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Motel 6 Santa Barbara - BeachvsThe Waterman
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, The Wayfarer scores marginally higher than Motel 6 Santa Barbara - Beach. The Wayfarer is ranked #22 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 5 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Gayot.
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 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
