Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara DowntownvsCastillo Inn at the Beach
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Castillo Inn at the Beach ranks marginally better than La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Barbara Downtown. Castillo Inn at the Beach comes in at #31 in Santa Barbara with positive reviews from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Gayot and Oyster.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
1601 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $97/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This mid-range, 70-room hotel is reminiscent of another era." Full review
Castillo Inn at the Beach
22 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
Gayot
"Besides being small, this above-average motel has outdoor hallways, yet it's exceptionally clean and comfortable."
Oyster
Budget
"While not directly on the beach, this budget-friendly, motel-style property is located about a block away from the marina at Santa Barbara Harbor." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Minutes from West Beach, the harbor and Stearns Wharf, you can't get better priced accommodations in central Santa Barbara than at the Castillo Inn." Full review