Cabrillo Inn at the BeachvsThe Waterman
Both Cabrillo Inn at the Beach and The Wayfarer are highly recommended by experts. On balance, The Wayfarer scores slightly higher than Cabrillo Inn at the Beach. The Wayfarer is ranked #22 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 5 reviewers like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Gayot.
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
931 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"Two pools, two sundecks, and a just-across-the-street view of the Pacific." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Location is the biggest selling point of the lower-middle-range Cabrillo Inn at the Beach." Full review
The Waterman
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Definitely in a category of its own." Full review