Ala Mar Motel, Santa Barbara, Good

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Ala Mar Motel	Average Price: $212 Check Rates

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102 West Cabrillo Boulevard

Santa Barbara, 93101 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 10 of 20
Average review rating: 2.33

OpinionWell Value Index: 1

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (6) , TripAdvisor (57) , YahooTravel (2)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The decor was older, the beds are in need of being replaced and the bathroom shower head is good if your are 5'2' or under.

"Motel is OK, location is nice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2012 Vote

2. They had vacancies and since it was so late we got a good deal.

"Motel is OK, location is nice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2012 Vote

3. We had a really good value room, especially considering what was being charged at the hotel next door (almost double after a discount.

"Excellent Value Motel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/26/2012 Vote

4. Essentially, it's a good last resort for anyone needing an affordable place to sleep for one night while enjoying the beautiful beach.

"Only stay here if you are good natured and budget conscious. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/6/2011 Vote

5. Big, tiled bathroom with a old yellowing jacuzzi tub that I wouldn't be able to soak in confidently, but the shower had good pressure.

"Only stay here if you are good natured and budget conscious. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/6/2011 Vote

6. Dinner and drinks at Moby Dick's (fairly good but not cheap) on the wharf meant no need to drive.

"Only stay here if you are good natured and budget conscious. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/6/2011 Vote

7. The only good thing about the hotel is the LOCATION.

"GROSS ALA MAR!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/4/2011 Vote

8. I thought the person on the phone was booking me for Casa Del Mar, which is supposed to be good, right next door, and the same price.

"Worst hotel experience...ever. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/20/2011 Vote

9. Santa Barbara hotels are notoriously expensive, so we feel like we got a pretty good deal considering.

"Not half as bad as the reviews on here suggest! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/19/2011 Vote

10. The is an older motel but the rooms were just fine and definitely a good value for the price.

"Gotten unfair reviews " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/14/2011 Vote