Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Good price for a nice location across from the beach. The rooms are bright and cheerfully decorated with a modern take on nostalgic beach vibe. Great sized shower. The rooms are not soundproof but I'm a light sleeper. And I prefer firm mattresses but the bed was comfy enough.

My daughter stayed here a couple years ago and raved about the whole place. She said it was a hidden gem. So, a friend and I met for a getaway and stayed here for three nights this week. We loved our stay. We were both sooooooo surprised. We had a room with two very comfortable beds, a brand new mini-refrigerator, and plenty of pillows. The room was immaculate, the location excellent, front desk assistance superior. Really, we were blown away at every level. The place was very quiet and we slept so well! We didn’t use the pool, but it looked sparkling clean. Motel 6 has upped its game! At least this one has. We stayed at a pricey hotel on State street for our last girls’ trip and it was so noisy we didn’t sleep well plus it was very tired looking. This Motel 6 surpassed that one by a mile for $175 less per night, two blocks from the beach, and they offer free parking! We will definitely return with our husbands.

Absolutely surprised by how pleasant this stay was. The rooms were SO CUTE! They had this vintage beach vibe that was adorable. We got a room with a retro fridge, coffee pot, and microwave that all matched. Everything was very clean and the people were all very nice. You get a free bottle of wine upon check in. The pool was clean and cute too! Had it been a warmer and longer stay, it would have been a lovely place for a dip! The location to the beach is just a short walk across the street, and the room we had had a beach view. It’s a very short drive to the zoo and other locations, restaurants etc. Obviously it’s a motel, so expect noise outside when people are walking by, but again it’s a motel so that’s expected. They do have quiet hours and the lobby attendant was very responsive when someone wasn’t following the quiet hours and handled it very quickly and effectively. For the price and the name I was not expecting much and this place went above and beyond the expectations of a Motel 6 for sure! Would stay here again!

We stayed one night at this motel and overall it was quite good. Check-in was simple and straightforward, there were no insects, and the general cleanliness was fine. That said, you probably shouldn’t look too closely into every corner or crack, and I even found a pair of earplugs from a previous guest in my bed, which shouldn’t happen after cleaning. All in all it was a solid stay and acceptable for a motel, although it felt a bit expensive for what it offered.

We were very impressed by how well-run this property is — clean, comfortable, and with an incredibly polite, attentive staff who clearly care about the guest experience. Our room on the second floor had a lovely ocean view and a fun retro décor that added so much character. It was also super functional, clean, with everything you could possibly need while away from home. The bed? Amazing. One of the most comfortable we’ve slept in. The little touches made a big difference — fresh, white towels, nice-smelling Dove toiletries, and even complimentary coffee in the lobby. There's also an ice machine and a cozy pool to relax by after a day out. Free parking. Location-wise, it’s perfect: just a short walk to the beach and a great base for exploring the charming Santa Barbara. If the name “Motel 6” gives you pause — don’t let it. This place breaks all the Motel 6 stereotypes. It’ was fantastic stay! 👌

Large spacious room and bathroom in a very convenient location. ||We were supposed to receive a bottle of wine because of our Expedia status, but nothing was mentioned. After we asked for it, they gave us a bottle.||The room & bathroom were clean, but the fridge was not. There was food leftover from previous ppl inside the fridge.

Great location! Was a fun discovery to find out it was the first motel 6 as well. The room was quite tight for three people with two double beds in and the walls seemed very thin due to the amount of conversation you could hear. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

I'm sure the old Milo was nice and deserved it's good reviews. They have just built a new building, and to say they neglected sound proofing is an understatement. Not only can you hear every footsteps and toilet flush of your neighbor's, you can actually hear them speaking at a normal volume. I know the nice family next to us a worried about their toddlers sun burn and the couple above have an early airport transfer. I've never been in a building like it. We joined the que of other guests who went to the front desk asking to be moved. The manager told us there was nothing to be done, and that we should be quiet after 11pm and avoid flushing our toilets if we thought it was going to bother someone.