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Ala Mar by the Sea

2.0 star property
Beachside motel walking distance from Stearns Wharf

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Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Reviews
6.0

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
102 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Zoo4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Bowl6 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)12 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private spa tub
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 spa tub
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Ala Mar by the Sea is located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, and is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Stearns Wharf and Cabrillo Bike Path are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. Check out an event or a game at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min walk
  • Leadbetter Beach - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Longboard's Grill - 6 min walk
  • Chad’s - 3 min walk
  • Moby Dick Restaurant - 8 min walk
  • Fishouse - 5 min walk

About this property

Ala Mar by the Sea

Motel near Stearns Wharf
Ala Mar by the Sea is located close to Presidio Santa Barbara and Leadbetter Beach, and provides free continental breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and motorized watercraft on site
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the beach locale
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

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

  • Motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

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
For more details, 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 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 25.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus USD 25.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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 fire extinguisher 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 25 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 25.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Ala Mar by the Sea?

As of 2 Jun, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ala Mar by the Sea on 3 Jun, 2024 start from $210.80, 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.

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.

Ala Mar by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 899 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 899 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 899 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 152 out of 899 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 227 out of 899 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

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Skid row would be cleaner in LA. Lots of mold in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

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

6/10 Okay

Mike, Renton

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down, but right in the heart of everything..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bring ear plugs if you wanna get some sleep it gets pretty noisy. But besides the noise everything els was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Aruna

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Svetlana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible service, room condition
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Irina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old, all equipment wasn’t work. In the morning at 8 :30am on 4/14/24 nobody was at concierge desk. We were unable to make check out. Just left a keys. Food for Continental breakfast on Saturday 4/13/24 finished at 8:30 am. I will never use this hotel again and definitely will not recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Juan L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom door didn’t close and there a male African American knocking on some of the doors. We were leaving the next morning, so I didn’t think anything of it at the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

ANTHONY

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was old, toilet smelled of urine, the door to the unit wasn't sealed properly. in a nutshell, it was a dump
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024