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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.
A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $136
$119 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

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443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Place, Cabrillo Pavillion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

1 Queen Bed | New 60s Retro-Style Decor

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with a mountain view, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

2 Full Beds | Deluxe, Micfridge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for 2 Full Beds | Mobility Accessible - Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

2 Full Beds | Mobility Accessible - Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

1 Queen Bed | Deluxe, Micfridge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

1 Queen Bed | Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2 Full Beds | Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

2 Full Beds | Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for 2 Full Beds | New 60s Retro-Style Decor

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with a mountain view, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

2 Full Beds | New 60s Retro-Style Decor

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

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed | ADA/Tub/Mini Fridge

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

1 Queen Bed | ADA/Tub/Mini Fridge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 Full Bed | ADA/Tub/Micfridge

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

1 Full Bed | ADA/Tub/Micfridge

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed | Mobility Accessible - Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

1 Queen Bed | Mobility Accessible - Oceanside - New 60s Retro-Style Decor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. .This motel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • Cabrillo Pavillion - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chase Palm Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Shellfish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Sitio - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mother Stearns Candy Co. - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach offers 51 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

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). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Stay in one of 51 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 150 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children 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
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
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

Property is also known as

6 Santa Barbara Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach Motel 6
Santa Barbara Motel Six
Motel Six Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Motel 6
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach Hotel Santa Barbara
6 Santa Barbara, Ca Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Motel
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Motel Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 962 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1509 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good value for the great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean. Parking was easy and the place was very close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a little gem within a half block of the beach. No, it’s not luxury, but it kitschy and fun. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best motels and super close to the beach, zoo, and everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and helpful staff. Expensive for Fourth of July last minute booking, but considering location and compared to other properties, manageable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, beds okay , but staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a gem. Location is amazing (across the street from the beach). The property is clean and comfortable. Staff is friendly. Great price for a simple and safe stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have been back to this location more than a few times and every time it is just as enjoyable as the time before very clean and quiet, great location and excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never stayed at a Motel 6 before but this one was recommended by a local friend. Super clean, cute rooms and walking distance to the beach. Overpriced on 4th of July weekend though
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well decorated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean views, walking to the beach, beautiful, clean pool
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and appreciate the cleanliness of the room and the property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is an absolute gem and I can't wait to go back! Clean, updated, amazing location and affordable! The beach is a block away and so beautiful. You can see it from the hotel. We didn't get to use the pool but it looked nice and clean, although small.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night. The location was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great. Location very close to beach and places to eat were v close by. Bed was comfortable and shower was very nice. Towels thick and plush. AC worked great. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great spot close to the beach. The place was nice and clean and the front desk person was extremely nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, super close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are really small - but gets the job done.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, staff was very helpful and super friendly. Rooms have been updated and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the place. Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best motel 6 I’ve ever stayed at! So close to the beach! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026