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Marina Beach MotelvsBlue Sands Inn
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Marina Beach Motel is the choice of most writers compared to Blue Sands Motel. Marina Beach Motel comes in at 70 with approval from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Rough Guide.
Marina Beach Motel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Gayot
Oyster
21 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $140/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet "Family-owned since 1942, this flower-festooned, one-story motor lodge that wraps around a grassy courtyard is worth a stay just for the location." Full review
Rough Guide "Clean and modern motel rooms with continental breakfast and options for bike rentals, kitchenettes and jacuzzis."
Gayot "There is perhaps no other lodging in Santa Barbara that comes so close to eliminating the gap between locals and outsiders."
Oyster Mid-Range
"The Marina Beach Motel is a mid-range hotel with a convenient location and affordable, modern rooms that tend to fill up fast." Full review
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."
