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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

2.0 star property

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A VAGABOND INN sign, a building with a balcony, and palm trees.
A reception desk with a VAGABOND INN sign, a clock, and framed pictures on the wall.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack with towels.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a fenced pool, and a building with a balcony in the background.
A corner room with a round table, a wooden chair, a beige sofa, and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $153
$134 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

A corner room with a round table, a wooden chair, a beige sofa, and a mirror on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

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

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

A room with a round table, two wooden chairs, a mounted TV, a door, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A room with a round table, two wooden chairs, a mounted TV, a door, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Guest Room With 1 Full Bed And Roll In Shower-Accessible

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Guest Room With 1 Full Bed And Roll In Shower-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Guest Room With 1 Full Bed And Tub-Accessible

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Guest Room With 1 Full Bed And Tub-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Located in Santa Barbara (North State), Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara is steps from Upper State Street and a 4-minute drive from Mission Santa Barbara. .This motel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • MacKenzie Park Dog Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara offers 59 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Santa Barbara motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Stay in one of 59 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

6 Santa Barbara State Street
Motel 6 Santa Barbara State Street
Motel 6 Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Motel Six
Motel 6 - State Street Hotel Santa Barbara
Motel Six Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Motel 6
6 Santa Barbara, Ca State
Motel 6 Santa Barbara State Street
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street Motel
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street Motel Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1007 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, quiet enviorment and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was great, close to alot of good things.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy and secure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel 6 is really doing a great job! great location, free parking, clean rooms, spacious and cute!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Easy to book online
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome, good parking spaces. Felt safe and secure
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean place to rent last minute on emergency.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Plenty of shops, restaunt and pubs Debbie at the front desk was very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well-located, no-frills motel on upper State St.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Daytime attendant was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice spot!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, area was great and quiet during the night. Check in and out was quick and easy. Great location to rest and enjoy the night life .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay. Will return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Great rooms and services
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good deal, low-key quiet stay, accommodating staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lale

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed there because we were in a pinch and everything else was sold out. Look, it’s a motel six. And a very average one, but it’s a lot better than the one in Goleta.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shops very close-by… Parking quite convenient… Staff was fantastic… Room was clean, tho air unit smelled a bit moldy at times.
Morning in Santa Barbara.
Impromptu Soccer under the full moon.
March Full Moon
Morning on the beach…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what I was looking for in a 'cheap' hotel in Santa Barbara. Had clean room, bed that was comfortable and air conditioning. Did not have 'amenities' but that is what I wanted!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, convenient location, staff was friendly and accommodating. One thing that was lacking was usb connection available in room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Senthil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were really good and friendly staff. Local attraction were very close by and there is lot of places nearby to eat in walkable distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property location was good and close drive to downtown. Clean room and property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Azucena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. The area was good and near lots of shops! The ac was great. The ice broken though. Enjoyed my stay overall & would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hansa

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

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hovannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, good service, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025