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Motel 6 Santa Barbara - BeachvsThe Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach scores marginally better than Kimpton Goodland. Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach has a TripExpert Score of 74 with praise from 4 reviews like Frommer's, Gayot and Fodor's.
Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach
Gayot
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
443 Corona Del Mar, US 101/El Camino South, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $74/night
- Pet Friendly
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor pool
- Fax / photocopying
Gayot "While Southern California boasts its fair share of luxury hotels, budget by the beach is a rarity, especially in Santa Barbara."
Fodor's "A half block from East Beach amid fancier hotels sits this basic but comfortable motel—the first Motel 6 in existence and the first in the chain to transform into a contemporary Euro-style abode." Full review
Lonely Planet "The very first Motel 6 to ‘leave the light on for you’ has been remodeled with IKEA-esque contemporary design and flat-screen TVs." Full review
Frommer's "One of the best values in town, this hotel also comes with a bit of history...in Motel 6 fashion, there are no frills, but guestrooms are clean and comfortable, some furnished with microwave" 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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