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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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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Marina
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

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 266 sq ft
  • 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
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 271 sq ft
  • 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
(91 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 202 sq ft
  • 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
Ceiling fan
  • 340 sq ft
  • 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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 520 sq ft
  • 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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 260 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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 Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Andree Clark Bird Refuge. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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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 And Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 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, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • A computer station, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • 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

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 does it cost to stay at Marina Beach Motel?

As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marina Beach Motel on Oct 7, 2025 start from $182.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 5-minute walk of Carriage and Western Art Museum and Santa Barbara Harbor. 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. 877 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay, so close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Clean, great coffee, great showers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was soooooo nice. Gorgeous room, friendly staff, good breakfast, so convenient, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach and pier.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a quick stay in Santa Barbra. Staff was great, rooms were clean, parking was easy. I'll definitely stay here next time I'm in town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Amenities
We love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The continental breakfast is extensive and the property is well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, clean motel that is close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, so close to the beach and not far from downtown SB. Quaint, clean, easy check in and parking. Very cute, great find!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent at everything ..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and wonderful location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and close to everything. Walkable to dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved our stay. Been in quite a few small places in SB and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautifull near the beach, very good service of bicicle. Breackfast continental is enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cute place nice breakfast, helpful staff…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very kindly got our room ready for early check in. The rooms are air conditioned which isn’t true of other motels in the area. While the exterior maintains its retro charm, the room’s interior is clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel in a very nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

Beautiful annual Memorial Day stay!

Beautiful annual Memorial Day stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of the space, easy walk to shops and restaurants. Really enjoyed being able to use the bikes to ride around town!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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