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Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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21 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Stearns Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible | Terrace/patio

Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Terrace/patio

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Room | Terrace/patio

Exclusive Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Deluxe Room

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Marina Beach Motel

Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor
A microwave in a common area, a business centre and free use of bicycles are available at this motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a computer station, free newspapers and a garden.
Marina Beach Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. This Santa Barbara motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Marina Beach Motel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a business centre.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Marina Beach Motel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santa Barbara motel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Marina Beach Motel Motel
Marina Beach Motel Santa Barbara
Marina Beach Motel Motel Santa Barbara

Marina Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 875 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely phenomenal stay! Would recommend to anyone I know, not only as a motel (which quite frankly grossly undersells it) but as any accommodation available. Staff was friendly and professional, rooms were fantastic, breakfast was great, and location was amazing. Do not overlook this hidden gem!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely adorable. The room was spacious and had a very workable kitchen and dining area separate from the room. We utilized the complimentary bikes at the property to get around SB, and overall really enjoyed our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Very nice place..room has better furnishings than other inns in the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome front desk staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place. They had bikes for us to use. Very friendly staff, they even had fresh baked cookies at check-in. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at this very sweet motel! The room was lovely and comfortable and we were happy and surprised that we received an upgrade. I have stayed at many places throughout the years and I have to say that this place was probably the cleanest hotel or motel I had ever stayed in. The breakfast was lovely and plenty and it was so nice to have pastries from a local bakery. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathaleen and Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVE the Marina Beach! It is the only place we stay in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Great little motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All The staff were very helpful and accessible. Nice, clean room, Big kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing! Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and cozy! Parking a wee bit tight
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Nice and clean. Yummy breakfast happy people close to beach. Bike rentals amazing. The only tiny thing was I could hear my neighbors next door and them getting in the car talking outside every morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel shower ever!

Absolutely book this place. The front desk staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The location is excellent- just a few walkable blocks from the beach or State St. We absolutely loved the size of the room and how comfortable the bed was. And I was obsessed with the shower- it had dual shower heads, amazing pressure and got so hot. I’m very particular about hotel showers because sometimes they just suck but this was probably the best shower I’ve ever had. We would and will come back here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy & Convenient!

COZY AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED. Staff very friendly & delicious arrival cookies:)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025