Ala Mar by the Sea

2 stars
102 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Santa Barbara, CA
6.2
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based on 1019 reviews
1,019 reviews
Wed 5/11
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Thu 6/11
1 room, 2 guests
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C$ 212
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Provider
Nightly total
King room
C$ 212
Queen room
C$ 249
Standard Room
C$ 461
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Overview

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 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.

6.2
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Based on 1,019 verified guest reviews

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Queen room
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C$ 249
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C$ 300
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2 queen beds
C$ 329
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Deluxe room
1 king bed
C$ 695
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King room
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C$ 212
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1 king bed
C$ 295
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C$ 468
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Standard Room
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C$ 461
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Amenities at Ala Mar by the Sea

  • Snorkeling
  • 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

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First-aid kit
  • Access to health care professionals

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Snorkeling

General

  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Fireplace
  • Sea view

Media and entertainment

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

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
  • 24hr front desk

Pool and spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility and suitability

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Reviews of Ala Mar by the Sea

6.2
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1019 verified ratings
Wonderful
198
Very good
128
Good
146
Okay
91
Fair
113
Mediocre
78
Poor
265

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's location and friendly staff, but many faced issues with service and cleanliness. Several reviews highlighted problems during check-in, unclean rooms, and inadequate breakfast options. Despite these issues, some guests had positive experiences and expressed a desire to return.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
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5.1
Fair
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

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

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  • How long should you stay at Ala Mar by the Sea? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

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 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM 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 13.9 km from Santa Barbara. Ala Mar by the Sea is 88.7 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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Distance to airport

6.7
1.6 km
Santa Barbara
13.9 km

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