Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Interior detail
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Marina

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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21 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(112 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Room

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

With a stay at Marina Beach Motel in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be a short 3-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor and within 4 minutes by car from Santa Barbara County Courthouse. .This motel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

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
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. This Santa Barbara motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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

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

Marina Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 975 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

KELLY, Rehoboth Beach

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

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katalin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was fantastic and in the perfect location. Staff was also the best. No detail left undone in their remodel and amenities. Only suggestion I would give is adding a gas firepit to their small social area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, and fresh baked cookies upon arrival! The room was clean, and the free breakfast was simple but with a nice variety. Walkable distance to great restaurants and wine tasting rooms. Would definitely recommend and would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

edward

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Orange

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cooper was awesome!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some hot food for breakfast would nice.
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

Robert

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Lun Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jin

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So sparkly clean, great shower. thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceptional, first rate accomodations; spotless rooms with first rate bed, tv, kitchen appliances and quite efficient Toto toilet. Friendly and helpful front office and service staff. I’d rate it favorably with 4 star hotels but more relaxed with the convenience of a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything described above. Very happy we stayed in this beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is the finest little motel in Santa Barbara!!! The breakfast, the bed, the grounds, the staff!!! Top Notch!!!! Perfect location! Absolutely lovely!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yapping dog and neighbors midnight enthusiasm dampened experience/
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026