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Ala Mar by the Sea

2.0 star property
Beachside motel, walking distance away from Stearns Wharf

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Reviews
6.0

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
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  • 24/7 front desk
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  • Housekeeping
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  • Parking included
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  • Pet-friendly
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  • Free WiFi
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102 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Popular LocationStearns Wharf5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Zoo4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Bowl6 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)12 min drive

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2/10 Terrible

1. Stains on the bed sheets 2. Pillow cases were waxy/greasy 3. Mold in the window sill near the bathroom. 4. Windows di...
Nicholas
Feb 12, 2024
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Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Ala Mar by the Sea is located in Santa Barbara Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Barbara, and is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Stearns Wharf and Cabrillo Bike Path are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Leadbetter Beach and Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. Enjoy an event or a match at Santa Barbara Bowl, and consider making time for Santa Barbara Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Stearns Wharf - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 6 min walk
  • Leadbetter Beach - 14 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 7 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Longboard's Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moby Dick Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fishouse - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ala Mar by the Sea

Motel near Stearns Wharf
Ala Mar by the Sea is located close to Presidio Santa Barbara and Leadbetter Beach, and provides free continental breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and motorised watercraft on-site
  • Guest reviews speak well of the beach locale
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

Danish, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Personal motorised watercraft

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 28.50 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are asked to check in between 3 PM and 11 PM on Saturdays and by 10 PM Sunday through Friday. To arrange check-in outside of these hours, guests should contact hotel/vacation rental management in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 25.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus a one-off USD 25.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 28.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Ala Mar
Ala Mar Sea
Ala Mar Sea Hotel
Ala Mar Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea Motel Santa Barbara
Ala Mar Sea Motel
Ala Mar by the Sea Motel
Ala Mar by the Sea Santa Barbara
Ala Mar by the Sea Motel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Is Ala Mar by the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 25.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ala Mar by the Sea?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ala Mar by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ala Mar by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ala Mar by the Sea located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this beachfront motel is in the entertainment district and within a 15-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Leadbetter Beach. Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Zoo are also within 2 mi (3 km). Santa Barbara Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Ala Mar by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 229 out of 908 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The office to check in to Alamar is not discoverable - and in fact as a different hotel next door. There was no signs mentioning this, so we had to ask the construction crew. Also, the construction crew took up several of the few available parking sopts, and got to work pretty early in the morning. Not a great way to wake up. All in all, this is a lovely place, but unfortunately being there during construction made our experience not stellar. Also, like there was a pirate living somewhere on the property. He spent a good deal of time hollering and smoking weed through an apple which he left for all to use on the terrace. So strange to have such a high potential property and such an ... "interesting" experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ajay

Travelled with family
It was just ok. Bare necessities. But receptionist was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Skid row would be cleaner in LA. Lots of mold in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike, Renton

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down, but right in the heart of everything..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bring ear plugs if you wanna get some sleep it gets pretty noisy. But besides the noise everything els was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Aruna

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Svetlana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible service, room condition
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024