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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2.0 star property

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Courtyard
Exterior
Interior
Mini fridge
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About this property

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are on-site.
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North offers 124 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout curtains. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Carpinteria motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 8 minutes by car from Butterfly Beach and 9 minutes from Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Pets welcome free of charge
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North. Free self parking is available.

This Carpinteria motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 2.30 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Santa Barbara
Motel Six Carpinteria
Carpinteria Motel Six
Carpinteria Motel 6
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North Hotel Carpinteria
Motel 6 Carpinteria
Motel 6 Santa Barbara Carpinteria North
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North Motel
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North Carpinteria

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1185 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet, good location, great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was simple, clean and an easy process to stay there .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to take quick rest. Staff it's very nice and helpful. Wouldn't mind staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, good service everything is fine. Hotel have big parking is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
every thing is as expected，satisfied with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good hotel good services
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Disliked: Amenities
The room was everything you could expect from a motel off of the freeway...but the staff were absolutely amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice spot ,need thicker blankets
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, super cool down to earth front staff night shift.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sulakshana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and staff very friendly and cooperative.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Mayra

Average stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marianelly

Very Cleaning Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room freindly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff super friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Souren

Liked: Cleanliness
Helpful and attentive staff, quick check
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place! I’ve stayed here a number of times over the last six years and I’ve never been disappointed. It’s always top notch regarding cleanliness and friendly service. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Olympics
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Maria M

Room was great and the staff was so great ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice layout, easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025