Stayed at 3 Motel 6 during my trip SF-LA , area was safe, quiet & pleasant - quick journey to downtown/beach, staff very friendly, room + bathroom was clean + compact but not small,super large TV - will return this spring and can recommend to anyone wishing to stay in/ around Santa Barbara
Don't forget it's a Motel NOT a Hotel!!

DON'T STAY HERE!!! Dirty rooms- stained sheets, hair in beds, dirty floors. The in room phone didn't work either. When I called (from my cell) & asked to have the sheets changed, I was told there was no one on property to help me & I could get sheets from the front desk & change them myself. Only they didn't have a complete bed set to give me! Take my advice, pay the extra money & stay somewhere else!

the room had a very strong mildew smell, there was a crack in the tub which we assume water had been leaking through for quite some time; I'm certain housekeeping had to be aware of this problem because of all the small black specks of mildew that were all over the bathroom floor; this room should never have been rented to anyone in these unsanitary conditions; we returned very late so were unable to make other accomidations; the room is small and of low quality; we've stayed at this motel before without any issues but after this horrible experience we will not return; overall motel has really gone down in quality/service; take my advise pay the extra ten dollars somewhere else and it will be well worth it.

Located in the "new" downtown area of Santa Barbara, which is some 10 minutes by car from the beach area. If you are looking for a budget hotel you will be forced to look at accommodation in this area.
Basically you get what you pay for - for the price the room was comfortable and clean, but it is a budget hotel, so do not expect any luxuries.
Recommend the hotel if you want to stay under the $150.00 plus you will pay for the beach area.