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Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

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Exclusive Room | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker
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Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

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Signature Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Signature Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Jetted bathtub
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Marina Beach Motel

Motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Near Stearns Wharf, Marina Beach Motel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. 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 water dispenser, and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe, beach towels, and a vending machine
  • 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

Languages

English

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 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 15-minute walk of Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara City College and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Marina Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 874 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1008 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Perfect area to stay where you’re able to walk to the beach and restaurants. Room was comfy and staff was friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice place..room has better furnishings than other inns in the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very nice motel in a very nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great little motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Awesome front desk staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We LOVE the Marina Beach! It is the only place we stay in Santa Barbara!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very clean, close to the beach and marina. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

This was the perfect spot for a quick visit to Santa Barbara. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Motel was very nice, convenient to the beach, and had excellent dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I love this little motor court, vintage vibe but completely modern property a block from the beach. The staff is so nice! A nice little breakfast, and we can take our dog. We’ve been a few times and plan on making it our Santa Barbara hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Absolutely phenomenal stay! Would recommend to anyone I know, not only as a motel (which quite frankly grossly undersells it) but as any accommodation available. Staff was friendly and professional, rooms were fantastic, breakfast was great, and location was amazing. Do not overlook this hidden gem!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Room was spotless; bed was comfortable; the breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We keep coming back to Marina Beach Inn. It is always a comfortable, enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff at Marina Beach Motel were very friendly and helpful. Well maintained property. Nice, clean room with lovely furnishings and an amazing shower! They had a good selection at the continental breakfast including microwaveable burritos and croissant sandwiches, yogurt, fruit, oatmeal, hard boiled eggs, cereal, and pastries. Very close to State Street shops/restaurants, beaches, and Stearn’s Wharf. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This property was absolutely adorable. The room was spacious and had a very workable kitchen and dining area separate from the room. We utilized the complimentary bikes at the property to get around SB, and overall really enjoyed our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very cute place. They had bikes for us to use. Very friendly staff, they even had fresh baked cookies at check-in. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff at this hotel are exceptional, always friendly and helpful. It’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, clean accommodations, and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great motel for the price and the service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

All The staff were very helpful and accessible. Nice, clean room, Big kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This is a darling hotel located in a quiet neighborhood and walkable to the beach, wharf, dining, and shopping. The employees are exceptionally friendly and they have lovely amenities like ice, bicycles, and continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice place Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great stay in a most perfect location! Bonus was bikes to explore the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025