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Mason Beach Inn vs Simpson House Inn
Simpson House Inn and Mason Beach Inn are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Simpson House Inn scores significantly higher than Mason Beach Inn. Simpson House Inn has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 9 publications such as The Telegraph, Andrew Harper and Oyster.
Mason Beach Inn
Gayot
Oyster
324 West Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $134 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Gayot
"Though Mason Beach Inn falls woefully short of its advertised claim to provide luxurious travel accommodations, it is not a bad little hotel."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located on a tree-lined street in a quiet residential area that's just a five-minute walk from the beach, Mason Beach Inn is a mid-range family-owned property."
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Simpson House Inn
Concierge
Frommer's
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph
121 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $290 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Concierge
"While the Simpson is pretty grand, with French antique armoires, wood-burning fireplaces, and an acre of flowering gardens, it still feels like a home."
Frommer's
"Fact is, the Simpson House goes the distance -- and then some -- to create the perfect stay."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The quaint and upscale Simpson House Inn resides in a quiet residential area in an old Victorian home, originally built in 1872."
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Star Service
"This is indeed Santa Barbara's best bed-and-breakfast."
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Gayot
"This beautifully restored Victorian dates back to 1874 and is known as one of America's best B&Bs."
Lonely Planet
"Whether you book an elegant suite .... or a sweet cottage with a wood-burning fireplace, you'll be pampered at this Victorian-era estate ensconced by English gardens."
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Fodor's
"If you're a fan of traditional B&Bs, this property, with its beautifully appointed Victorian main house and acre of lush gardens, is for you."
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Hideaway Report
91.0
"This utterly charming bed-and-breakfast is just a short stroll from Santa Barbara’s many shops and restaurants."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"The inn is boutique in size, but lavish in luxury accommodations and amenities."
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