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Palihouse Santa BarbaravsBrisas Del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Both Spanish Garden Inn and Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Spanish Garden Inn ranks significantly better than Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach. Spanish Garden Inn has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 9 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Concierge and The Telegraph.
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915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $309/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Concierge "Hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood three blocks from State Street, this white adobe boutique hotel with a red-tile roof has a plain exterior that doesn't quite prepare you for what's inside."
Oyster Upscale
"The 23-room Inn of the Spanish Garden isn't the most luxurious hotel in Santa Barbara, but it's certainly one of the most charming boutique options." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This Spanish-style inn, located in the Presidio District, is only three blocks from Santa Barbara’s main drag, State Street." Full review
Star Service "A mile north of Stearns Wharf, three blocks east of State Street, and a 15-minute stroll to the promenade, this is a smaller, cozier version of Brisas Del Mar, with more sophisticated accommodations." Full review
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Rough Guide "About the finest boutique lodgings the city offers, whose elegant rooms come with designer furnishings, fireplaces, high-speed internet connections and a fitness centre."
Gayot "A few blocks east of State Street, the Spanish Garden Inn is a striking Spanish-Mediterranean building that exudes classic Santa Barbara style."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"At this Spanish Revival–style inn, casual elegance, top-notch service and an impossibly romantic central courtyard will have you lording about like the don of your own private villa." Full review
Fodor's "This elegant Spanish-Mediterranean retreat celebrates Santa Barbara style, from the tile floors, wrought-iron balconies, and exotic plants, to the original art by local plein-air artists." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Spanish Garden Inn, discreetly tucked away in historic Presidio District, is the ultimate intimate getaway to experience and savour the heart of Santa Barbara." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Nestled near downtown Santa Barbara, just three blocks east of State Street, this 23-room inn caters to couples looking for a quiet getaway." Full review
Brisas Del Mar, Inn at the Beach Star Service Gayot Lonely Planet U.S. News & World Report
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
