Cheshire Cat Inn & CottagesvsBrisas Del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Both Cheshire Cat Inn and Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Cheshire Cat Inn ranks significantly higher than Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach. Cheshire Cat Inn is ranked #13 in Santa Barbara with accolades from 5 sources such as The Telegraph, Gayot and Frommer's.
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
36 W. Valerio St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $225/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Rough Guide
"Loaded with precious Victorian decor, this B&B has twelve rooms, two cottages and a coach house, and features a hot tub, bikes for guests’ use and an Alice in Wonderland theme."
Gayot
"On a tree-lined residential street, these twin Queen Anne Victorians are shaded by tall palm trees and enclosed by a white picket fence."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This elegant inn is named for the owner’s home county in England and is lightly themed around the Cheshire Cat from Lewis Carroll’s "Alice in Wonderland." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Enjoy old-fashioned, gracious hospitality at this cosy bed and breakfast, a secluded wonderland in the heart of Santa Barbara." Full review
Frommer's
"Décor fits the Victorian style, with floral wallpaper, antiques, and hardwood floors. A touch of romantic kitsch: Some rooms and suites include a hot tub in the bedroom. Breakfast is included" Full review
Brisas Del Mar, Inn at the Beach
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $177/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Star Service
"This is Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn's snappier sibling—a smaller, attractive option with a more central location, lots of free perks and only slightly higher rates." Full review
Gayot
"If you're looking for intimacy but don't want to pay boutique prices, this Spanish-style property offers a practical solution."
Lonely Planet
"Big kudos for all the freebies (DVDs, continental breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese, evening milk and cookies) and the newer Mediterranean-style front section." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
"The Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach is a small boutique property located about two blocks north of the beaches and within walking distance of downtown Santa Barbara, California." Full review