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Palihouse Santa BarbaravsThe Waterman
Both Spanish Garden Inn and The Wayfarer are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Spanish Garden Inn is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Wayfarer. Spanish Garden Inn ranks #7 in Santa Barbara with recommendations from 9 reviewers such as Concierge, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
Palihouse Santa Barbara
Concierge
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Rough Guide
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Telegraph
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915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $309/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
"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."
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
"This Spanish-style inn, located in the Presidio District, is only three blocks from Santa Barbara’s main drag, State Street." Full review
"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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Try to avoid the five rooms in the main building.
"About the finest boutique lodgings the city offers, whose elegant rooms come with designer furnishings, fireplaces, high-speed internet connections and a fitness centre."
"A few blocks east of State Street, the Spanish Garden Inn is a striking Spanish-Mediterranean building that exudes classic Santa Barbara style."
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
"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
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
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 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
"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
"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
"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
"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
8.0
"Definitely in a category of its own." Full review