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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $218
$189 nightly
$218 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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5606 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(109 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Extra Floor Space)

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Carpinteria

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG in Carpinteria, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Butterfly Beach. .This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Tar Pits Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tee Time - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

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). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Carpinteria? This hotel has 1150 square feet (107 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,150 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Carpinteria

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stay, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theodore J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice and clean and so close to Santa Barbara
So close to see this
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sriram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, good parking lot and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zelda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room was very well appointed, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

CHANG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Breakfast staff was excellent. Would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and updated, varied options for breakfast and staff was helpful. I was able to print forms for my daughter through the front desk at no cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and easy check in! Room was clean, and breakfast was great to wake up to :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was perfect,staff was elegant, and our dog was very happy with his arrangement
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent and clean room, service was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, clean hotel, easy parking. Convenient locaton.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice service. Nice property. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was great. Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly professional staff. Helpful in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and spacious. However, there was a weird small in the room and outside the hotel. The staff was nice and friendly. The buffet breakfast was great. We didn't have to worry about what to get for the kids each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parts of the hotel is under construction. There was constant drilling in the room above me. I have stayed at this hotel a couple times and have enjoyed this property and all of its great amenities and close proximity to town and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

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