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Marina Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Santa Barbara Harbor

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Exterior
A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.
Interior detail
An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(23 reviews)
  • 271 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(115 reviews)
  • 202 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(15 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible | Terrace/patio

Grand Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room | Terrace/patio

Premium Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Room | Terrace/patio

Exclusive Room

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area

A bathroom with a white bathtub, a chrome faucet, and a bottle of Grey Finch conditioner on the wall.

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a white bathtub, a wooden bench, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach motel, you'll find Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. West Beach and Santa Barbara City College are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brophy Bros - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Room - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Marina Beach Hotel

3-star motel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Marina Beach Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Marina Beach Hotel. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. A complete renovation of Marina Beach Hotel was completed in April 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santa Barbara motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1940
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Marina Beach Hotel 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 designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer 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
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

Property is also known as

Marina Beach Motel Motel
Marina Beach Motel Santa Barbara
Marina Beach Motel Motel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Marina Beach Hotel to the airport?

Marina Beach Hotel is 10.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marina Beach Hotel?

As of Jul 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marina Beach Hotel on Aug 5, 2026 start from $319, including 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.

Does Marina Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Marina Beach Hotel.

How close is Marina Beach Hotel to the beach?

This motel is a short 2-minute walk from West Beach and 11-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Marina Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Marina Beach Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Marina Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Marina Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Marina Beach Hotel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Marina Beach Hotel have a pool?

Marina Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

Does Marina Beach Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Marina Beach Hotel to downtown Santa Barbara?

Marina Beach Hotel is 1.1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Marina Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1014 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for our family to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kevelynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place with a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, comfortable bed, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for a short stay near the beach. Convenient to everything and the front desk staff were the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and super clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay. It checks all the boxes—- clean, comfortably, great location, and wonderful, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Very clean and staff are very nice. We love our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was great.. staff wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, charming, beautiful motel. Staff was great, rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place, close to the beach and has bikes! Comfortable beds and pillows, very clean rooms, nice breakfast and great staff! Thank you so much, we had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice visit! Charming property and nice clean rooms. Yummy breakfast. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room and staff fantastic and wow Santa Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a great area of Santa Barbara. The room was spotless and the staff was very friendly and professional. I loved the fact that is was a small hotel. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staffs and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and spotless accomodations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, the breakfast plentiful, really great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Clean and the staff was super. Highly recommend and like that it close to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room are clean and the staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Clean, location, pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so wonderful. Location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful, clean room, good breakfast selection, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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