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
Santa Barbara Zoo - 13 min drive - 18.7 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. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
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
Shower/bathtub combination
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1175 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1175 reviews
8 - Good
366
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1175 reviews
6 - Okay
142
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1175 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1175 reviews
2 - Terrible
61
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Andrew
Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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.
The room was filthy and it smelled awful. We requested a non smoking room and it smelled like smoke. Also, there looked like an unhoused man moving into the room next us. He was making so much noise while moving in his stuff. He also had a dog staying with him. It felt unsafe overall. Will never stay here again.
The location is walking distance to a commercial plaza corner(restaurants,grocery market, banks, gas station before freeway S or N 101entrance). It is also about 3 mins drive to the nearest beach coast hiking, walking,jogging.
I was pleasantly surprised as to how nice our room was. It was very clean, smelled good and we couldn’t hear the traffic. The beds were comfy, pillows were meh. The pool looked nice. The people at the front desk were kind. I’d definitely stay here again.
Check in was a breeze, very helpful young mad at the desk. The property was very clean. Pool looked very clean and inviting (didn’t use it as it was a bit cool) . Our room was very clean. It had everything you need for an overnight stay for some much needed rest before heading home . Oh and pet friendly as well .