Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1826 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
A
Antonietta • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Sehr gut

Cons:

Die Autos gerade vor dem Zimmer, je nach Auto sehr laut vor dem Zimmer.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Off road parking, room was great, facilities good and staff very helpfull

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
D
dany • family_with_children • fr
10
Une pépite
Pros:

Super hôtel, un bon accueil avec des cookies tout chaud. L hotel est très bien situé à 5 mi de la plage. Literie parfaite et très bon petit déjeuner. Petit jacuzzi pendant que vous faites la lessive c est très appréciable 😁

Cons:

Rien, peut être donner un plan pour trouver la laverie et la piscine qui se trouve dans l hotel d à côté

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Inge • family_with_children • nl
10
Erg fijn
Pros:

Kamer is super schoon en netjes

Cons:

buren naast je zijn goed te horen

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
10
A cozy, chill place to relax in after a good day in Santa Barbara.
Pros:

It was very close to the beach, nearby restaurants and had a good courtyard for socializing in with plenty to do. The firepit was nice and there’s a cozy hanging swing my wife and I enjoyed. The staff were super helpful and polite and the whole property gave a relaxing vibe.

Cons:

Parking was really tight.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • us
8
This is the best place to stay near the Santa Barbara waterfront if on a 'budget,' much better value
Pros:

This pleasant small motel near the SB waterfront is a real find! Affordable (on a weeknight in fall at least) for SB, much better value than most of the rest of the beach area places, many of which are overpriced for what you get. Marina Beach was V clean, quiet, leafy location on a quiet avenue can't be beat (walking distance to lively Lower State Street, where many pubs & restaurants are found, and also to Stearns Wharf and the marina district). The grounds are quite nice, with a grassy center area w/ seating & a gas fire ring, plus free bikes for guests. Our Queen standard room was smallish, but so well designed it felt larger. Everything you need- fridge/freezer, microwave etc. good lighting, ceiling fan, desk. The bathroom is VERY nice for this price point w/ a big ol' shower & fluffy towels. Bed was v comfy. Included continental breakfast, good selection of eats, & several nice nearby eating areas. Some of the rooms have kitchenettes. The pet fee was only $15, the lowest I paid on a weeklong trip w/ our dog, and no charge to park, unlike many SB hotels. There were no hassles here; I would gladly stay here again. And again.

Cons:

Really, nothing. It's that good.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • de
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Konstantinos • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
M
Melanie • couple • us
7
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
B
Bart • family_with_children • us
9
Nice little place
Pros:

Comfortable place if a bit cramped. The breakfast is typical American inn style (very limited and not at all interesting). Great location and doggie friendly!!

Cons:

Price fluctuates depending on what's going on in the area so difficult to plan as a traveling family looking for a clean place to sleep

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • us
9
It’s always nice to stay at Marina Beach. It’s my first choice each time we go to Santa Barbara.
Pros:

Convenient, quaint, clean, and friendly staff.

Cons:

Parking is very tight, but it does not stop me from wanting to stay there.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
M
Miguel • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Gert • family_with_children • dk
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Steve • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Olga • family_with_children • ch
10
Super cute motel, clean and central. Nice and helpful staff.
Pros:

Staff was super nice, location is very good, quiet but central, just 5 min walking to the beach, walking distance to restaurants. And you can lend bikes for free to discover Santa Barbara. Our room was clean and we enjoyed coffee and breakfast.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey • couple • se
7
Havsnära och en vacker stad
Pros:

Läget och duschen var bäst. Parkering utanför dörren.

Cons:

Luftkonditioneringen lät som ett flygplan i rummet. Plastbestik på frukost är low class. Rummet väldigt litet för priset, ingen plats för bagaget .

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
J
Joerg • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage in unmittelbarer Nähe zur Strandpromenade

Cons:

Begrenztes Parkplatzangebit, sehr enge Parkplätze,.....ansonsten hat uns der Aufenthalt sehr gut gefallen...

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Pascual Maria • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Limpieza, ubicacion y trato del personal

Cons:

Nada reseñable

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
H
Hoang • couple • us
9
Great location and friendly staff. We chose this place because it was dog friendly.
Pros:

Super close to the beach and away from the main streets but close enough to walk there. They were a dog friendly place and got a room with a back yard.

Cons:

Pricey for a room per night especially a for renovated motel but acknowledge it’s about location.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee