Ala Mar by the Sea

2 stars
102 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Santa Barbara, CA
6.2
Okay
based on 1011 reviews
1,011 reviews
mar 23/9
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mer 24/9
1 room, 2 guests
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$254
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
King room
$254
Queen room
$297
Standard Room
$552
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Overview

Alamar by the Sea Motel is situated in Santa Barbara and features free Wi-Fi. It provides a sun deck, and is a short walk from Andalucia Building and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

The motel has 22 rooms, all of which are equipped with a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. They are also fitted with a microwave and a refrigerator.

Alamar by the Sea Motel is surrounded by the area's tourist attractions, including Santa Barbara City College, Brooks Institute and West Beach, which are a short walk away. Stearns Wharf is only a two-minute walk from the motel.

6.2
Okay rating
Based on 1,011 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Ala Mar by the Sea

mar 23/9
mer 24/9
Deluxe room
1 king bed
$833
nightly with fees
Queen room
2 queen beds
$297
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$298
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
$459
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
$254
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$333
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$561
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
$552
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Ala Mar by the Sea

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Snorkelling

General

  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Fireplace
  • Sea view

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill

Dining

  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Microwave

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Bedroom

  • Cleaning products

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Ala Mar by the Sea

6.2
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1011 verified ratings
Wonderful
196
Very good
127
Good
144
Okay
91
Fair
113
Mediocre
78
Poor
262

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's location and friendly staff, but many faced issues with service and cleanliness. Several reviews highlighted problems during check-in, unclean rooms, and inadequate breakfast options. Despite these issues, some guests had positive experiences and expressed a desire to return.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
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5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Feb 2019
Cons (-) Location is great and staff is nice. But there were two things that I found that were deal breakers and why I would not recommend this hot. #1 was termite feces falling from the cieling everyday covering furniture. It was pretty gross. #2 was in the middle of the night hearing other hotel guests drinking and chatting loudly outside the rooms at 3-4am during weekday. This happened both nights we we...
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Location

102 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

What's nearby

  • West Beach55 m
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf0.5 km
  • Andalucia Building0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum1.3 km
  • Presidio State Historic Park1.5 km
  • Janssens-Orella-Birk Building1.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse1.8 km
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library1.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art1.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra2.1 km
  • Alameda Park2.3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at Ala Mar by the Sea

  • Where is Ala Mar by the Sea located?

    Ala Mar by the Sea is located at 102 West Cabrillo Boulevard, 1.6 km from the centre of Santa Barbara. West Beach is the closest landmark to Ala Mar by the Sea.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Ala Mar by the Sea?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Ala Mar by the Sea.

  • Does Ala Mar by the Sea offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Ala Mar by the Sea offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Ala Mar by the Sea offer free parking?

    Yes, Ala Mar by the Sea offers free parking.

  • How far is Ala Mar by the Sea from the airport?

    Ala Mar by the Sea is 13.9 km from Santa Barbara. Ala Mar by the Sea is 88.7 km from Santa Maria Public.

  • Does Ala Mar by the Sea have a pool?

    Yes, Ala Mar by the Sea has a pool on-site.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

6.8
1.6 km
Santa Barbara
13.9 km

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