This motel is located on Santa Barbara's waterfront, only one block from Stearns Wharf. The inn offers a danish and coffee each morning and views of the ocean and surrounding mountains. Alamar by the Sea Motel features guest rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. A sundeck with ocean and mountain views is offered at the Alamar Sea Motel. A business center is also available. The Museum of Natural History and the Santa Barbara Zoo are minutes from the Alamar Motel by the Sea. The University of California at Santa Barbara is also nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.3
Facilities
6.0
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.6
Value for money
6.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Santa Barbara
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Ala Mar by the Sea

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Room service
    General
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Swedish

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Ala Mar by the Sea takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:30

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    Mastercard Visa Discover Cash is not accepted Ala Mar by the Sea accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Ala Mar by the Sea

    • Room options at Ala Mar by the Sea include:

      • Double
      • Suite

    • Check-in at Ala Mar by the Sea is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Ala Mar by the Sea is 1.1 miles from the centre of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ala Mar by the Sea offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Beachfront
      • Beach

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Ala Mar by the Sea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Ala Mar by the Sea may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.