Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Carpinteria hotel

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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5606 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(108 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Extra Floor Space)

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carpinteria

Close to the beach.You'll find Tee Time and Tar Pits Park within a 15-minute walk of this Carpinteria hotel. Also, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore is within half a mile (1 km) and Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary is within 2 miles (3 km).

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 Municipal Airport (SBA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Carpinteria hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1150 square feet (107 square meters) 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1150 sq ft of conference space
  • 107 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 available
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except breakfast could not get eggs without cheese
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lobby looked old. The breakfast was great. The prices were extremely high.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst internet service. I chose this hotel because it advertised a fast internet service. But they are using a broken provider that doesn't allow a secure VPN connections. I require a VPN connection to my work. They offer 2 levels of internet, standard (for free) and enhanced for $4.95. I chose enhanced, but it didn't allow my VPN connection to work. I tested the VPN connection to my home, and it didn't work either. The 3 different hotels that I stayed at, on the last 3 evenings, all worked fine for my VPN connections. I will not be staying in Marriot Hotels again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

salvador

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had room 201 , bad location since it’s next to the exit stairwell , there is way to much late traffic going up and down!!! Plus dogs next to us barked all night long!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stood out is how nice they were to let me check in early. I wasnt feeling good and needed to rest and they let me check in early. I was feeling so bad that I forgot my email and they still let me check in regardless. The empathy was greatly appreciated. I will definitely recommend them and stay there every time I go that area. :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Manager upgraded our room. It was clean and spacious. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

kasey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jocelynn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was awesome, super Hot! Pool is nice, a little small but works. Room was nice and spacious and bathroom was a bit dim, and there were ants in the bathroom and the room was a bit warm, but overall, it was a great stay! Great breakfast, a good variety of foods! Staff was super nice and friendly. Walkable distance to shopping, the most beautiful and clean beach in the area, a park. Great area!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylin

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

10/10 Excellent

hogan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good all
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was vlean and very comfortable. The staff was great !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way overpriced for quality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The refrigerator in rooms froze our vegetables. Very good breakfast choices except no almond or oat milk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfasts had plenty of variety for our 4 night stay - something for everyone. Our room was clean and cimfortable. It had 2 queen beds and a sofa sleeper. However, the outside edges of the beds were so close to the walls no one would be able to get out on those sides. Since it was just the 2 of us, we used both beds and slept on inside halves. Thought that was kinda strange. We may have had a handicap room - the bathroom was quite roomy. Housekeeping brought new towels on days 2, 3, 4, emtied the trash and made out beds even though we didn't ask them to. Nice staff, friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025