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Ala Mar by the Sea

2.0 star property
Beachside motel walking distance from Stearns Wharf

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 620
AED 812 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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102 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ala Mar by the Sea

Motel near Stearns Wharf
Located close to Presidio Santa Barbara and Leadbetter Beach, Ala Mar by the Sea provides free continental breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and motorized watercraft on site
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Danish, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 28.50 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are asked to check in between 3 PM and 11 PM on Saturdays and by 10 PM Sunday through Friday. To arrange check-in outside of these hours, guests should contact hotel/vacation rental management in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 28.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ala Mar
Ala Mar Sea
Ala Mar Sea Hotel
Ala Mar Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea Motel Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea Motel
Ala Mar by the Sea Motel
Ala Mar by the Sea Santa Barbara
Ala Mar by the Sea Motel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Ala Mar by the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ala Mar by the Sea?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ala Mar by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ala Mar by the Sea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ala Mar by the Sea located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beachfront motel is in the entertainment district and within a 15-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Leadbetter Beach. Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 2 mi (3 km). Santa Barbara Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Ala Mar by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 233 out of 933 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Staff & service
Older hotel and it shows. Beat up like an old house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I booked, price said included all taxes and fees. But checking in they charged me an extra $30 fee Breakfast was a joke.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view of the ocean and the pier. Santa Barbara is a beautiful city
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice and clean access to the beach is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was wonderful. Beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome motel
I love staying here when I come to Santa Barbara!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jordyn

Disliked: Cleanliness
I had higher expectations for this stay. The floors in our room were dirty and we had a broken window in the bathroom. There was a man standing out by our window in the morning trying to get back into his room. Not a hotel problem but speaks to the locals. Our room details stated there was a jetted hot tub. It’s a standard bath tub with a couple jets. I liked how close this hotel was located to the wharf and downtown state street. We made the best of our trip but I would not stay here again for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this place, great location basically for everything on this town!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off the office was closed and to check in you had to go next door to villa de Rosa. Second there was a charge of $25 that was supposedly not covered in the Expedia cost which I don’t understand. Third the room we were put in was #109 which took us 15 mins to find because no where does it say 109. We were lost looking for it. So we randomly used our keys to open a random door and it worked. Then the up stairs neighbors or guest were walking around non stop we couldn’t sleep. This motel was not up to par. It should not be bookable on Expedia. The only good thing is they allowed us to park before check in time. We chose to do this because of the very limited parking. I will not stay here again and I recommend you skip this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Late spring stay
The location is perfect and that’s what we needed. The hotel and the rooms were fine but could be cleaner and could use some updates.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a marvelous stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the wonderful stay at your hotel. A special thank you to Laura. I had left my I.D. in the room and Laura tracked me down and sent my I.D. back to me. Thats above and beyond customer service. I look forward to a return visit there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because it was off-season, I had to go next door to check in. There was no one to call at midnight when the neighbor was having an argument - someone locked out and angry. Otherwise, the room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is right across the street from the ocean which is a very nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient walking to beach, pier, and lots of dining/ drinking options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My husband and I stayed 2 nights while exploring Santa Barbara. Very convenient to the harbor and State Street, with its fabulous dining. Parking in the lot can be a challenge but street parking is available. Check-in was at the lobby of the hotel next door for some reason. The hostess was nice but I don’t think she ever made eye contact with me. Our room was quaint with the 2 queen beds as requested. I didn’t have a very comfy bed (I used 2 pillows which were both pretty flat) but husband was fine in his bed. Amenities were limited - shampoo/conditioner/lotion and one small round of soap in the bathroom. Refrigerator, small microwave, ice bucket with 2 plastic cups. I wish I could’ve opened the bathroom window to let steam from our showers out (no fan) but it appeared to have been permanently locked. All in all we would stay again just for the convenient location but it is pretty no frills.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the people
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really cute, well-maintained property. Conveniently located, right next to the beach. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby and pool area were relaxing and unique. The room was clean and quiet. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!! location is perfect food is at walking distance and the staff is very friendly I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff is real down to earth and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rustic Mexican/Spanish decor, across the street from the beach, close to wharf and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Herman Alberto Galindo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to points of interest in the city
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

janelle

cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023