Palihouse Santa BarbaravsThe Eagle Inn
Spanish Garden Inn and The Eagle Inn are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, Spanish Garden Inn ranks significantly better than The Eagle Inn. Spanish Garden Inn comes in at #7 in Santa Barbara with endorsements from 9 publications like Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $309/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Concierge
"Hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood three blocks from State Street, this white adobe boutique hotel with a red-tile roof has a plain exterior that doesn't quite prepare you for what's inside."
Oyster
Upscale
"The 23-room Inn of the Spanish Garden isn't the most luxurious hotel in Santa Barbara, but it's certainly one of the most charming boutique options." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This Spanish-style inn, located in the Presidio District, is only three blocks from Santa Barbara’s main drag, State Street." Full review
Star Service
"A mile north of Stearns Wharf, three blocks east of State Street, and a 15-minute stroll to the promenade, this is a smaller, cozier version of Brisas Del Mar, with more sophisticated accommodations." Full review
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Rough Guide
"About the finest boutique lodgings the city offers, whose elegant rooms come with designer furnishings, fireplaces, high-speed internet connections and a fitness centre."
Gayot
"A few blocks east of State Street, the Spanish Garden Inn is a striking Spanish-Mediterranean building that exudes classic Santa Barbara style."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At this Spanish Revival–style inn, casual elegance, top-notch service and an impossibly romantic central courtyard will have you lording about like the don of your own private villa." Full review
Fodor's
"This elegant Spanish-Mediterranean retreat celebrates Santa Barbara style, from the tile floors, wrought-iron balconies, and exotic plants, to the original art by local plein-air artists." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Spanish Garden Inn, discreetly tucked away in historic Presidio District, is the ultimate intimate getaway to experience and savour the heart of Santa Barbara." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"Nestled near downtown Santa Barbara, just three blocks east of State Street, this 23-room inn caters to couples looking for a quiet getaway." Full review
The Eagle Inn
232 Natoma Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $175/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 15-room Eagle Inn is a quaint but basic B&B in Santa Barbara, near the water but a bit of the trek from restaurants and shops on State Street." Full review
Lonely Planet
"You'll feel like Spanish royalty strolling underneath the colorful tile-lined archway into this white, two-story inn." Full review
Gayot
"Located just a few blocks inland of the Santa Barbara Harbor, this elegant 23-room property offers a nice mix of options."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Be it a romantic getaway, long weekend or strictly business, this lovely, family-owned and managed boutique bed and breakfast exemplifies the best of Santa Barbara-style comfort, convenience and congeniality." Full review