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Panoramic Room, Ocean View
Room with view
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Room with view
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room with view
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beachside motel walking distance from Stearns Wharf

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Ala Mar by the Sea in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Stearns Wharf and Leadbetter Beach. This beach motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Presidio Santa Barbara and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach motel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Ala Mar by the Sea is a smoke-free property.

  • Terrace
  • Free continental breakfast
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 18
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

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

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Danish
  • Swedish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Ala Mar by the Sea offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 32
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Fan

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Nearby Things to Do

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

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling 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 motorized watercraft on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have 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

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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-authorize 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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 each 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 sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Carbon monoxide detector

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • 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.

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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