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Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea

Santa Barbara California
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property will be renovating from June 5 2027 to July 5 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Experience the best of the city from Ala Mar by the Sea, close to the places you'll want to explore, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Leadbetter Beach. This motel is 4 minutes drive to Presidio Santa Barbara and 5 minutes drive to Santa Barbara Zoo.

Soak up skyline views with relaxing in-room massage, a private balcony, complimentary high-speed WiFi, Egyptian-cotton sheets, jetted bathtub, premium bedding, mini-refrigerator and room service, in the heart of the CBD. Conveniences include a desk.

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Property Details

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free continental breakfast
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Surf lessons - nearby
  • Free breakfast
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
  • Marina nearby
  • Daily
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Fishing nearby
  • Food and water bowls
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Express check-in
  • Meeting rooms
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Garden
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 18
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. 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.

  • 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Other details

Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-in and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
West Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Barbara Harbor - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Reagan Ranch Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stearns Wharf - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Chase Palm Park - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Barbara City College - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Moreton Bay Fig Tree - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Carriage and Western Art Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
East Beach - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Leadbetter Beach - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Antioch University - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Santa Ynez, CA (SQA) - 48.6 km / 30.2 mi
The preferred airport for Ala Mar by the Sea is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Hotel policies

General

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 50 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night
  • 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.

Location

102 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, California 93101, United States
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