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
Coffee service
Interior
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 NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rincon Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(70 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(80 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rincon Beach Park - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 13 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪City Market Center - ‬7 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

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 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$174.30, 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.