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Ala Mar by the Sea

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel within walking distance of Stearns Wharf

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is CA $206
CA $271 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31

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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private spa 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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private spa 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

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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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
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 Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive
  • Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 47 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Goleta Station - 13 min drive
  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 13 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
  • ‪Biergarten - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea puts you just a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Zoo. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and scuba diving, and free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of USD 28.50

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Ala Mar by the Sea offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ala Mar by the Sea does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ala Mar by the Sea?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Ala Mar by the Sea?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ala Mar by the Sea?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Ala Mar by the Sea and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
What's the area around Ala Mar by the Sea like?
Ala Mar by the Sea is a short 7-minute walk from Santa Barbara Station and 5 minutes' walk from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

Ala Mar by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

6.0

Good

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 Exceptional

Isaac, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view of the ocean and the pier. Santa Barbara is a beautiful city
john, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Allan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Carina, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lorraine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I should probably be ok at staying at this property if it wasn't for the feeling of have being tricked on getting into their restaurant with some discount tickets given at check-in. The restaurant is a rip-off with over priced drinks and food.
Omar, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was wonderful. Beautiful property.
James, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The office to check in to Alamar is not discoverable - and in fact as a different hotel next door. There was no signs mentioning this, so we had to ask the construction crew. Also, the construction crew took up several of the few available parking sopts, and got to work pretty early in the morning. Not a great way to wake up. All in all, this is a lovely place, but unfortunately being there during construction made our experience not stellar. Also, like there was a pirate living somewhere on the property. He spent a good deal of time hollering and smoking weed through an apple which he left for all to use on the terrace. So strange to have such a high potential property and such an ... "interesting" experience.
Ron, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

It was just ok. Bare necessities. But receptionist was very nice.
Ajay, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Terrible
One of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in! Room was very dirty and dusty. Beds were not comfortable. Don’t waste your money!
Paula, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Sarah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Shane, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Karen, 3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

No front desk no phones in the room 12 o’clock. Neighbors have a party till four in the morning. Dry throughout the hotel mold in our bathroom on the ceiling big patches of mold we should’ve bolted from this place, but I already paid through Hotels.com. The balcony looks like it’s ready to fall down. I’m going to call the city and complain. feces residue in the toilet when we arrived
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dominic, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Skid row would be cleaner in LA. Lots of mold in the room.
Timothy, 1-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Do not stay here. Dangerous and hazards everywhere in the room- things broken, things missing, we had a leak in our room (which we told person at front desk and they didn’t do anything). No one was ever at the front desk to help. The location of the hotel was great, but that was the only thing pleasant about this hotel. I wish I would’ve read the other reviews before staying here.
Christine, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Marilee, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Run down, but right in the heart of everything..
Mike, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Bring ear plugs if you wanna get some sleep it gets pretty noisy. But besides the noise everything els was great.
Valerie, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Aruna, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Don’t stay there
I am a very well seasoned traveler and this is probably no this is the worst place. I’ve ever stayed. It was dirty. The beds were so uncomfortable and squeaky and slumped in the middle. There was no closets to hang anything just too big dresser drawers. The lighting Was pretty much nonexistent. There was a light fixture, but it didn’t have two bulbs in it and there was no light switch to turn it on anyway. The other light flickered. When we arrived, there were no toiletry items I had to request them after I had complained on my arrival comments. The place was very dirty. In fact we found somebody else’s socks and room key in the room still. It seems great. You’re right next to the beach but extremely noisy, and I would rather walk to the beach farther than this place again. Also extremely overpriced.
1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Horrible service, room condition
Svetlana, 2-night family trip
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