Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
VIP Access

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Room amenity
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Lobby
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Santa Barbara Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 19 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Barbara Zoo
This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

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 once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Zoo. 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 a terrace and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
  • 8 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Zoo and a 3-minute drive from Stearns Wharf
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 (once per stay)

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 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • 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: 3:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 150 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zun

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Clean and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and close to restaurants and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but small rooms. No dresser for clothing. Pool is not heated. Not a big deal, just letting people know. We had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s what I expected
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and up-to-date. Had everything we needed. Very comfortable bed and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was like stepping back to 1962. All retro with new remodeled wallpaper and tile shower and vanity in original Motel 6 colors. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, staff was very polite, view of the ocean was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Amenities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For a Motel 6, this was nice and seemingly safe, and the front desk clerk was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, Van Nuys

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay at property again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the nicest motel 6 I’ve ever stayed at! It was cozy and safe and I loved being able to walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was super clean and looked like the pictures on website. Best part was the location is 1 block from the beach. Great price for the location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was not ready an hour after check in time and put us by the laundry room and they were doing laundry late when we were trying to sleep! Cute room with fridge but would have liked a microwave and coffee. Probably will never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

j.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very unwelcoming staff at front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogasiano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and a quiet and safe location. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was very polite and helpful. Service equalled the very best.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025