Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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

listing image 1
Show all photos
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
See all facilities

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
K
kevin • family_with_children • fr
9
Très bien
Pros:

La propreté de la chambre des produits de toilettes disposition.
La proximité avec la mer

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
C
Carol • family_with_children • us
8
Overall, we had a good stay.
Pros:

Awesome location! It's close to the beach and downtown Santa Barbara. The rooms were clean.

Cons:

The rooms are quite small. And, the exterior nighttime lights are quite bright. The window coverings did not fully cover the window so the very bright exterior light was shining into our room.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
V
Victoria • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Great customer service

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
J
Joel • couple • es
8
Nice classic motel style
Pros:

We stayed at Motel 6 Santa Barbara – Beach for just one night during our road trip, and we really enjoyed our experience!

One of the things we loved most was the motel’s classic 1960s-inspired retro style. Being one of the Motel 6 Classics, it has that charming, old-school American roadside motel atmosphere that fits perfectly with a USA road trip. At the same time, the rooms and facilities feel modern and updated, which is a really nice combination.

Our room was on the upper floor and was spacious, very clean, and comfortable. The bathroom was also a good size, and the bed was extremely comfortable, allowing us to get a great night’s rest.

Parking was convenient and located right in front of the property, making everything easy and accessible. The area was also peaceful and quiet, which we really appreciated.

In the morning, complimentary coffee was available. While there isn’t a full breakfast service, having a nice cup of coffee to start the day was a welcome little touch!

The location is another big plus. The motel is very close to the beach and the waterfront promenade, making it easy to enjoy a lovely walk and explore the surroundings. Santa Barbara itself is such a beautiful and charming city, and staying here made our visit even more enjoyable.

The staff was friendly and welcoming, and everything went smoothly throughout our stay.

Overall, a lovely little motel with plenty of character, comfortable rooms, a great location, and that authentic American road trip feeling. We would absolutely recommend it and would happily stay here again!

Cons:

All good

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
G
Gail • family_with_children • us
9
Hard to beat location.
Pros:

Close access to beach. We were there for dog show and beach was wonderful to exercise dog and us.

Cons:

Room small. Difficult to get around with inclusion of medium dog crate.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
A
Ajeesh • family_with_children • us
1
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
N
Nathan • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Didn’t realize this was the first motel 6 ever! Cool retro style, beachy room. You could see the Ocean from the pool. Good location!

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jason • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Hairs on the baseboards, soap and lotion dispensers were dirty, smelled like dry rot. Very noisy upstairs and even with the curtains closed, it was super bright inside.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
K
Kim • couple • us
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
M
Manz • couple • us
7
Comfortable. I appreciate the staff - especially Pam getting me in early. Thank you.
Pros:

Location

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
J
Janina • couple • de
7
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
I
Ignacio • couple • us
10
I would definitely go back
Pros:

Location and decor

Cons:

Some mold smell in the room

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
J
Julian • couple • de
7
Pros:

Lage gut
Zimmerausstattung Gut

Cons:

Hoher Preis für eine Nacht

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
E
Earle • couple • us
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
P
Pier Giovanni • couple • it
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
C
Clément • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pratique, propre et confortable !
Pros:

Bon Motel qui offre une chambre propre et confortable. Un petit frigo est présent. Il y a également un parking extérieur au prix de $10/nuit.

Cons:

Le lit peut être petit pour deux personnes (il doit faire 140cm de largeur).

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
C
Catherine • couple • ie
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
N
Nathalie • family_with_children • de
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
J
Janet • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was very clean and comfortable and had free parking. It was also close to the beach.

Cons:

The guy at the front desk said he'd be back shortly as he was leaving to go show another employee something. I wondered what was so important it left me waiting to check in upon his return.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
C
Charlene • extended_group • us
9
Great rooms, great location - my friends and I would stay there again!
Pros:

The room appeared very modern and clean, we were within walking distance to the beach, check in was very quick, staff was friendly.

Cons:

There always needs to be easy information within the room at or check in about how to access WiFi.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee