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The Parkside Inn

2.5 of 5
424 Por La Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Carlsbad, California
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90 reviews 90 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

This hotel is owned and operated by the Hyatt. It is is an older hotel with no amenities on site, but you can use the Hyatt's Santa Barbara Hotel amenities which are just two blocks away. We had no problem with walking there and using the pool, etc. The room had no view (but that was ok with us) we... More

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Cincinnati
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Stayed here in April for a wedding in the area and couldn't have been happier. Reasonable price and walk to the beach and to the Hyatt pool and fitness room - all included in the price. The parking was great and free - rooms large and exceptionally clean. The staff was very attentive to any needs we called about. Refrig... More

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San Francisco
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

We had a very nice stay at the Parkside. We knew about the check-in and 'annex' arrangement when we booked, so there were no surprises. The staff was very nice and check-in was efficient. Our room was basic, but clean. The beds were super comfortable. Bathroom was worn, but clean. We had neighbors on each side and we didn't hear... More

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St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Check-in to the hotel was down the street (5 minute walk) from the actual hotel at the Hyatt. Which I was a little disappointed with until we were told we had full access to all the facilities at the Hyatt, including pool. The rooms were spotless and very large. 5 minutes walk from the sea front and about a 20... More

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Daytona Beach, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Stayed here over New Years in room 137. Floor not vacuumed, dirt buildup behind bathroom door and dead bugs between sheets. 2 Queen beds only 1 bed had bugs. I checked the bed for bugs after waking with an itch and what appeared to be a bite on my foot but no live bugs found and I'm assuming there was... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
January 23, 2013

I’m so sorry for your unpleasant stay. This is not the standard we want Parkside to uphold. I appreciate you taking the time to bring these issues to our attention and I will relay this information to the housekeeping team to ensure the proper cleaning policies are being maintained. I am pleased to know that the maintenance crew was quick... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

The Parkside was a great deal for the price. It is 2-3 blocks away from the beach. Check in wasn't a problem. You do have to check in at the Hyatt. The room was clean, and had the basics. You can use the amenities at the Hyatt, i.e. gym and pool. Pets up to 50# are allowed for a fee.... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
January 23, 2013

Thank you so much for choosing to stay at the Parkside Inn and for your informative feedback. Your review will assist other guests when choosing an affordable place to stay in the beautiful Santa Barbara. Since we do allow pets, it tends to be quite convenient when guests would like to take a jog to the beach or play fetch... More

colorado
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51 reviews 51 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

This small, charming, clean and updated property is such a great deal. 1/2 block from the shore, and a block from the Hyatt, it offers free internet, free parking, and a great room at an incredible price. You have access to all Hyatt amenities, but parking and in-room wireless internet are free. There is a musty smell in the elevator,... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
January 24, 2013

Thank you for your kind words! We love to hear from our guests experiences, and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Access to all Hyatt amenities is a great benefit to Parkside guests, as it is much more affordable. I’m so sorry about the musty smell, since we are very close to the beach the moisture... More

Bakersfield, California
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128 reviews 128 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

We stayed at the Parkside Inn on Veteran's Day. The building is styled and painted to match the Hyatt. The furniture, bedding, towels, & toiletries are identical, and the building was spotlessly clean. No cobwebs, mold or smells. New dual-paned sliding glass doors block outdoor noise, and large flat-screen TVs, along with microwaves, and refrigerators are a bonus. I almost... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

The hotel is not so bad. The rooms are nice and clean. It has a good location (5 min by driving to the center - state st.). The Hyatt facilities to use - also nice to have, although we did not try it. However - the rooms smells bad... Like mold or something... The bathroom are very very small. So... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
January 25, 2013

Your feedback is important to us and I want to apologize on behalf of the hotel for the troublesome visit. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, although I am disappointed your stay is not as enjoyable as it could have been. I have alerted our housekeeping team regarding the smell and I’m so sorry for the... More

Kenmore, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

Stayed one night in a spacious room with two queen beds. No mold problems in the bathroom as a previous reviewer mentioned, but the elevator smelled "musty". No microwave as stated in the description, and the refrigerator didn't seem cold enough. Beds were fairly comfortable, and bedding was ok; bath towels were a little rough. Our room was on the... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
January 25, 2013

Thank you for your useful comment. It is always enlightening hearing about our guests stay, whether good or bad. I apologize for the inconvenience of not having a microwave in the room. That is not what we anticipate for our guests, and I will relay this to our maintenance team to ensure we have a microwave and refrigerator in each... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
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Parkside Inn
Address: 424 Por La Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
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Ranked #34 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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