Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property

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Interior detail
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Marina

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

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

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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

Premium Room

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

Exclusive Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area

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

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Marina Beach Motel in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from West Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Carriage and Western Art Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Marina Beach Motel

Motel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Santa Barbara Harbor
Marina Beach Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. This Santa Barbara motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 896 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1015 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zihang

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayako

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall satisfied. It’s a very well maintained and upgraded property but the rooms are extremely small. Fantastic cofee and local pastry’s were a hot for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10 for service and comfort! Location/proximity to waterfront and excellent restaurants is outstanding, we were able to walk everywhere. Didn't want for anything, will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was amazing and the room was wonderful. Clean, comfortable bed, great space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DeAnn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint motel near the wharf. AC is swamp cooler & LOUD. Bedroom was small but the matress was comfortable. Paid for location more than facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ran

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

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Room came with an advertised Kitchenette which featured 2 Gas-Burners on the stove. Microwave, Dorm-Size Refrigerator/Freezer, pans, dishes, utensils. Clean room, nice layout. Tons of available hot water for shower. Fast room service for requests. Quiet Motel, fun quests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary, Redmond

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, staff were great. Breakfast not so.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden jewel. Clean, updated small apartment rooms. You have a choice to have a kitchenette or not. Comfortable bed and chairs. The staff are friendly and professional. Love the area. It is walking distance from the Amtrak train station and great restaurants. This is my second time staying here and will definitely stay again when I visit Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl Lorenz, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed, Pleasanton

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Awesome room at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! very clean, friendly staff,great breakfast. parking spots are alittle tight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was cozy and very clean. The downtown area was within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this property. The staff is so nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was enjoyable. Room was clean but very small. Breakfast was good . Parking tight,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Completely renovated motel, very clean and super friendly people. Only 200 m or 600 feet to the beach. Perfect location for 1 to 4 days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and area. Place is clean, quiet, and conveniently close to beach and downtown. Walkable, but bike option is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and rooms were incredible. Only draw back is the parking situation that is just brutal. Bring the small car
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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