Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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

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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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Raquel • family_with_children • us
8
A clean, newly refurbished motel room; excellent location, pet friendly, a bit on the small side.
Pros:

Located right by the beach and near other resort hotels. It was also near downtown and the wharf, excellent location with parking! LOVED it being pet friendly. It was very clean and new.

Cons:

My only complaint is that the room size was smaller than I anticipated. It would’ve been perfect for 2-3 but our family of 2 adults and 2 teen boys; it felt a little like a sardine can. It was fun though and we made it work!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • au
8
Great place to stay on our road trip!
Pros:

Cool and funky!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Cohen - Bourassa • solo_traveller • us
10
Pascal at the front desk is awesome!!
Pros:

The room was charming, having been done in retro style. Pascal at the front desk was amazing. She went above and beyond the call of duty to make us and our fur babies feel comfortable and to provide info on local eateries and shopping.
Thank you Motel 6 and Pascal for a wonderful stay in Santa Barbara.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Ole • family_with_children • de
8
Alles in allem aber eine schöne Unterkunft die ich jederzeit für 1-2 Nächte empfehlen würde.
Pros:

Geniale Lage zum Strand, nett und sauber, schönes Zimmer, Pool sehr sauber, waren 3 Nächte da, reichlich Parkplätze für grosse Autos,
Sehr Empfehlenswert

Cons:

Zimmer war mit 2 Koffern klein, Gang zu den Zimmern geht am einzigen Fenster vorbei, also hat man die Vorhänge meistens zu, Leise gibt es in den USA anscheinend nicht, also genau wie überall (Klimaanlage & Verkehr)

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Jurga • family_with_children • lt
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

The location is excellent, just a short walk from the beach and good options for restaurants.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Madrigal • couple • us
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • family_with_children • uy
9
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Caitlyn • extended_group • us
8
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Marsha • couple • us
10
Perfect location for the wedding we attended! Enjoyed sunrise and sunsets.
Pros:

Had fresh coffee in am which was freshly brewed.
Pasquale was an excellent desk staff with helpful suggestions for activities and restaurants. Location is ideal for the beach and park with walkway to the main center of town. Enjoyed our stay very much!

Cons:

Microwave access ability.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Tiney • couple • us
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Cveto • family_with_children • si
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Jacob m scott • couple • us
10
It was great. Perfect.
Pros:

Clean. Updated. Quiet. Convenient.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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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
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Penelope • couple • us
9
Very charming.
Pros:

Excellent location, well maintained

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee