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Motel 6 Santa Barbara - BeachvsEl Capitan Canyon
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, El Capitan Canyon is preferred by most professionals compared to Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach. El Capitan Canyon comes in at #20 in Santa Barbara with positive reviews from 5 sources like Oyster, Travel + Leisure and goop.
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach
Gayot
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
443 Corona Del Mar, US 101/El Camino South, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $74/night
- Pet Friendly
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor pool
- Fax / photocopying
Gayot "While Southern California boasts its fair share of luxury hotels, budget by the beach is a rarity, especially in Santa Barbara."
Fodor's "A half block from East Beach amid fancier hotels sits this basic but comfortable motel—the first Motel 6 in existence and the first in the chain to transform into a contemporary Euro-style abode." Full review
Lonely Planet "The very first Motel 6 to ‘leave the light on for you’ has been remodeled with IKEA-esque contemporary design and flat-screen TVs." Full review
Frommer's "One of the best values in town, this hotel also comes with a bit of history...in Motel 6 fashion, there are no frills, but guestrooms are clean and comfortable, some furnished with microwave" Full review
El Capitan Canyon
Travel + Leisure Gayot
Oyster
goop Lonely Planet
11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
From $0/night
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
Travel + Leisure "These comfortable cedar cabins—outfitted with Wi-Fi and other 21st-century amenities—are near El Capitan State Beach, a 17-mile drive from Santa Barbara." Full review
Gayot "Near the beautiful beaches north of Santa Barbara, families cram into this luxury campground to enjoy the semi-rustic life."
Oyster Mid-Range
"With enough modern conveniences to satisfy travelers who would rather just semi-rough it. Guests stay in cabins, tents, or yurts; only cabins have en-suite bathrooms." Full review
goop "Made up of cabins and tents... El Capitan offers a rustic but luxurious way to experience the El Capitan Canyon and beach near Santa Barbara." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"About 20 miles west of Santa Barbara, off Hwy 101 opposite El Capitán State Beach, this ‘glamping’ resort is for anyone who loves camping, but hates to wake up with dirt under their nails." Full review
