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Franciscan Inn & SuitesvsCabrillo Inn at the Beach
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Franciscan Inn & Suites is the choice of most writers compared to Cabrillo Inn at the Beach. Franciscan Inn & Suites comes in at 74 with praise from 4 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Franciscan Inn & Suites
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Fodor's
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $95/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
"The Franciscan is situated in a quiet neighborhood just a block from the beach, near Stearns Wharf." Full review
"Settle into the relaxing, French-country charms of this two-story motel about one block from the beach." Full review
"A Spanish-Mediterranean facade and willowy palm trees belie no-frills accommodations at this 53-room property."
"The friendly staff and the range of cheery, spacious country-theme rooms, from singles to mini- and family suites, at this Spanish-Mediterranean motel make this a good choice for families."
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
Lonely Planet
Oyster
931 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
"Two pools, two sundecks, and a just-across-the-street view of the Pacific." Full review
Budget
"Location is the biggest selling point of the lower-middle-range Cabrillo Inn at the Beach." Full review