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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Panoramic Room, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us they enjoy Ala Mar by the Sea's beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.

  • Free continental breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests speak favourably about the area's walkability and the beach
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Leadbetter Beach
  • Pets welcome for a fee

Ala Mar by the Sea ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 0.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 0.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Ala Mar by the Sea

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3 out of 5

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5 out of 5

Posted by , from Horgen on 19 Apr 2023

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Property Features

Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Ala Mar by the Sea. Self parking is free. This Santa Barbara motel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fridge
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Santa Barbara Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Ala Mar by the Sea offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries and fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout curtains
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surf lessons - nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Personal motorised watercraft on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. 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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 25.00Service animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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
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