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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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5606 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tee Time
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(106 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Extra Floor Space)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Carpinteria

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG in Carpinteria, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Tee Time. .This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Santa Barbara Harbor and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tar Pits Park.

What's nearby

  • Tar Pits Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Friends of the Library Used Bookstore - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tee Time - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Carpinteria Station - 6 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rusty's Pizza Parlor - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Hotel in Carpinteria with free breakfast and free valet parking
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Carpinteria? This hotel has 1150 square feet (107 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,150 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Carpinteria
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Carpinteria

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey S

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad Place

This room was horrible. The AC and refrigerator were loud, the hallways and elevator had a horrible smell it never went away. The bed linen was stained, the mattress had stains, their was mold in the bathroom, the couch had tears and holes, the curtains were messed up, There looked like maybe a leak above the bed because there was a big bubble. If you wanted dishes or appliances for the kitchen they had to be checked out at the front desk. I would never stay here again. Also the pillows are very small. No smart tv. This hotel needs to upgrade and remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciate the fresh fruits in the lobby all day!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

rebecca

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed after reading other reviews that people highly recommended this hotel. I have stayed in other Holiday Inn locations and found this location to be other than pleasing. First and foremost, I like to iterate that this hotel is directly on the other side of a sound wall of the freeway. Make sure that you request the side that does not face the freeway because it is very loud which makes it very uncomfortable to fall asleep and stay asleep. Our first room that we entered smelt like pet urine and cigarette smoke. The furniture was worn the drawers and the dresser would not shut…. very disappointed that they would even consider putting their patrons in this room. The hallways were very warm. The thermostat in the hallway red 82°. The door to the outside parking that is supposed to be secure is not. Anyone can enter the hotel free at will. This hotel has seen better days. I would like to remind everyone that they accept animals. Therefore, you might get a room that has the smell of a kennel which is very disappointing. The furniture is old and worn down, carpets are dirty and rooms smell of mildew I’m not sure why there was positive reviews of this location. I’m not being overly picky and want to share my frustrations with this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

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

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dalton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a really nice pool. The room is clean and well kept. The mattress feels confortable.I also like that they provide free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Oluwole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Talin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To charge over $450 a night for one room in a hotel that is half a step above a Motel 6, because it has a pool is just plain ridiculous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my time there
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly. Room was nice. People were nice. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel was right off the freeway, so it was a bit noisy at night. Breakfast was just Ok. The bathroom was kinda small but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025