Oceanside stay.At this Santa Barbara Beach motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of East Beach and Chase Palm Park. Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within half a mile (1 km).
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - 4 min drive
Jack in the Box - 3 min drive
East Beach Tacos - 6 min walk
Moby Dick Restaurant - 4 min drive
About this property
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel near Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara
As a guest of Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.
51 guestrooms or units
2 levels
2 buildings
Front desk (24 hours)
Terrace
No smoking on site
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach offers 51 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.
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). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
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.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 150 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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.
Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. 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
Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
6 Santa Barbara Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach Motel 6
Santa Barbara Motel Six
Motel Six Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Motel 6
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach Hotel Santa Barbara
6 Santa Barbara, Ca Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Beach
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The room smelt like rotting fish and we got pink eye from the sheets/pillows. We have stayed here once before and had a nice experience, but we won’t be returning. Also, the rooms are too small for a family of three.
Stuart
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Noel
May 19, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was not ready due to staffing shortage, but I got a room on 2nd floor instead of ground so that was good. Had to have cc present so glad I had a back-up.
Noel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jose
Travelled with pets
May 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They were a bit lost with my second day reservation at the motel. An a bit rude but after they discover the error wasn’t my they were berry polite an every ting was smooth and happy.
Super nice appliance. I love it my house has the same color… it was worth it..
Pedro
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Karim, Los Angeles
Travelled with group
May 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is walkable to downtown SB. One block and you are the beach.
The staff is NOT friendly. They do the bare minimum. The manager/owner of the property banks on the location and tourists. I had to ask many times for the Expedia VIP amenity. I finally bought a bottle of wine and gave them the receipt. Upon check-out they gave me the cheapest bottle of wine.
Basically stay at the hotel for the location, don't ask for anything because they will not help you.
False advertisement These rooms are not ocean view as advertised. There are series of other hotels in front of motel 6 blocking the view. You will not be getting what you are paying for with this motel. The first room I was assigned had no towels & had taco bell trash still in trash can. The gentleman at the front desk was able to upgrade me to different room that was prepared for guests. The interior for these rooms are very comfortable and well decorated. Microwave was not clean though. Everything else was clean in that room. Location is very walkable.
I’m not hating on this motel. But, when a customer pay for something, they expect to get what they payed for.
The property claim a beach view but not really the case. The room is super small even being a double bed room. The vending machine is outrageously over priced. Parking is small and not easy. The USB ports did not work to charge phones. Also ice
machine does not work without room key. Shower was ok nice and hot water.
My daughter moved to the area for college and when I need to pick her up or drop her off and need an over night stay (long drive home) this place is convenient and budget friendly.