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Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Mission Santa Barbara

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Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)

Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark)

Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom (Garden) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird)

Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite)

Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush)

Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)

Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1908 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Barbara Natural History Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Cucas Meat Mar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Live Oak Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Zarape - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McConnell's Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

Bed & breakfast near Mission Santa Barbara
Located close to Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Secret Garden Inn and Cottages provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.00 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Secret Garden Inn Cottages Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Inn Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Santa Barbara
The Secret Garden Hotel Santa Barbara
Secret Cottages Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Cottages Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages Bed & breakfast
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages Bed & breakfast Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Garden Inn and Cottages pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages?

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

What time is check-out at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Secret Garden Inn and Cottages located?

Located in Oak Park, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum and Presidio Santa Barbara are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Secret Garden Inn and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Our favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara. The only drawback is the parking but it is what it is and can be worked out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

nice quiet cabins 1 mile from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

We really loved our stay at the Secret Garden inn and cottages. It was so peaceful, quiet, and private. We definitely will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Such a wonderful host - well looked after in accommodation, wonderfully breakfast- the quiche was amazing and friendly host..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Dominique was a very good hostess! This place is amazing. Will definitely stay here again. Quiet,well hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

We stayed in the hummingbird suite and loved the private patio and private hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful stay, the room is very comfortable and the host was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast really exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

A hidden and quiet place in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

I fell in love with the country French cuteness of this place. Cozy and clean, exceptional service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

I loved this place! Wish I could’ve stayed for a week. Breakfast was served to my private patio, and it was delicious. The Jacuzzi hot tub on the patio was such a treat. I will definitely come back when I’m in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Nice garden /patio
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10

A beautiful property. Our room, Bobwhite, while small, was comfortable for the two of us. Breakfast in the garden was outstanding! Owner and staff did an excellent job. I would stay there again and recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Lovely property. Cozy cabin. Old style. Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Host was very helpful with suggestions for activities. Breakfast was as excellent. Prefer a firm mattress, Meadowlark room mattress to soft for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We loved our room, very clean & quaint and the bed was very comfortable. The room was clean and nice for an overnight stay. I would have liked bars in the bathtub ti make it safer getting in & out of the tub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

The host is outstanding and very accommodating. The bed was to soft for my liking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

I loved everything about this beautiful house and its gardens. Dominique was an amazing host!!

6/10

Dominique was great and responsive. Property and cottages are very old and in need of repair, but overall a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

The accommodations are quaint, charming, and comfortable. Some family members were in the main house and other family units were in cottages. It was perfect for our needs. We felt at home and welcomed. The breakfast was gourmet faire and absolutely delicious and plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Lovely stuff, yummy croissant and fresh orange juice for breakfast. Sorry for mess we’ve done though.🙈🙈
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Dominique and her staff are friendly and welcoming. The Secret Garden has a feel of staying at a friends home. Breakfasts are delicious, and location is very convienent to most of what Santa Barbara has to offer, a great and quiet walking neighborhood too. It is important to note there is a sweet cat named Peanut living there, but if you have allergies, be aware!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10

Charming bed and breakfast. Owner was very welcoming and breakfast excellent. Our only complaint was a broken window shade which resulted in a warm room on a hot day. However, the air conditioning was able to control the temperature, once turned on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

It was such a great stay and the host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024