Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Hotels
6.9 (1189 reviews)
4200 Via Real , Carpinteria , us
+1 805-684-6921

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Noise from the highway
Uncomfortable bed and amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.49
The room was reported clean, but several reviews mentioned noise and discomfort.
Service
8.46
Staff were mentioned as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
6.5
Close to the highway, leading to noise complaints.
Room Quality
6.45
Comments indicated the rooms were basic, with some discomfort noted in mattress quality.
Amenities
6.48
Basic amenities provided, but missing features like a bathtub and microwave were taken into account.
Value for Money
6.94
Perceived as a good deal overall for the price, despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
6.89
No specific food services mentioned; accordingly rated.
Overall Experience
6.96
General sentiment indicates satisfactory experience despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:18

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Proximity to Beach
Enjoy a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool at Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North, located less than 3 km from the beach. The perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring the beautiful coastline.

Convenient Amenities
Relax in our air-conditioned rooms with colorful decor and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Need to do some laundry? Our on-site launderette has you covered. Plus, with a 24-hour reception, fax, photocopying services, and vending machines for snacks and drinks, we ensure your stay is hassle-free.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Winery, and Santa Barbara Harbor, all within a short distance from our pet-friendly accommodation. With Los Angeles-International Airport just 143 km away, your travel convenience is guaranteed.

Book now for a memorable stay at Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North!

Important information:

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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 1189 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.49
Service: 8.46
Location: 6.5
Room Quality: 6.45
Amenities: 6.48
Value for Money: 6.94
Food and Beverage: 6.89
Overall Experience: 6.96
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Elizabeth • couple • us
1
Never stayed there
Pros:

We booked a whole trip with our kids and our dogs and they weren’t even a Booking.com facility anymore and we got no notification

Cons:

Never got to stay there we ended up having to pay three times the amount to stay in Ventura with our kids and our animals

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • it
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Viviana • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Jan Sopko • solo_traveller • cz
5
Pros:

Parkoviště

Cons:

Měli jsme pokoj, který byl na stranu silnice a to se opravdu nedá. Celou noc byl tak strašný hluk, že se vůbec nedalo spát.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • us
8
I enjoyed not paying $300 to stay in a similar room elsewhere in Carpinteria.
Pros:

It was easy to check in and the staff were very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Pretty quiet in general, except for the freeway. The TV had a reasonable set of channels available.

Cons:

The location is a little difficult because it is right across a road from the freeway, and a lot of noise comes from there. Fortunately, my room wasn't right in the front, but still caught a fair amount of noise.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location Property

Cons:

Small room

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • us
8
Good stay if you're not looking for anything fancy
Pros:

Affordable and close to Santa Barbara. Comfortable beds.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Lenita • extended_group • br
7
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Excellent Customer Service

Cons:

Great Location

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Manuela • couple • at
6
Wahrscheinlich sehr gut wenn das Zimmer nicht zur Straße gewesen wäre ….
Pros:

Die Unterkunft selber war grundsätzlich sehr gut und die Anlage sehr schön, aber wir haben nur noch ein Zimmer straßenseitig zum Highway bekommen 😔 es war fürchterlich laut …. ansonsten hätte es super gepasst, aber für eine Nacht hab‘ ich‘s auch gut überstanden 😊….

Cons:

Lärm vom HW, weil Zimmer strassenseitig

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Carlo • solo_traveller • it
6
Pros:

Posizione abbastanza centrale

Cons:

Stanza di fronte alla Highway con rumore anche di notte

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • couple • us
8
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Lassala-Cancel • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Adilene • couple • us
9
Excelente
Pros:

Es agradable la estadía, la alberca está muy bien

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • us
1
Pros:

On a positive note, the room itself was fairly clean.

Cons:

This was a terrible experience. The hotel is located right next to the highway, and because of the constant noise, I couldn’t sleep at all during the night. The soundproofing is practically nonexistent.

Additionally, my room had a very strong smell of cigarettes. Since I checked in late, I didn’t have the energy to ask for a different room, which I later regretted. As a result, I barely got any sleep.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Mr. Aaron Wild • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Jagdish • extended_group • us
6
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
7
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • extended_group • nl
7
Pros:

Prima locatie voor een tussenstop op doorreis

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Dupuis • extended_group • ca
7
Pros:

Clean and the pool was lovely!

Cons:

We could have used more towels, but tried to call and no one answered.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee