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Hotel Santa Barbara vs Blue Sands Inn
Both Hotel Santa Barbara and Blue Sands Motel are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Santa Barbara ranks slightly higher than Blue Sands Motel. Hotel Santa Barbara is ranked #19 in Santa Barbara with accolades from 4 publications like Rough Guide, Gayot and oyster.com.
Hotel Santa Barbara
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
The Telegraph
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $119 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This classic 1926 hotel lies on the heart of Santa Barbara's famous State Street, known as a popular destination for shopping, dining, and nightlife."
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Lonely Planet
"Old-fashioned yet unpretentious, the 1925 Hotel Santa Barbara has rooms done up with rattan and blond-wood furnishings and sunny Mediterranean colors – Provence meets the beach."
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Star Service
"Located less than a mile from the pier (a 15-minute walk), this was once a key player in downtown Santa Barbara, and aided in the gentrification of lower State Street."
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Active guests can ask for discounted day passes to 24 Hour Fitness, just two blocks away from the hotel.
Rough Guide
"Considering its prime Downtown location, this spot offers good value for its comfortable rooms, internet access and complimentary breakfast."
Gayot
"The hotel may not have a pool or restaurant (apart from a handy Starbucks outlet), but with this incredibly central State Street location, they may not be missed."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A solid choice in the heart of Santa Barbara’s historic downtown. Its unique character and role in Santa Barbara’s story is not only indelible but still being written."
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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."
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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."
