Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Cons:
Funky smell in some rooms
Heating unit needs updates

Categories

Cleanliness
9.11
Generally mentioned as clean and well maintained, though there were some concerns about odors.
Service
9.57
Guests frequently highlight friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
10
Numerous reviews praise the convenient location near the beach and local attractions.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms are generally described as nice, but some mention issues like size or access.
Amenities
9.09
Amenities such as breakfast, bike rentals, and coffee services received positive mentions.
Value for Money
9.56
Guests feel they received good value based on their overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.61
While breakfast is described as adequate, some expressed a desire for more variety.
Overall Experience
9.9
Overall experiences cited as very positive with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:04

Property Description

Charming Santa Barbara Motel with Complimentary Breakfast

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy a daily breakfast buffet and complimentary bicycles for exploring the area during your stay. Rooms feature white linens, garden views, cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee/tea facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Prime Location: Just a 5-minute walk from the beach, marina, and wharf, and a short drive from Highway 101, this non-smoking motel offers easy access to Santa Barbara's top attractions.

Additional Perks: In addition to the convenient location and cozy rooms, guests can also benefit from included amenities like a refrigerator and iron with ironing facilities.

Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at our Santa Barbara Motel.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests bringing pets will be charged a Pet Fee of $20 USD per pet per night.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1621 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.11
Service: 9.57
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 9.09
Value for Money: 9.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 9.9
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Spencer • couple • us
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Ingela • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

The Continental breakfast was super and we were impressed with all the variety of food to choose between. Loved that bikes were available too for FREE, but needed some TLC. Room was very clean and the beds super comfortable.

Cons:

The bikes

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Adylene • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The staff was super friendly

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
• couple • us
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Yuki • couple • us
10
Santa Barbara Gem
Pros:

The location, amenities, breakfast and cleanliness were impeccable. Everyone was very kind and the location was wonderful! I would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

My only complaint was the extra swivel chairs in our room were not needed at the foot of the bed....a smaller bench would have sufficed and would have perhaps made the space slightly easier to navigate. But that is such a small complaint during an otherwise ideal experience!

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Travis • couple • us
7
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • extended_group • cl
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Katharine • family_with_children • us
10
Really great location, nice, comfy room!
Pros:

The hotel room and beds were really comfy. Cookies at check in, nice touch!

Cons:

Room wasn’t ready at 4:15 when we wanted to check in. We went to eat and when we came back it was ready.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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FRANCESCO • couple • it
10
il posto perfetto per entrare nel mood di santa barbara
Pros:

innanzi tutto la posizione, ideale sia per andare in spiaggia che per visitare il centro, magari andando in giro con le bici offerte gratuitamente dall'hotel. staff giovane, simpatico e molto attento. la struttura è molto carina e curata nei minimi dettagli, forse la stanza non è grandissima, in compenso il bagno è da 5 stelle. parcheggio gratuito di fronte alla porta della stanza. cortile attrezzato con una piccola area relax

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • us
9
Marina Beach Hotel exceeded my expectations--friendly and helpful staff, easy check-in and check-out
Pros:

Great staff, clean & quiet room, good breakfast!

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Andreini • family_with_children • us
9
Very pleasant and fresh looking Motel rooms, with excellent staff. Charming set up.
Pros:

Rooms were recently refreshed. Good quality beds. Excellent locaiton. Nice breakfast options. Very cclean.

Cons:

THe little love-seat sofa bed was not great. IOT could not effecti ely be used as a bed. Localized liighting at kitchen table woudl have been nice.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • de
10
Super Motel
Pros:

Sehr nettes Motel. Die Mitarbeiter sind nett und hilfsbereit. Es gibt Fahrräder welche man kostenlos ausleihen kann. Das Frühstücksbuffet war ausreichend. Man ist nur wenige Schritte vom Strand entfernt.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Regina • couple • us
9
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Filippo • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Posizione, staff, accoglienza e colazione

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • us
10
Great location, fantastic staff, well kept facilities!
Pros:

I love how clean the facilities are - the staff is very sweet too! The location is amazing!

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Collin • couple • ca
10
This is the absolute cleanest place ever. When we left, we saw the cleaning staff scrubbing every inch of the window fra
Pros:

We loved the location and all of the extras the motel offers like the comfortable outdoor area/seating, free bicycles, free coffee & tea (even decaf!) and snacks available until 11pm in the office, the immaculately clean, modern, quiet room, the freshest-smelling towels and quality hair and skin products, and the friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Johan • family_with_children • us
9
Repeat stay. I love the vibe at this motel!
Pros:

Clean comfortable rooms

Cons:

A little expensive for what it is.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • gb
9
Friendly, comfortable motel close to the ocean
Pros:

Simple, clean, comfortable, quiet. Friendly staff. Just a block from the beach! I look forward to coming back 😊

Cons:

Not a problem at all, but by way of a "heads up": you need to like dogs (or at least be comfortable with them), including in the breakfast area. If you're a dog fan, or are travelling with one (or more!) it's great!

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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james • couple • us
7
Great place! We would love to return
Pros:

Great location just a block from the beach and the shops and restaurants. Far enough away that it is very quiet. Pretty neighborhood to walk around with our dog.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • us
9
The location is fantastic. You can walk to everything. And, being 2 doors down from the main road along the beach made i
Pros:

Location, places to sit outside, bicycles, kitchenette, shower

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee