Cheshire Cat Inn & CottagesvsMason Beach Inn
Both Cheshire Cat Inn and Mason Beach Inn are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Cheshire Cat Inn is the choice of most professionals compared to Mason Beach Inn. Cheshire Cat Inn comes in at #12 in Santa Barbara with endorsements from 5 sources such as Oyster, Gayot and The Telegraph.
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
36 W. Valerio St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $225/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Rough Guide
"Loaded with precious Victorian decor, this B&B has twelve rooms, two cottages and a coach house, and features a hot tub, bikes for guests’ use and an Alice in Wonderland theme."
Gayot
"On a tree-lined residential street, these twin Queen Anne Victorians are shaded by tall palm trees and enclosed by a white picket fence."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This elegant inn is named for the owner’s home county in England and is lightly themed around the Cheshire Cat from Lewis Carroll’s "Alice in Wonderland." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Enjoy old-fashioned, gracious hospitality at this cosy bed and breakfast, a secluded wonderland in the heart of Santa Barbara." Full review
Frommer's
"Décor fits the Victorian style, with floral wallpaper, antiques, and hardwood floors. A touch of romantic kitsch: Some rooms and suites include a hot tub in the bedroom. Breakfast is included" Full review
Mason Beach Inn
324 West Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $134/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Gayot
"Though Mason Beach Inn falls woefully short of its advertised claim to provide luxurious travel accommodations, it is not a bad little hotel."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located on a tree-lined street in a quiet residential area that's just a five-minute walk from the beach, Mason Beach Inn is a mid-range family-owned property." Full review