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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Barbara Zoo

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Room amenity
Pet-friendly

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed | New 60s Retro-Style Decor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Full Beds | Deluxe, Micfridge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed | Hearing Accessible - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed | Hearing Accessible - Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Full Beds | Hearing Accessible - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Full Beds | Mobility Accessible - Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed | Deluxe, Micfridge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed | Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed | Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Full Beds | Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Full Beds | New 60s Retro-Style Decor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed | ADA/Tub/Mini Fridge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Full Bed | ADA/Tub/Micfridge

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed | Mobility Accessible - Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed | Mobility Accessible - Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

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).
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What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 8 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬4 min walk

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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
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Santa Barbara Motel Six
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach Hotel Santa Barbara
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Reviews

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing. We had a great 4 nights there and was very convenient on our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic motel, great location and extremly friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect. Room was clean but small. No in room coffee. The staff on check in acted inconvenienced by our arrival and didn’t even turn their phone off. They were also very put out when we asked for towels for the pool because the supply had run out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Perfect location. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect next to the beach. Very clean and surprisingly well decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden jem!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brianne

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice and updated. Room was not ready at 4:45 . No extra pillows or towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalila, Bakerfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin, Sioux Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cute, clean motel by the beach. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lupita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean rooms

I really enjoyed my stay here! It was very clean and nice. Compare to other Motel 6 this is by far the best one that I’ve stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

A real gem!

I hate to say "great for a Motel 6" but it's true! Great location, cute decor, amazing shower. No frills but as nice as any of the nearby beach motels. Pets stay free!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Beatrice

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location across from the beach. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t sure what to expect, I’ve never stayed at a Motel 6. Everything exceeded my expectations. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but very well set up and funky! Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregg

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was extremely small. It was dirty when we checked in, including the bathroom overall experience was not good at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025