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Ala Mar by the Sea

Santa Barbara , 102 West Cabrillo (Show on Map)

5.9

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Summary of reviewsAla Mar by the Sea is a highly recommended hotel in Santa Barbara with a top-notch location that offers immediate access to the beach and is within walking distance of popular shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a range of room options with some needing upgrades and improvements, but many guests found them clean, comfortable, characterful and cosy with stunning views. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful with exceptional service from front desk agents and the manager. The beach and its surroundings were a highlight for guests during their stay, although some reviews mention noisy areas. The hotel's parking situation has mixed reviews, but guests appreciate the hotel's location and views enough to consider returning for future stays. The breakfast has mixed reviews, but many guests were happy to have breakfast included and appreciated the effort made by the hotel. The beds are undoubtedly one of the most notable features of the hotel with most guests reporting a comfortable bed to rest on. Although some guests had a lousy experience with wet mattresses, bugs and squeaky metal beds, the overall pleasure of staying at Ala Mar by the Sea prevailed.
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Beachfront Motel

Motel near The Beach

Dog Friendly Motel

Motel near Nightlife Spots

Motel with Parking

Room Types

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds This room features a microwave.

King Room This room features a flat-screen TV and a microwave.

Penthouse Suite This suite has a patio, fireplace and flat-screen TV.

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Guest Reviews

5.9

Rated

Location

Ala Mar by the Sea is a fantastic hotel located in Santa Barbara that comes highly recommended by previous guests. One of the standout features of this hotel is definitely its location. Reviewers frequently praised how close the hotel was to everything they wanted to do with many pointing out that popular shops and restaurants were within walking distance. The hotel's proximity to the beach was also a highlight with several reviewers commending its immediate access and stunning views. The location is described as top-notch, amazing, perfect and excellent. Guests also appreciated the reasonable price of the hotel, given its great location. Some reviewers also appreciated the easy access to local establishments and the charming old school motel vibe. In summary, if you're looking for a great value hotel in Santa Barbara that offers a convenient location close to shops, restaurants and the beach, then Ala Mar by the Sea comes highly recommended!

Breakfast

Guests at Ala Mar by the Sea have mixed reviews regarding the breakfast. Some guests found the breakfast to be very good and delicious with a nice variety of options. Others, however, thought that the breakfast was very basic and not very good with minimal options available. Some guests also found the breakfast to be small and only featuring sweet items. Despite some negative views, many guests were happy to have breakfast included and appreciated the effort made by the hotel with some even offered cheese and cake afternoon tea. Overall, while guests may have differing opinions, it appears that a basic breakfast is offered at the hotel, but there are plenty of options available nearby for those seeking more substantial breakfast.

Rooms

Despite some rooms needing upgrades and improvements, Ala Mar by the Sea offers a range of options to meet guests' needs. Some guests reported poor cleanliness, outdated furnishings and broken fixtures, but many others found the rooms to be clean, comfortable, characterful and cosy with stunning views and easy access to the beach. Some rooms lacked air conditioning and noise isolation could be better. However, guests appreciated the friendly staff and the ability to use Villa Rosa's amenities. The hotel's decor was described as quirky, eclectic and fun, but some areas were shabby and unkept. While the check-in procedure was reported to be chaotic and confusing at times, guests enjoyed the peaceful location and convenience of the property.

Beds

Ala Mar by the Sea, located in a prime spot, offers its guests an exceptional stay with their excellent guest service and comfortable beds. The beds are undoubtedly one of the most notable features of your stay at this hotel. Most guests reported a comfortable bed to rest on. Some of them even mentioned that they were able to sleep soundly and didn't have any complaints about the bed. Although a few mentioned the bed being uncomfy, it was compensated by the fantastic service and lovely location. However, some guests had a lousy experience with wet mattresses, bugs and squeaky metal beds, as they disturbed their sleep. Guests also desired better pillows and air conditioning while facing issues of a hot and stuffy room and a scared rat outside. Nonetheless, this cannot take away from the fact that the overall pleasure of staying at Ala Mar by the Sea prevailed.

Cleanliness

Guests at Ala Mar by the Sea have mixed opinions about the cleanliness of the hotel. While some found their rooms to be unclean with bugs and moldy showers, others had a positive experience and found their rooms to be clean and comfortable. Some guests mentioned that the building needed more attention to maintenance, while others found the property to be beautiful but in need of updating. On the positive side, many guests described their rooms as clean, neat and tidy with everything in working order. However, some guests did mention specific cleanliness issues such as dirty floors, clogged sinks and roaches. Overall, travelers looking for a clean and well-maintained hotel may want to consider other options, but those on a budget may find Ala Mar by the Sea to be a decent choice.

Staff

'Ala Mar by the Sea' provides amazing guest services and has a friendly and helpful staff. Guests have praised the front desk agents, such as Jason, for their exceptional service. However, some guests had difficulty reaching the front desk, either due to lack of accessibility or unavailability of staff. Although some guests experienced issues during check-in and had to wait for a long time, the staff worked hard to accommodate them. The manager of the hotel was also praised for being nice and offering happy hour by the pool. Besides a few negative reviews, the hotel staff was commended for their excellent service, friendliness and helpfulness.

Beach

The beach near Ala Mar by the Sea hotel was a highlight for guests during their stay. Many enjoyed the proximity to the sand and ocean with some even stating that they could access the beach directly from the motel. The location was praised for being right on the beach or just across the street, making it easy for guests to participate in beach activities and enjoy stunning ocean views. Guests appreciated a variety of restaurants and shops nearby. Although some reviews mention noisy areas, the great location and views compensated for it. Overall, the beach and its surroundings were a positive aspect of the hotel that guests appreciated.

Parking

Guests of Ala Mar by the Sea have had mixed experiences with the hotel's parking situation. Some guests have found that parking is free and convenient with ample spaces available at all times. Other guests have found that parking is limited and difficult to navigate with small parking lots and neighboring vehicles taking up multiple spaces. Some guests have also expressed frustration with non-guest vehicles taking up designated disabled parking spots. Despite the parking situation, guests seem to appreciate the hotel's location and views enough to consider returning for future stays.

No, Ala Mar by the Sea doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Ala Mar by the Sea.

Yes, Ala Mar by the Sea welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Ala Mar by the Sea.

No, Ala Mar by the Sea doesn't have a gym.

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