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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers soak up sun by the outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, or relax in the spa tub after starting the day with a hearty breakfast buffet

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Carpinteria offers a peaceful getaway with thoughtful amenities. Enjoy the daily breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and spa tub. Practical conveniences include dry cleaning, free self-parking, and help from multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(108 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Extra Floor Space)

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Carpinteria, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG is near the beach. Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary and Andree Clark Bird Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Channel. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Arts and Culture Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Carpinteria travel guide
Map
5606 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013

What's nearby

  • Carpinteria State Beach
    Carpinteria State Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Colony of Harbor seals (phoca vitulina richardsii) True seals without external ear lobes relaxing on the beach of Carpinteria, California (USA) in a protected wildlife sanctuary. Gulls and pelicans.
    Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park
    2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tee Time
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station
    6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Brass Bird
    16 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Hives
    16 min walk
  • The Spot
    3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 108 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,150 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Carpinteria

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–10 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tee Time, Tar Pits Park, and Friends of the Library Used Bookstore. Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary and Tomol Interpretive Play Area are also within 1 mi (2 km). Carpinteria Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel. Clean with super nice people. We always stay at this property and it never disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stay, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Easy access to beach and shopping. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend a night, clean rooms, comfortable and spacious. Nice staff, breakfast was adequate with fairy good selections for "included" breakfast. The hotel is close to the freeway, so a bit noisy but not too bad. Try to get the room that faces away from the pool and the freeway if you are "noise sensitive"
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights, the first night we had a room facing the freeway, the noise was unbearable. The next day we requested a room facing the street instead and it was much better. The rooms were clean and spacey, the breakfast quality was above average and had good variety. We liked that the hot food was different the second morning. Overall a good choice that is close to Santa Barbara, will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice and clean and so close to Santa Barbara
So close to see this
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sriram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, good parking lot and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zelda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room was very well appointed, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

CHANG

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

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Breakfast staff was excellent. Would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spacious clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice service. Nice property. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and easy check in! Room was clean, and breakfast was great to wake up to :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was perfect,staff was elegant, and our dog was very happy with his arrangement
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was great. Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent and clean room, service was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, clean hotel, easy parking. Convenient locaton.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly professional staff. Helpful in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and spacious. However, there was a weird small in the room and outside the hotel. The staff was nice and friendly. The buffet breakfast was great. We didn't have to worry about what to get for the kids each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parts of the hotel is under construction. There was constant drilling in the room above me. I have stayed at this hotel a couple times and have enjoyed this property and all of its great amenities and close proximity to town and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good check in, nice clerk. rooms were nice and clean. roomy.full breakfast. pretty quiet, little bit of noise from the freeway, but nothing too bad, also close to beach and sites
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean, the breakfast was great. There was construction going on in the building that caused a couple inconveniences like the hot water or elevators which was understandable but overall was a great place to stay for a few nights. Id definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is a little older and could use updating. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was good, but pancake maker was out of order during our entire stay. Pool and hot tub were nice and water was heated in the pool too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025