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Marina Beach MotelvsThe Waterman
Both Marina Beach Motel and The Wayfarer are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Wayfarer ranks marginally better than Marina Beach Motel. The Wayfarer has a TripExpert Score of 75 with endorsements from 5 reviews such as The Telegraph, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
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 Waterman Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Gayot "Guests can choose from 31 modern private and shared accommodations with full en-suite bathrooms. All enjoy access to a community kitchen and heated outdoor pool." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Wayfarer has both shared and pri- vate rooms—along with free Wi-Fi, a Spanish colonial–style communal kitchen, and a heated pool." Full review
Fodor's "Rates include breakfast, use of the community kitchen, and access to the outdoor heated pool and a sunny deck with reclining lounge chairs." Full review
Afar Magazine "Part hostel and part hotel, The Wayfarer is a sweet spot for those who want a playful, not-too-fussy place to rest their heads after a long day of traveling." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Definitely in a category of its own." Full review
