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Marina Beach Motel

TripAdvisor Traveller Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 68 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 53 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 51 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 53 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 51 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 10 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 56 reviews Older Travellers
    • 50% based on 56 reviews Families with Small Children
    • 50% based on 56 reviews Young Singles
    • 40% based on 56 reviews Families with Teenagers
    • 30% based on 56 reviews pet owners

Reviews of Marina Beach Motel

( 1-10 of 69 )
24 Jul 2008

Marina Beach Hotel was a typical American-style motel, with parking right outside the room. The rooms were well equipped, clean and comfortable. It is not on the beach, just one block down, but good value compared to other Santa Barbara hotels. Santa Barbara is beautiful with a great pier and lovely beach - well worth a visit. more

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4 of 5 stars
Birmingham, UK
14 Jul 2008

Marina Beach is a great little Motel in beautiful Santa Barbara. My girlfriend and I stayed for three nights on our way down to LA. Location is perfect, right across from the beach and around a 10-15 minute stroll along State St to the main shopping/bar/restaurant area. Breakfast was good and in a buffet style at the main reception every... more

9 Jun 2008

Arrived here not having booked and found location excellent. short walk to beach or to the lower end of State street and set in quiet area. The rooms were slightly on the small side if staying a week, but for 1or 2 nights is more than adequate. The decor was bright and all the little extras one expects in a... more

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4 of 5 stars
Seattle, WA
2 Jun 2008

I chose this motel based on Tripadvisor comments left here, where it seemed those who had a bad experience might have been a little touchy. Since I'm not a nitpicker I gave it a try. Thoroughly pleasant stay. Nice people, sweet surroundings just a half-block off the beach on the edge of a quiet residential area. Not for those who... more

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1 of 5 stars
San Francisco, California
15 May 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The neighbors from hell showed up late at night. They tried getting into our room (room 8) by mistake, then gabbed loudly all night. We politely spoke with the manager in the morning...the noisy neighbors in room 9 were still creating a ruckus...and the useless manager refused to take any action to restore peace and quiet. He then blatantly lied... more

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4 of 5 stars
san jose ca
18 Apr 2008

Ever wake up in the middle of the night in a strange bed (not your own) wondering why the heck you just shelled out over $200 bucks to sleep on a bumpy, cardboard type of bed with a lumpy pillow? Will NOT the case when I stayed at the Marina Beach Motel. I slept soundly. Their interior is very tasteful,... more

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4 of 5 stars
Costa Mesa, CA
2 Jan 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I always stay at this motel when we are in SB. It is a true motor inn from the hayday of the automobile. You drive up to your room, just like the good ole days. The location here is prolly the best part of this motel. You can walk to the beach, pier, marina and park. on... more

6 Nov 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

As always we booked the Marina Beach because of reviews on this site. We were pleased with the location & the initial first impression upon entering the parking lot. The motel is convenient to all of what we were interested in seeing & doing in Santa Barbara. The room was clean & comfortable, but what is with the shower ??... more

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2 of 5 stars
Orange County, CA
6 Nov 2007
3/8 found this review helpful

Management Doesn't Care Despite the great location, cute room and diverse breakfast selections, I would never stay at this location again. The problem that I had was minor, a "surrey" bike was broken that could not be used for the 3 days that I stayed at the hotel, but the handling of the situation was awful. Upon checkout, I discussed... more

14 Oct 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

This charming motel was the perfect getaway. The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean and decorated with plantation shutters. A complimentary breakfast is provided in the lobby surrounded by French windows. You can enjoy the cute patio, sit on the swing, or lounge in the chairs with a view of the mountains. They even offer complimentary bicycles to... more

Reviews of Marina Beach Motel

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21 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101