Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, including options for RVs, buses, and trucks. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also provided.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features a stair-free path to the entrance, wheelchair-accessible registration desk, public areas, and pool. A pool hoist is also available on-site.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Carpinteria, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and Carpinteria State Beach. It is approximately 8 miles from Rincon Beach and 8.9 miles from Butterfly Beach.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor pool available for guests to enjoy.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Motel 6 Carpinteria San Barbara South

Average nightly price at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$81
February	$73
March	$87
April	$95
May	$107
June	$96
July	$114
August	$121
September	$112
October	$114
November	$94
December	$82

What guests think

Reviews of Motel 6-Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South describe a basic, budget stay with often clean rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient, walkable location near the beach and shops, alongside occasional noise and maintenance frustrations.

Many guests appreciate ample parking, pet-friendly policies, and a simple pool, though amenities are minimal and coffee-only in the lobby. Common complaints include thin walls and traffic noise, very small or cramped rooms with basic bedding, and recurring Wi‑Fi or plumbing issues such as slow drains or AC odors. Expect a straightforward, no-frills stay that prioritizes price and location.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: ample parking and a small outdoor pool noted as clean but unheated; pet-friendly property. Repeated reports of unreliable Wi‑Fi and the lack of an elevator.

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Harjanto

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The service sucks. The wifi failed. When I complained, the front desk didn't have any answer. The following morning, another front desk person ASKED ME to contact their IT vendor to address the issue. Why does a paying guest have to do the work that the management is supposed to do? These people are clowns

10

Mandi

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect, if you understand what you are getting here. For a motel, this is a stellar place. For Carpintería, it is a major bargain. Room was clean and in good condition, updated. Pool is perfect for some family time. Beds were new and fine. Fridge and eating area were nice to have. If you need fluffy pillows, full cable access, and other specific luxuries, you should look elsewhere.

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Jennifer

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No wifi connection as promised

10

Christine

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms have a microwave and clean refrigerator. Pool looked inviting. No charge for parking.

8

jason

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean pool

6

Isaac

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location for the cost, easy parking. Don't stay here if you have any online work to do, the internet is terrible and does not work - staff just shrug. Lady who checked us in was amazing. One young man working there is useless and mostly confused how to do his job - likely needs more training and shouldn't be working without supervision.

10

Layne

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced room for a beach community. Plenty of parking and safe feeling environment

10

Emily

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice Motel 6. Very clean, desk staff was very nice, easy parking and close to downtown. Comfy beds and the shower was very nice! Pool was clean and in good condition.

10

Sean

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of parking like that, no elevator dislike like upstairs level difficult.

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Matthew

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. But the pool wasn't heated. Gotta heat the pool so 100usd a night is worth it.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised, with many reporting very clean rooms and well‑kept grounds; however, several note dirty floors, musty or smoke odors, stained or even bloody linens, and occasional mold in bathrooms.

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Christine

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room floor was really dirty Homeless people out on the street nearby,

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Edgar

Jan 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Dirty sheets with blood

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Sharon

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to stores/restaurants. Clean, quiet and comfortable

4

diego

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was blood on my pillows upon arrival.

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Susan

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the most inexpensive hotel in the area. The room was clean, as was the pool. But the place in general is run down, walls are thin, and the room had a musty odor to it that made it hard to fall asleep.

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Iyeida

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms

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Ciro

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

was very clean, and easy parking.

4

Dwayne

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was super small and had a musky odour

4

Michelle

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is the most depressing motel I’ve ever stayed in. The room smelled of urine, but the bathroom was relatively clean.

10

Martin

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was clean

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Rooms

Rooms are very small and basic with full‑size beds; noise from thin walls, upstairs neighbors, or nearby roads is common. Comfort varies, and recurring issues include plumbing/drain problems, AC odors or airflow, and inconsistent Wi‑Fi.

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Jun Ho

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a clean and comfortable room. However the walls are a bit thin and you can hear the noise in the neighboring room and especially the water and sink usage next doors.

4

Lorraine

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this motel 6 based on the reviews and also the price at $284 per night for two double beds. Now I wish I paid $400 for the local best western or Holiday Inn. The room was tiny like a medium sized bedroom. You could only access the beds from the center aisle between the two beds. The door to the bathroom area was no more than two cabinet style hinged knob doors. The towels were thin small and scratchy. There was no coffee maker nor hairdryer no ironing board. The shampoo conditioner is housed in two small ketchup style condiment packets. When I called the front desk for more towels, nobody EVER answered the phone all evening. We had to go to front desk to ask. She stared at me when I asked for them. Wry unfriendly lady.

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Lindsay

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the toilet clogged and they couldn't plunge the toilet. instead we were offered to switch rooms at 1145pm 😭 i usually like this area since it's close to the beach and affordable i would stay again just if i'm offered that room again i would request a different one 😎

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Arvin

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is the smallest Motel 6 room I have ever stayed. Everything in the room was cramped including the split bathroom door that only opens outward into the main room. At best, this room should only have a queen sized bed instead of 2 double beds to make it comfortable for the travelers. There was a bus load of high school soccer team staying there at the same night and the noise carried on til midnight. Also, I was charged at the front desk more than the amount of my reservation through Hotels.com. Motel 6 and Hotels.com needs to figure this out because Sandy at the front desk could not explain why that is. She is very helpful though, not her fault.

8

Jiahao

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Generally clean and modern/renovated. Air condition smelled a little and pointed directly at bed and you couldn’t point it another way. Lots of cars on the nearby road so you’ll hear many cars.

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Elliot

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location for Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Walking distance to Main Street, restaurants, stores, beach, etc. Smaller rooms. Old motel but in decent shape.

4

Virginia

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sink didn't drain well and bath tub could be cleaned out better.

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Lauryn

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rock hard bed, you can hear everything happening in the rooms next to you, outside and down the road, even the mini fridge beeping all night, there was a leak in the bathroom so you could hear dripping all night. We’ve stayed at this particular motel 6 before but this was probably the worst experience

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Susan

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the most inexpensive hotel in the area. The room was clean, as was the pool. But the place in general is run down, walls are thin, and the room had a musty odor to it that made it hard to fall asleep.

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ELIZABETH

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I reserved two nights and the room was extremely noise with what it was like a motor or engine above on the roof or the ceiling running all night then we asked to be moved to another room which they did. The second room was fine.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and efficient, with several shout‑outs to front desk agents. However, some report slow or unhelpful service, overbooking or room‑assignment errors, difficulty with refunds/charges, and inconsistent responsiveness.

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Brian

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stay here often. They always let me check in early and the staff is awesome!

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Manuel

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Luz at checking was amazing very cordial and welcoming. Had to call downstairs regarding check out time and spoke with Sandy she was extremely pleasant helpful. We'll definitely come back if work brings me this way again

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Georgia

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fine but the service from the staff was slow.

10

Katherine

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very nice and my key didn’t work so I called and they came very fast with a new key was great service the room was clean was a good choice

2

Ali

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this hotel however I cancelled because and I WAS STILL CHARGED! I have been calling the manager, CATHY and she refuses to speak to me or refund me! Terrible customer service and I am disgusted by this manager and hotel.

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David

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Twice, the charge was 0ver $6.00 more than what my reservation, via Expedia charged (displayed and emailed, when I reserved). Their excuse was it can not be changed in their system. Nice location and clean, but staff need better & warmer customer service presentation, and they need to honor reservations made via Expedia!

2

Lori

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Oversold hotel and gave me a room that was already occupied

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Joe

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access and the staff has always been friendly

4

Lillian

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After checking in we went out and came back to find someone else entering our hotel room. The hotel gave them keys to our room that we were already checked into. Some kind of mix up that should never happen. All of our belongings could have been stolen. Poor people that got into our room were scared and did not have a place to stay for the night even though they had a reservation

10

Kelly

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice staff and clean room!

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Location

Location is a strong point: walkable to restaurants, grocery, and the beach, with easy freeway access and a generally safe feel. Some rooms pick up highway or road noise, and a few noted loitering or homeless nearby.

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Andrea

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, very clean bit the noise from the highway was pretty loud where our room was. Other than that loved it!

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Carlos

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First off, the property has plenty of parking. The office staff were very nice and accommodating. It is within walking distance to the local Albertson’s plaza which has plenty of eating options. It is a few blocks from the beach. Overall a great experience.

4

Christine

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room floor was really dirty Homeless people out on the street nearby,

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Chris

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location

10

Sharon

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to stores/restaurants. Clean, quiet and comfortable

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Denise

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They have an abundance of parking and even if it seems on the edge of the town its super walkable.

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Jiahao

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Generally clean and modern/renovated. Air condition smelled a little and pointed directly at bed and you couldn’t point it another way. Lots of cars on the nearby road so you’ll hear many cars.

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Lisa

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location ~ Easy on/ access to the freeway, close to the beach and restaurants…Plenty of parking, area well lighted, felt safe… Would definitely stay again!

10

Cecilia

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of the property was very convenient. It was nearby shopping malls. It was clean and safe.

8

Theodore

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is one of the nicer Motel 6 along US 101, with easy walking access to restaurants, groceries, and services in downtown Carpinteria.

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Dining

No on‑site breakfast; lobby offers basic morning coffee, and there is no in‑room coffee maker. Many guests highlight easy walks to restaurants, grocery stores, and cafes nearby.

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Andrea Marie

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Ruben

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was close to a shopping center with fast food and restaurants

8

Geoffrey

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, and next to everything!

10

Petra

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk employee friendly and efficient. Wish the windows in the room came with a sheer curtain so you can have privacy and still light. Also, only coffee available in the morning, sadly no tea 😔

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Andrea Marie

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Ursula

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were spacious, nice and clean and had a fridge. The location was perfect for us - close to some restaurants and shops as well as to the beach and freeway. Check in was fast and lots of parking.

10

Laura

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is close enough to a shopping center where you could walk to the Starbucks or the other stores if you wanted to do so. It had good coffee in the morning in the office. Everything seemed new and clean and it was at an affordable price. Carpenteria is a great getaway from Los Angeles for a weekend and this is a great place to stay.

8

Rita

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small room, yet clean and comfortable beds. No breakfast though, yet the room price was very reasonable.

8

Shelley

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The motel was clean and updated. The towels were cheap but replaced daily. The coffee in the lobby was plentiful but mediocre. Overall, a good value for the money.

10

Maria A

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Located close to breakfast places, parking easy staff friendly

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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

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