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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.

The location was good, walking distance to the beach. The room was big and had a little porch.

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9
Superb
1,089 reviews
Price from
£219
per night

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.

Like add I v e stayed here on off for 25 years good location and always good staff..I pay I check in rooms always clean ..

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8
Very good
1,961 reviews
Price from
£177
per night

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.

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

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8.6
Fabulous
404 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

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.

Lovely staff. Easy, seamless experience. Free and safe parking. Rooms were gorgeous- spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and really comfortable bed. A hidden gem. For an overnight stay while on the road I was really impressed!

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8.4
Very good
368 reviews
Price from
£154
per night

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.

Everything. staff was really nice. the room was clean, the property is beautiful and Santa Barbara is one of the best place I’ve ever been.

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7.8
Good
1,796 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

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.

Great stay and beautiful remodeled rooms. Great tiling, plumbing, airco’s, high speed wifi, comfortable bed en perfectly cleaned accommodation. Pool area is excellent. Location is good. Receptionist/manager is friendly, flexible and a helpful guy, aswell as the IT guy which his magical and technical hands. Would highly recommend this place

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7.3
Good
1,236 reviews
Price from
£123
per night

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.

Our AC did not work but we were supplied a fan for the window

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5.4
Review score
1,333 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

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.

Room was clean and modern. Bed was very good! Perfect for an overnight stay

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6.1
Review score
610 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

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.

Very clean room, comfortable beds, and very friendly staff. The location was good and I felt safe and comfortable in my room. Amazing water pressure! Sadly, no breakfast due to global pandemic.

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6.8
Review score
686 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

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.

The room was clean and modernized from the previous days of Motel 6.

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7
Good
583 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £180.92
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,961 reviews
    As always, Motel 6 doesn’t disappoint. Good room, comfortable bed, big TV, shower equipped with shower gel & shampoo (Dove). Close to the Beach, 15-20min walk to the center
    Flavia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £227.28
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,090 reviews
    Had a great stay at this Motel. Great location close to the beach with bikes you could borrow to explore further.
    Stuart
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £117.78
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,062 reviews
    The free parking and the location close to restaurants and a supermarket are the greatest assets of the hotel
    Alexandre
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £171.72
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,149 reviews
    On 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 .
    Ayesha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £180.92
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,961 reviews
    Such great value for money, free parking, super clean room, handy location, comfy bed, quiet room, beautiful pool that gets the sun and free coffee at reception! So much better than we had expected from a motel!
    Becca
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £180.92
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,961 reviews
    Quiet, 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.
    Anne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £180.92
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,961 reviews
    Both the room and the bathroom were very clean, spacious bedroom and shower, the person in the reception was very nice, easy checkin, very close to the beach (only 1 min walking!), quiet area, they offer free coffee and juice in the mornings (6-10am), free parking in the motel
    Maite
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £181.13
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,737 reviews
    Motel in style, felt v safe and well maintained, free parking and a laundry facility were so useful to us.
    Jason
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £117.78
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,062 reviews
    Room was roomy and clean. Motel is located on main street in Santa Barbara but almost 1.5 miles away from Stearns Wharf. Free parking .
    Patricia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £296.45
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 455 reviews
    Friendly 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.
    Larry
    Family with young children

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