Located less than a minutes’ walk to the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel offers an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is 5 minutes’ drive away. A seating area is provided in each brightly-decorated room at Motel 6 Santa Barbara. An en suite bathroom is included. Vending machines provide late-night snacking options. The Santa Barbara Zoo is less than half a mile away. Stearn Wharf is 1 mile away from Santa Barbara Beach Motel 6.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Motel6
Hotel chain/brand
Motel6

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Looks typical Californian hotel, which was great! Fantastic location, clean comfortable room, plenty of parking.
  • Paula
    Ireland Ireland
    Very close to East beach, nice chill area, clean and renovated rooms
  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfortable bed. Room was good with a tv and fridge.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The motel was exceptionally clean, spacious and comfy. Great shower and fluffy towels and great toiletries. Very close to beautiful beach where we saw seals. Quiet place and friendly staff. Coffee in the morning .
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and value for money, spotless clean
  • Bartosz
    Poland Poland
    The location of the motel is perfect, very close to East Beach, where there is a nice walk path. The pool is perfect for a refreshing swim in the cool water. The staff is very friendly.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our welcome upon arrival after a long drive from I believe it was a lady called Che was excellent she was amazing 🤩 the location is fab and rooms are lovely
  • J
    Jessica
    Germany Germany
    Excellent location: You can see the beach from the pool. The Motel is well maintained and neat.
  • Martin
    Spain Spain
    Good size room great location and staff helpful . Decent price .
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really good locating, friendly, helpful staff, clean room, pool was nice, good Car park.

Property questions and answers
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  • What does ocean front mean? What does smoking allowed mean ?

    Ocean front means front of our building's rooms are ocean side they face the ocean our back side rooms face the mountains . And we do not allow smokin..
    Answered on 2 November 2022
  • How much per pet per night ?

    Your pet stays for free
    Answered on 12 July 2022
  • Do you have any rooms with 2 queen size beds or the largest spacious room that you have

    We only offer a room with two full size beds and a single room with a queen bed.
    Answered on 12 July 2022
  • Is pool heated? Extra cost for a dog?

    Pool isn't heated and no fee for dogs we just ask all pets are on leashes at all times while on the property and never left unattended in the rooms.
    Answered on 2 November 2022
  • Hello Im coming into town Thursday for a concert are you guys able to accommodate early check in?

    We do accommodate early check in we would need you to call that morning and we also have an early check in fee which will be discussed at that time.
    Answered on 2 November 2022
  • Hi, how much is parking

    parking comes with the stay
    Answered on 30 June 2024
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Wake-up service
  • 24-hour front desk
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Groups
    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

    Check-in age must be 21 years or older.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

    • Check-in at Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming Pool
      • Beach
    • Room options at Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach include:

      • Double
      • Quadruple
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach is 2 miles from the centre of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.