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Marina Beach Motel

21 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Ranked #12 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Mission Viejo, California
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Third time staying here. We always get the King/kitchen option. Continental breakfast is quite adequate, so while out walking the town or taking fifty cent shuttle we buy lunch out then home to cook dinner. The train station is 15 minute walk. There is a market just a few blocks away. Close to pier and at marina. Very comfortable. Free... More

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London, UK
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20 reviews 20 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

Stayed only one night on my way down the coast. Room was very comfortable and clean with a nice bed. The walls are quite thin, so you hear a lot from the neighbours, not good if they are starting out early. Aside from that I would recommend and stay again.

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Torrance, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Lots of good to find in this hotel: newly refurbished, free use of bikes, close to the beach, close to restaurants, quiet neighborhood, well maintained. The hotel is near to all the sights of the beach. One could walk to town if you like longer strolls. We took the car so we could shop. The owners have taken an older,... More

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Northern Illinois & Puerto Vallarta, MX.
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25 reviews 25 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

My wife and I loved this hotel. It was an oasis of peace and tranquility in Santa Barbara. Located 1/2 block from the beach, it was an easy walk to the pier, the downtown shops and restaurants. The hotel was a "U" shape group of quaint rooms decorated in bright paint colors with bright white crown moldings. The room was... More

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Thanks for your constructive review, though I am sorry to hear that the desk staff was not friendly. We usually get high reviews in this area, many people that shop the different hotels return to us because we normally go out of our way to accommodate our guests. More

Milford, Michigan
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21 reviews 21 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This was our first stop after heading out from LAX. Very nice location right near the Marina and lots of places to eat. Santa Barbara was, to our surprise, a very big city with this little gem of a area down at the water completely removed from the rest of the city. It got very quiet and everyone seemed to... More

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Your description of Santa Barbara and our motel is right on! Visitors love to be near the beach but can easily get to the downtown points of interest. Our parking lot is a bit tight, I hope it wasn't too hard to negotiate but was worth it for the accommodations. More

Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We came from a very posh hotel to stay a couple of nights in this motel and were very pleasently surprised. It is very bright and clean and our room was lovely. The room and bathroom were both very clean and spacious. There is a good complimentary breakfast included, which is a nice bonus as many places don't offer breakfast.... More

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Thanks for writing a nice review. You're right- it would be nice to have a pool at the property. We have debated it for years but always decide that the negatives (noise and loss of green belt landscaping) outweigh the positives. Thanks for taking time to let other people know about mbm. More

Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

It's the little things that make this place so wonderful. We booked this motel based on the great reviews on here. When I first saw it was a motel I was skeptical. My idea of a motel has been changed. Obviously this owner takes a lot of pride in their property. I understand they just completed a remodel. The little... More

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Dan W, Owner at Marina Beach Motel, responded to this review
4 June 2013

I really appreciate your nice review. The people that work at mbm do a great job and it shows. More

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

 
 
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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
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#5 Best Value Hotels in Santa Barbara
#10 Family Hotels in Santa Barbara
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