CENTRAL CALIFORNIA | HOTEL REVIEWS
More hotels to check out in Santa Barbara
Here are a few reviews of some more Santa Barbara lodging options.
Want more options for accommodations? Below are places we looked at but didn't stay in because of busy schedules. Hey, we had to get back to the office!
102 W. Cabrillo Blvd.; (805) 962-9208, www.alamarmotel.com.
Price: $129 to $199, plus tax, for weekends, double. $119 to $375 high season. Cancellation until 48 hours before stay.
Amenities: Free wireless Internet service.
Pros: Across the street from the beach and within walking distance of Stearns Wharf. Second-floor patio overlooking the water. You can literally chuck a rock from its balcony into the Pacific, but without exorbitant seaside hotel prices. Rooms small but comfortable, with tile floors, ceiling fans and a tropical décor. Bring an ice chest, your favorite grilling meat and a jar of barbecue sauce to take advantage of the second-story patio that is stocked with lawn chairs and a barbecue. Free parking.
Cons: Small rooms with no pool, no hot tub and tiny lobby.
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Cabrillo Inn at the Beach">CABRILLO INN
931 E. Cabrillo Blvd.; (800) 648-6708, www.cabrillo-inn.com.
Price: Doubles $89 to $199 (winter rates); $159 to $299 (June). Two-night minimum on weekends. Cancellation, at least seven days prior, by phone. Two-bedroom, two-bath vacation cottage rentals are available weekly or monthly.
Amenities: 41 rooms with TVs, air conditioning, swimming pool, complimentary continental breakfast. Second floor features ocean views and sun decks.
Pros: This place offers a great location at a decent price (provided you don't choose the pricey ocean-view suite): It's a few blocks from East Beach and a short drive (or longish walk) to Butterfly Beach. The rooms are airy; some have refrigerators.
Cons: No online reservations accepted; must book by phone.
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22 Castillo St.; (800) 965-8570 or (805) 965-8527, www.sbcastilloinn.com.
Price: Doubles $110 to $250 (winter rates); $175 to $300 (high season); $10 off with AAA or AARP memberships midweek only. Two-night minimum on weekends. Cancellation until 48 hours before stay.
Amenities: 20 rooms with TVs, air conditioning, refrigerators.
Pros: Well-furnished, spacious modmed rooms, large flat-screen TVs, granite countertops in bathrooms, free wireless Internet access. Across the street from the harbor. State Street and train station all within 10 minutes' walk.
Cons: No pool or microwaves in the rooms.
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232 Natoma Ave.; (805) 965-3586, www.theeagleinn.com.
Price: Doubles $80 to $400. AAA club or AARP discounts of 10%. Two-night minimum on weekends in summer. Cancellation until 72 hours before stay.
Amenities: 23 rooms (two with full kitchens) and four cottages (three with microwave and refrigerator) behind the hotel. Continental breakfast included, and cookies, tea and coffee.
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