Name: Motel 6 Santa Barbara Ca Beach
Address: 443 Corona Del Mar, Santa Barbara, 93103, US

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2026

Carmen

Clean room. Parking available . Very good air conditioning and the staff were friendly and answer all my questions. Very nice experience.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Jennifer

Great views and staff was wonderful

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2026

James

For the price, the room was not worth it very small and old. Paid more money they told us we got a premium view of a building not the beach.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Martin

A good motel. Walkable to beach.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2026

veronica

Staff wasn't horrible, but they definitely can smile and be more friendlier and more welcoming! Also, I paid to check in right at 3pm and wasn't allowed in the room till 4pm :(

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2026

Katherine

The hotel was clean, quiet, and in a great location. The rooms have excellent soundproofing, and the staff were friendly in person. However, the price felt high for what was offered. The rooms and amenities were small and somewhat outdated, though everything worked. The mattress was not very comfortable and slid off the bed frame. Communication before check-in was also difficult, as no one answered the phone for several hours or responded through Expedia. I was also concerned that staff issued me a replacement room key without asking for my name or identification. Overall, it met my needs, but I expected more for the price.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Colin

Was adequate for a 1 night stop. Staff at the reception were fantastic but the motel is a bit run down in areas.
Would recommend staying for a layover.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Rosario

The room was very clean staff was awesome

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Martine

The hotel was as described and very nice. I would stay there again

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

juan l

The hotel normal nothing special. Room was small for people in the room.. The pool was small as well. But for one night it was ok. The room and the restroom were clean. Plenty of parking.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Kieu Diem

Excellent stay! It had a beautiful view, near beachs, convenience location and cool interior morden room. Staffs were friendly. It is really wonderful place to enjoy our trip.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Ismael Vasquez

Great place for the price

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Nathalie

Belle chambre rénovée. Et à 2 pas de la plage ! Propre.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Steven Michael

Bit tired on the outside but room ok

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Leanne

Great location, great price. Really clean facilities.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Great place if you don’t mind a small room. Obviously not as nice as some of the hotels on State street but a great landing pad for the price.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Freddy

Buena ubicación

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Angela

This hotel was very cute and well-maintained. This hotel was updated and everything inside is new and 1960's nostalgic. The rooms are small and the pool is extremely small ( about the size of a large hot tub). The staff was exceptionally friendly and the location was perfect.
After walking on the beach, we noticed black tar on the bottom of our feet from the ocean. You cannot see this when you are on the beach or in the water. The hotel has wipes for your feet and cleaner for the bathtub. Parking was pretty easy, as well. For a short weekend trips, this is a great choice.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

LiL

I reserved a queen size bed but got a double bed

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Kathlin

Nicely updated with clean rooms and small pool but staff were unhelpful. We had asked for rooms near each other due to grandparents traveling with 2 teen boys. We were put in different wings and different floors. And the room phones didn’t work so had to keep checking in person. No acknowledgment of gold status.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Ellen

Motel 6 gets the thumbs up for being half a block from the beach. Walking down to the beach each morning to do some exercises was pretty magical. (This is not the motel's fault, but be aware that all the beaches in the area have a good amount of tar. It is natural tar. It is messy!)

Part of the reason I'm giving this motel 4 instead of 3 stars, is that I appreciated that it was nicely kept. Very clean and helpful staff. Much cleaner and fresher feeling than most travelodges.

But I think you must have ear plugs. I could hear people through walls and through the ceiling above me. On my last night it seemed like people had checked out so I got my first good night's sleep. The air conditioning was occasionally loud, though I did get used to that.

The side of the bed I would normally sleep on was lumpy. So I moved to the middle. That was fine.

I was lucky enough to be able to have my own room so I had plenty of storage. I think it would be more difficult for two people. They were kind of stingy with towels supplied in the room, though if you wanted more, they brought them with no problem.

I don't know if any of the rooms have microwaves, but mine did not. Did not care for the creamer for the coffee in the lobby in the morning. They offer either powder or flavored syrupy stuff.

Offered easy to use dish TV.

Pleasant to sit by the pool at night but did not swim in it. I heard it was unheated.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Darren

Rooms are really small - but gets the job done.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Vicki

This is a little gem within a half block of the beach. No, it’s not luxury, but it kitschy and fun. We would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Patti

Staff is awesome. Housekeeping is top notch. Location is great. Novelty unrepeatable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Connie

Well decorated

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Marni

We had a wonderful stay at this Motel 6! The rooms have been nicely updated, were very clean, and the beds were comfortable. Everything felt fresh and well maintained, making it a great place to relax after a day of exploring.

The location is another big plus—it's within walking distance to the beach, so we were able to enjoy the ocean without having to drive. They also offer complimentary coffee in the morning, which was a nice touch before heading out for the day.

The staff was friendly, check-in was quick and easy, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a clean, updated, and affordable place to stay in Santa Barbara, I would definitely recommend this Motel 6. We would absolutely stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Michael

The rooms were very clean. Parking was easy and the place was very close to the beach.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Rhiannon

This was what I expected as far as room size is the typical tiny double room that Motel 6 offers. The location was fantastic. The pool was small but amazingly clean with fresh towels. The ice maker was stingy with the quantities and having to use the key card but was well filtered.
Much improvement is needed on cleaning the floors of the room. It appears to be clean but stinks. The bathroom floor was even worse. Smelled like someone took a cloth and smeared the urine around without getting it disinfected.
Overall rating is an 8 due to great location, safety and overall cleanliness outside the rooms floor.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Yoly Petra

This place is an absolute gem and I can't wait to go back! Clean, updated, amazing location and affordable! The beach is a block away and so beautiful. You can see it from the hotel. We didn't get to use the pool but it looked nice and clean, although small.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Robin

We rented 2 rooms. One room’s AC broke and son was placed in another room for disabilities as they doubted it would be needed. Next day he received notice that that room was needed and he had to move to a third room. AC equipment does break down, but he should have been in a room where he could stay. We had to cancel plans for him to repack, wait for third room and move again. Poor staff decision. Because we booked with Expedia, hotel could not offer assistance for inconvenience.
We had no issues with our room. It was clean. Hotel is beautifully located.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Julie

This was a stunning surprise! This Motel 6 is the ORIGINAL LOCATION from when the chain first opened. 1962! This place was SQUEAKY CLEAN! My view from room 214 was beautiful, the ocean, the palms. This room is over the main office and at 5:40 AM, the lovely fragrance of coffee brewing surrounded me waking up. The coffee was delicious. The towels were pure white and clean. The bedding had no odors or perfume. The lighting was great. The shower was clean and renovated as well as the entire room being TOTALLY RENOVATED. NO old carpets, Vinyl flooring is so much more sanitary. There is an adorable turquoise refrigerator, NO microwave. There is Shower Gel, shampoo and conditioner in pumps in the shower. There is Body Lotion and Hand soap pumps at the bathroom sink. The front desk manager Pascale is a GEM! I would choose this motel over all the others, even without the fancy stuff. It’s CLEAN & the bed was very comfortable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

John

Everything was great. Location very close to beach and places to eat were v
close by. Bed was comfortable and shower was very nice. Towels thick and plush. AC worked great. Will stay again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Rey

Very clean and helpful staff. Expensive for Fourth of July last minute booking, but considering location and compared to other properties, manageable.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Jenny

The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Kelsey

This hotel is a gem. Location is amazing (across the street from the beach). The property is clean and comfortable. Staff is friendly. Great price for a simple and safe stay.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Racine

Convenient location for our stay, basic but honest

We stayed here for a wedding weekend at the nearby Hilton, and the location was perfect for that purpose. Walkable proximity to the hotel made everything easy, and the beach access is a genuine bonus. Free parking was a nice as well.

That said, there are a few things worth knowing. The walk to downtown Santa Barbara runs closer to 45 minutes, so you’re pretty isolated if you’re looking for city energy. The showers are dated and could use an upgrade, and rooms aren’t cleaned daily unless you request housekeeping. There’s also a noticeable smell in the room that hits when you first arrive.

For a budget stay tied to a specific venue, it works fine. Just go in with clear expectations.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Ariana

Never stayed at a Motel 6 before but this one was recommended by a local friend. Super clean, cute rooms and walking distance to the beach. Overpriced on 4th of July weekend though

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

William

Cool place. First Motel 6!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Julian

Great location, nice hotel and staff. Not much in the way of amenities but this was expected. Rooms were clean, and cleaned daily. Staff were all pleasant and check-in smooth. Would recommend.

Friends

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

Daniel

Rude staff at check in, became verbally abusive while we tried to check in and proceeded to shout get out of my lobby once payment had been made. Never experienced anything like it before

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2026

Alexander

Bed bug found!!!
The Location is incredible which is why we chose this hotel. However on our last day as we were packing up we found an adult bedbug walking on the sheets! We brought it to the attention of the GM who sent us back some screenshotted AI prompt saying it was not a bed bug.
Google lense said bedbug, reddit said bedbug, a literal exterminator said bedbug.
We had to take all our belongings to be treated, and now management will not reply. I was holding off on writing a review to see how this would be handled, but absolutely crickets.
Our room was 210.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Rebecca

It was uniquely designed. Safe place. Convenient to dining and other shopping experiences. Beach across road.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Dy-Anne

This is the absolute nicest motel 6 I’ve ever been to. It is the first Motel 6 ever built and, therefore, was on my travel bucket list. It’s all decorated in midcentury modern and the rooms have retro style fridge and microwaves. Also they provide shampoo and body wash in the shower.
The best part is it is 100% easily walkable to the beach and you could also walk to the Santa Barbara Zoo quite easily.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Leah

Really enjoyed our stay here! The location was great, the rooms were clean, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to visit Santa Barbara

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Elizabeth M

Excellent location! Just a short walk across to the beach. Very close to an amazing breakfast place across the street. The room was retro and very clean. This is the original Motel 6 and they did a great job with the remodel.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Riehard

I’m surprised they charged $10 per days for parking. I been use service over 4-5 years. This year surprise me with one bottle wine. Stay 2-3 days every years.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Rodney

Motel was in a great location, just a block from the beach and walking distance to downtown. The staff was very friendly to both human and four-legged guests (Lots of treats :) The bottle of wine upon arrival was a nice gesture, however it was a white table wine from Portugal. Kind of a slap in the face to the local wine industry. Room was tight, but very clean and comfortable. All in all, I would recommend to friends and family who aren't looking for luxury.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Jennifer

It's expensive for a Motel 6 but the interior and cleanliness are also much nicer than a regular Motel 6! I love the trendy decor, the beds were comfortable. If you don't like small pillows it might not be good for you (they're square) but otherwise everything was nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Jesse

We had such a great time on our vacation and the motel being in walking distance to almost everything one could need on vacation was a plus. Thank you for a great stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Richard

Great location for beach activities and a fun, clean environment

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Kim

Ice machine wasn’t working. Had to pay to park at the motel. He didn’t say anything about coffee in the morning, noticed it when I checked out. Had to ask twice about the wine for the room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Anton

This is an excellent property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Angelique

The only complaint was the parking design and that there was a puddle of water outside of the shower when we checked in. Other than that-it was perfect!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Clory

Dove is the brand they carry for lotion, shampoo, conditioner etc and I thought that was really cool! The location was sooo perfect. The beach is literally across the street. Pet friendly. Plenty of walkable grass areas outside of the hotel. Would stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Abaigeal

We only stayed one night. The location was wonderful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Gerry

if you want to be a block away from the beach in one of the most beautiful places in California and NOT pay BIG bucks, this is your venue. Realize though, the bed is a double (in my room) no coffee pot (I brought my own single shot)and the room is small. . . but clean with refrigerator. Staff is very nice and I got a free bottle of White Wine with my room.I would stay again but I would be on second floor with view.My companion couldn't walk up stair but we could see the beach from our door.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Angus

A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

stephen

Was very good value for the great location

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

Nicholas

This is the original Motel 6- just about one block from the Santa Barbara beach. It had been decorated in “retro” style and very unique. We would have given it 4-5 stars, but had a big problem- the shower faucet was difficult to turn on and impossible for us to turn off. A desk clerk had to come to our room two mornings to help; our third morning we skipped the shower. So, basically for $300/night, we got a bed and no shower.
The desk staff all were pleasant, but could not fix the problem. Apparently no maintenance personnel worked on the weekend. Maintenance problems only happen during the work week??

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Cassandra

Best motel 6 I’ve ever stayed at! So close to the beach! Definitely will be back!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Cameron

Great ocean views, walking to the beach, beautiful, clean pool

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Citlaly

Mystery stains on bed sheets and towels. Super cute retro decor. Small rooms. Even smaller shower. Speaking of the shower, whenever it was being used it had a strong egg smell. The person I was staying with said it could be sulfur… so there’s that. Extremely close to the beach! Short drive to Santa Barbara Bowl. Really good food options near by. Definitely check out the taco truck next to the little market store. For the price I payed ($184), I don’t think I’ll stay here again but it was overall an okay stay. Oh also uncomfortable bed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Helen

Lovely quirky motel. Very comfortable bed.
Bathroom wasn’t very clean. Someone had used the toilet and not flushed. Shower could have been cleaner. Great location, 2 mins to sea front. 45 min walk into centre of Santa Barbara.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

SUSAN

This hotel is awesome! View is beautiful from the 2nd floor oceanside. Location is great for anything you want to do in SB. Highly recommend renting the bikes in town & getting around that way. There is a rack right outside hotel. We had a blast!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Terri

Good location, beds okay , but staff very nice

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

geri

The staff was wonderful.
Rooms were a little too small for us. And no micro. The rooms were very clean. Close to everything which was very nice. Would stay there again, but hopefully in a bigger room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Ricardo

Average

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Alex

Have been back to this location more than a few times and every time it is just as enjoyable as the time before very clean and quiet, great location and excellent staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Alex

Always amazing there and the front desk lady named Pascal is the best she accommodate and makes you feel comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Jia

💕

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Dawn

We typically stay at Motel 6 Beach Santa Barbara and can depend on consistency of cleanliness of room, pool, and helpfulness of staff. Proximity of motel to beach a plus. Parking in rear lot is tricky with a truck or travel van due to narrow access with metal poles and fence.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Ramona

It was in a great spot close to the beach. The place was nice and clean and the front desk person was extremely nice.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Christine R

Location was great, staff was very helpful and super friendly. Rooms have been updated and comfy.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

Elizabeth

Just ok motel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Lucinda

Great location. Friendly staff. Clean room with comfortable bed and large TV. Nice pool!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Karen

Fun to stay at the first Motel 6. Awesome shower with excellent water pressure. Friendly and helpful staff. Close to the beach is a plus too!

Family

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Sharon

I had very loud neighbors. I had to complain 3 times. This went on from 1130 pm to 330 am

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Tami

Location is great, rooms were clean and updated. The pool looked great, but didn't get a chance to use it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Terri

What a fun place! Clean fun retro vibe. Great location near the beach. Would definitely stay there again. Hotel staff was great!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

John

Beach view. Clean everything. Helpful staff

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Davin

Good value

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Sonia Lopez

Loved the place. Very nice place

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Catherine

Had a great stay…. Friendly staff and definitely pet friendly.
I’ll be back for sure.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Olga

One of the best motels and super close to the beach, zoo, and everything else.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Steven

We loved it and had the best time! Even when the parking got filled, the night manager arranged for us to find parking. Would definitely stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Dennis

P there are very good people.I'd recommend it

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Lat

Great location and appreciate the cleanliness of the room and the property

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

deborah

Easy to get to and close to everything. well worth the price and the staff was excellent.

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Wendy

The room the staff the amenities were all great. The pot smell in the middle of the night was not so great. Must have been someone outside our room smoking it. We had to turn off our air. Then about 6 am someone was very loud outside our room. Not the motels fault just rude patrons. I would not blame the motel at all! Would definitely recommend staying there. Just hope you don’t have get rude people.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Candance

Loved this motel! We had a view of the beach. EZ walk to restaurants. Everything was immaculate & everyone was more than helpful.
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10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Rhonda

The women at front desk was so friendly . Loved our retro room.
The nicest Motel 6 I have stayed.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

25 Apr 2026

Laura

I’ve come here a couple of times and it’s always been pleasant this last time the night before I was going to leave these people check in. They keep the door open and they start talking on the phone very loud.. I mentioned to the front desk that I’d like to have another room. I was told nothing was available. The guy asked me what the problem was. I mentioned the woman he went over to talk to her. Have no idea what he said, but the night was miserable after he talked to her. They were making noise after 11 PM and I had to leave early in the morning so it was a very miserable last night at this hotel that I previously looked forward to going to. If you’re going to talk loud on the phone, it seems to me you might want to close your door. After the front desk talk to her there was quite a bit of noise during the evening. Someone came over to visit them again. They’re standing there with their front door open and they’re all talking there and it was just noisy and not what I was looking for Being respectful is a good thing. I am saddened and frustrated by the experience. I was told by the guy at the front desk that there were no rooms available however, when I spoke to a different guy in the morning, he told me there were four rooms that were available last night and that’s odd because I could’ve had one of those rooms as I originally requested and I would have not had this special experience.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Molly

Rooms are very welcoming and clean. The decor really makes you feel like you're on vacation!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Rachel

This is my second time staying at this location. Clean rooms, nice staff, and a very short walk to the beach and short drive or bike ride to the wharf, Funk Zone, West Beach, and Harbor. I brought my beach cruiser bikes this time and they allowed me to lock them up to the pole (or anywhere I wanted) right in front of my room. The only downside to this second stay was that there was a weird sewage smell in the bathroom and I didn’t think there was anything they could do about it, so I didn’t report it. It wasn’t too bad though, so I managed. I will continue to stay here anytime I visit SB, which is often.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

22 Apr 2026

Brooke

Just a room with a bed. Not worth the $$$

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Sergio

We had an issue with the ac and the lady had someone come look at it and got it fixed. We truly appreciated her help because it was a hot day. This is our third year staying at this motel. Great staff, great experience.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Julie

Amazing view and perfect location near the beach. Also a short walk to a grocery store and taco truck! The soda machine was out of order, but we appreciated the free coffeein the lobby. We were 45 minutes early and were able to check in, but it does cost you twenty bucks. If you need service while you are there, be sure to ask on check in. They didnt ask me, so by the second day i had to ask for towels, as two towels are not enough for three nights and two adults. The 60s theme is great and this is the nicest Motel 6 I've ever stayed in. The room fridge is a good size. I only wish there was a microwave and coffee maker! They provide Dove brand shampoo, conitioner, body wash, hand soap, and lotion, which I love and didn't even use the shampoo I brought. There is no kleenex, so you'll have to use the toliet paper. The a/c fan is great, you can have the fan on all the time for sleeping and is loud enough to mimic my home fan i have to sleep with every night. The bed was comfy and has cool lighting on top of the bed frame. Would stay here again over more pricey choices in a heartbeat!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

nelda

the vending machines were not working or had a pour choice selection. parking was tight.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Austin

Phenomenal
Location