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Agave Inn vs The Waterman

Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Wayfarer ranks marginally higher than Agave Inn. The Wayfarer has a TripExpert Score of 75 with accolades from 5 publications like Gayot, Fodor's and The Telegraph.

Agave Inn
Agave Inn
7 / 10
3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $99 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
  • Kitchenette
  • Breakfast included
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Time Out Time Out
"A reasonably-priced, hip boutique motel with bright colors...it's just a short walk to the restaurants and groceries on State Street." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Mexican pop meets modern at this hip inn."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"While it’s still just a motel at heart, this boutique-on-a-budget property’s ‘Mexican pop meets modern’ motif livens things up with a color palette from a Frieda Kahlo painting." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"A hip makeover... turned its basic rooms into fun crash pads with iPod docks, Mexican blankets, and Lucite chairs." Full review
The Waterman
The Waterman
7 / 10
12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $169 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Pool
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Gayot Gayot
"Guests can choose from 31 modern private and shared accommodations with full en-suite bathrooms. All enjoy access to a community kitchen and heated outdoor pool." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The Wayfarer has both shared and pri- vate rooms—along with free Wi-Fi, a Spanish colonial–style communal kitchen, and a heated pool." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Rates include breakfast, use of the community kitchen, and access to the outdoor heated pool and a sunny deck with reclining lounge chairs." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Part hostel and part hotel, The Wayfarer is a sweet spot for those who want a playful, not-too-fussy place to rest their heads after a long day of traveling." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Definitely in a category of its own." Full review