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Ala Mar by the Sea
2 stars

Ala Mar by the Sea

102 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Santa Barbara, CA
See location+1 805 962 9208
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AED 558
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rate per night

6.4
Okay
based on 948 reviews
948 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Queen room
AED 558
King room
AED 558
Deluxe room
AED 1,095
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Alamar by the Sea Motel is situated in Santa Barbara and features free Wi-Fi. It provides a sun deck, and is a short walk from Andalucia Building and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

The motel has 22 rooms, all of which are equipped with a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. They are also fitted with a microwave and a refrigerator.

Alamar by the Sea Motel is surrounded by the area's tourist attractions, including Santa Barbara City College, Brooks Institute and West Beach, which are a short walk away. Stearns Wharf is only a two-minute walk from the motel.

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6.4
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Based on 948 verified guest reviews

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Queen room
2 queen beds
AED 558
2 queen beds
AED 643
2 queen beds
AED 651
Deluxe room
1 king bed
AED 1,095
1 king bed
AED 1,828
Standard Room
bed type unknown
AED 1,212
King room
bed type unknown
AED 558
bed type unknown
AED 558
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AED 558
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Amenities at Ala Mar by the Sea

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Snorkelling

General

  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Fireplace
  • Sea view

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill

Dining

  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Microwave

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Bedroom

  • Cleaning products

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Reviews of Ala Mar by the Sea

6.4
Okay
948 verified ratings
Wonderful
178
Very good
122
Good
137
Okay
87
Fair
109
Mediocre
76
Poor
239

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's location, particularly its proximity to the beach and waterfront. However, many reviews highlighted significant issues with cleanliness and maintenance, with multiple guests describing the hotel as filthy and in disrepair. Service was also noted as a concern, with some guests reporting unhelpful staff during check-in. Overall, while the location is a strong point, the hotel falls short in other important areas.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
Cleanliness1 out of 10
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5.1
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Anonymous, Feb 2019
Cons (-) Location is great and staff is nice. But there were two things that I found that were deal breakers and why I would not recommend this hot. #1 was termite feces falling from the cieling everyday covering furniture. It was pretty gross. #2 was in the middle of the night hearing other hotel guests drinking and chatting loudly outside the rooms at 3-4am during weekday. This happened both nights we we...
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Location

102 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

What's nearby

  • West Beach55 m
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf0.5 km
  • Andalucia Building0.6 km
  • Santa Barbara Historical Museum1.3 km
  • Presidio State Historic Park1.5 km
  • Janssens-Orella-Birk Building1.7 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse1.8 km
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library1.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art1.8 km
  • Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra2.1 km
  • Alameda Park2.3 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at Ala Mar by the Sea

  • Where is Ala Mar by the Sea located?

    Ala Mar by the Sea is located at 102 West Cabrillo Boulevard, 1.6 km from the centre of Santa Barbara. West Beach is the closest landmark to Ala Mar by the Sea.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Ala Mar by the Sea?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Ala Mar by the Sea.

  • Does Ala Mar by the Sea offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Ala Mar by the Sea offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Ala Mar by the Sea offer free parking?

    Yes, Ala Mar by the Sea offers free parking.

  • How far is Ala Mar by the Sea from the airport?

    Ala Mar by the Sea is 13.6 km from Santa Barbara. Ala Mar by the Sea is 88.5 km from Santa Maria Public.

  • Does Ala Mar by the Sea have a pool?

    Yes, Ala Mar by the Sea has a pool on-site.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.0

Distance to city centre

1.6 km

Nearest airport

Santa Barbara

Distance to airport

13.9 km

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