Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Hotels
Motel6
8 (2959 reviews)
443 Corona Del Mar , Santa Barbara , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of certain amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
Some reviews indicated cleanliness issues, such as a dirty bathroom and unclean sheets.
Service
8.43
Most reviews highlighted friendly and accommodating staff, despite a couple of negative remarks.
Location
8.97
Numerous reviews praised the excellent location close to the beach.
Room Quality
7.92
Room decor was appreciated, although thin walls were noted in some comments.
Amenities
7.45
Some amenities were lacking, such as a microwave and coffee maker in the room.
Value for Money
7.91
Overall, the property was deemed a good value, despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Limited food options were mentioned, as there's no breakfast, but coffee is available.
Overall Experience
7.93
Generally a positive experience with a few noted drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-28 14:12

Property Description

Convenient Beach Access
Situated just steps away from the beach, Motel 6 Santa Barbara offers a prime location for beach lovers. Guests can easily enjoy the sun, sand, and surf within minutes of stepping out of the hotel.

Modern Amenities
Each guest room at Motel 6 Santa Barbara is thoughtfully designed with a seating area and cable TV, providing a comfortable and entertaining space for relaxation. The modern decor adds a touch of style to enhance your stay.

Nearby Attractions
With the Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearn Wharf in close proximity, guests can explore popular attractions just a short distance from the motel. The convenience of nearby sights adds to the appeal of staying at Motel 6 Santa Barbara.

Book your stay at Motel 6 Santa Barbara now for a beachside getaway with modern comforts and nearby attractions.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Check-in age must be 21 years or older.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2959 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 8.43
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Jacob m scott couple us
10
It was great. Perfect.
Pros:

Clean. Updated. Quiet. Convenient.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller us
9
Location is the best
Pros:

Location and friendly staff. Our dog enjoyed the morning treats.

Cons:

200 square feet is small, but you save a lot of $$ here.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Luca couple it
10
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Tiffany family_with_children us
9
loved it and will come back
Pros:

HAD A GREAT STAY, 1 BLOCK FROM THE BEACH, PET FRIENDLY

Cons:

I didnt see a jacuzzi

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
E
Emmanuel couple fr
9
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple gb
9
Lovely pretty lovely pretty
Pros:

Everything quite retro close to beach and all eateries we loved our stay here

Cons:

Clean comfy just the job for one night stay

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
C
Carlos family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Everything about the hotel is great! Ocean view!Clean, Retro. Relaxing and friendly! I didn't know it was the first Motel 6 until our Uber driver informed us! Felt even luckier! Walking distance to the beach. My nieces beautiful wedding was at the court house only 11 min away..

Cons:

Leaving! Lol

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
C
Cindy couple us
10
I give a 5 *
Pros:

Not applicable

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
P
Penelope couple us
9
Very charming.
Pros:

Excellent location, well maintained

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Venkat Kumar family_with_children us
1
Worst front desk ever
Pros:

The location was good. Couple of minutes walk from the beach.

Cons:

The front desk person on the phone was very rude and unprofessional. We tried to change our dates due to storm and Booking.com told Motel6 has to approve. Contacted Motel 6 and the staff informed manager has to approve but the manager was not available even after waiting for hours. Instead of apologizing for not getting the manager on the phone, they just ridiculed our request and ended the call abruptly. I have never experienced such behavior anywhere.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
C
Cecilia family_with_children ar
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
M
Maria couple us
10
10/10
Pros:

Location and most important the cleanliness!

Cons:

I like everything

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
M
Marlen family_with_children us
8
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Laurent couple be
8
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Urszula couple pl
8
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Steven extended_group us
7
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Short walk to the beach. Nice, quiet neighborhood feel around the premises. Walkable to Sprouts Market.

Cons:

I got a disabled equipped room and don't remember requesting one.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
H
Holger family_with_children de
8
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Gabriela family_with_children us
10
PLEASANT, NEEDED GET AWAY
Pros:

LOCATION!, COMFORT!

Cons:

UPSTAIRS - NEXT TIME I WILL ASK TO BE DOWNSTAIRS AS WE HAVE 2 SMALL DOGS, STAFF CAN BE NICER... SOME DID NOT EVEN SAY GOOD MORNING... LIKE THEY DID NOT WANT TO BE THERE...

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Celia couple us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee