. I would never stay here again. Also the pillows are very small. No smart tv. This hotel needs to upgrade and remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciate the fresh fruits in the lobby all day!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

rebecca

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed after reading other reviews that people highly recommended this hotel. I have stayed in other Holiday Inn locations and found this location to be other than pleasing. First and foremost, I like to iterate that this hotel is directly on the other side of a sound wall of the freeway. Make sure that you request the side that does not face the freeway because it is very loud which makes it very uncomfortable to fall asleep and stay asleep. Our first room that we entered smelt like pet urine and cigarette smoke. The furniture was worn the drawers and the dresser would not shut…. very disappointed that they would even consider putting their patrons in this room. The hallways were very warm. The thermostat in the hallway red 82°. The door to the outside parking that is supposed to be secure is not. Anyone can enter the hotel free at will. This hotel has seen better days. I would like to remind everyone that they accept animals. Therefore, you might get a room that has the smell of a kennel which is very disappointing. The furniture is old and worn down, carpets are dirty and rooms smell of mildew I’m not sure why there was positive reviews of this location. I’m not being overly picky and want to share my frustrations with this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

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

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dalton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a really nice pool. The room is clean and well kept. The mattress feels confortable.I also like that they provide free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Oluwole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Talin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To charge over $450 a night for one room in a hotel that is half a step above a Motel 6, because it has a pool is just plain ridiculous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my time there
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly. Room was nice. People were nice. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel was right off the freeway, so it was a bit noisy at night. Breakfast was just Ok. The bathroom was kinda small but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025