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Reviews of Ala Mar by the Sea

2 out of 5
Ala Mar by the Sea
102 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA

Reviews

6.0
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6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike, Renton

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down, but right in the heart of everything..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bring ear plugs if you wanna get some sleep it gets pretty noisy. But besides the noise everything els was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Aruna

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Svetlana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible service, room condition
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Irina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old, all equipment wasn’t work. In the morning at 8 :30am on 4/14/24 nobody was at concierge desk. We were unable to make check out. Just left a keys. Food for Continental breakfast on Saturday 4/13/24 finished at 8:30 am. I will never use this hotel again and definitely will not recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Juan L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom door didn’t close and there a male African American knocking on some of the doors. We were leaving the next morning, so I didn’t think anything of it at the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

ANTHONY

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was old, toilet smelled of urine, the door to the unit wasn't sealed properly. in a nutshell, it was a dump
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Ronald, LaSelva Beach

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. The hotel itself clean, but not well maintained. We were on the second floor, the balcony sags in many places, the roof above in certain areas looks like it’s coming down. Burned out lightbulbs in the bathroom, toilet cover cracked, poor water pressure, shower head leaks and sprays water sideways. Couple of homeless people hang out on the sidewalk and plug their phones in next to the ice machine. Free breakfast was at the hotel next door, much better shape, but the breakfast was way on the cheap side. The place needs a total restoration to regain its prior beauty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was fine except for not having AC. I went to get something out of my car and there were several homeless peopl sleeping on the steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was unexpectedly fun. Though older and not in the least sterile it exudes charm and character. The Villa Rose is a true gem in the heart of the Santa Barbara beach scene. I could have easily and happily stayed there several more days!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

JANET

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were no closets in my room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
That was without a doubt the noisiest room I have ever stayed in. The guests above us started having a party at 2AM that lasted till 4 AM, with noise continuing sporadically afterward.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice and clean access to the beach is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sherb

Liked: Staff & service
Property could use some additional maintenance. The location is perfect for going to the beach and wharf. The staff is great. We picked out our room with early arrival and were satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome motel
I love staying here when I come to Santa Barbara!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena, Madbury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character, garden with pool and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Stains on the bed sheets 2. Pillow cases were waxy/greasy 3. Mold in the window sill near the bathroom. 4. Windows didn't stay up 5. Food debris from previous people on counter 6. Hotel host was not attending front desk upon arrival. Waited 30 mins for her to show up. 7. Patched hole on the bottom of the hot tub which was degrading resulting in little bits of plastic debris that floated in the water
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apparently facility is not smoke-free, only the rooms. Which meant that the drug-dealing family in the room next door (who seemed to have been living there for a while) were free to smoke right outside our room all night long. I asked the front desk about it (as in, with other rooms available, why put anyone right next to them) and was told that the manager would speak to the smokers: “they will understand”. And they didn’t smoke the second night. They just talked and whistled for their dogs and moved furniture until almost 2a.m.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby and pool area were relaxing and unique. The room was clean and quiet. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Augusto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!! location is perfect food is at walking distance and the staff is very friendly I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

danny

Liked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Locking windows - included amentity? No.
I am not one to leave reviews good or bad but there were some things that were unsettling. I guess if you visit in the offseason you don't get anyone onsite. Someone broke into our room at 4am because our windows didn't lock. Straight up put his head into our room from the window. Of course we couldn't get a hold of anyone to make sure this dude doesn't continue his noisy exploration of the property because there is no one on site. Front desk moved us the next morning to another hotel under same management but would not comp our terrible night. As much as I wanted to like this place, I would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodating. Great location with many things to look at. The room we had was spacious and all were very unique. The entire place was very unique and beautiful to see. The complimentary breakfast and snacks/wine were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK place. Quiet. Two criticisms: 1) I arrived at 3:30. No one at reception and there was a line. I waited until 3:50, left, came back around 4:20 and receptionist was back.Check in OK after that. 2) Breakfast area very crowded.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

PURUSHOTTAM, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Herman Alberto Galindo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to points of interest in the city
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

izabeLLa gLoria, huntington park

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
hello. room stay is antique experience, which is fine with me. unfortunately there was no remote for TV & no receptionist to call after 9 p.m. very nice & cozy stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

YUCHUAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Description said ocean view, actually no view, window is facing parking lot, bed was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Heather, Los Angeled

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to be updated. Random man knocking on doors asking for money, car rides and lighters.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Night staff at front desk was a complete buffoon! Did not know how to perform his job in any way.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Armando

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of property is great. Room was dirty when we were issued room. There was one lady working desk. She was doing everything she could to make things work but seemed a bit overwhelmed. She worked to give us a new room. Older facility. Needs a fresh overhaul. Still has a very run down motel feel with a wanna be boutique style. Continental breakfast was running late. Same lady was handling everything from day before. Came about 10 minutes prior to serving time and was rushing to get items placed out and simultaneously checking out customers. Can't blame the lady, poor ownership on this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Divina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really cute, well-maintained property. Conveniently located, right next to the beach. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Boontiva

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I try to check in around 8.40 pm., no front desk avaliable at all only small paper showed walk to next door at villa rosa to check in. After i walked there no one there either. Who ever work at front She left her phone number on the desk showed she was away for a few moment. I called her around 8.50 pm and she said she will be back in 8 mins but finally she showed up around 9.11 pm. I end up waited for her about 20 mins after she checked all of the information she said i have to pay extra fee around 29 buck on top of what ever i paid online thru hotel.com app Cuz it not cover blah blah blah. So i just gave her a card to rung it. Cuz am so drained i need to sleep. Second, i booked king bed with ocean viewed, it cost more online but no point to get it because i got room on first floor facing parking lot. I have see nothing only cars. so disappointed. Third, room was small not that clean, i found small bugs and spider inside, nosy vintage spring mattress that make super lound noise, broken toilet that keep water running all night broken second door lock, disco flashing light bulb and no closet no place to hang any cloths at all. Stay away from this place. better go where else. Overall worse of the worse experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ricky, RIVERSIDE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mary J.

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Location 5, rest was a 0!
The only positive thing about this hotel was the location, The office was in the hotel next to it and we were never notified until we showed up with a note on the door. Office was suppose to be 24/7. Couldn't get ahold of them by phone and they didn't respond to text for several hours. Breakfast wasn't ready when said and was horrible when it was. No coffeemaker in the room, not even a cup to use to brush your teeth. No bath mat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a prime central location! Unfortunately the property is in horrible conditions and not safe at night! Can never find anyone that works there and many many other issues…needless to say that will never stay there again and will pass the word to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Over charged with a view!!
The location and views were outstanding.Staff was nice and helpful. Refrig was loud..unplugged to sleep. Other than being charged $360..instead of the $303.contracted with Hotel.com,I enjoyed myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff is real down to earth and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You get what you pay for.
It was comfortable enough and the person working when we checked in was very friendly and helpful. Definitely be careful about keeping your car and room locked. While we were outside smoking we saw someone prowling around trying door handles, peeking in windows, and peering in cars.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a cute place to stay. I got a 1 bedroom for myself and my service dog and they gave us a 1 bedroom with a patio on the first floor. Christina was amazing and incredibly sweet. It was very close to the wharf and felt very safe. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023