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A real dump
i thought I was in the interior of Mexico by the side of a cowpath with this place. Seriously bad...
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radioman
- Feb 22, 2012
family visit
This place is below par! You shouldn't book anyone into it! I would not recommend it! Unplated...
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road
- Dec 1, 2011
Ala Mar Motel Rooms
- Standard Room - Double
- This large room features two Queen beds with standard amenities.
- Standard Room - King
- One King bed with standard amenities.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Nearby airports
- Santa Barbara Airport
- Area description
- Beach location, walking distance to major attractions and good restaurants.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz
Guest Reviews (9)
Ratings and reviews for Ala Mar Motel
- All travelers (9) 1.4 / 5
- Business (2) 1.5 / 5
- Couples (3) 1.7 / 5
- Families (2) 1.5 / 5
- Singles (2) 1 / 5
- Amenities:
- 1.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3.2
- Room comfort:
- 1.8
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 1.4
11%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Dirtbag of a place
Had to stay here on holiday weekend, total waste of money. A serious trash bag of a place. How they pass inspection is beyond me. Way below acceptable. Do not stay here!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
radioman
A real dump
i thought I was in the interior of Mexico by the side of a cowpath with this place. Seriously bad news. Major money for a place that should not be in business. Old decrepit room, with mice running around. My advice is stay away from this place at all cost.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
road
family visit
This place is below par! You shouldn't book anyone into it! I would not recommend it! Unplated receptacle, broken door trim, non-working ceiling fan,etc. You should not book again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jojosin
good getaway
It was nice and clean freinly staff may have enjoyed it more but partner had a emergency and needed to cancel so I. Tryed to cancel but could not per hotel personal so I. Went alone
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Drive around then park car at hotel and walk or take a cab because parking is hard to find
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
mkings
great area, but expensive
staff was great but hotel price was too much ...no pool, no ac, windows would not lock, door lock was broken....for almost $200 a night !!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Beach Traveler
Worst night's sleep ever!
The rooms lack privacy. The "ocean view" windows all face guest walkways, so you must keep shutters closed for any privacy. No air conditioner in very stuffy room, but you need to keep windows closed due to noise and traffic all night. Worse yet, there was a fake thermostat on the wall. Thin walls and ceilings added to the noise problem. Poor service from a smart-alec kid at front desk. For instance, I asked for soap (which they don't provide), and he said "I'll add it to my list." Way over-priced. I wouldn't stay there again for free.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
The ONLY saving grace was this hotel's close proximity to the beach, pier and State St.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
james
over priced and under maintained
I rented 2 rooms, on for my girlfriend and I and one for her mom. Our room had a closet nailed shut and a coat rack attached to the door. Her mom's room reeked of cigarette smoke even though it's a non-smoking hotel. Her window crank was broken, and neither wall heater was operating. The desk clerk spent about 20 minutes trying to get one started, but then it wouldn't shut off. We both had to use portable heaters. Each room had thin floors/ceilings and the sound from upstairs poured through.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Andrea
No Value For Your Money!!
Upon check in we were given a room that can only be described as a dark, dingy slum. The comforter and matching shams were filthy; the pillows old and filthy; for two people there were 2 threadbare towels with large yellow stains and one threadbare, stained wash cloth. The broken light fixtures were straight out of the discard bin from Goodwill. We asked for another room and were given a key to a similar room, with a bigger bed. The clerk then gave us another key for a 2nd floor room. This room was nice, updated, bright & clean. Same threadbare towels, however. For the money, there are better, cleaner places with pools.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Nancy
Don't Go!
We could tell driving in that it was not going to meet our expectations. It only went down hill from there. Shabby and dirty were tollerable compared to the smell (smoke from neighbors) and the noise. Then, trying to cancel make the whole experience just awful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Santa Barbara was great. So much to do, fun, nice people, not too crowded. Make reservations for nice restaurants or eat at the counter.
