Hotel Overview

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria has been a part of the Carpinteria community and leading in hospitality since 2000. Whether you’re making a quick weekend getaway or have to be in town for business, we have a room for you. Our variety of studio suites offers layouts with options for one or two beds and a sleeper sofa or lounge chair and ottoman in a separate seating area. For guests looking to add a little extra comfort to their stay, we have a limited number of executive studio suites that feature a wet bar and either a king bed or two queen beds. In addition to a number of amenities throughout the hotel we are pleased to provide microwave ovens, Keurig coffee machines, and refrigerators in every studio suite for your convenience. Our staff speaks English and Spanish to ensure we can serve a greater number of guests equally.

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Our Hotel Features:
  • 108 Total Studio Suites
  • 16 Studio Suites with Wet Bars
  • 46 Standard King or Double Queen Studio Suites(each)
  • 1 Two Room Carpinteria Suite
  • 1 elevator
  • FREE Guest Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: (2) 40 amp Tesla EV Chargers and (2) 40 amp universal EV Chargers. (FREE for registered guests)

The electric vehicle charging stations are just one way Holiday Inn Express & Suites has been making changes to reduce our impact on the environment

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Amenities

Guests have all access to our amenities, including:
Free parking
Free internet access
In-room microwave and mini-fridge
In-room Keurig coffee and tea maker
Hot “Express Start” Breakfast
Air conditioning
Fitness and business centers
Outdoor heated pool and spa with ADA accessibility

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Accessibility

We value each guest and are committed to providing experiences that everybody can enjoy. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria is pleased to have accessible studio suites available with either standard tubs with handrails or roll-in showers. An additional five standard studio suites are equipped with flashing light doorbells for hard of hearing guests.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for booking an accessible studio suite and our staff will make sure you book the right accommodations for your stay!

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Getting Around

Discover the beauty southern California has to offer! Whether you are flying, driving, or a bit of both to get here, there are several airports to choose from and easy freeway access from the hotel.

Nearby Airports:

  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 22 miles
  • Burbank Airport (BUR) 77 miles
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 84 miles
  • San Luis Obispo Regional Airport (SLO) 102 miles

Easy Freeway Access to:

  • Santa Barbara (11 miles)
  • UCSB (23 miles)
  • Ventura (15 miles)
  • Solvang (46 miles)
  • Chumash Casino Resort (43 Miles)

Train Station:

  • Amtrak Station in Carpinteria – 1 mile

Take advantage of our local transportation! The Pacific Surfliner Train weaves along our beautiful coast, from San Luis Obispo all the way to San Diego. Visit the Amtrak website for more information on routes and tickets.

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Check out our local points of interest and other fun recommendations here

While you’re here we recommend making a visit to the seal rookery and salt marsh before heading to the beach. Carpinteria’s proximity to popular destinations like Santa Barbara bring many opportunities for an unforgettable experience!