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Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
Beachside relaxation awaits at this laid-back motel where guests can enjoy poolside lounging, grab convenient snacks, or simply unwind on the welcoming grounds

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Motel 6 Carpinteria offers California's coastal charm with an inviting terrace and snack bar/deli. Enjoy in-room WiFi, a refreshing outdoor pool, and quick bites from the vending machine. The helpful staff enhance your stay at this well-located Santa Barbara North property.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 287
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun

About this property

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

  • Motel near Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Consider a stay at Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara and take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 124 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels

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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 age 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara?

As of 21 Jumada I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara on 4 Jumada II 2026 start from SAR 287, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park, Carpinteria State Beach, and Tomol Interpretive Play Area. Seaside Gardens and Friends of the Library Used Bookstore are also within 1 mi (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1169 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Customer service was remarkable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arlena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, Affordable prices and staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aleksei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was so hospitable and friendly❤️ The location is great , it was so close to Santa Barbara . It’s definitely worth coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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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8/10 Good

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff nd clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Air conditioning worked great. Grounds were pretty and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable. Clean room. The staff was polite and helpful, especially the lady. Pleasantly surprised because most affordable motels are in worse condition.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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 services
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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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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

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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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

Rebecca

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

Souren

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

Marianelly

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

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check-in, simple modern room very comfortable and the staff who check me in it was very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really beliwve the staff has very good housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff (Dorothy/Dot) was super helpful and friendly. The rooms were very clean and spacious for a single occupant. Very close to the downtown area with some really great shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025