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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$499.17

$399.34

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$499.17

$399.34

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$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

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BrendanusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 15, 2026

"Room not as adverstised"

4.0

Location and staff were great.

Our room promised a spa but there was no a working one in the room. Just and old jacuzzi that no longer worked. Extra Bed was springs with no cushions and the room was dirty and in need of repairs.

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DanielleusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 15, 2026

"Expensive and disappointing"

1.0

Great location, on the beach. Probably used to be a nice place, but it is run down.

This should have been our first clue. When we checked in, there was a line of people with no one at the front desk. Those parties were complaining about the A/C not working and that you could open the door with a credit card. We booked two rooms. As we were taking our bags in, there were transients walking around and someone was bringing a hooker back to there room. The rooms were hot, so we turned the A/C on right away and hoped for the best. There was no fan in the room. One room, the windows didn’t have screens and the screens in the other room were broken because someone had likely tried breaking into them. The fridge wasn’t plugged in and the tv didn’t have a remote. The parking was so small. There wasn’t enough spots for even 1 car per room. The lot was only big enough to support maybe 12 cars but definitely no trucks. You will get door dinged. We went to our scheduled dinner only to come back to the same transient walking around and the the A/C not working. The whole area smelled of marajuana. We went to the front desk to check out as no one was going to sleep in that heat and no one was going to sleep as we were wondering if it would be broken into. No one was working the front desk. We called the phone number multiple times but it goes straight to voicemail. Eventually someone called back. I explained our situation. I wasn’t staying there with my children. They said sorry, we don’t offer partial refunds.

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DanielusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 4, 2026

"Great place. Across the street from the pier."

10.0

Awesome! Great Location

Nothing

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madisonusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 4, 2026

"Good"

2.0
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Maria RosariausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 3, 2026

"Good"

5.0

Location

Soap/shampoo not enough Towels small Toilet loud Bed had foreign hair

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MariausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 1, 2026

"Was ok. But I didn’t expect to many people!"

6.0

The location, ocean view, the beach was crossing the street. Nice terrace and relaxing place.

The hitter/calefacción does not work,(was not battery problem). We asked for blankets but we received a portable hitter the second night. Also the check in line was to long, they need to hire more personal. There is a women wearing to “many hats”, resolving many and any situation by herself.

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GuillermousUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 30, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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yayunusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 29, 2025

"Good"

2.0

The staff were very friendly.

The check-in process took too long, an hour. After a long day of sightseeing, I arrived at my room around 10 PM, and it hadn't been cleaned yet; it was very dirty. Changing rooms took another half hour.

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CeraselacaCA
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 29, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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EdgargtGT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 28, 2025

"Agradable estancia."

9.0

La ubicación muy buena.

El desayuno pudiese ser un poco mejor.

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