Cheshire Cat Inn & CottagesvsPalihouse Santa Barbara
Both Cheshire Cat Inn and Spanish Garden Inn are praised by writers. On balance, Spanish Garden Inn ranks significantly higher than Cheshire Cat Inn. Spanish Garden Inn comes in at #7 in Santa Barbara with positive reviews from 9 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
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
Palihouse Santa Barbara Show All Reviews
915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $309/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Concierge
"Hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood three blocks from State Street, this white adobe boutique hotel with a red-tile roof has a plain exterior that doesn't quite prepare you for what's inside."
Oyster
Upscale
"The 23-room Inn of the Spanish Garden isn't the most luxurious hotel in Santa Barbara, but it's certainly one of the most charming boutique options." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This Spanish-style inn, located in the Presidio District, is only three blocks from Santa Barbara’s main drag, State Street." Full review
Star Service
"A mile north of Stearns Wharf, three blocks east of State Street, and a 15-minute stroll to the promenade, this is a smaller, cozier version of Brisas Del Mar, with more sophisticated accommodations." Full review
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Rough Guide
"About the finest boutique lodgings the city offers, whose elegant rooms come with designer furnishings, fireplaces, high-speed internet connections and a fitness centre."
Gayot
"A few blocks east of State Street, the Spanish Garden Inn is a striking Spanish-Mediterranean building that exudes classic Santa Barbara style."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At this Spanish Revival–style inn, casual elegance, top-notch service and an impossibly romantic central courtyard will have you lording about like the don of your own private villa." Full review
Fodor's
"This elegant Spanish-Mediterranean retreat celebrates Santa Barbara style, from the tile floors, wrought-iron balconies, and exotic plants, to the original art by local plein-air artists." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Spanish Garden Inn, discreetly tucked away in historic Presidio District, is the ultimate intimate getaway to experience and savour the heart of Santa Barbara." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"Nestled near downtown Santa Barbara, just three blocks east of State Street, this 23-room inn caters to couples looking for a quiet getaway." Full review