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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
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

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102 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 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
  • Tour/ticket information, motorised watercraft on-site and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Personal motorised 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 lift
  • 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

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 aged 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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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-authorise 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Ala Mar Sea Motel Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea Motel
Ala Mar Sea Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea
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?

Checkout 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. 187 out of 943 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 943 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 943 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 943 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 238 out of 943 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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting with gorgeous view, luxury touches, in pristine condition.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Not like picture I got room with at but was dirty I had to clean my self there’s was a sitt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The location in relation to the train station and the beach is spectacular. The neighborhood is late-night-walking to the hotel, very friendly. There were multiple families walking with us down the street to other hotels/hostels after our midnight arrival on Amtrak
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Well, at least you can see the beach

I don't like to be negative -- this place could be really nice, but it needs some work. The main problem was that the toilet was not properly attached to the floor, and it leaked. Beyond that, I would have liked to have a coffee maker, a closet with hangers, and a comfortable chair or two; and my gal would have liked to have a hair dryer. But the bed was comfortable, and we slept well. Otherwise, I would have given it a rating of 1 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pictures not like on expedia! a motel not a hotel! disgusting, unclean, dirt everywhere, toilet had crap from prior guest, candy on floor, no blankets, window on top of side of bed and shutters never cleaned, cobwebs everywhere, rude check in (done on property across street!), floor unsafe, half used toilet paper roll on toilet (no TP holder), half used dirty dial soap bottle on sink (no vanity), chunks of cement on floor , paint all over things on celing and room, check in gave our room key to someone else who came in our room and then apolgized, check in was rude and dirty too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

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

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

janelle

cute place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Right across the street from the beach! Easy walk to downtown and the funk zone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Blanca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The panoramic view with hot tub was absolutely great! Place is a bit outdated but overall it was a great stay. We were able to walk everywhere and great dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character, garden with pool and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024