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4.0 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
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“Welcoming, relaxing and comfortable” 24 Nov 2009 - SurreyLemmings
“Charming!!” 18 Nov 2009 - lfavret
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The Secret Garden Inn
1908 Bath Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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4.0 of 5 stars 48 reviews
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“Welcoming, relaxing and comfortable”
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4 of 5 stars
SurreyLemmings
Surrey
24 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We enjoyed our stay in "Hummingbird" very much. The room and bathroom were of a good size and had everything we needed. The patio was private, and the hot tub was great! Dominique provides a splendid breakfast, and is an extremely helpful hostess - ready to help with any enquiry or problem. Energetic fellow-guests walked into the centre of Santa... more

“Charming!!”
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5 of 5 stars
lfavret
San Francisco
18 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We really enjoyed our stay at the Secret Garden, as usual. It is our favorite place to stay with our doggies when we are in Santa Barbara -- the room is always very nice and clean, the food yummy, and the staff very friendly! more

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Dominique Hannaux, owner

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we look forward to seeing you again.

“The House Manager was terribly rude & mean!”
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1 of 5 stars
onlythebestservice
Thousand Oaks, CA
16 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The Inn itself was cute but small. The "hot tub" they advertise and you pay a lot more for is nothing more then an oversized bathtub outside. The breakfast was nice, but the wine and cheese hour was nothing great. In fact we got the same wine and cheeses both nights. I have stayed in many other B&B's and this... more

“A Charming bed and breakfast that may be the best value in Santa Barbara”
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5 of 5 stars
pophistorygal
South Lake Tahoe
12 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The Secret Garden is a lovely bed and breakfast, charming, relaxing and comfortable. The rooms are tastefully and thoughtfully decorated. Thanks to the owners good taste they are inviting and comfortable without being frilly or overdone. The cottages are scattered through an appealing and well maintained garden that invites guest to enjoy reading and chatting on the shaded lawns or... more

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Thank you very much for your good review, we are glad you enjoyed the Secret Garden and we hope to see you again.

“Great -great and more great place to stay”
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5 of 5 stars
gelaura
San Diego
2 Oct 2009

We have stay at the Secret Garden since June 08. I go to Santa Barbara every month. I would not stay any place else. Dominique is always helpful, friendly and ready to make your stay the best. We love the breakfast and even when we have special needs Dominique always is ready to provide for us. Rooms are VERY clean... more

“problems at a great charming price”
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1 of 5 stars
lovehotelsCa
CA
11 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Be forewarned ,do not stay here in the winter, they have no heat . Romantic, and charming, hardly. The place is totally in need of restoration. The gas fireplace in the big fancy suite it doesnt even warm the room above 32 degrees. after a nite of total freezing absolute frostbite sets in. They use portable heaters that dont even... more

“best breakfast in Santa Barbara!”
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5 of 5 stars
flanametz
santa barbara
16 May 2009 | Trip type: Family

I recently had the occasion to stay at The Secret Garden Inn and found it to be a delightful place. Dominique and her staff are amazing, truly caring people and the rooms were comfortable and clean. This is a cottage setting so offers a level of privacy that most B&Bs do not, with an authentic European feel. Best of all... more

“Relaxing and Delicious”
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4 of 5 stars
Nonfiction
New York City
31 Mar 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

My friend and I stayed one night in the Cardinal room and one night in the Nightingale room. Both were great but each had their own charm. I would suggest spending a little extra and going with one of the rooms that has a hottub (the Nightingale has one). The Cardinal is great for a couple or a couple with... more

“Couldn't have been better!”
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5 of 5 stars
pmhCalifornia
California
26 Dec 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We are Santa Barbara residents. Evacuated from our home during the recent "Tea Fire," I contacted the Secret Garden to see if they had availability. Our cottage was quiet, private, immaculately clean and comfortable. In addition, our dog had her own secure outdoor area in which to roam. The following morning I got to enjoy a superb and yummy breakfast,... more

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5 of 5 stars
DoctorS123
Bowling Green,Ohio
14 Nov 2008 | Trip type: Couples

My Wife and I have spend two nights on two occasions at the Secret Garden in Santa Barbara. We have found it Clean,Beautiful and above all the owner personally took care of us and was very hospitable. The morning breakfast was hot & Delcious. We plan to go again and recommend it to every body. Said Shehata,M.D. more

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