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The spacious guest house has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house.

Amtrack Station Santa Barbara is 6.8 km from the guest house, while Antioch College is 7.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 22 km from Palm Cottage.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
€ 396
per night

Located in Santa Barbara, 200 metres from East Beach, Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 1.9 km from West Beach, 2.5 km from Butterfly Beach and 20 km from University of California, Santa Barbara. The accommodation features a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.

We loved the vibe of this Inn! The rooms were well appointed and the location was fabulous. It was nice to be just across the street from the ocean.

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8
Very good
454 reviews
Price from
€ 267
per night

In the centre of Santa Barbara, Cactus Room - Private Entrance features garden views from the terrace. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Outdoor dining is also possible at the guest house.

Very clean, cute decorations, street parking available

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9.3
Superb
48 reviews
Price from
€ 189
per night

The accommodations at the Santa Barbara Casa Del Mar Inn include a work desk. In-room spa services are available upon request. A hair dryer and ironing facilities are provided.

Casa Del Mar Inn serves a buffet breakfast every morning. Complimentary wine and cheese are available in the lobby every evening. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available.

The location was impeccable. Only a street away from the beachfront and a ten minute walk from the train station. The rooms were quiet and comfortable, looking out onto the greenery. No frills stay with a simple breakfast (cereal, bagels, spreads) and a complimentary wine happy hour for guests.

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8.2
Very good
289 reviews
Price from
€ 230
per night

Showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean, this hotel opposite Santa Barbara beach offers a free deluxe continental breakfast. This harbour-front inn features a heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Kind and helpful staff. Clean and nice rooms. Great location.

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8.7
Fabulous
433 reviews
Price from
€ 251
per night

Located 1 block from West Beach, this boutique Santa Barbara inn offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi. Guests of this inn can enjoy free use of 3-speed bicycles.

The unique guest rooms at the Harbor House Inn include a TV with premium cable film channels and a Netflix account. Select rooms include a kitchen. All rooms offer air-conditioning as well as tea and coffee making facilities.

Great location with a beautiful appartment. The beds were super comfy

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9.5
Exceptional
343 reviews
Price from
€ 204
per night

An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms.

Styled in subtle coloured floral or off-white bedding, all rooms feature a contemporary feel and an iPod docking station at Franciscan Inn.

New and well-designed rooms, equipped with everything needed, including espresso machine with capsules (which is not so common in the US hotels). Great location, near the promenade, the beach and all the restaurants. Staff was very kind and helpful. Additional hot and soft drinks were complementary and available 24/7. Large rooms and bath. Comfortable beds. Free accessible parking.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,363 reviews
Price from
€ 198
per night

This Santa Barbara inn is located next to Pershing Park and 2 blocks from the beach. The inn offers a daily continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

Lavender Inn by the Sea features a refrigerator and coffee maker in every guest room. DVD players and free movie rentals are also included in each room. Guests will also receive a welcome beverage.

I usually don't do written reviews, but this was by far the best Inn I've ever stayed at. Aron checked us in but what he actually did was being a tour guide telling us everything we could check out in the area, all while being one of the kindest human beings I've met. Then we got a free room upgrade and the new room was basically a flat including a fully equipped living room. In addition, they provide you with champagne on the house upon arrival, every single day there is a complimentary wine tasting with snacks, you can fill up your water bottle as often as you'd like free of charge all day, there is a really nice pool, and you can do laundry (wash and dry including detergent for four dollars) and rent bikes for free at their partner hotel across the street. I'm still speechless as they offer all this at a comparably really low price and everything is super clean, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the location js just perfect, no matter if you arrive by car or train, and the beach as well as downtown are within walking distance. Thank you so much for everything!

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8.3
Very good
298 reviews
Price from
€ 261
per night

The guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

Brooks Institute of Photography is 5 km from the guest house. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 12 km from Hobbit Haven.

Steve is an excellent host and he has maintained the place very well. it has everything you need and manages to capture the essence and magic. the place is very comfortable and comfy.

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8.8
Fabulous
17 reviews
Price from
€ 207
per night

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  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    Great location and an adorable house. It was easy to get in and out of, walking or biking distance to shops and restaurants.
    Kelly
    Solo traveller