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Marina Beach Motel
West Beach, Santa Barbara
This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.
This non-smoking motel is 5 minutes walk from the beach, marina and wharf. Highway 101 is 5 minutes’ drive from the property.
Germany
Nice breakfast, friendly staff, superb location Cozy ambience - perfect value for money, highly recommended
Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
East Beach, Santa Barbara
Located less than a minutes’ walk to the beach, this pet-friendly Santa Barbara motel offers an outdoor pool and modern guest rooms with cable TV. State Street is 5 minutes’ drive away.
A seating area is provided in each brightly-decorated room at Motel 6 Santa Barbara. An en suite bathroom is included.
Spain
Perfect location with a short walk to the best beach in SB!
Coast Village Inn
Montecito, Santa Barbara
A heated outdoor swimming pool and free beach cruiser bicycles are available for guest use at this inn. Rooms offer free WiFi and the Santa Barbara Stearns Wharf is 10 minutes’ drive away.
A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Coast Village Inn. Free toiletries are provided.
Australia
Loved the location with the shops and restaurants are just walkable. Our room were cleaned, bed are very comfortable and staff were very friendly. Will definitely stay here again
Agave Inn
Upper State Street, Santa Barbara
Just 10 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara City College. Free WiFi is available.
Featuring modern Mexican-inspired décor, each bright room at Agave Inn includes a flat-screen TV with cable. Comfortably furnished, all en suite rooms include a fridge and microwave.
East Beach is 4 miles from this motel. Mission Santa Barbara is 12 minutes’ walk away.
Germany
The staff was very friendly, check-in was easy and we were offered a bigger room for free. The room was nice and equipped with all the necessary amenities. The bed was very comfortable and the room was quite (however we did have a room that wasn’t right by the street). Parking at the Inn is limited, but there are good options that work just as well.
Oasis Inn and Suites
Upper State Street, Santa Barbara
Free Wi-Fi is provided at this 100% non-smoking Santa Barbara motel. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and garden. Earl Warren Showgrounds are 1.6 km away.
Rooms feature a TV and a seating area. A microwave, small fridge, and coffee-making facilities are provided at the Oasis Inn and Suites. Suites offer a fully equipped kitchen.
Germany
The room was very clean and everything was modern and worked flawlessly, the receptionist was very friendly, the room was quiet and the whole property has a nice touch. Couldn't get any better, IMHO.
Orange Tree Inn
Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara
This Santa Barbara, California hotel, located 2 miles from West Beach and the Pacific Ocean, features an outdoor pool with a cabana and sun deck. Orange Tree Inn offers cable TV and free Wi-Fi.
Orange Tree Inn offers guests a 24-hour front desk and tour desk. There is also free parking.
Canada
The front desk staff are extremely helpful and offer tips on local places to eat and areas to visit. I also really liked the pool and how clean the room was!
Rose Garden Inn
Upper State Street, Santa Barbara
Located 3 km away from Old Mission Santa Barbara, this motel offers comfortable accommodations with free WiFi. Free guest parking is provided for all vehicles including trucks, RVs and buses.
Sterns Wharf is 15 minutes’ drive away from this motel. UC Santa Barbara is 10 minutes’ drive away. Shopping and dining opportunities in Central Santa Barbara are 8 minutes’ drive away from Rose Garden Inn.
United States of America
Our AC did not work but we were supplied a fan for the window
Town and Country Inn
Upper State Street, Santa Barbara
Featuring free WiFi in all rooms, this Santa Barbara, California motel is 5 minutes’ drive from Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History. UC Santa Barbara is 15 minutes’ drive away.
Free parking is offered at Inn Town and Country. Vending machines are also available.
Australia
Room was clean and modern. Bed was very good! Perfect for an overnight stay
Sunset Motel
Upper State Street, Santa Barbara
Featuring free Wi-Fi, this motel is 15 minutes’ drive from the Santa Barbara Waterfront. It offers free parking and a 24 hour front desk.
A TV is offered in each air-conditioned room at the Sunset Motel. Coffee-making facilities are provided. A hair dryer is included in the en suite bathroom. All rooms come equipped with a full kitchen as well.
Italy
proximity to where I was working. Easy parking
Motel 6-Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
Upper State Street, Santa Barbara
A short drive from beautiful beaches and easily accessible from local attractions, including the historic Santa Barbara Mission, this Santa Barbara, California motel offers comfortable rooms and an outdoor pool.
United Kingdom
Had everything we needed and the best shower in a hotel i’ve had in a long time
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StuartFamily with young children - 7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,047 reviewsThe free parking and the location close to restaurants and a supermarket are the greatest assets of the hotel
AlexandreFamily with young children - Avg. price/night: $215.467.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,141 reviewsOn the road . We stayed there overnight during our coastal route . The location of the property is ideal . It is basically a motel but good one . Do have pool .serves breakfast , beds were comfortable .AyeshaFamily with young children
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BeccaGroup - Avg. price/night: $222.448.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 1,921 reviewsQuiet, comfortable, clean and with good heating on a chilly night, but most of all a beautifully restored classic 1962 Motel 6, apparently the first ever. Lovely sea view from our room, free parking, close to some good eating places and to the zoo, and with kind and helpful reception staff. Didn't use the pool but it looked quiet and clean. Nice neighbourhood. Excellent value.AnneYoung couple
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PatriciaYoung couple - Avg. price/night: $484.388.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 451 reviewsFriendly and accommodating staff. Proximity to the beach and downtown was excellent. Facilities were clean for a motor lodge / motel / inn style property. Free parking (big plus for Santa Barbara!). Wifi worked and had no issues. Excellent coffee by hotel standards. Our Room had a kitchen that accommodated our needs. Heated pool was nice. Replied to all requests / questions via text quickly.LarryFamily with young children
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