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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 compact microwave on a small black stand, a white door, and a wall-mounted microwave.
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 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 $95
$83 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

Explore the area

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5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tar Pits Park
    ‪10 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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 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

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

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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
(41 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

  • Carpinteria State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tar Pits Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tomol Interpretive Play Area - 17 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪The Spot - ‬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

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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Carpinteria Motel Six
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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 1640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 1640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1640 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, plenty of parking, walking distance to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to the beach and shops and it was clean and definite value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shephelah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm fully satisfied of my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well designed and good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Disliked: Amenities
This is a real basic hotel. If you are looking for an inexpensive place to stay for a night, this is your place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean no frills room was just what I wanted for this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jadwiga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, well-kept and very sweet property. Budget-friendly! Quiet enough and a great place to rest and recalibrate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ellaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very clean. Staff is friendly. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The parking was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice for people that want to save money, have a clean room, and just want to sleep there. It is very close to everything, especially a good supermarket. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property very well maintained very safe and great price. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the beds were comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. The only negative thing was that other guests were loud, when they walked in the hallway you could hear all the noise and it was disturbing during the night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Staff nice, room clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe. Beds feel good. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was perfect for a budget traveler. The inn has laundry facilities, a refrigerator/freezer in the room and hard surface floors, not carpet. The employees were helpful and friendly. Parking was plentiful. Towels could be better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

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