Oceanside stay.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Carpinteria State Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Rincon Beach and Butterfly Beach.
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
Butterfly Beach - 12 min drive - 16.5 km
Getting around
Carpinteria Station - 20 min walk
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Carl's Jr. - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min walk
Taqueria Rincon Alteno - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 6 min walk
About this property
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel near Carpinteria State Beach in Carpinteria
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 a common area, laundry facilities, and RV/bus/truck 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.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
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
No elevator
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels provided
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 age 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.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property 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 guestroom 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 each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).
We should mention
Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 1176 reviews
10 - Excellent
521
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1176 reviews
8 - Good
367
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1176 reviews
6 - Okay
146
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1176 reviews
4 - Poor
80
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1176 reviews
2 - Terrible
62
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Cruz
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Outdated. Room looked dirty because of the flooring and rusty handicap seat in the bathroom. Free coffee is very limited in the lobby.
Okay for the price.
Andrea Marie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Andrea Marie
Travelled with partner
Jun 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The area was ok. The room was ok for the price. The fake wood floor needed replaced and the baseboards needed a good scrubbing. Shower head was horrible. No direct pressure. Limited coffee at the lobby and vending machines. Ok place if you aren't hanging out at your room.
A comfortable and convenient place to stay in a wonderful part of town.
Nora
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Jim
Apr 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom door were damaged and could not close. Some floor boards were damaged and could possibly damaged your feet. Limited parking since various crews were staying at the hotel. Clerk told me I should have no problem parking in front of my 1st floor room. Not the case. Both days I had to park a distance from my room.
Overall, the stay was good. We encountered an issue at check in. We booked an accessible room and they didnt have anymore available due to "over booking." It took them a little while but after making a few calls they gave us a room on the ground floor. I guess its considered an upgrade. The room was bigger than other rooms.
The room itself was clean and well kept. Only downside was the beds- not very comfortable but also not horrible. Not bad for one night stay.
It is a Motel 6. They tend to be less then expected or hopped for. This unit bucks that conclusion, it is well kept up and the best decision you can make in Carpinteria.😍