West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel vs Simpson House Inn
Simpson House Inn and West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Simpson House Inn ranks significantly better than West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel. Simpson House Inn scores 86 with approval from 9 sources including Frommer's, Oyster and Star Service.
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
306 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $134 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"Palm trees, blooming flowers, and perfectly manicured lawns. Life is good at this lush 46-room motel across the street from the harbor."
Star Service
"Located across a busy boulevard from the marina, within walking distance to the pier, dining and entertainment, this hotel is one of only a handful of chains on the beach."
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Among these, request 201 to 205, which offer filtered glimpses of the marina.
Gayot
"A beachfront setting is the main attraction at this 46-room hotel."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl West Beach Inn is about as close as you can get to the harbor and the beach in Santa Barbara, and rates here are at a premium as a result."
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U.S. News & World Report
"Situated directly across the street from the Santa Barbara beaches, the West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel is also within walking distance of downtown, where you'll find numerous shops and restaurants."
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Simpson House Inn
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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