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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

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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$557.45

$445.96

Includes taxes & fees
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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$557.45

$445.96

Includes taxes & fees
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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$819.71

$655.77

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

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RAMONusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 23, 2026

"Good"

6.0

Location

No tv. Bed. No mirror in bathroom.

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M
MelisausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 22, 2026

"Good"

6.0

Not great.

No selection, coffee not made

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JulieusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 22, 2026

"Served our needs and believe the management is anxious to correct things that don't work."

8.0

Location. Quiet despite situated facing parking lot close to the beach. Great shower.

Check in info and location inadequate. Response of front desk inadequate. Windows that didn't open. Had to get help with air conditioner. Could not make any sense out of TV access.

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MaynardusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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Ivka3188skSK
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 17, 2026

"Good"

3.0

Objednali sme si ubytovanie s raňajkami. Toto co majú uvedené žiaľ žiadne raňajky nie sú

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JoseusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 16, 2026

"I'll do it again."

9.0

Location. Ocean views all day long. Near everything. Easy to find.

Breakfast. No meats. The rest was ok. I had previously read many reviews so we took precaution on those complaint reviews and covered those angles just in case.

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MelissausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Just don’t"

4.0

It was very near the wharf and activities and had an old world charm

My room had many things broken. The tub I paid extra for was chipped and old; the water lukewarm; and there were no windows (that I could see out of). The Roku was weird. There was no toilet paper holder and no paper at all when I got there. The very harassed and nice person at the front desk had to come reset my ac unit with a paper clip (it was like 80 in there when I checked in) and I had to go back to her (in another building down the street) for TP when I realized I had none. At 7 am I went to look for breakfast and didn’t see anything happening; everything was completely dark and no hours were posted.

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SophiausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 12, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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SolivanusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 6, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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HuangusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 27, 2026

"Wasn't that good"

3.0

None

The room need to be remodeling, and its stuffy inside. The breakfast only carries bread and wafflers. The location is good, but the rest are.......... They also charged me extra fee without telling me the reason after I checked out; I need to deal with booking to get me refund.

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