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Blue Sands Inn vs The Waterman
Blue Sands Motel and The Wayfarer are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, The Wayfarer ranks marginally better than Blue Sands Motel. The Wayfarer scores 68 with endorsements from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and 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."
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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."
The Waterman
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $169 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Definitely in a category of its own."
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