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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.
An aerial view of a hotel with a rooftop pool, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.
A compact microwave on a small black stand, a white door, and a wall-mounted microwave.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with balconies and red awnings.
A laundry facility with stacked washing machines and dryers, control panels, and a view of the outside through a window.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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

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

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 Wi-Fi

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

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

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

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

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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

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
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, RV/bus/truck parking, and a vending machine are onsite.
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.
The shopping around Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Friends of the Library Used Bookstore. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the proximity to shopping
  • 5 minutes by car from Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and 9 minutes from Carpinteria State Beach
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South also features laundry facilities and RV/bus/truck parking. Free self parking is available.

This Carpinteria motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 2.03 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Guests arriving after 11:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1458 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
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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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Anthony

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

Arturo

Great service and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
parking was ok, room was clean, needs some tlc
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

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

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

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

Delcie

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