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.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - 8 min walk
Chad’s - 3 min walk
Finney's Crafthouse - 7 min walk
SB Biergarten - 9 min walk
Brophy Bros - 10 min walk
About this property
Marina Beach Motel
Motel with free breakfast, a short 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.
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
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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
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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
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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.
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!
This is a darling hotel located in a quiet neighborhood and walkable to the beach, wharf, dining, and shopping. The employees are exceptionally friendly and they have lovely amenities like ice, bicycles, and continental breakfast.
Family w 2 teens stayed for a few nights. Room was great..clean. Staff was very welcoming. Free bikes. Breakfast. Easy walking to State St. Only suggestion would be to replace the two regular patio tables ouside the lobby with similar size square fire pit patio tables for guests to enjoy in colder mornings and at night. It would really add a nice warm visual too as you walk up to lobby/motel.
Our experience was great! It is right next to the beach, walking distance to State Street and super friendly employees. The room was clean and towels were plenty. Also plenty of pillows. Parking was right in front of the room. They have a very good breakfast with several options. We will definitely go back again.
fantastic location with an amazingly friendly and hospitable staff - great accomodations/ammenties like dog friendly, ample parking and free breakfast!
Motel was very nice, convenient to the beach, and had excellent dining options within walking distance.
James
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Yizhou
Travelled with group
2 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Clean and convenient, but facilities could be improved to further enhance the stay experience. AC is conditioning well but loud. Mattress should fixed to prevent rolling off from the bed. Breakfast space is limited. They should provide some trays for carrying the food to the room, which could be more helpful than the receptions who spent all time smiling to their screens.