This motel is located on Santa Barbara's waterfront, only one block from Stearns Wharf. The inn offers a danish and coffee each morning and views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. Alamar by the Sea Motel features guest rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. A sundeck with ocean and mountain views is offered at the Alamar Sea Motel. A business center is also available. The Museum of Natural History and the Santa Barbara Zoo are minutes from the Alamar Motel by the Sea. The University of California at Santa Barbara is also nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.4
Facilities
6.1
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.7
Value for money
6.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Santa Barbara
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Ala Mar by the Sea

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Room service
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Swedish

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Ala Mar by the Sea takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:30
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Ala Mar by the Sea

    • Ala Mar by the Sea offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Fishing
      • Beachfront
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Happy hour
      • Swimming Pool
      • Beach
      • Pub crawls

    • The prices at Ala Mar by the Sea may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Ala Mar by the Sea is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Ala Mar by the Sea is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Ala Mar by the Sea include:

      • Double
      • Suite

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Ala Mar by the Sea is 1.1 miles from the centre of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ala Mar by the Sea on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Ala Mar by the Sea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.