Stay Realm Logo

Discover

Hotels

Settings

Currency
Language
Loading...
6.3 / 10 Guest Rating

Ala Mar by the Sea

102 West Cabrillo, Santa Barbara, us

Ala Mar by the Sea - main view

About the Property

Stunning Waterfront Motel in Santa Barbara
Experience the beauty of Santa Barbara at Alamar by the Sea Motel, conveniently located just a block away from the iconic Stearns Wharf.

Ocean Views and Modern Amenities
Relax in our cozy guest rooms equipped with cable TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. Wake up to a delightful danish and coffee breakfast while enjoying breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains from your room.

Sundeck and Convenient Facilities
Unwind on our sundeck overlooking the picturesque ocean and mountains, or stay productive at our on-site business center. Explore nearby attractions like the Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara Zoo, and UC Santa Barbara during your stay.

Ready to experience Santa Barbara's beauty? Book your stay at Alamar by the Sea Motel now!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Heating
Terrace

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 1
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 2
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 3
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 4
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 5
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 6
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 7
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 8
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 9
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 10
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Photo 11
1/11

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

This room features a microwave.

37 sqm
Sleeps 4
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
TVRefrigeratorFanMicrowavePrivate bathroomBarbecue

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$499.17

$399.34

Includes taxes & fees
King Room - Photo 1
King Room - Photo 2
King Room - Photo 3
King Room - Photo 4
King Room - Photo 5
King Room - Photo 6
King Room - Photo 7
King Room - Photo 8
King Room - Photo 9
King Room - Photo 10
King Room - Photo 11
King Room - Photo 12
King Room - Photo 13
King Room - Photo 14
King Room - Photo 15
King Room - Photo 16
King Room - Photo 17
1/17

King Room

This room features a flat-screen TV and a microwave.

33 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
TVRefrigeratorFanMicrowavePrivate bathroomFireplace

King Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$499.17

$399.34

Includes taxes & fees
Penthouse Suite - Photo 1
Penthouse Suite - Photo 2
Penthouse Suite - Photo 3
Penthouse Suite - Photo 4
Penthouse Suite - Photo 5
Penthouse Suite - Photo 6
Penthouse Suite - Photo 7
Penthouse Suite - Photo 8
Penthouse Suite - Photo 9
Penthouse Suite - Photo 10
Penthouse Suite - Photo 11
1/11

Penthouse Suite

This suite has a patio, fireplace and flat-screen TV.

56 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerRefrigeratorFanMicrowavePrivate bathroomFireplace

Penthouse Suite

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$732.29

$585.83

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

6.3
Good669 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness5.5
Service7.5
Location8.4
Room Quality5.0
Amenities6.0
Value for Money6.5
Food and Beverage5.5
Overall Experience6.3

Select topics to read reviews

A
AlbertousUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 18, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

todo excelente 👌

Helpful?
K
KarlusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 15, 2026

"Wish it could have been better"

5.0

close to the beach

This was the worst check-in experience that I have experienced in all my years of traveling with my wife. It took us over 1 hour altogether to get our room once we checked in. We checked in, went to our room, and besides realizing we got the wrong room, the room was not clean. We went all the way back to the front office, had to wait for someone to get back to the desk, the voicemail for the phoneline was full, and when the girl got back, we told her that 1 the room wasn't clean from the last checked out, and two we paid for the penthouse suite, but she assigned us the king suite instead. We were told that this is the one I paid for, and all the suites are the same. Their website shows that the penthouse suite is the highest and most different. We were told that it would take 30 minutes to clean out the room, so we waited (and realized a lot of other guests had the same issue with their rooms not being cleaned). 45 minutes later with no update, I went to ask and was told it should be clean and to go check, so we walked all the way back to see the housekeeper in front of the door and 4 other people (guests) coming out of our room. One of the ladies looked at us and said, "We are done using the room; you can go in now." At this point, my wife is pissed that we can't get into our room and that they (the housekeeper?) let other people into the room, maybe to change? Had to make another trip back to the front desk, where now it's another girl, who did not believe us, had no means to communicate with the housekeeper (who lied and said there was no one in the room), and kept saying maybe it's the owner. At this point, my wife was ready to call it a loss on our payment, our weekend away, and go back home.

Helpful?
K
KirstygbGB
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 15, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
Helpful?
N
NadiausUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 15, 2026

"Had a great time would stay again with less people"

7.0

- location -balcony with the gym -architecture -very cute -bed was very comfy -2 min walk to the beach and it was quiet -soft water in shower -very hot water -friendly staff

-no mirrors in room -very minimal light -no office on property -signage was very misleading -parking lot was very small and tight -needs a dresser or more counter tops -no fan in bathroom/vents, very hot if several people are showering

Helpful?
N
NikoliusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 14, 2026

"Good"

3.0
Helpful?
T
TaniausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 14, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
Helpful?
L
LouiseusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 13, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Location. Comfortable. Unique.

Lack of parking

Helpful?
E
ElizabethusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 12, 2026

"I it was ok but I would not stay there again."

6.0

Location was great! It’s really 2 hotels together so that wasn’t clear. We had to walk to the next hotel for everything. Ours had no closet, only one pillow each, TV volume had a lock or something. It was so low we could barely hear it.

The breakfast was really cheap and the area is really scrunched together. We just left and ate elsewhere. They have an amazing shared balcony with an ocean view. Staff were very nice, just need more of them. Lots of waiting around for things, check in, check out, wine at the wine tasting, coffee at breakfast etc

Helpful?
C
ChrisusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 9, 2026

"Love the place, but few items , like the sink faucet needs to be toughen. But overall very good"

8.0

We been staying here for more that 20. Years, love the location

Couple of times we had to change our room.

Helpful?
A
AgustinaarAR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 8, 2026

"Ubicación 10 resto sin mantenimiento"

4.0

Lo único la ubicación

La habitación estaba en muy mal estado, con humedad no tenía nada de comodidad. Pagamos por algo que no nos han dado . Por favor no reserven con jacuzzi porque es triste (me dieron esta habilitación sin pedirla y es pésima)

Helpful?