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Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee service
Exterior
Room amenity
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, camper van/bus/lorry parking and a vending machine are on-site.
Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South offers 138 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using 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.
The shopping around Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Friends of the Library Used Bookstore. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • 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 helpful staff and the proximity to shopping
  • 5 minutes by car from Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and 9 minutes from Carpinteria State Beach
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
As a guest of Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and camper van/bus/lorry parking. 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
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger 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

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)
Guests arriving after 11:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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 aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 1290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1290 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARITZA

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was sparkling clean, and very comfortable. It was a great, safe location, extra plus we were allowed to stay with our 4-legged babies and no extra charge. Christina at front desk was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sambandha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly And or Donald, Estes Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and yes, all of the above.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ericka, Santa Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and convenient for our quick trip to SB.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Camil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ravi, Santa Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Nice spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Staff nice, room clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

RONKE

Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean the staff was friendly and some how you arranged for perfect weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Morganne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, updated features.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christy

Travelled with family
Very basic room. Appreciated nightly room refresh. The “air freshener” used made the room almost uninhabitable the second night …
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARIDIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location , clean and friendly staff..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
The floor was very dirty, there was mold in the bathroom, and the matresses were old. I have stayed here before, and really like the rooms. Not this visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great quality for the price. Room was clean and staff was friendly and professional. We just needed a safe place to sleep for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, great restaurants near by and a short distance from Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026