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Brisas Del Mar, Inn at the BeachvsThe Waterman
Both Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach and The Wayfarer are rated very highly by experts. Overall, The Wayfarer ranks slightly better than Brisas Del Mar, Inn At The Beach. The Wayfarer comes in at 75 with accolades from 5 reviewers including Gayot, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
"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
"If you're looking for intimacy but don't want to pay boutique prices, this Spanish-style property offers a practical solution."
"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
"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
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
"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." Full review
"The Wayfarer has both shared and pri- vate rooms—along with free Wi-Fi, a Spanish colonial–style communal kitchen, and a heated pool." Full review
"Rates include breakfast, use of the community kitchen, and access to the outdoor heated pool and a sunny deck with reclining lounge chairs." Full review
"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." Full review
8.0
"Definitely in a category of its own." Full review