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Marina Beach Motel

21 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Marina Beach Motel
Ranked #11 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I can wholeheartedly endorse all the other good reviews re location, comfort, cleanliness etc. Also lovely grounds, very well maintained with very attractive plants and flowers. We were on a trip from England to visit our son who is studying at UCSB and booked this Motel on the basis of reviews on here. We hired a car so were glad... More

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Your comments are very helpful to those that have never been here. Santa Barbara is very user friendly to visitors and the Marina Beach is very well located. Thanks for taking your time to give us a review. More

Los Angeles, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

This Motel is just wonderful. The room was clean; the kitchenette is nice and the bathroom very modern. It's a great place to go to especially if you have dogs. It cost only $15/per day for dogs. The breakfast is included. The location is great. The neighborhood is quite. 3 min drive from State street and 10 min drive from... More

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Our guests love our rooms, freshly remodeled with every bathroom upgraded to current standards. Pet lovers don't the small charge since our rooms are very, very clean. Thanks for your comments. More

Banff National Park, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

With prime location just down from the beach and pier, free bike hire, great free continental breakfast, excellent service and spacious clean and very comfortable rooms I can't recommend this motel enough. We loved our stay in Santa Barbara and this motel was a big factor in that.

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

What can I say? Thanks for your great review!! More

Northern California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This was our 2nd stay at Marina Beach Motel. It's a 50's style motel that has been beautifully renovated in the past couple years. Perfect location near West Beach between Stearns Wharf & Harbor. Room 29 has a King bed & big bathroom with clawfoot tub & separate shower. Tile throughout on floors and walls. Friendly front office staff and... More

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Dan W, Manager at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thanks for giving us a good review. Our remodel is ongoing...all rooms have new bathrooms that are sized to current day standards. We are currently searching for the perfect new furniture in all rooms later this year. More

San Francisco, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This place is close to the beach. You can easily walk to the downtown or take the bikes. They offer a free continental breakfast, free parking and free bikes. The breakfast was with scones, bagels, cake, toast, croissants, jam, coffee, tea, juice. More than in other motels. The rooms are big enough and clean. Also it is very quiet at... More

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Dan W, Manager at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thanks for writing a nice review about Marina Beach. We have found a nice niche for many travelers- a good balance between value and cost. We hope to see you again!! More

Alta Loma, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This is my place in Santa Barbara. Close to the pier. Dog friendly. Great rooms. It's just what it should be. Not Santa Barbara "bougie"...a sweet spot. Going to send my parent for their anniversary. For a motel so close to the beach and in the heart of it all the price and quality can not be beat.

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Great review!! Our location is excellent, close to most of the waterfront and downtown activities that visitors want. We hope to see you parents for their anniversary. More

USA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Nice suite, great staff...very relaxing. Not five stars because the Wi-fi went off almost the entire first day and they were like "it will come back tomorrow..don't worry, just enjoy". But nice breakfast with bagels, scones, cakes, croissants, fresh orange juice, great coffee...friendly lady at front desk . Recommended. My suite had a nice patio too. We took out two... More

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

We appreciate that you took time to give us your review. We have fixed the wifi problem since you were here, hope you return some time soon in the future. More

North Carolina, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

I wish every motel was like the Marina Beach Motel! An affordable price for a wonderful room with one of the best showers I've experienced in long while. I guess they have been remodeling and updating rooms - it was a real treat. We loved the close walk to the water, the bikes for loan and the breakfast was hearty... More

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
3 April 2013

We appreciate your review of our property. You were correct, we have finished remodeling 100% of our bathrooms/kitchens as well as new carpet. We'll have new furniture, artwork, lamps, etc next fall. More

Portland, Oregon, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

Adorable motel in perfect location for car-less Santa Barbara. Tastefully done inside and out with attention to old California charm. Convenient kitchenette in my room. Walls a little thin but overall didn't impact my stay. Would go back in a heartbeat.

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thanks for taking time to write a nice review. We hope you will return soon. More

Costa Mesa, California
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171 reviews 171 reviews
68 hotel reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
192 helpful votes 192 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

We recently visited Santa Barbara and the Marina Beach Motel. We had booked a "King w/kitchen" at $119.99, which is a bargain in expensive Santa Barbara. On arrival we were given the keys to #17 and were delighted to find a totally renovated room with crown molding, a fresh coat of paint, new carpeting and a small but very well... More

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thanks for your great review. You couldn't have said it better, our remodel is complete (for now) and everything turned out well. We are now searching for the perfect new furniture, new shutters, artwork, etc. to complete the upgrade by next fall. More

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Also Known As:
Marina Beach Hotel Santa Barbara
Marina Beach Hotel
Marina Beach Santa Barbara
Address: 21 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
#6 Best Value Hotels in Santa Barbara
#10 Family Hotels in Santa Barbara
Price range (per night): S$209 - 351
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