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Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Deluxe Room
Family Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Marina

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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21 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, West Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

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

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa 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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Premium Room | Terrace/patio

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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

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

Deluxe Room

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • 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 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.
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What's nearby

  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Marina Beach Motel

Motel with free breakfast, 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
  • 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

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. 876 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1006 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The continental breakfast is extensive and the property is well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don and Wrenette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded expectations. Great breakfasr
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a cozy motel property with parking right in front of your room. I was on a business trip and when I told my colleague I booked us at a Motel, he said “whoa?” He was very happy with the stay. Both of our rooms were clean and remodeled. I will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the level expected for the price I would not recommend and would book elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nouneh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

SB Bowl concert.

check in was quick and pleasant. The room was updated and very clean, everything worked. Breakfast was outstanding, all items were fresh. My 5th stay at this property and have never been disappointed. The upgrade was also a big plus, did not even ask for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

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

Our recent stay at the Marina Beach Hotel

We have stayed at the Marina Beach Hotel before and have always had a pleasant stay. The parking is a challenge since i drive a large SUV. And, the bathroom sinks are fairly small. But, we like the location and the front desk staff has always been friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice accommodations, clean rooms, friendly staff, close to the water & a nice variety for complimentary breakfast. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful property this was! We stayed for two nights and everything was perfect. Friendly staff and clean rooms and surrounding area. The rooms were recently renovated and looked great! Easy Walk to beach, dining, and shopping. They have bikes, beach chairs, towels, and even had a Double Surrey for us to use! Breakfast was just enough to fill us up before a day of adventure! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great Place to stay in Santa Barbara

I usually don't stay at small type motels, but this was a great stay. Our room was small and clean, however, very quiet. Great location and very close to the beach. Friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this motel and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kianoush

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good stay. Just know if you are staying here on a holiday, the fireworks display is right overhead, so if you have animals traveling with you, you may want to stay further away from the area. Staff was great, room was clean, but a significant up charge for the 4th of July.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, clean motel that is close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Spectacular Beach Motel

Everything was clean, nice, & newly updated; the staff was very efficient & friendly. Letting us rent bikes was a really nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very lovely, staff was very nice and friendly, and, its pretty close to everything. I will definitely come back for the experience soon! Thank you for the stay and the amazing vibe you all give to all of us!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

A perfect getaway place with our doggy

We are so happy with our stay! What a gem of a motel. Love that it was pet-friendly too, and our fur baby had a very relaxing stay as well. We found our new go-to place in SB! Super friendly staff, the room was super cute, clean, and modern. And you can't beat the location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Satya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Staff was friendly. Great location. Breakfast options need to be improved to include some healthy options, sugary pastries and cereals are out of step with the times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best Motel experience I've probably ever had - simple and affordable, with just the right amount of extras that set it apart from the rest. Friendly staff, excellent customer service, very clean rooms with lots of little upgrades above the normal motel experience including dual shower heads in the bath with a rainfall option. Free parking and located just a few minutes walk from the waterfront and Stearn's Wharf. They also offer free bikes for the day, to get around to the further out locations of downtown and beyond. Breakfast was simple but delicious with the highlight being fresh baked pastries from a local bakery. All in all this was a wonderful experience and made our first trip to Santa Barbara even better. Can't wait to stay here again the next time we visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cute place nice breakfast, helpful staff…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved our stay. Been in quite a few small places in SB and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025