Ala Mar By The Sea Motel Santa Barbara

ex. Alamar By The Sea Motel
Santa Barbara, United States View on map
6.5 Pleasant Based on 454 reviews
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"This property sits across from the beach and includes access to the Villa Rosa Inn pool. Guests enjoy a morning breakfast and evening wine and cheese in the neighboring lobby. Made for road-trippers, and less so for anyone needing on-site reception."

From US$ 142 US$ 122 per night
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Check-in
8 Oct 2026
Check-out
9 Oct 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Ala Mar By The Sea

  • Beachfront
    Across from sand
  • Wine & Cheese
    Complimentary evening social
  • Breakfast
    Danish & coffee daily
  • Stearns Wharf
    One block away
  • Pet-Friendly
    $15 per dog nightly
  • Air Conditioning
    Select rooms available

Overview

Offering a sundeck, a sun terrace, and various recreational opportunities, the smoke-free Ala Mar By The Sea Motel Santa Barbara is located in the entertainment district of Santa Barbara, 6 minutes' walk from Les Marchands. Providing guests with a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi bathtub and a hot tub, the perfect hotel is located just near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

This motel lies just 0.9 miles from Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum and just 0.8 miles from Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Funk Zone is also located in proximity to Ala Mar By The Sea Motel Santa Barbara. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to East Beach, which is 14 minutes' walk away. Cultural experiences in the area feature MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, situated 0.3 miles from the accommodation. Gutierrez & State bus stop is about 5 minutes' drive from Ala Mar By The Sea Motel and not far from is enough to get to Santa Barbara Amtrak train station.

Certain rooms have a patio and a balcony for your convenience. Some rooms open onto the sea.

This Santa Barbara hotel welcomes guests with a daily continental breakfast. Sambo's Restaurant is also 600 feet away.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 22:30
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
Ala Mar By The Sea
Our tips

Should you book Ala Mar By The Sea?

Perfect if you
  • Want to stay right across from the beach and walk to Stearns Wharf in one block.
  • Need on-site parking - free private parking is available at the motel.
  • Travel with a dog - pets are welcome for a rate of $15 per dog per night.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need air conditioning in your room - the rooms are cooled by sea breezes instead.
Best for
  • The complimentary evening wine and cheese event
  • A jetted tub in select room types

Facilities of Ala Mar By The Sea

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
Leisure & Sports
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Jacuzzi
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Ala Mar By The Sea Guest Services
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Happy hour
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Flat-screen TV

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Ala Mar By The Sea applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 22:30
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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Children:

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