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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Pet-friendly
Outdoor pool
Room amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$136
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

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443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 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
(4 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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

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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 this property

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel in Santa Barbara Beach
This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 150 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Motel
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Motel Santa Barbara

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. 749 out of 1171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1171 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly a decent hotel for a Motel 6 chain. Awesome value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caroll Landess

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

8/10 Good

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, loved the retro look.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean Would have liked to have coffee available in the room. Was unaware of coffee available in lobby. Very convenient to beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Reginald, Carlsbad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must admit this is the first Motel 6 I've stayed in for many decades. Perhaps the reputation has had somewhat of an influence on that. Having said this, maybe its the location or the price all of which pit this particular property in the "I can't believe it!" category. Well decorated and trendy, well kept quiet, extremely close to the east beach in Santa Barbara. Lots of attractions within the walking distance Be aware during the peak of summer not what you might cinsider motel 6 room rate $$$
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

charles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't want the bottle wine I was given, lol. Small room was great, clean. Staff was friendly. Location hard to beat. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The interior decoration was nice. Very clean walkable to the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caroll Landess

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was fine. I know what I was getting... However the staff was RUDE. I wanted a small early check in (NO), ok. But when I asked to use the bathroom in the lobby I was told NO. I was paying $350 for the room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place at a great price in a great location. The beach and dining options are a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ildiko, El Cajon

Liked: Cleanliness
The property, for a Motel 6 is nice. The rooms are small, 3 of us could barely walk next to each other. Beds are very narrow. Check out is at 11. At 11:01 the manager was aggressively knocking on our door as we are about to walk out asking when are we leaving; check out is at 11. We said goodness give us 2 minutes to walk our suitcases out, she said she'll be back in 2 minutes. Like a mother to a badly behaving child. Mind you this was on a Tuesday night, Wednesday morning, where i didnt observe a sea a people trying to check in. Also, they charge for late check out; $50 and its only up to noon. So paying $250 plus tax on a Tuesday night, they were desperate for another $50. She was cold and uninviting. She actually ruined our feel about the place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Maciek

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Motel 6 in Santa Barbara and left disappointed. While the location is good, the price point is outrageous for what you actually get. The rooms are tiny—more like walk-in closets—and not worth the $400+ per night they charge. The cleaning staff was excellent and did a great job, but the front desk staff was another story: rude, unhelpful, and clearly uninterested in hospitality. I had to ask multiple times just to have my room cleaned, only to be told about a “tell us before 10am” clause. This was posted on a small sign in the check-in area—something easy to miss and not explained at check-in. Instead of handling the situation with a customer-first approach, it was simply pointed out to me as if that excused the lack of service. When I pressed more firmly, I was met with condescension and told, “there is no need for attitude.” That’s not what I expect when paying premium rates. Overall, this Motel 6 is overpriced, offers small and mediocre rooms, and fails on basic service standards. The only positive was the housekeeping staff, but beyond that, it’s simply not worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Papiya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

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

you should go

it’s was so cute clean towels were nice in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and grounds. Nice view of ocean. Staff friendly. Nice area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTEN, Santa Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Motel 6 Beach was amazing! It is so clean and decorated so beautifully. The bed was very comfortable. We went out for a concert and then came back to sleep. We enjoyed our time here. The staff was very nice. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location by the beach in a beautiful and quiet neighbourhood
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025