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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
Pet-friendly
Room amenity
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$318
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe 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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
  • 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, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Beach Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

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
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • 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

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
Motel Six Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Motel 6
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach Hotel Santa Barbara
6 Santa Barbara, Ca 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 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach on 1 Sept 2025 start from NZ$317.60, 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.

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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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 675 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1042 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Helen

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

8/10 Good

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, GREAT location...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

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

10/10 Excellent

Dalila

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

10/10 Excellent

Adilene

Liked: Amenities
Super cute & close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s location is Anazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location of Motel 6. The rooms were very clean and the staff was very nice!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and retro renovated to1962 style (this is the first Motel 6). Friendly check in and great parking. Great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was fantastic, comfortable room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel 6 Santa Barbara beach feels like a hidden gem. Close enough to town, clean, and inexpensive compared to other SB hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamaica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and a nice little walk to amenities. Clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so retro cute design. The view was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the beach. Actual motel and room were fine. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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

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

Jeannine

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

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great option if you want to be close to the beach, zoo, etc. Very basic, much like a hostel in Europe. No frills, rooms are small, but perfect for being out all day and having a comfy bed. The pool is nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, maid service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was conveniently located and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Amazing location, just steps to the beach. Nice pool, newly renovated rooms with cute retro decor. Finding out it is the 1st ever Motel 6 was a sweet surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025