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Marina Beach MotelvsHarbor View Inn
Both Marina Beach Motel and Harbor View Inn are endorsed by experts. Overall, Harbor View Inn is preferred by most writers compared to Marina Beach Motel. Harbor View Inn ranks #16 in Santa Barbara with approval from 4 publications including Gayot, Star Service and Rough Guide.
Marina Beach Motel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Gayot
Oyster
21 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $140/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet "Family-owned since 1942, this flower-festooned, one-story motor lodge that wraps around a grassy courtyard is worth a stay just for the location." Full review
Rough Guide "Clean and modern motel rooms with continental breakfast and options for bike rentals, kitchenettes and jacuzzis."
Gayot "There is perhaps no other lodging in Santa Barbara that comes so close to eliminating the gap between locals and outsiders."
Oyster Mid-Range
"The Marina Beach Motel is a mid-range hotel with a convenient location and affordable, modern rooms that tend to fill up fast." Full review
Harbor View Inn
Star Service Rough Guide Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
U.S. News & World Report
28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $285/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This place offers a backdrop of updated early-California design for all ages. The well-groomed grounds and hot, hot, hot tub are big benefits." Full review
Rough Guide "One of the more appealing luxury hotels around, offering on-site restaurant and bar, pool and jacuzzis and elegant rooms with patios or balconies."
Gayot "In terms of proximity to Santa Barbara's most popular tourist destinations, it doesn't get more central than this."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"If you're looking for a taste of the best of old California, look no further than Harbor View Inn." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Recent guests said the Harbor View Inn's location is its main selling point." Full review
