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The Parkside Inn

2.5 of 5
424 Por La Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Ranked #35 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
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“A great place to stay.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013
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Bakersfield, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A great place to stay.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Clean, quiet, great beds, great location, plenty of parking, friendly staff. You have full access to the Hyatt which is about 100 yards away. There is a park across the street. You can walk to the zoo and wildl

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San Diego, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A bit loud, but spacious and nicely adorned”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

I stayed here on a business trip and was very pleasantly surprised. The property is a short walk from the beach, but just out of walking distance from downtown. The electric trolley does run along the water during the day. There is also a park across the street and a local grocery store around the corner. The building looks like... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
3 June 2013

So happy to hear you were pleasantly surprised by our property. We do have a great location for an affordable price. Thank you so much for providing your personal knowledge of the Parkside Inn. I’m sorry that the noise level was slightly higher than you would have liked but hopefully it did not disturb your experience. We appreciate you taking... More

Culver City, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Sloping bed and loud door and elevator”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Stayed at the Parkside Inn in Santa Barbara for three nights. We chose this hotel as they allowed dogs. First night we couldn't sleep because the bed was sloping towards the head, woke up with a head ache. The bathroom was gross and moldy, and the carpet was moist. Got the management to move us to a different room. The... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Thank you for bringing this information to our attention. I apologize for the troublesome stay. This is not the standard we want Parkside to uphold and your personal experience is very important to us. I will pass this information along to our maintenance team to ensure our beds are level. As we have undergone renovations earlier this year, we purchased... More

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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Great Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This hotel is owned and operated by the Hyatt. It is is an older hotel with no amenities on site, but you can use the Hyatt's Santa Barbara Hotel amenities which are just two blocks away. We had no problem with walking there and using the pool, etc. The room had no view (but that was ok with us) we... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Parkside Inn. As a guest of the Parkside Inn we encourage all of our guests to utilize the Hyatt’s amenities. Located just a block from Hyatt, Parkside Inn guests are a short walk from the beach and Waterfront Trolley which makes trips throughout the day up and down Cabrillo Blvd,... More

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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Stay here for location, amenities, cleanliness and price”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Stayed here in April for a wedding in the area and couldn't have been happier. Reasonable price and walk to the beach and to the Hyatt pool and fitness room - all included in the price. The parking was great and free - rooms large and exceptionally clean. The staff was very attentive to any needs we called about. Refrig... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
5 June 2013

It is so pleasant to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Parkside Inn. We value your feedback and thank you for taking the time to write a great review for our property. As a Parkside guest, access to all of Hyatt’s amenities is a fantastic benefit for a much more affordable price. Please come visit us soon! More

San Francisco
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Fantastic Value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We had a very nice stay at the Parkside. We knew about the check-in and 'annex' arrangement when we booked, so there were no surprises. The staff was very nice and check-in was efficient. Our room was basic, but clean. The beds were super comfortable. Bathroom was worn, but clean. We had neighbors on each side and we didn't hear... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
31 May 2013

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are so grateful for guests who take time out of their day to share their experience at the Parkside Inn. It’s nice to hear you had an efficient check-in and slept comfortably in the room. There is so much to do and see in Santa Barbara, and bikes are a great suggestion! We... More

St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Check-in to the hotel was down the street (5 minute walk) from the actual hotel at the Hyatt. Which I was a little disappointed with until we were told we had full access to all the facilities at the Hyatt, including pool. The rooms were spotless and very large. 5 minutes walk from the sea front and about a 20... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
7 June 2013

Lottie, thank you so much for sharing your experience at the Parkside Inn. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and our location in Santa Barbara. By checking in at the Hyatt we encourage our guests to familiarize themselves with our main property because access to all its amenities is a definite bonus while staying at Parkside... More

Daytona Beach, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Dead Bugs and Dirt”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Stayed here over New Years in room 137. Floor not vacuumed, dirt buildup behind bathroom door and dead bugs between sheets. 2 Queen beds only 1 bed had bugs. I checked the bed for bugs after waking with an itch and what appeared to be a bite on my foot but no live bugs found and I'm assuming there was... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
23 January 2013

I’m so sorry for your unpleasant stay. This is not the standard we want Parkside to uphold. I appreciate you taking the time to bring these issues to our attention and I will relay this information to the housekeeping team to ensure the proper cleaning policies are being maintained. I am pleased to know that the maintenance crew was quick... More

Las Vegas, Nevada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Pet Friendly”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

The Parkside was a great deal for the price. It is 2-3 blocks away from the beach. Check in wasn't a problem. You do have to check in at the Hyatt. The room was clean, and had the basics. You can use the amenities at the Hyatt, i.e. gym and pool. Pets up to 50# are allowed for a fee.... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
23 January 2013

Thank you so much for choosing to stay at the Parkside Inn and for your informative feedback. Your review will assist other guests when choosing an affordable place to stay in the beautiful Santa Barbara. Since we do allow pets, it tends to be quite convenient when guests would like to take a jog to the beach or play fetch... More

colorado
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51 reviews 51 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Charming, well-appointed Hyatt property 1/2 block from beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

This small, charming, clean and updated property is such a great deal. 1/2 block from the shore, and a block from the Hyatt, it offers free internet, free parking, and a great room at an incredible price. You have access to all Hyatt amenities, but parking and in-room wireless internet are free. There is a musty smell in the elevator,... More

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Leighann Y, Reservations Coordinator at The Parkside Inn, responded to this review
24 January 2013

Thank you for your kind words! We love to hear from our guests experiences, and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Access to all Hyatt amenities is a great benefit to Parkside guests, as it is much more affordable. I’m so sorry about the musty smell, since we are very close to the beach the moisture... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
The Parkside Hotel Santa Barbara
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Parkside Inn
Address: 424 Por La Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
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Fitness Centre Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
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Ranked #35 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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