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Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
This beachside Santa Barbara motel puts travelers steps from the sand with helpful staff, garden spaces, and easy access to coastal attractions.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(99 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(5 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
(6 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Marina Beach Motel is near a train station and near the beach. Paseo Nuevo Mall and La Arcada are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Butterfly Beach and Santa Ynez Valley. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Barbara Bowl or Earl Warren Showgrounds. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Santa Barbara travel guide
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21 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • The Marina at Santa Barbara #TroveOn #StunningStructures #FindingtheUniverse
    Santa Barbara Harbor
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • blue sky over Santa Barbara coastline
    West Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SantaBarbara_SantaBarbaraCityCollege_6177286_03
    Santa Barbara City College
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stearns Wharf at sunset in Santa Barbara, California. #SantaBarbara #California #sunset #lifeatexpedia #weloveourmarkets #AMER
    Stearns Wharf
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

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
  • SB Biergarten
    9 min walk
  • Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Brophy Bros
    10 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, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser, 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 is parking?

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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Reviews

Marina Beach Motel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 911 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1031 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room are clean and the staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staffs and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful, clean room, good breakfast selection, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice location, super walkable! Staff, parking, breakfast - all great. We are repeat visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, the breakfast plentiful, really great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel very close to the harbor. Clean, nice suites, great staff, nice selection for breakfast, bikes,safe neighborhood and walkable to many restaurants and attractions. Great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room, great shower, very good service. Wish we were staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Super clean rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness of room and up keep of outside areas, friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely stay here in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything seemed new and well cared for. The location was fantastic and the staff was friendly. We stayed with our dog and appreciated the outdoor space for relaxing and eating breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little motel in great location. Very well equipped including microwave, mini freezer and fridge. Quite amazing and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good parking and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy Was greeted by the delicious smell of fresh baked cookies when I walked in the lobby Room was clean and looked freshly remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet room, large shower for tall people, friendly staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grate staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. We enjoyed the games, and bikes provided. Food was great! Cookies and drinks available even after breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location, near the beach and plenty of restaurants. My room, #30, was fantastic. I really enjoyed the huge jet tub, and corner view. All of the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. It was a great stay and I would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms. Great location. Good service. Very good for a small motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect for coming in on the train and walking to the wharf. Staff were very friendly! The room was really clean and the free bikes were a bonus! Plus they have warm cookies in the afternoon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with excellent staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spotless and well-equipped. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location was super.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First we were greeted by a friendly face who was very nice. Tye young man explained everything to us about their breakfast in the morning, the bike rental that came with the stay. We only stayed one night because we were just passing through that night but the room was very clean and didn’t have any weird smells. I’d stay there again if I go back to Santa Barbra.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026