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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Property class: 2

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.
A laundry facility with stacked washing machines and dryers, control panels, and a view of the outside through a window.
An aerial view of a hotel with a rooftop pool, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.
A compact microwave on a small black stand, a white door, and a wall-mounted microwave.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with balconies and red awnings.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $111
$96 nightly
$111 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22

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5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tar Pits Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a window with curtains, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a refrigerator.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with curtains, and an orange accent wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with curtains, and an orange accent wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a window with curtains, and a door.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with curtains, and an orange accent wall.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Carpinteria

Located in Carpinteria, Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and Rincon Beach. .This motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Carpinteria State Beach and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Butterfly Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tar Pits Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tee Time Practice Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South offers 138 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 138 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

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
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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

Property is also known as

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Motel 6 Carpinteria South
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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 779 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 492 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 242 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 1775 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Nice clean rooms, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, easy parking. Staff was very friendly. Great motel to take the dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very courteous staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The price is great for a clean room, bed, and shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place, very clean and very nice lady at check in thanks guys.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Vagabond Carpinteria South. It's a great location conveniently located to shopping, gas stations and access to the 101 freeway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great! Definitely a budget hotel but exceeded overall expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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I thought the property was good the room was nice bed were comfortable, and the price was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy check in , room was cleaned .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The lady at the front desk was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
very very basic room. great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean rooms, plenty of parking, walking distance to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean , definitely not bad for the price. Staff was friendly. Would recommend if you are looking for a budget friendly stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Vagabond Carpinteria South was a great choice to stay 2 nights. The location is convenient with easy access to shopping, refueling gas and was also easy access to the 101 Freeway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This location has been our go to place to stay in Carpinteria (for at least 9 yrs). The staff has always been extremely nice and the grounds and rooms always clean and well maintained. This location is walking distance to so many places in Carp. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super convenient to the beach and shops and it was clean and definite value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I'm fully satisfied of my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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While the property offers very basic amenities, it was clean and had what we needed for a quick stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Decent room for a night. Staff is very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In great shape for a motel 6
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Stay was very easy. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to many things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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