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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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Exterior
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
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages offers a quiet escape in Santa Barbara. Guests can book a massage or relax on the garden terrace. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected while enjoying the calm atmosphere that previous visitors have appreciated.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill)

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Day bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
11 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
11 bathrooms
Hair dryer
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
Shower/tub combination
11 bathrooms
Hair dryer
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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
11 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
11 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
11 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
11 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
11 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 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 County Courthouse - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • West Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Zarape - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬16 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, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
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:
  • 11 bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 11 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet peaceful aettimg
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 4th visit to the Secret Garden. The courtyard where you can eat breakfast is absolutely beautiful with all the flowers blooming. Breakfast was delicious with very fluffy croissants, fruit, quiche, fresh baked bread like pumpkin bread, and coffee and tea. The rooms are charming.
Outside the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is tight but it is what it is, and Secret Garden has optimized it as best they can.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and charming. Very quiet, dog friendly in a neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice quiet cabins 1 mile from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the hummingbird suite and loved the private patio and private hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith A

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

Anniversary vacation

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 Good

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet cottage with charm and personality. Not just a boring hotel room. We had two rooms to spread out. Pretty gardens. Lovely staff who accommodated special dietary requests for breakfast. Note that it’s a drive to the beach and main shopping. Not the most convenient part of town but walkable to some shops and dining (like McConnells ice cream). The rooms are more vintage which we loved. French press coffee was delicious. Our room also had a small fridge and a microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

belgin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved everything about this beautiful house and its gardens. Dominique was an amazing host!!

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

William

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

Charming

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 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming and peaceful bed and breakfast surrounded by pretty gardens. The breakfast was delicious and the convenience of private parking made our stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While I'm glad there's available parking, the parking area is a tight area that makes getting in and out a bit tricky. Sometimes, you need another person to navigate you out of there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Anaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with very friendly staff! It.felt very safe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Alejandro

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

Incredible place with outstanding service!

Very beautiful establishment with incredible natural surroundings and the Innkeeper delivering amazing service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was such a great stay and the host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Heaven

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

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Petrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles bestens, immer wieder! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eccellente, romantica, segreta
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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