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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Room amenity
Pool
Combined shower/bathtub, towels
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Blackout curtains, 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 Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Guest Room With 1 Full Bed And Tub-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free motel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

During your stay at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara, you're just a quick walk from Upper State Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Steps from Upper State Street and 5 minutes by car from Santa Barbara County Courthouse
  • Pets welcome for free (restrictions apply)
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Barbara 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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! 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

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)
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 stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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. 390 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1000 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DWAYNE

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

Hernan

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

javier

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