Very close to the unspoilt beachfront, this motel lends free bikes so you can cycle along the sand among the palm trees. Pleasant seating areas provided to enjoy the free breakfast - cereal, pastries, yoghurt etc. Near enough to walk into town and enjoy the shops and restaurants as well. Room was fine and clean. Can't remember exact cost -... more

Alright Tripadvisor! Another great recommendation. Don't be fooled by the "motel" title--it's more like a bed and breakfast. We got the room with two queens and a kitchenette. The room was very cutely decorated and bright. I love the french shutters on the windows. The kitchenette was kind of old and not very welcoming, but a very minor point. The... more

If employees make a business, then the Marina Beach Motel will always be a highly successful operation. From the front desk staff, to the house-keepers, to the maintenance guys who were doing some rennovations in nearby rooms, everyone was friendly and attentive. My queen room was small but nicely appointed and very clean. My price ($101 per night) was much... more

We spent Sunday evening at the Marina Motel. I loved the room! Small but very neat and clean. Bathroom was a good size and very clean. Sheets smelled fresh. This is a pet-friendly hotel. We brought our puppy! He loved it too! It is walking distance from our favorite place called "Brewhouse". They serve very good food and have very... more

We found this motel by chance, we arrived late and just called in to see if there was any availability. We spent three nights there and enjoyed an extremely comfortable stay throughout. Our room was spotlessly clean and furnished to a fairly high standard. The room itself was huge and the shower was excellent. When we checked in we were... more

This is my favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara (when I am paying!). It is a classic old California motor court inn, but it has been redone and updated. All the rooms are exceedingly pleasant (I have stayed in several) and most are different. The location is convenient to everyplace and it is a great neighborhood for just strolling... more

Being a native of Santa Barbara and then moving away 9 years ago, it was nice to come back as a visitor and find a nice place to stay that was a reasonably priced stay and allow my dog. :) The room was clean, nicely decorated although a bit small for 2 people and a dog and our belongings. The... more

Traditional motel layout around an attractive courtyard. Rooms have been fairly recently renovated but are small. As all rooms are ground floor we had to keep the blinds closed unless we were happy for all in the courtyard parking to look straight in. Our room had a very good sized kitchen area but the shower room (no bath) was very... more

Located close to sea frount. Nice seating area. Pleasent surroundings. Good breakfast. Only down side no pool. more