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Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach

443 Corona Del Mar, US 101/El Camino South at Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach
Ranked #38 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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Las Vegas, Nevada
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Awesome location. The rooms are nice looking but small. We only had an option for a queen bed and that was very uncomfortable. There was also a train that went by pretty late at night that was super loud. This place is inexpensive for Santa Barbara and it is a half block from east beach which is why we stayed... More

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oakland
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Here is a great value: the least expensive hotel in an expensive city, half a block from the best beach in that city. As you would expect, there is no closet or dresser, just a rack with some hangers, and some shelves. Everything was neat and clean though, and although we did not have an ocean view we enjoyed the... More

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Riverside, ca
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Ask for rooms upstairs overlooking the pool with an ocean view and you won't be disappointed. For $86.00 (SENIOR RATE) we were half a block from East Beach," around the corner " from a trendy fresh produce GROCERY...within walking distance of the Santa Barbara Zoo, and could easily rent bicycles or just walk to Stearn's Wharf! Our room had a... More

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Riverside, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

If you are looking for a place to crash in Santa Barbara, this is it. The room was clean and comfortable. No extras. If you are used to a hotel room, this is not for you. If you are looking for a place to sleep and close to the beach, you have found a gem.

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Chatsworth, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

My husband has not been well. This is the first time we have traveled anywhere in over a year; however, we do not have much more time together and just wanted one more good memory. So we decided on a little getaway with our dog - and Motel 6 is truly dog friendly. The price ($77 before taxes) was better... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013 via mobile

Our purpose in finding a hotel room is NOT to hang out in it but to SLEEP well and this was IMPOSSIBLE due to the RIDICULOUS lumps and springs in the bed!!!! We will NOT be returning nor will we recommend this chain to anyone. We were here for a wedding and the next morning heard about how everyone else's... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

this place is truly unbelievable, for a motel 6, the rooms being fully remodeld and are reallly nice it's hard to believe this a motel 6, and the views are hard to beat, i have paid twice as much for a ocean view room and they didn't compare to this view, this is by far the best motel 6, around... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

We chose the Hotel 6 in Santa Barbara because it is very difficult to find a parking space for a RV with the Hotel in this city. The staff was very friendly but the rooms are very unloving and uncomfortable and the bed linen was dirty. It is quite far away from the "city center" but very near to the... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

This is a good stop if you're travelling with dogs because it's just a short block from a great beach.The rooms though small and very basic, have no fridge or microwave but having no carpet is an advantage with wet sandy paws.Also, the staff are very dog friendly. You'd probably need more space if you have more than one dog,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012 via mobile

Doesn't have the usual motel amenities (no freezer, cofee machine, microwave, hair drier or shampoo). It is clean and functional though, but for 145 (w tax), you expect more. Oh, and it doesn't have breakfast neither.

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Santa Barbara Motel 6
Address: 443 Corona Del Mar, US 101/El Camino South at Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #38 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
Price range (per night): S$123 - 242
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