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Ala Mar by the Sea

2.0 star property
Beachside motel walking distance from Stearns Wharf

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Property grounds
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Property entrance

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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102 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ala Mar by the Sea

Motel near Stearns Wharf
Located close to Presidio Santa Barbara and Leadbetter Beach, Ala Mar by the Sea provides free continental breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and motorized watercraft on site
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Danish, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 28.50 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are asked to check in between 3 PM and 11 PM on Saturdays and by 10 PM Sunday through Friday. To arrange check-in outside of these hours, guests should contact hotel/vacation rental management in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 28.50

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ala Mar
Ala Mar Sea
Ala Mar Sea Hotel
Ala Mar Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea Motel Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea Motel
Ala Mar by the Sea Motel
Ala Mar by the Sea Santa Barbara
Ala Mar by the Sea Motel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Ala Mar by the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ala Mar by the Sea?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ala Mar by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ala Mar by the Sea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ala Mar by the Sea located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beachfront motel is in the entertainment district and within a 15-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Leadbetter Beach. Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 2 mi (3 km). Santa Barbara Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Ala Mar by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 939 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 939 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 939 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 939 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 235 out of 939 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

Older hotel and it shows. Beat up like an old house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10

pictures not like on expedia! a motel not a hotel! disgusting, unclean, dirt everywhere, toilet had crap from prior guest, candy on floor, no blankets, window on top of side of bed and shutters never cleaned, cobwebs everywhere, rude check in (done on property across street!), floor unsafe, half used toilet paper roll on toilet (no TP holder), half used dirty dial soap bottle on sink (no vanity), chunks of cement on floor , paint all over things on celing and room, check in gave our room key to someone else who came in our room and then apolgized, check in was rude and dirty too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Beautiful view of the ocean and the pier. Santa Barbara is a beautiful city
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10

When I booked, price said included all taxes and fees. But checking in they charged me an extra $30 fee Breakfast was a joke.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

The place was nice and clean access to the beach is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Staff was wonderful. Beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

I love staying here when I come to Santa Barbara!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

I recommend this place, great location basically for everything on this town!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

It was a marvelous stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10

Very convenient walking to beach, pier, and lots of dining/ drinking options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

The motel is right across the street from the ocean which is a very nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Love the location and the people
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

The location is perfect and that’s what we needed. The hotel and the rooms were fine but could be cleaner and could use some updates.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10

Decided to book for my wife's birthday, a little last minute but the went with the best room available. Once we entered, we noticed the AC wasn't working fans broken and the bathroom fan not working. The bed was on the wrong size frame and held together with exposed woodscrews. While there were ocean view, you could hardly see out of the window because of how dirty and failed it was. I brought up the AC and fan fixes needed, every day while being told they would be right on it. Nothing ever got resolved. Very disappointed in my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

It was a really cute, well-maintained property. Conveniently located, right next to the beach. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

Staff is real down to earth and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Wonderful rustic Mexican/Spanish decor, across the street from the beach, close to wharf and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

The lobby and pool area were relaxing and unique. The room was clean and quiet. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Amazing!!! location is perfect food is at walking distance and the staff is very friendly I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10

I had higher expectations for this stay. The floors in our room were dirty and we had a broken window in the bathroom. There was a man standing out by our window in the morning trying to get back into his room. Not a hotel problem but speaks to the locals. Our room details stated there was a jetted hot tub. It’s a standard bath tub with a couple jets. I liked how close this hotel was located to the wharf and downtown state street. We made the best of our trip but I would not stay here again for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

Great hotel! Right across the street from the beach! Easy walk to downtown and the funk zone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Great little spot right on the beach. It was perfect for a last minute getaway.

4/10

Close to points of interest in the city
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023