[4.99 stars] Well first, it's coveniently located 1.5 blocks away from the beach and within 1 mile what they call the Funk Zone (restaurants, art galleries, nightclubs, etc) and the zoo. The property got revamped from floor to ceiling apparently. The outside isn't shabby for a motel and the rooms are as the pictures show. It has a retro-contemporary decór and very clean. Bed was very comfortable and they actually have down pillows. I know because a feather was poking my cheek in the middle of the night....guess I was snoring too loudly. Towels were soft and fluffy. Staff was super friendly. Now for the negative other than the wayward feather. Under the TV on the wall are instructions for casting from the phone to the TV. It didn't work and staff couldn't figure it out either, which is fine given they had plenty of channels to choose from. Hence the 0.01 star deduction. What?!? I had to point out something 😏 Would I recommend it...most definitely! For the price ya can't beat it.

5 stars! Was looking to book a pet friendly hotel that was near the beach, on the trail and wouldn't break the bank and this place was just right. The rooms are so cute and unlike any other Motel 6 I've ever stayed at before. The staff was also great and the area felt safe for that last late night doggy walk. Would book here again and recommend. Thanks!

You can see the beach from the property. Beautifully renovated and clean rooms. The fur babies loved the room as well. This locations is pretty terrific! If you want to plan a road trip, I suggest going up the coast to Motel 6 in Pismo Beach (the one on Main Street). You will have the best time!

The flagship motel 6 is everything you thought it would be … circa 1950’s. - [ ] The Deluxe Queen room has a full bed. - [ ] It has an in room retro fridge and serviette packs in the lobby but NO microwave anywhere!!! - [ ] At $300 a night (all in tax/ city fee etc-Thurs to Sun)… room was impossibly small at 199 sq ft. No small table or 2 chairs (one plastic 60’s chair only). - [ ] NO M/W!!!!!! WTH?!? My food bill was 1/3 higher cause I couldn’t augment my exorbitant restaurant bill with warmed up leftovers in the room!! - [ ] Oh and - If security is important to you… There is NONE here. I was locked out of my room. Took 30 seconds to pop the screen on my open window and reach in to unlock the door. Old school design. On the plus side - location location location. Beach half a block walk with peak-a-boo view from the room. Quiet neighborhood near Amtrak station. The glory pics on their website over promise what you will actually get for the money. Overall - Not a good value for the money. There are several hotels/motels around this area. Maybe an extra $10 is worth the m/w and a few more sq. ft. bigger bed.

Definitely doesn’t even deserve a 2-Star rating. I booked a stay for a friend and instead of being treated as a guest they insulted her upon arrival and were unwilling to find even the most basic of solutions to ensure her comfort. Instead of being a hotel they decided to be a point of discomfort and leave their potential guest without anywhere to stay and no help. Would highly advice avoiding this place at all costs.

The location is really good and close to the beach. The room is very tiny but clean and newly renovated it appeared. But, the owner is so selfish with giving the bare minimums to their clientele that it was very irritating. For example, we needed more than just two bath towels and one set of shampoo/conditioner but they were very rude when we asked for more towels. NO Kleenexes, Coffee maker or coffee, microwave or a bottle of water given in the room. We didn't mind having it all so basic but we did mind the rude behavior when we asked for a few more towels. Lastly, there is NO elevator, and the motel does NOT offer any handicap rooms. They forced my 86 year old parents to walk up a flight of stairs to reach their room the entire stay. However, they did tell us for an extra surcharge of $100 a night, they could put my parents on the ground level. It was all so ridiculous and insensitive. Hope this helps.

The location is nice but I was not impressed with the customer service. I stayed 2 nights Sat-Mon over Mother's Day weekend. I paid over $600 which honestly is the most I have ever paid for a 2 night stay anywhere (even NYC), and here I was at a motel 6, but SB mother's day weekend I didn't have much choice. Well when we checked in I asked the girl would it be possible to get a room with a view toward the beach. She said they were sold out that night but the next night, Sunday, there should be plenty of availability and to check in the morning. So I did and the guy took 2 seconds to say, uuummmm no sorry. He said can I help you with anything else? so I said we need more towels and he said ok, but then never sent them. We were at the end of the hall facing the parking lot which was fine, but we were right next to the laundry room and so not super quiet and I felt like I couldn't keep my window open due to the noise. Monday morning I asked if we could get a late check out by 1 hour (since I had to help my daughter take her car to get fixed) and she said no, only 1/2 hour, so I was stressed out the whole time. What the heck they did not meet my requests for anything. Not exactly what I was expecting for a $300 per night stay.

Excellent value stay at this beautifully restored and well-maintained iconic 1962 motel. Quiet, clean, comfortable room with good temperature control and a lovely sea view. Power sockets in all the right places, good lighting and a fridge. Free parking. Nice safe area, close to East Beach and the zoo, within walking distance of grocery shops and good eating places. Didn't use the pool but it looked clean and closes after dark so there'll be no noisy late night pool parties. Rooms on the other side have good mountain views. No elevaror/lift, so book a ground floor room if stairs are an issue.

Classy, clean, updated but with a totally retro feel, this motel was established in 1962 and they have all their decor done up appropriately. Most of the motels in this chain have gone through extensive renovations in recent years, and they are almost invariably the cheapest. I pretty much always look for them whenever I travel! (I do wish their pools were heated, however. Much of the year, even in Southern California, it’s too cold to swim without that.)

I booked Motel 6 in Santa Barbara because the hotel where my conference was had no availability. This location is perfect for walking to the beach, dining and getting over to the conference center where the event was held. I felt safe and comfortable coming and going any time of the day. The rooms were well equipped although you could hear everything nextdoor. My room was not facing the beach, but that was ok because I did get to face the mountains. I really didn't need to interact with anyone. It was a short Uber drive from the airport and a quick check in process in their small office. They had a vending machine that I did use once and my DoorDash driver had no issue finding my room for my delivery. I learned that this Motel 6 is the original Motel 6 built in the 1960's - it was only $6 a night back then! I paid near $200 per night in September which seemed fair for that area. I would definitely stay here in the future when I am visiting for work.

Let me start of with something good the location was perfect. Everything else no good.the water pipes broke without water for almost two days (42 hours) to be exact.accident happen.. I called multiple times sat to sun. Angela returned my call on a Tuesday. With end resolution of A $75 refund?!? Spent $700 almost.. how about a free night stay? Talk about penny pinch. Dealbreaker. My baby has to wait that long for a bath..unacceptable.No personal hygiene items. It was not worth it to try and stay again ever. Not worth the money could've stayed in something nicer. Be wary. Just not happy with the turnaround time and honest at the front desk. It was unprofessional. They said it would be fixed same day. Then came Sunday same problem. would've went to a different establishment. I usually do great reviews this was a big upset for me with one under one.

I thought that I had set my expectation when I decided on the Motel 6 but they were able to drop even lower. Sure, the bed was hard and uncomfortable, the sheet and towels were poor quality but that was expected. But not providing shampoo or anything but a bar soap for a $220 per night room is pretty bad. Plus, the front desk asked if I wanted my room cleaned (to which I said yes) but they didn't touch it. All of this could have been forgiven if I could have gotten a full night sleep. The worst part is that for some reason, they decide to start the laundry at 5:20am and it echoes through the room. I called and asked if I could move to a different room but the GM told me that their other options aren't any quieter. The next night at 5:20am again, the room started echoing again, which is not the time that I was hoping to wake up on vacation. If all that you want a cheaper room with good location and don't care about sleeping, average quality bedding or the bare essentials, while also having a staff that couldn't care less, this is your spot. But if you want anything else for an additional $20 per night, there are better options.

The room was less clean than expected. The pillows had some stains, the controller had food residue, the AC control panel was very visibly dirty. In the restroom, the shower floor was visibly grey with dirt and there was soap residue, hair, and mold on the walls and in the grout. Other than those things, everything else was relatively clean. The walls are also very thin, so we heard the upstairs guest's steps and the dogs next door barking. The wifi was slow.

This is a yearly travel spot for us, and we've stayed here each time. The family who owns/runs the motel is very nice and ready to help 😀 if you need anything ❤️. It's clean and well cared for. Away from the high traffic on State St, it's quiet 🤫, unless there are families with younger children and parents don't discipline them 🙄 on how to be curtious to others.. I have recommended this place to others. I know we will be back.

The rooms are nice and cozy. The front receptionists are really nice but the manager was rude!!! I didn't have my dog on the leash and I was getting coffee and my dog had wandered into the "Private Office " and she comes out and " no good morning "or anything and says" You need to keep your dog on leash at all times when on the property " . Hey I'm all about following rules but I think she could have been a bit more courtesy. And for the price you pay they should have a continental b-fast!!! Besides that, it's beautiful!! Didn't let the Amazon woman ruin it!!!

This hotel was amazing! It's literally across the street from the beach. The price was unbeatable and everything was renovated beautifully. We just went for a quick overnight stay and the fact that dogs stay free is the best! Jocelyn helped us with check in and she was so kid and accommodating. The room was very clean!

We drove down from the SFBay area to catch a show at the Santa Barbara bowl. Motel 6 was chosen because it only cost us like $120 for one night and is dog friendly. I was amazed it was only one block from the beach and two miles from the venue which we wrote our bikes to. The rooms are small but had everything we needed. Clean modern and a cool retro refrigerator I noticed in the bathroom that the pricing posted was somewhere around $500 for two people a night, so I guess we got lucky with the booking price. I would book here again in a heartbeat. It's a great location

They never provided room service for the room the 3 days we stayed. We had to ask for new towel and wash cloth everyday. Trash was never emptied. When we told the manager she was rude. It was also very noisy at night and had to wear ear plugs.

Let me start by saying, we really loved this cute hotel. It’s clean and so thoughtfully decorated. It’s super inviting and just a really nice place to relax. The location is nice and a short distance from the beach. I was on the ocean side of the second floor and had a good little view of the ocean between the two buildings across the street. I was pleasantly surprised overall with this stay. However, it was difficult to sleep because the light from the balcony is so bright and comes in all the way around the edge of the curtain. The room looked like it had a lamp on all night. The hotel should really consider changing their window coverings to block out the light. I suggest bringing an eye mask and you’ll probably have a great stay!

We only gave it 3 stars because it is, after all, a Motel 6, however, it is better than I expected. The last M6 I stayed in was when we were poor college students and it was not the best experience. We we’re pleasantly surprised. The rooms are remodeled with a contemporary, beach feel, clean and not too bad. If you want a SB luxury experience stay at the Miramar Rosewood hotel for $1000+ more. It’s our first night and the only complaint I have is the walls are thin. We’ll see how the next two nights go. I’ll report back. Remember, you are warned that the room is only 200sf.

We travel with our kids and dog a lot and this pet friendly hotel is a total gem! If you get a room on the front side of the hotel, most have small ocean views. It is a short/half block from the beach and the bike path that goes along the beautiful waterfront. The rooms are cute and clean, with simple white linens and laminate-wood floors. The staff have always been friendly, and on our last visit we met the manager who was very helpful and accommodated a room switch (there was NOTHING wrong with our room, we just preferred the location/view from a room we stayed in on a previous visit.) This place far exceeds my expectation of a 2 star hotel, and provides phenomenal value for the money.

Today will start rooms were very clean. Small not a lot of amenities but for the price in the area and location a block away from the beach and a half a mile away from the zoo great place for a family to go

Noisy room, thin walls, television features did not work. Price charged, over $300/night, is outrageous for this budget hotel property. Plenty of easy parking near the beach so it's better to stay elsewhere and just park downtown for the day. Corporate greed to the extreme. The after-visit Motel 6 survey gives the option to leave a Google review, but since my rating was low the website cut me off before I could leave the review. Funny that they write "honesty is the best policy" as a preview to the survey.

0 Stars. I can't even begin to describe the dissatisfaction and disappointment I have in this location. I had booked a room 4 days in advance for a long trip I would be taking down the coast of California. The morning of I made sure to call and confirm my reservation, as well as let them know the time I would be arriving to ensure there would be no issues. After arriving at 11:30 pm from a 6 hour drive excited as ever I was told they had over booked and they no longer had a room for me. The clerk at the front desk wasn't rude and I could tell was fighting to be able to help us (trying to give us a room that was in fact available) however who I can only assume to be the manager on the phone was being loud as ever so much so that I could over hear her. No care and lack of hospitality being BLATANTLY DISRESPECTFUL and down right ILL-MANNERED towards the worker and me the customer. All and all ending with her stating that we would just have to figure it out on our own and to send us on our way, it wasn't there problem that THEY had overbooked. No aid in finding a location to sleep. No care at all. We were given and Im sorry by the front desk lady and a good luck finding a place and were sent on our way. At the end of all of this, I will NEVER have anything good to say about this place ever again and to anyone thinking of booking. I'd genuinely think twice.

This place gave me the worst customer service I have ever had. They wouldn't take responsibility for a third-party booking company making a huge mistake. The general manager (Angela) was extremely matter-of-fact that it wasn't there mistake. I maintain that anybody that books for them, they are responsible for. She did not agree and would not refund my money. She didn’t seem to care that we did have a room for the night. If this person worked me and treated my customers like she treated us I would fire her. I will never go back to that motel. we ended up without a room for the night and had to drive home extremely late. I would not recommend booking a room in this motel. If you do, be very careful and have an alternative plan.

This is the best Motel 6 I've ever stayed in. The cleanliness of the room was immaculate. The mattress was extremely comfortable. The pillows were huge and very fluffy. The decor was unlike any I've ever seen in a Motel 6. There was a small refrigerator in the room as well as a hair drier. I've never stayed at a Motel 6 that provided such things before. After checking in and entering the room, I immediately went back to the front office to compliment the lady who was working the desk on how awesome the room was. Upon talking to her I learn that this was the VERY First Motel 6 ever built. Her name was Angela. I think she was the manager or even party owner, but my memory is failing me so I'm not sure. I could tell from talking to her how she took her job of providing a positive experience to the traveling patrons who were staying there very seriously. I could tell that she is a hard worker and is very dedicated to the perpetuation of the hotel's success. Did I mention that this hotel is only a few hundred feet from the beach? It's in an ideal location for access to restaurants, bars, and of course The Pacific Ocean. After staying here for the first time on Tuesday October 18th, 2022, this hotel will always be where I stay in future visits to Santa Barbara.

This weekend my friend and I stayed at the Motel 6 for the first time EVER in our lives. While we still thought it was high priced for what we got, the room was clean (yet very small especially for 2 people). What we were impressed with most was the staff. They were super friendly and informative and helpful. Debbie (and I really hope that is her name but the morning front desk woman who knits) was absolutely wonderful and we are very grateful for her and her service. Other positives are it's in a great area with good food, there's a7-11 across the street along with a dispensary so we were happy. Thank you Motel 6!!

Clean and modern room, little bit small but the price reflects this. Very close to the beach too. I’d recommend this hotel for sure!

Not your average motel. This beautifully renovated property, with tasteful retro finishes, stands at the level of a hotel. Conveniently located near dining options and the beach, backside rooms have a gorgeous view of the Santa Ynez mountains.