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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

2.0 star property
Motel in Santa Barbara with free parking

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Motel 6 Santa Barbara is a practical choice for coastal visitors, located near the harbor. Guests appreciate the free in-room WiFi for checking maps and sending photos, and the self-parking simplifies coming and going during their stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 26 - Sep 27
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Tomorrow

Sep 27 - Sep 28
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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

North State, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, is home to Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street. Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
3505 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 13 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria La Unica - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lure Fish House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Located close to Santa Barbara Zoo, Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 59 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Limited housekeeping and phones

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

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 elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

6 Santa Barbara State Street
Motel 6 Santa Barbara State Street
Motel 6 Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Motel Six
Motel 6 - State Street Hotel Santa Barbara
Motel Six Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Motel 6
6 Santa Barbara, Ca State
Motel 6 Santa Barbara State Street
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street Motel
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street Santa Barbara
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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street?

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 Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street located?

Located in North State, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Upper State Street, Santa Barbara Golf Club, and La Cumbre Plaza. Earl Warren Showgrounds and Cottage Health are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1015 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hovannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, good service, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, convenient location and clean. Hotels in SB are so expensive of course and this is better than the other budget options out there!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great for the price + location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DWAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Amenities
Nice property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Amenities
Very clean motel, safe area. Staff are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our stay was OK. About what you expect from a Motel 6. No frills, thin towels, etc. The air conditioner was very noisy and the room seemed humid. The location of the Motel is excellent and very walkable to food, drink, and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accessible to downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, clean simple room. Everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Loretta

Just ok, could use some updating even for a simple place. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Functional rooms at best. Noisy area and hotel guests that arrived at 130am started conversing loudly outside. What happened to manners and civility?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For Motel 6, this one I am giving a 5⭐️ as compared to other Motel 6 we have stayed in. It was easy to access, clean and staff were friendly. It is located centrally for the activities we had plannned. 🏍️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second Motel 6 and it was OK. Rooms weren’t very big but the air con was pretty good. Bathroom was ok. Room was pretty good value for money and we found a great brewery around the corner and a Korean BBQ place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything Was Good For Us. Thank You
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no complaints everything was great 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Guo Qin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No microwave no fridge. No coffee no cups either. Barely minimal essentials.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet Clean rooms, close to walkable food /coffe shops. Will book again at this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was obvious - by the blue toothpaste left in the bathroom sink - that the bathroom was not cleaned properly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had never stayed at a Motel 6 before because I had negative thoughts about it. Our spur of the moment trip to Santa Barbara, and the ridiculous prices there for just one night, made me rethink. This Motel 6 was immaculate, it looked totally remodeled, had "wood" flooring and the receptionist was friendly and efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Property was close to my business functions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too expensive for a Motel 6 (graduation wknd) but great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfred

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is on State St and is a short driving distance to the beach. There are numerous restaurants and bars in walking distance to the property. I didnt like that the room had a musty stinch that went away once the air conditioner was on. Cleanliness of the room was okay and the bed was comfortability was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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