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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.
Property amenity
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with balconies and red awnings.
A compact microwave on a small black stand, a white door, and a wall-mounted microwave.
An aerial view of a hotel with a rooftop pool, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $107
$93 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

Explore the area

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5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Carpinteria

Located in Carpinteria, Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and Carpinteria State Beach. .This motel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Rincon Beach and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Butterfly Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tar Pits Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 20 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brass Bird - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clementine's Steak House - ‬19 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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 2.03 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1430 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , clean rooms , nearby stores
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay for two nights, what was best about it that our dog can stay with us for free!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great deal. Great location and well kept for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARIDIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location , clean and friendly staff..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and convenient for our quick trip to SB.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean. Great price point and professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, great restaurants near by and a short distance from Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Great service and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Staff nice, room clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for a roadside rest. Simple with nearby amenities. Some traffic noises but slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were really nice. For specifically, although, I think she normally works at another location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean the staff was friendly and some how you arranged for perfect weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff people were very helpful. I hope to stay there again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this location a lot and will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Junhong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a wonderful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Enrique Garcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, I think the Hotel/Motel is a good value. It's in a safe area and the room was nice. The only drawback is that it's next to the freeway, so if your room is on that side, expect some serious freeway noise at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was nice, I felt very safe traveling alone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Subodh

Small room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent clean and lota of room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Delcie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
The beds were comfy, but the toilet needed cleaning and the toilet seat was loose.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Carmella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just an average hotel. Could hear all conversations from room next door. Fairly clean. Comfortable bedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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