Casa Del Mar Inn B&B - Santa Barbara

We were very disappointed in the room. The website photos were very misleading. It seemed like a chance for them to turn a storage space into a small, funky room, and charge a lot of money because of the motel's location to the wharf. At least the bed was comfortable and the shower was nice.

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The staff was very nice and great.The place was very cute and felt like home.

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Individual "bungalows" are quaint, clean, quiet and the ambiance very inviting. Beautiful flowers everywhere, fire pit in the center seating area a relaxing atmosphere. However the descriptors in the advertising for the hotel are a little over done..."generous" continental breakfast buffet ? Not! My room had a microwave & a mini-fridge... i'd hardly […] call that a "kitchenette". I'm glad i had to get up early, since the gardening staff think nothing of making a lot of noise at 8 am, if i'd wanted to sleep in i would've been out of luck. It's a bit overpriced for what you actually get in the way of amenities, for what they charge i would've liked an ocean view but they are slightly off the main drag with no views at all. Read more

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The fridge in the room was nice to have but the noise caused by its going off and on kept me awake most of the night. The TV was a joke. Smaller than my computer monitor.

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The best thing about the Del Mar is the location! But the staff is wonderful and the rooms are nice.

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Like coming home. Super comfortable, quiet and beautiful.

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It was a very pleasant little hotel - good location and very helpful and friendly staff.

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If you're real picky, don't stay here. Its an older hotel. It may have been old apartments, which is not necessarily bad. The rooms were very clean. The grounds are loaded with plants and flowers. The TV didn't work in the room. The front office person tried to fix it, then the maintence guy tried to fix it, so we moved into a different room. Both rooms […] were clean and if you like old architecture, you will like the place. The second room had plenty of room. There was a private bedroom plus the front room with a bed and a full kitchen. plus what looks like a laundry room. Also a large walkin closet. This would be a great room if you have children. Prices are high but thats what you pay in Santa Barbara if you want to walk to tbe beach or the pier. Read more

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Half a block to the beach. Nice cottage feel, individual mini houses. Nice and very helpful staff.

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staying at the Casa Del Mar Inn was awesome. the room was super clean and spacious with great light as well as privacy. definitely recommend this hotel for the location and high quality / experience of my stay. wish I didn't have to leave!

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Not good!!! price to high. stayed in carmel nicer room and 10x better breakfast!

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The Casa Del Mar is in a great location to the beach, wharf, and State St. shops and restaurants. The room was a bit old- ancient kitchenette that I don't think even worked. But the room was clean and the updated decor gave it charm. The flowers around the hotel are beautiful. The breakfast was very limited- nothing special at all, so I'm not sure why […] they call themselves a B&B. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again if the price was right. Read more

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The bed was deliciously comfortable. The surrounding area had singing birds and fragrant flowers. Also a fountain! I was able to walk to restaurants for dinner and to the beach for sunset. A cozy environment, with smiling staffers.

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Right by the pier and walking distance/short ride to state street. The windows in my room were a little weird. You could hear everything going on outside on the street. But the room was nice. Hot water worked well. Wine and cheese served in the lobby from 5-7pm was a nice touch. Breakfast was a little too basic, but other than that it was a nice small […] boutique hotel. Read more

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our experience has been excellent all around, from the wine and cheese served at our arrival, to the friendliness of the young lady at the reception (sorry did not get her name!), to the location. It has been great, so much so that we are going back this week again.

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this is my second send : Staff was very nice. There are no bay or ocean views so you need to change this . Bed and pillow were not comfortable. breakfast and wine and cheese hour very nice. It is a B& B . Dont expect hotel type service. However again the staff was very helpful.

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Bed was not comfortable. Pillows fair. Staff however was very nice and helpful

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Casa Del Mar.. I was expecting a more cosy space for main eating area.. breakfast was just beverage, fruit, and carbs... I was expecting more of a full service breakfast..

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Great location. Easy to park. Check in was simple and efficient. Rooms are spacious with chairs, plenty of room to put out two suitcases. I was not a fan of the softness of the bed, but that is a personal preference. Wireless access is spotty in the room, but works well in the lobby.

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Liked the location - like 2 blocks away from the beach. I liked the entrances were on the street, so it felt more like you're own little place. The decor was great in the room, great lighting. Wonkey windows in the bathroom that were a pain to get open and shut. The floor was tile instead of carpeting, which was a little weird. Their suggestion for […] dinner (the FishHouse) was AWESOME. They also had complementary wine and cheese, and a continental breakfast ~ all bread bread bread bread items. Since I don't do bread that was disappointing, and I had some problems with their wifi in the morning but it was a good experience Read more

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Both the hotel and the staff were extremely welcoming. The grounds were impeccably groomed and the staff were very helpful. The only negative comment would be that the room was sparsely furnished.

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A charming hotel in a wonderful neighborhood. The bed was comfortable, the courtyard was lush and peaceful, and the staff was extremely helpful and nice. You can't go wrong staying here. That being said, three things to note: 1) no carpet in the room (I assume because it's a beach hotel, and that makes clean-up so much easier) 2) my room (queen) did […] not have a closet or drawers, which made it kind of difficult to keep clothes wrinkle-free and 3) "breakfast" would be a generous description of what they provide. There were croissants, bagels, fruit (very brown bananas one morning), juice, and coffee, but I was surprised at just how sparse the "breakfast" was. The hotel is surrounded by much better breakfast restaurants, so you certainly won't go hungry. The term "B&B" was very misleading in this case--more accurately, it's "Bed and Better go somewhere else for Breakfast." Read more

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Super happy that I randomly chose this hotel. My room was right behind reception. I was encouraged to park around back in the carport - thank you! The young man behind the desk was terrific. I must have drank 4 or 5 cups of tea? He was happy to duck into the kitchen and fill my cup of tea with hot water again and again and again. Loved the service, […] loved the room. Read more

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Took our dogs with us and had a great time, hotel was in a great location by the beach. Perfect for strolling out with our pups. Room was clean, just wish we didn't stay next to the room that served breakfast at 6:30am.

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Hotel was a very pleasant surprise with a very welcoming and homely atmosphere.

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Nice location, it’s just a short walk to food or the wharf. The complimentary wine and cheese happy hour in the lobby was fantastic! The breakfast in the morning was standard but passable. The shower in our room was a little under par with the door handle missing and not quite as clean as I would keep it. But the linens and the rest of the room were […] very nice. Thin walls, so you do get a little traffic noise, but I honestly didn’t notice it while I was sleeping. I would consider staying here again if I were in Santa Barbara again. Read more

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It was a quaint place. Cute little rooms. Breakfast wasn't anything too special for being called a "B&B".

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It was a great little B&B with a nice continental breakfast. We had a grea time staying here!

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Absolutely excellent in every way. Super location. Friendly service. Lovely complimentary wine and cheese in the evening. Very pleasant continental breakfast (good coffee!!) in the morning. Very safe location and get close to lots of action .............. the pier, restaurants, shopping etc. Wish I could have stayed longer!

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This B&B has stayed consistently quaint and pleasurable for all of the years that we have been going there. That would be 15+ years. Amazing!

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The location is good and the staff is friendly but I was a little put off by the linoleum flooring. Also, the bed wasn't very comfortable and the pillows were flat and very hard.

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This is the second time I have stayed at the Casa Del Mar. I hope to come back many more times. I love how friendly the staff is and how comfy the rooms are, my husband wasn’t as impressed, I just love the relaxed feeling and how close it is to the beach. I can’t wait for my next trip to Santa Barbara.

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They did a good job of trying to bring up an old hotel but they stopped short in a few areas, and for the price you could consider it kind of an adventure. I think they probably should have carpeted the rooms instead of leaving the old linoleum tiles. The heater didn’t work (because the gas was turned off) the fan didn’t work, and the entry light bulb […] was out (I thought this was a safety issue so I reported it and they brought me a bulb and I installed it, like I said…adventure) Also, both my wife and I noticed that the hotel staff seemed to be just about at their breaking point. Nobody but the front desk clerk smiled and that was only because we were standing in front of her. Parking was tricky and one guest that I saw got a parking ticket...If you want a nice quiet breakfast, avoid the complimentary breakfast from this B&B. The cleaning staff have absolutely no guest etiquette and were borderline rude. Overall, it's a great location, and if you squint your eye's enough the place could be considered nice. Just avoid any contact with staff. Read more

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The room smelled like wet dog. To call yourself a "bed and breakfast" is misleading and incorrect. The "breakfast" was warm bagels and pastries, in past experiences I have had an establishment which is a B&B actually serve a hot breakfast to its guests. Very disappointed with our stay there.

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Casa del Mar is not your typical hotel room. It has that Santa Barbara Spanish-style feel to it, with its tiled floors and stucco walls. The grounds were beautiful and the room was clean and well-maintained. The front office staff was very pleasant. We appreciated the afternoon wine and cheese in the lounge as well as the continental breakfast. Although […] when I booked the room I expected it to be "on" the beach, the B&B is located on a side street which was less than one block from the beach. You really can't beat the location. I would recommend this place to friends, especially for the price we paid on expedia. Read more

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Our room was very clean and well-equipped but not very spacious. Only disappointment was that breakfast was pretty spare and very limited space in dining area. We grabbed a banana and coffee to go. Lots of literature available on restaurants and area sights. Main shopping and eating drag just a few blocks away, and ocean very close. We would go bac […] k. Read more

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Great price, great location and great room.. you really can't beat this B&B! Right next to the beach conveniently in between Stream's Wharf/State's street and the harbor, you will feel as if you are in a bubble of fun. Can't wait to plan my next trip to SB!

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The Casa del Mar wasn't quite what I expected from the photos, but was still nice, quiet, and very clean. The location is convenient (close to Stearn's Wharf, and a long walk to the main area of State St). The breakfast was small but decent (coffee, corn flakes, bagels, muffins). Nice hotel, even if slightly overpriced.

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my girlfriend and I booked this hotel last minute for a quick little getaway. checking in was easy and we were greeted by a friendly host. we stayed in the balcony king room. the room was spacious and clean, the bed was extremely comfortable, the tv was a bit on the small side (but we didn't even turn it on), shower was decent (we had a bit of an issue […] getting the water temp where we wanted, water was blazing hot). parking are covered car ports and there was plenty of parking. the morning breakfast is good for what it is, i wished they would have served some eggs and bacon with it. your choices were 2 kinds of cereal, bagels, croissants, english muffins, danishes, and bananas. beverages were coffee, orange juice, apple juice, and an assortment of tea. there is a jacuzzi in the center of the complex. max capacity is 6 people. we wished it the hours of operation for it stayed open later. it closes at 9. will definitely stay here again, but would opt out on the breakfast Read more

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I liked very much this hotel. It was great.

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