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Marina Beach MotelvsThe Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Both Marina Beach Motel and Kimpton Goodland are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Marina Beach Motel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Kimpton Goodland. Marina Beach Motel scores 74 with recommendations from 4 publications such as Oyster, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
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
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fodor's
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report
Condé Nast Traveler
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
From $136/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's "A vintage Woody car, a silver Airstream trailer, and a digital photo booth are among the elements that bring 1960s California surf culture to life at this Kimpton hotel in Goleta." Full review
Jetsetter "Post-modern hacienda serving up surfer chic and So Cal’s greatest hits." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Let the good times roll as Kimpton puts its own spin on coastal surf staying." Full review
U.S. News & World Report17.0
"If you're looking for a hotel that embodies the laid-back SoCal spirit, The Kimpton Goodland is for you. Situated in Goleta, California, about 9 miles west of Santa Barbara, the hotel..." Full review
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A tip from past guests: ask for an inward facing room to avoid the commotion.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"A Kimpton Hotel. Just north of Santa Barbara.
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