Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Santa Barbara Harbor

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Free daily continental breakfast
Marina

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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21 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.A stay at this Santa Barbara Beach motel places you steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor. West Beach and Santa Barbara City College are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Marina Beach Motel

3-star motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Marina Beach Motel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santa Barbara motel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Marina Beach Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. This Santa Barbara motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Marina Beach Motel Motel
Marina Beach Motel Santa Barbara
Marina Beach Motel Motel Santa Barbara

Marina Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 889 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1009 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yapping dog and neighbors midnight enthusiasm dampened experience/
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so impressed with this place! The room we reserved was double booked prior to us arriving but the manager made it right and offered us another available option with a partial refund. Everyone was so nice and accommodating! I wish we had been able to take advantage of the free bike rentals but next time for sure. All appliances are up to date and so clean. We will be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl Lorenz, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed, Pleasanton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! very clean, friendly staff,great breakfast. parking spots are alittle tight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was cozy and very clean. The downtown area was within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this property. The staff is so nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was enjoyable. Room was clean but very small. Breakfast was good . Parking tight,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Completely renovated motel, very clean and super friendly people. Only 200 m or 600 feet to the beach. Perfect location for 1 to 4 days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and area. Place is clean, quiet, and conveniently close to beach and downtown. Walkable, but bike option is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and rooms were incredible. Only draw back is the parking situation that is just brutal. Bring the small car
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darren, Conifer

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a quaint little hotel with old school charm. Good location. friendly staff. Pet friendly. Breakfast could have been better. I would stay here again, and would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Love staying at this motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next to the beach and close to everything; amazing friendly staff; privacy; clean; bicycles; welcomes pets!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice clean place in a great area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely remodeled motel with comfortable rooms in a great location near beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was one of the best we’ve been to. It was a block to the beach, and they had free bikes to use. Santa Barbara has a long lovely bike path along the beach. Breakfast was good. The staff was very helpful. We definitely hope to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay, right next to everything by the marina and State Street. The motel thought of everything in the room, super clean! Perfect for when I am dropping kids off at college and need a night to stay somewhere before heading back home. Loved using the bikes as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very quiet and super clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025