Motel 6 Carpinteria North

I came for a birthday in Santa Barbara and this was convenient. There was no shampoo or tissue or anything you expect with a motel. They left a poster on the bed that said they were going green by not changing sheets for three days (so they could hire less people of course) and a bunch of other stuff that would save them money. They want you to hang your towel and reuse — likely for the next guest. The worst part is that there was some kind of gunk on the toilet where you sit and who would use that? I used the bathroom at the restaurant. I canceled my stay for the next evening and went home early. The wi-​fi was extra, who does that? It was not cheap either. Look elsewhere. You do not get what you pay for. Only makes sense if you have dogs.

The lady who checked us in was very nice and could tell we were not from there so she gave us a map of the area and directed us to the seal preserve which is a MUST if you’re in the area. It was actually one of my favorite things in SB.
We stayed Thursday night — Sunday and were greeted by a cigarette hole in the sheets and a daddy long leg on our bath towels. There was DEFINITELY RIFT RAFT Thursday night which was really uncomfortable for me. There was even a cop car hanging out in the parking lot at night which eventually left, but leads to you to believe this is a popular place for bad things going down. Woopdeedoo! Friday night and on, the rift raft cleared out, but I was still uncomfortable since it started out like that.
The motel is right near the freeway and we got a room in the middle of the building on the third floor, but the traffic was still LOUD as hell. If you are a light sleeper like me, maybe you’ll catch the worm in the AM. Or maybe you’ll get the worm the next morning because the maids repeatedly will say «HOUSEKEEPING!!» after you keep denying them.
Goodluck for a good night and good morning.

I planned a little one day get away for my boyfriend and I, two fridays ago. Chose this hotel, because of price and location to Santa Barbara and Solvang. The one request I had was a room away from the freeway. not only were they not able to accommodate that even though there were only about four cars in the parking lot and the property is quite big they put me in the room closest to the freeway luckily we paid in cash and only stayed in the room about 20 minutes, we were able to get a refund. The room was what I expected (which is nothing fancy, considering it is a motel 6) but a little worse– which isn’t good considering I wasn’t expecting that much in the first place, aside from somewhere for us to sleep! the way the showers are designed in this hotel is backwards it makes no sense, part of the flat screen TV was hanging off the wall, over all it was just very unkempt. I chose this one over the Carpinteria south because of the difference in their main avatar pictures; don’t be fooled the Carpinteria south is way better!
like I said thank goodness we were able to get a refund! So we drove about 2 miles south and stayed at the motel 6 CarpinteriaSouth. Ya the rooms are practically the same but they offer a shower/​tub combination, I like the layout better, and there is no freeway noise!!! =)
at the Motel 6 Carpinteria north, my room was literally shaking and there was no way I could stay there!
South is the way to go!

My favorite thing about Motel 6 is that dogs are always allowed at no extra cost. :) Good thing, because my pup and I love to travel!
I loved the modern-​retro style of this particular Motel 6, it was very cute and everything was clean to match the stylishness.
Here’s a tip if staying here, ask for a room AWAY from the freeway. They put me in the back and it was perfect, beautiful mountain views from my room and easy access from the parking lot and I could see my car as well. Plus, NO FREEWAY NOISE.
This motel is right off the 101, super convenient and very clean and accommodating. Everyone working there was super nice. It has a pool! The ONLY reason I docked a star is because the bed is very uncomfortable. I thought the other reviewers were just being complainers but my boyfriend and I both woke up with our shoulders aching or fallen asleep because the bed is so stiff… it’s kind of like sleeping on an extremely hard futon. Everything else about the place was great so I’d stay here again but I probably wouldn’t be able to last on that bed more than two nights in a row.

I stayed in a couple rooms here the first being handicapped which the bathroom was ridiculous— dirty & just a bizarre nightmare. But the next room was awesome. Really clean & nice. The staff was excellent.

We stayed here because we had Expedia $$ and so we only had to pay for tax. This is a great place to stay for a night of sleep. The front desk guy was nice, offered late chck-​out and the room was really clean. It’s a Motel 6… so don’t expect more, but it exceeded our expectations so we are pleased. Safe. Clean. Cheap. It’s VERY similar to a room you would have on a cruise ship.
**Ask for a 3^rd floor room away from the freeway.

the front desk Manager and her staff ;‘Jacob & Kevin’ all we’re very helpful and made my stay extremely satisfying
The room comfortable for the price (it motel 6) close to restaurants and malls
I wouldn’t hesitate too stay there again if I am ever back in the area .
The whole staff is truly a ‘Asset’ to Motel 6

DO NOT STAY HERE. We tried bookijg a room here but the webaite gave us an error message, so we didn’t make the drive up to Carp ans stayed home. We then found out by looking at our bank statements that the hotel charged us even though we didn’t stay there. The manager laughed when we called since there is only one in the morning and said too bad because we have a cancellation policy. I understand for not cancelling in time but we were told we didn’t have a room to begin with. We will be looking into legal action. Again, DO NOT STAY HERE.

Do you like your sleep to be in an overpriced room with no real control over the AC, beds where you can feel the springs poking you, and noise noise noise?
If so you will love this place. If you want value and comfort you won’t want to stay here.

Yea I know it’s a motel 6 and not to expect much but this place is a dump and do not stay here. Only reason we did is got a free room from a friend. Some people say quaint and modern I say small and cheap, that’s what the rooms were here. I’ve had bathrooms bigger than this room. The bed was uncomfortable, hard and cheap material. The bathroom door didn’t lock, the whole hotel smelled like an ashtray. I went to the office to ask for the wifi and turns out they charge for it. If you’re gonna have a crappy hotel at least offer some free perks. There was a lady in there who knows if she was a customer but she was definitely a junkie explaining to an employee that she lost her phone or got beat up, weird and not sure if that’s the type of people or place I’m trying to vacation around. Don’t stay here.

Stayed here strictly because of the price. The stairwell walking up to our hotel smells like beer and cigarette butts. The hotel looks kind of nice from the front but when you drive to the back, it is horrible. There are lots of construction workers that stay here and they have their large trucks parked illegally in the parking lot. Luckily there are a lot of spaces. The dumpster area is overfilling with used furniture and trash cans that are no longer in use.
The room we got was tiny. Has a TV with basic cable, hangers without a closet, queen bed, mirror and desk, bathroom, and a chair. The bed is very firm and uncomfortable. The sheets feel like table cloths. The blankets feel like curtains, and the pillows feel like they were overstuffed with cotton.
I can hear footsteps from people upstairs from us. I can hear the TV of the people next to us, and I can hear everyone that walks by. It is very noisy here and I do not plan on getting a good night sleep. I usually don’t anyways because of a 2 month old, but I will plan on sleeping more efficiently when I get home.
This place is pet friendly which is perfect for our little dog. Luckily the room doesn’t smell like cigarettes and dog. I feel more dirty when I leave this place. I barely want to use the water to brush my teeth. The towels they provide are tiny and worn out.
This place should be last resort when looking for a place to stay. It may be helpful to stay here if you have a dog and you are looking to save some cash. If all you need is a bed to sleep in, this is your place. Otherwise, steer clear from this low end motel. A hostel might be better than this joint.

Nice Rooms.
The Motel has all the rooms renovated. Everything was clean and new. Clean sheets, new furniture, laminated floors (no carpet), this motel is close to the beach. It has a pool. Family of 4, we got it for the long weekend.

For a low end motel, it’s a good deal. Hotels are pricey in Santa Barbara, so the price is reasonable in comparison & a 15 drive to SB. Hard to find anything below $ 100 in the SB area.
Rooms are clean. Three stories, no elevator. So request a first story room if you don’t want to climb stairs.
Newly remodeled rooms. Austin Powers hip. Basic low end motel amenities, but none of the «hotel» amenities. No fridge, blow dryer, coffee maker, Kleenex, lotion. But it does come with a big new flat screen TV.
Shower only, no tub. If you’re a big person, you may feel cramped in the shower. If you’re tall, there’s plenty of headroom.
Vending machines & coin operated laundry machines are right next to the front desk.
Right next to the 101, so it’s very loud, but the rooms are well insulated. With the door closed, you can’t hear the freeway.
Check in staff was friendly & eager to help.
Main Street of Carpenteria (Linden) is a mile away, on the other side of the 101. Small, but nice selection of restaurants, cafes, a Vons, coffee houses. Unilocal them. The beach isn’t too far away.

The people at the front desk were pretty nice. They were able to give me some bath towels when I found them missing in my room. The girl even asked if I wanted a room facing the freeway because they’re a little bit noisy. Car noise doesn’t bother me so I was fine with one of those rooms.
The location was super convenient. The motel was right off of the freeway. There were a few affordable dining options nearby. There were some sketchy characters walking around so I’m not sure if the area was all that safe at night. Always be vigilant and aware of your surroundings!
The one thing I didn’t like about my non-​smoking room was that I could still smell the cigarette smoke which I would guess is coming through the vent because I could smell it whenever I’m in the bathroom.
Overall for a one nighter, it’s hard to beat a Motel 6 especially for the competitive daily rates.

The room was nice and I felt the staff was helpful and friendly. it’s a great place to stay if you re looking for something budget friendly especially for one night. 63.99 perfect price for a quick trip near santa barbara the beaches are close as well.
It is close to the freeway which can be nice. I really didn’t feel the noise was as bad as others have complained about. A couple of things I felt could have been better: the beds were a bit uncomfortable however, everyone has their own preference. There is also a very small fee for WiFi.
Again not a 5 star hotel but good for the price and in a nice area.

My girlfriend and I came back to Carpinteria to visit for the weekend and we stayed at the Motel 6 in Carp. We paid 100/​night (including the tax). The main problem we had was that our room key card wouldn’t read. Several times we had to go back to the office and have them replace our keys because something was wrong with the door lock. It wasn’t a huge deal, just an inconvenience, especially coming back at 1−2am.
They do not have irons in the room, but I believe you can check one out at the office. Wi-​fi costs between 2.99 and 4.99 depending on how fast you want the Internet. No refrigerators. And, there was a small ant problem in the room as well.
On the plus side, because of the issues with the key card, Cathy, the manager, refunded us $ 40.00.
It wasn’t a bad stay, we just expected a little more because we’ve gotten more for less at other Motel 6s.
Slightly recommended.

We aren’t Motel 6 regulars but we were on our last night of vacation and wanted to save some money. We did.
The rooms are clean and simple which was refreshing BUT they didn’t replace the VERY thin windows and we were in front over looking over the freeway so needless to say, sleeping was hit and miss. I would say the motel is worth staying at but insist on being away from the front if sleep is important.

Manager was very helpful, staff was very friendly. Everything about my rooms worked great! This location is best because a gas station was right next door for buying meals or what ever we needed at decent prices.
NOTE; This whole area is ‘bag free’! So if you go buy a bunch of stuff from a store, you have to bring you own bags!
Only issue was every night I had to call the office to have them shut down the pool when it was after 10pm and i needed sleep since my rooms where at the pool. Pool closing is 9:30pm here. I stayed here 3 nights. There is also a no-​leash dog beach not far away just north off the freeway about a 10 mnt drive! :-)

I’m not one to stay in motels, but this one was alright. Our room was located at the front, right next to the 101, which was a little annoying, but I came prepared with earplugs. At least they cut some of the noise out.
The room itself was fairly clean and had 2 queen beds, a flat screen tv, sink, and separate shower & toilet. One thing that blew me away was the water pressure in the shower. I wasn’t really expecting much, but it’s better than what I have at home. I was actually worried that the water was going to get past the shower curtain, but they configured the shower in a way that this wasn’t a problem. On the flip side, the water pressure in the sink was terrible. If only they could transfer pressure.
For some reason, every night, our keys wouldn’t work, and we had to get new ones each time, which was super annoying. Hopefully it was just a fluke, or else management should get on that real quick.
Overall, not bad, but I’d only stay here again out of absolute necessity.

I have stayed at many Motel 6 locations while on long road trips when looking to save some bucks. What I have come to appreciate is the consistency at the locations. I know that the towels will be thin, I know that there will be bar soap only and no shampoo, and I expect the bedspread will be tacky. The chain is no frills, but I’ve always gotten a decent enough night’s sleep and felt safe for a fair price.
This was an unexpected stop, prompted by fatigue and illness. The price was fair: $ 69 for two beds/​4 people. The location has a pool and TV with cable in the room, and wifi is available for an extra charge. We got a room near the back, so the freeway noise wasn’t bad. We were given the option of smoking or non. We chose non, but it was clearly a room that had been smoked in before.
The room was not up to standards for this chain: the bathroom door nob was nearly falling off, the door was caked with dirt, the towel hook was crooked, the bathroom light didn’t work, the TV remote didn’t work… we were too tired to complain but probably would’ve otherwise. It’s difficult to understand how these items were overlooked by whomever cleaned the room.
I wouldn’t stay at this location again.