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Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

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Marina Beach Motel in Santa Barbara Beach offers continental breakfast, a charming garden, and practical amenities like luggage storage, free newspapers, and WiFi. Guests can borrow bicycles to explore Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩195,627
₩223,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(94 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible | Terrace/patio

Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room | Terrace/patio

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Room | Terrace/patio

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Marina Beach Motel

Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Marina Beach Motel. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Marina Beach Motel include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Marina Beach Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Marina Beach Motel?

As of Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marina Beach Motel on Nov 17, 2025 start from ₩195,627, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Marina Beach Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marina Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Marina Beach Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marina Beach Motel located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of West Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor. Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara City College are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Marina Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room. Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsi

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The continental breakfast is extensive and the property is well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Immaculate room. Very close to the beach. Complimentary bike use was great fun. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved our stay. Been in quite a few small places in SB and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place close to the harbor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

8/10 Good

DeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint motel near the wharf. AC is swamp cooler & LOUD. Bedroom was small but the matress was comfortable. Paid for location more than facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for a weekend getaway!

fantastic location with an amazingly friendly and hospitable staff - great accomodations/ammenties like dog friendly, ample parking and free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chinshiou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay, reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautifull near the beach, very good service of bicicle. Breackfast continental is enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful place to stay. Great bed, beautiful upgraded bathroom and very clean. Good coffee and pastries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay, breakfast was a great addition to our stay staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice accommodations, clean rooms, friendly staff, close to the water & a nice variety for complimentary breakfast. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ninoska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. Clean, very friendly reception. They have bicycles for guests at no extra cost. Prime location very close to the pier. Great restaurants nearby. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent at everything ..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and they have good amenities like free bicycles with helmets and breakfast on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular Beach Motel

Everything was clean, nice, & newly updated; the staff was very efficient & friendly. Letting us rent bikes was a really nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very kindly got our room ready for early check in. The rooms are air conditioned which isn’t true of other motels in the area. While the exterior maintains its retro charm, the room’s interior is clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025