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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
Guests can unwind poolside or take a short walk to the beach at this Santa Barbara motel where attentive staff are always ready to assist

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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach offers a relaxed atmosphere with its sunny terrace and outdoor pool in its prime beach location. Travelers appreciate the helpful staff, complimentary self parking, and WiFi connectivity that enhance their coastal getaway.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chase Palm Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Reunion Kitchen + Drink - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel near Santa Barbara Zoo
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Housekeeping, desks and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 (84 centimetre 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 68 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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-authorise 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 any lifts
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
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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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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach on 12 Jan 2026 start from NZ$204.50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 68 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo. Chase Palm Park and Cabrillo Pavillion are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 772 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1203 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,very nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruomei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach. Good size, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, clean, felt safe. One block from the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. The location is awesome, it's clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice. Easy parking. Right by the beach. Walkable to downtown if you dont mind a decent stroll.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is so clean than what I expect. It is nice and cozy, close to beach and zoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
How nice the outside is
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and decorated nicely. My view of the ocean was super nice as well. The girl during checkout was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great design and decor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quick stay..You could see the ocean from a sitting area...very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely pet friendly, nice area, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing check in staff. Clean quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Creighton

Great load neighbors snd car was towed in 72 hours on the street but its nice otherwise and Convivo at the Santa Barbara Inn was recommended by the TWISM ap and it was great and I
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasilios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love staying here, staff is always so welcoming and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Clean rooms.. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A block from the beach. Clean rooms. The place itself was good. Only issue, and it’s just the design of motels, is the car lights and car door slamming at all times of night as people are leaving and arriving.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
It was an excellent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was great and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jatuporn

Got a bottle of wine for free. But the room a bit small and noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025