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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

2.0 star property

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Room amenity
Combined shower/tub, towels
Pool
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $146
$128 nightly
$146 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Guest Room With 1 Full Bed And Tub-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (North State), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Upper State Street and 5 minutes from Santa Barbara County Courthouse. .This motel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.
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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
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Jesusita Trail - 6 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬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. 392 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1009 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

Edward

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night 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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Liked: Staff & service
Room could have been cleaner, staff was nice, good price for this room during the holidays.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean. Nice for a quick getaway and walkable to a few local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough place. Clean and affordable for the area. Would return if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and nice clean toom. At thr ar end of the building away from the street so very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk very kind and knowledgeable about the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ramon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best motel 6 I’ve stayed at well kept and maintained
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DWAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hernan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great for the price + location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and customer service .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good honest place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Margaret Constantino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic room, no toiletries, but as an adventurer traveler who One night stay, but very pleasant. Very quiet. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Location was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DuWayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to airport and clean

We needed a location close to the airport for an early departure, we were very pleased with the cleanliness of the property and would have stayed longer to explore the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Amenities
Very clean motel, safe area. Staff are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025