• Hotel cost plays a part in selecting where you might spend your nights.travel image by Anton Gvozdikov from Fotolia.com
  
  There are many factors to consider when choosing a hotel. Guest ratings, location and amenities can all play a role which accommodations you choose. However, the cost you're asked to pay for a good night's sleep can prove to weigh heavily on your decision. Cheap hotels are a viable option. In the coastal community of Carpinteria, Calif., there are some hotels that might fit the bill and give you a cost benefit rather than a lodging nightmare.
  
  

Sandyland Reef Inn

• The Sandyland Reef Inn is for the budget-minded traveler. As of December 2010, the nightly rate began at $40. It is located one mile from downtown Carpinteria and is in close proximity to a variety of activities.
  
  

Motel 6 Santa Barbara-Carpinteria South

• Motel 6 Santa Barbara-Carpinteria South offers rooms priced as low as $50 per night, as of December 2010. According to Priceline.com, "the pet-friendly Motel 6 offers relaxing amenities and convenient services." The Priceline guest ratings give it an overall rating of 7.1 out of 10.
  
  

Best Western Carpinteria Inn

• As of December 2010, the Best Western Carpinteria Inn has rooms that start at $89. AAA or AARP members and senior citizens can receive a discount with rooms starting at $75.65 per night. The Best Western Carpinteria has also received a three out of five star rating from verified guests, according to Hotel Guides.com.
  
  

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria has an overall guest rating of 8.5 out of 10, according Priceline.com. Prices start at $105 per night, as of December 2010.