Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Hotels
8 (3206 reviews)
443 Corona Del Mar , Santa Barbara , US
+1 805-564-1392

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.
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

8
Based on 3206 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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Beyza • couple • de
10
Pros:

Sehr sauber
Strandnähe

Cons:

Es war ziemlich teuer

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • family_with_children • us
10
Relaxing and easy to enjoy
Pros:

The front desk staff was excellent and extremely helpful when I needed anything. The grounds and my room were immaculate and the pool was clean didn't smell of chlorine and just the right temperature.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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SergioDminguez • couple • es
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • de
8
Schönes Motel in Strandnähe
Pros:

Wir sind schon das zweite Mal hier. Gefallen hat uns die Lage, die Sauberkeit und kein Teppich im Zimmer. Guter Kaffe am Empfang am Morgen.

Cons:

Das Bett war etwas zu schmal für zwei Personen.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
5
Location was great, price good for location, not very clean
Pros:

Location and view

Cons:

Sheets had sand in them

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Maren • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Davide Domenico Maria • solo_traveller • it
2
Pros:

Vicinanza mare

Cons:

Camera minuscola. Letto attaccato all'aria condizionata con conseguente mal di schiena. Saltata la luce in bagno alle 6 pm. Non ce l'hanno sistenata, al checkout al mattino dopo non funzionava ancora. Richiesta pulizia stanza, ci hanno detto di sì ma servizio non è stato fatto. Richiesta fattura, stesso risultato, mai pervenuta. Staff in reception sbrigativo e senza nessuna voglia di dare consigli. Mai più. Sconsiglio.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Najib • family_with_children • sa
7
amazing
Pros:

the hotel location is amazing , the team very helpful and room very clean .amazing value for money .

Cons:

the room selection that we took was 2 beds ground floor , I faced issued with the car and bikes when they start the engines in the morning its noisy , maybe if we selected an upper level floor that issue wont be a problem

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Kinga • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Das Zimmer war wie auf den Bildern: richtig cooles Retro Design. Neu renoviert, nur leider die Klimaanlage nicht getauscht. Das Zimmer ist sehr klein, hat uns aber nicht gestört, für uns 3 war es immer noch groß genug.
Die Lage ist super! Man ist ca 3 min zu Fuß vom Strand entfernt. Man konnte vom Parkplatz aus den Strand sehen. Historisches Kern war etwas weiter. Wir hatten leider keine Zeit dafür, aber zu Fuß wäre es auch kein Beinbruch gewesen. Vor allem, weil der Strand so unglaublich schön ist!
Parken vor der Tür möglich. Kein Parkplatzmangel. Verdunkelungsvorhang einwandfrei. Nur Kühlschrank, kein Mikro. Kein Lärm, der lauter als die Klima war. Zug oder sonstiges haben wir also nicht wahrgenommen.
Nach Essensmöglichkeit haben wir nicht gesucht, daher keine Ahnung. In der Nähe haben wir sowas wie Bauernmarkt, der aber lange offen war gesehen.

Cons:

Parken hat extra 10$ pro Tag gekostet, aber es gab wenigstens keine weitere Überraschungskosten: Destination oder Resort Fee.
Klimaanlage sehr groß, laut und ineffizient. Es hat Stunden gedauert, bis sie das Mikro Zimmer paar Grad runtergekühlt hat. Ich reise immer mit Ohrenstöpseln. Die hat man hier definitiv gebraucht, weil man hier Anfang September noch nicht ohne Klima schlafen kann.
Preisniveau: extrem teuer. Nur noch San Francisco auf unserer Rundreise teurer. Ich fand aber nichts, was günstiger gewesen wäre (außer die 2 neben an, die aber keine Klima haben) und dafür war wenigstens die Lage top!
Das Zimmer neben uns hat mit Flug-Ameisen gekämpft. Man hat auch viele tote Tiere vor ihren Tür gesehen. In ihrer Haut hätte ich ungern gesteckt.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Harald • couple • at
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • at
9
Sehr tolles und moderne Unterkunft. Zimmer könnten geräumiger sein.
Pros:

Eines der schönsten und "buntesten" Hotels auf der Reise. Das Zimmer war sehr "freundlich" und nett eingerichtet. Auch die Lage (fast am Strand) war sehr angenehm. Parkplätze vor Ort ausreichend verfügbar und in Zimmernähe nutzbar (wenn man wie immer rechtzeitig anreist).

Cons:

Die Zimmer waren sehr klein, sodass es kaum möglich war zwei Koffer gleichzeitig offen zu nutzen (Roadtrip, jeden Tage ein anderes Hotel). Auch war die Klimaanlage (USA üblich) eher laut und sehr knapp am Bett, sodass man, wenn diese in Betrieb war, immer direkt bzw. am Nachbarbett indirekt angeblasen wurde.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Yolanda • couple • us
8
Comfy, cozy, would stay again.
Pros:

Clean/ great location/safe

Cons:

A few hairs one on the fringe and fringe was a little dirty

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Channel • extended_group • us
7
Good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room size

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Ines • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Lage, direkt am Strand

Cons:

.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • gb
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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mohamed • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Retro style

Cons:

Parking

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Nabeeh • extended_group • il
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • us
6
Small rooms but Cute and well maintained.
Pros:

Room was decent, clean, and overall okay.

Cons:

Some staff considered the Handicapped parking as their personal spot even though they had no placard and weren't Handicapped.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee