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Blue Sands Inn vs Casa Del Mar
Both Blue Sands Motel and Casa Del Mar are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Casa Del Mar is preferred by most reviewers compared to Blue Sands Motel. Casa Del Mar has a TripExpert Score of 69 with recommendations from 2 sources like Frommer's, Gayot.
Blue Sands Inn
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Gayot
421 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet
"This tiny two-story motel may be a bit kitschy, but who cares when you’re just steps from East Beach? Ask the affable owners for an upgraded room."
Full review
Rough Guide
"Looks like your average roadside motel at first, but this spot is actually the city’s best deal for accommodation."
Gayot
"This small motel with minimal landscaping is among the city's best options for budget travelers --- particularly families."
Casa Del Mar
Frommer's
Gayot
18 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $124 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
Frommer's
"A half-block from the beach (sorry, no views), Casa del Mar is an excellent-value Spanish-architecture inn with one- and two-room suites in addition to standard-size rooms."
Full review
Gayot
"One of the many motels within a block or so of the waterfront, the quality Casa Del Mar Inn offers a continental breakfast buffet and wine and cheese in the early evening."
