Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

This review is of the 2nd week of March 2025. Spanish older themed hotel. Each room has blinds as we stayed in a king, Comfortable bed and pillows. Tiled bathroom. The front desk staff is particularly nice, and they offer continental breakfast each day. In the afternoon they have happy hour which was good, and the red wine was actually drinkable - kudos! While somewhat dated room it was clean and had everything we needed even your own Keurig Coffee maker. Pool and jacuzzi nice & clean but small. Definitely more of a couples hotel. NO RESORT FEES! yes, it costs a bit more but no garbage fees & free parking! Good location to beach and about a mile or so to downtown. The review says 4 stars but I would round it up to say 4.5 is more accurate which is high in my book. Shout out to the employees for keeping it clean. It's on our return list.

This cute hotel is in the PERFECT location. No matter where we went, it was a central starting spot! Breakfast pastries were YUM! Pool and hot tub is nice. Loved that they a free bikes available! They upgraded our room to a suite upon finding out it was our anniversary. Front desk staff were very friendly! Decor is a little dated but rooms are clean. Great place to stay without paying State Street prices!!

Cute hotel. Kinda gives a 1960s vibe. Clean. Rooms are decent size. Pool and jacuzzi. Free breakfast and happy hour. Free bike rentals. Family friendly. About a ten minute walk to the beach, shopping, etc. No views.

For the steep price, we were so disappointed! The room and amenities were subpar. The location was okay. The bed was rather very uncomfortable. The water mixed with soap made it very slippery, which we didn’t like. However, the workers were nice and the free rental bikes made it easy to enjoy the scenic view of the beach.

The service was very friendly and they shared with us delicious local restaurants. There are also welcome drinks in the afternoon. Both the white and red wines were delicious. It was such a pleasure to sunbathe by the pool and drink the hotel's free red wine.

The cost of our room was exorbitant for a small, very dated room. The bathroom was tiny and old. The furniture was cheap and beaten up. The only thing ok was the bed. The wine and cheese in the evening was awful. Breakfast was low end especially for the price we paid. The cleaning staff was the only good part of the experience.

Traveled to this lovely Inn with my boyfriend from LA for a spontaneous evening in SB. We arrived a few hours earlier than our check-in time and were met by a lovely gentleman Diego at the front desk who was beyond gracious and helpful and knowledgeable of the area for things to do and restaurants to try. He was just so charming and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable and excited to be in SB. It made our stay even more memorable. We will definitely be back, thank you Diego!

I have the impression the hotel rooms used to be studio apartments? So there’s a full kitchen, shower, closet, etc. it’s a very relaxing, homey feel. I would stay there again.

Excellent hotel. I developed a very bad respiratory illness (RSV) while staying there & had to call an ambulance. During the event the hospital staff was curious and helpful. Also I left a jacket in my room which they very kindly mailed to me. Thank you! I will definitely stay here again.

Santa Barbara hotels are so, so expensive. Brisas Del Mar would be $150 a night in any other beach town, but here, it costs about three times that much. We stayed overnight last month when we were in town for my father-in-law and his wife's birthdays, both the first week of November. We just needed a place to sleep, and the inn provided that, but I think we would've been just as comfortable with an air mattress and a pack-n-play at my sister-in-law's. The exterior was quite attractive and well maintained, with Spanish-style architecture and some seriously pretty tiled stairways. The swimming pool was ugly, though, not that anyone was using it in November. Some of the rooms are maybe more renovated than others, but we got a bare-bones older room that looked rather worse for wear. The mattress and bedding weren't great, and I wasn't there long enough that I felt compelled to use the shower. Our door was also weird and busted. It wouldn't close from the outside when we tried to leave our room. We had to get someone from the front desk to come and fix it for us. Our kids enjoyed the place, though, playing with the big phone on the nightstand, putting their stuffies in the dresser drawers, and hiding in the closet. The stay package also included bike access and breakfast in the lobby, which were both useful. My husband borrowed a bike and went for a ride with our four-year-old while our little one refused his nap. We all partook in the functional breakfast spread. Store-bought bagels and pastries and some tasty yogurt and berry cups. We had a totally okay stay at Brisas Del Mar, and would've been happy with the experience at half the price. Santa Barbara is Santa Barbara, though, so if you're willing to spend over $400 a night for a budget hotel, just know that that's what you're getting.

I booked a stay here through Hotel Tonight and was extremely impressed by everything. First off, I got lucky and got the big suite as part of my booking. It had a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and two bathrooms! Most importantly, it was clean. The service was great too as every time I called the front desk, they picked up right away. Alex was the one who checked me in, and he was very welcoming and gave me the perfect rundown of the place. I was only in town for one night (for a wedding), but will definitely consider this place again if I'm in the area.

Pleasantly surprised after a very long drive. We stayed in a king suite. It was very clean, comfortable and stocked with everything we needed and more. Great little happy hour and especially their fresh Sangria. We heard a bit of noise from the parking lot outside. We didn't notice too much, because our bed was so comfortable, and ..it didn't last. It's the little things, polite people, and added touches, that truly matter.

My wife and I absolutely loved the experience and service provided by the hotel and its staff. From check in to during the stay we've loved coming back here after each days adventures! We came to celebrate for our honeymoon and were provided very special and written congratulations by the hotel management along with a mixed cocktail from the hotel for us to celebrate with. We stayed for 6 days and can't wait to come back!

Great place to stay when up in SB! Great friendly staff, great happy hour wine and cheese and awesome location. The bed pillows are super soft and the showers are really nice. The TV was hard to figure out but you came to sb to explore and not watch tv right? It's a great place.

What a beautifully quaint place to stay in Santa Barbara! First of all, our party of 4 were surprisingly upgraded upon check in. Room 6 was equipped with a full sized kitchen that included all of the amenities of home: an oven, stovetop, full sized fridge, dishwasher, and all the utensils and cooking ware one would need for any length of stay. It also provided a great amount of seating for a family meal, including 3 chairs at a breakfast bar and a dining room table that seats 6. The living room was cozy and a great place to watch the NBA finals while enjoying some of the local wine. I did have to scramble to reset the DirectTV box, but the whole process took about 5 minutes, and we didn't have any issues with the TV again for the rest of our 4 night stay. Breakfast is included and includes OJ, coffees and teas, egg bites, cereal, pastries, oatmeal and yogurt. It's simple, but it saves quite a bit of money, especially when traveling with kids. They also have happy hour starting at 4:30, where one can pour your own glass of wine and enjoy cubed cheeses, sausages and crackers. Shoutout to Eli! One thing I absolutely have to recommend is that there is a taco stand that operates from the gas station next door every day except Tuesdays. They don't start serving until 9, but we were pleasantly surprised! This was only ONE of the perks of the great location Brisas Del Mar has to offer. They are also located within half a mile-ish from the beach and the Funk Zone. Definitely check this place out. I'd give them 10 stars if I could.

We had to cancel.. had an emergency and had to leave. It looks like an apartment complex on the outside. Did not see the rooms so cannot Judge them.

I'm not quite sure what to say about this Inn in Santa Barbara. It was clean, older place, and relatively close to the beach, offered a small breakfast and a nice selection of snacks during "Happy Hour", it has parking on site, and it was quiet when we stayed there for one night. While I didn't think I could give it 5 stars, I didn't think it deserved 3 stars as it may be the "norm" for a place near town and the beach in Santa Barbara. Very casual and probably a good place for families as some units were larger with kitchens. Ours was just a room and basically you opened the door and your bed was right there. Small, but efficient bathroom with a shower. The floors squeaked as we walked around thankfully the parking spaces were below us. The building reminded me of an apartment complex. All in all, a quaint place to stay. A small and clean Inn located in a convenient location.

Really cute lobby and patio, decent continental breakfast. BUT, the room was not great. The carpet really needed to be shampooed which made the whole room feel gross. I didn't want to take my shoes off kind of gross. The other furniture in the room was dated but fine. The beds/sheets all looked and felt clean. The layout of the hotel itself was kinda odd and the workout space is literally a closet with a few pieces of equipment squeezed in. I did feel comfortable enough in the neighborhood to run to the harbor which has a really nice bike path but would not want to walk alone down the same street at night. It was overall "fine" but not a place I'd ever stay again.

Fantastic hotel! Unique older property with a lot of character and charm. Easily walked to Stearns Wharf and downtown. Plenty of parking and priced right. Will definitely stay there again in the future!

Loved, loved, loved this hotel. Not only was it clean, peaceful and friendly staff, it is walking distance to every hot spot in Santa Barbara. It's an older decor, Spanish style but do t let the stop you from staying here. It's very clean, everything is in working order and it's nice and clean. We swam in the pool and used the spa. Like everything else it is properly maintained. Lots of complimentary items here. Upon arrival our room had champagne; in the morning there is hot coffee and grab & go breakfast. In the evening a happy hour with wine, chocolates, cookies and pretzels. The have bikes to ride around and games to play. We walked to the wharf, the beach, the moxi museum, state street for shopping and lots of different eateries We will be back!

I stayed at Brisas Del Mar on an overnight stay in Santa Barbara. The Inn is located 3 blocks from the water and another 3 blocks along the water to Stearns Wharf. Room rates were reasonable. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. They have Direct TV and free Wi-Fi. Parking is also free. The staff was friendly and very helpful. During the pandemic, they did not serve any breakfast, but offered coffee or tea in the lobby. I had one their suites that came with a full kitchen. There is a 7-11 across the street and a supermarket on the other side of the street. The closest restaurant that is fairly good is Rudy's Mexican Restaurant about 2 blocks away towards State Street. Chad, which is the original Sambo's, is 3 blocks away towards the ocean and a great place for breakfast. Definitely a nice place to check out if you are in the Santa Barbara area.

Nice 3 star hotel close to the freeway and backed up to a gas station. Our room was clean and the linens and bedding were in good condition. The staff were courteous and friendly and the included morning breakfast was a nice addition. It's a dated hotel but nicely updated with current amenities. Parking is included which is a plus because parking in the area is mostly metered or permit only due to the proximity to the beach. Cruiser bikes are also available to use during your stay.

Quirky, boutique feel hotel with some unexpected pleasant surprises. Our room , 27, was a large corner unit. The carpet and furnishings were dated, but the bathroom was remodeled. Imagine our surprise to find a dressing room with an ice bucket and champagne flutes , and a sign telling us a welcome bottle of champagne was in the fridge! We shipped our champagne the next two evenings with our friends in front of the fireplace in the lobby. The afternoon wine and cheese was lovely and the continental breakfast was simple but adequate. The only downside to this property is that you must go up one or two flights of stairs to get to your room. We found an employee who cheerfully helped with our bags.

Great little 3 star hotel with awesome service. Best thing is the location as it's close to the harbor, beaches, Stearns Wharf, Funk Zone and short walk or ride share to State Street. Stay also includes free use of nice bikes, great continental breakfast and happy hour with nice wine and snacks from 4:30 to 6:30 plus a bottle of champagne in your room!

Brisas Del Mar, Inn has a small yet cozy intimate feel. We were greeted by the kindest staff very quickly. Our room was very spacious for two and quite for sleeping in... our favorite highlight were the free Bikes. It was so much fun to just take our time and not have drive and park everywhere. Thank You. Thank you Mickey and staff for being so kind. We are recommending this Inn to friends and family.

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon. I booked this hotel because there was package deal for a sunset cruise tour. We got room #8 which if you're in the bedroom, you'll basically get no internet service from T-Mobile. I don't know if it's because the room is right next to a car wash machine but you also don't get the hotel wifi signal either. The room was nice, especially with the kitchen and they give him a complimentary champagne bottle. We didn't use the pool but we did eat at there little outdoor picnic area. The customer service we received was excellent during check-in process and checked-out. We did however had a guest on top of us or next door to use smoking marijuana so the smell came into our room with no windows or door open.

My husband and I stayed at Brisas for two evenings in March during our first ever visit to Santa Barbara. From check-in until check-out, the experience of our stay at Brisas was 5 stars all the way. We were even upgraded to a penthouse suite with our own patio, kitchen and living room. Every single staff member we encountered was friendly, accommodating and helpful. We enjoyed the happy hours, hot tub, continental breakfasts and warm cookies! The fireplace in our room came in handy during the cooler mornings and evenings. We appreciated the bottle of champagne waiting for us in our refrigerator when we arrived, so thoughtful! We also used the complimentary bikes for use during the day, and Jesus was kind enough to adjust the seat height to our preference, thank you! We would highly recommend staying here when visiting Santa Barbara, thank you to everyone at Brisas Del Mar!!

We stayed here years ago and had a pleasant stay. The quality has come down a bit: - Our lock never worked. We had to get a new key every time we went back to the room. All in all, we needed 6 key replacements throughout our stay. The hotel was sympathetic in that they offered to make it right with a bottle of wine which we politely declined due to it being close to our bedtime. Ideally they would have been able to fix the lock but they tried cleaning it, replacing our keys, etc. and it was still broken. - Construction!!! Starts early in the morning. Banging and sawing. If you are sensitive to waking up to construction noise I'd wait to stay here until they're complete with the project. A notice to the guests would have been nice. - Housekeeping walked into our room at 8:50 am without any hint of knocking. We did not have the "do not disturb" sign up at the time, but even then housekeeping should knock once before entering. Everything else has been nice. Lower shower pressure in the shower if that bothers you. Bed is comfortable. Staff is friendly. A few small changes could go a long way.

So quaint and comfortable. The unit felt more like a small house. A but outdated in a retro kind of way. Couldn't figure out how to use the oven to reheat sone food. Bed is rather firm but the pillows are soft. Amenities (pool and breakfast areas) are a little tight if it gets busy. Very glad we stayed here while in Santa Barbara. We even booked a special which included a sunset cruise and ours was majestic.

Came here for a relaxing time away from home! The room is clean and as a VIP I received a bottle of Champagne in our room. Thank you! This location is neat Its in walking distance to the wharf. Also closer to the marina! The bed is a little soft than hard. The bathroom is fantastic! Large counter with a big sink and a shower plenty big for all of us. (Just kidding). Check in was fast and friendly!

this is the best hotel. they upgraded our room for free, there's a nice bottle of champagne waiting for you in the fridge and the staff here are so kind and genuinely take care of you. anytime i'm back in santa barbara i'd stay here!!

Though this place isn't what I would call "elegant", it is perfect. It is located a block away from the beach walk and a short jaunt to the pier. In the other direction, it is a close walk to the downtown area on State Street. Restaurants, shops, wine tasting - you have it all. Our greatest gift was all the support we received from Mickey and Eli. Both a wealth of information and assistance. Mickey helped ups narrow down wine tastings and helped with directions. You also have free bike rentals for four hours if you like. A pool, jacuzzi and covered parking to boot. You want more? The room had a full kitchen, spacious living room and bedroom with walk-in closet and towels on demand just for the asking. Last? A complimentary bottle of champagne waiting for you when you arrive. Okay, so with all that, what are you waiting for?

Just spent the last 3 days at Brisas and everything went perfectly. Very quaint and charming Inn that is a big departure from the bigger hotels. Our room had a very cozy residential feel which we really liked. Bed envelopes you and is very soft but that's how my wife and I prefer it so a home run! Very soft sheets and towels and room and bathroom was very clean. AC cranks ice cold which was major plus for my wife. Everything worked as it should with an A+ experience. Front desk was very helpful with recommendations and beach bike inclusion was a nice touch. Pool and spa area was very clean and just the right size for our getaway. We will definitely be back!

Brisa is a really nice establishment. We had rooms booked here and across the street with their sister hotel the Lavender Inn for my daughter's graduation weekend. We had a great time and were able to set up a little party area and the Inn was really nice about everything. Looking forward to coming back and staying again. The special touch was the bottle of champagne that is in every room that greets you when you arrive. Super super sweet thank you for the champagne, the water, and the hospitality.

We stayed at the Brisas Del Mar for three nights in November for our babymoon. We felt very safe when checking in and it was clear to see from the beginning that the staff was taking strong safety precautions for COVID-19. Rather than the typical lobby breakfast, during this time they were kind and provided a "to go" style breakfast brought to the room each day. We stayed in a ground level suite which had a full kitchen, large living room and separate bedroom. It was the perfect amount of space for an extended stay. We loved the location as well as we were able to walk along Cabrillo Blvd one morning and get coffee at State Street Coffee. It would be an easy walk to downtown as well. We will definitely stay here again for a future visit.

A pretty good spot to satisfy your Santa Barbara vacation needs. It's not a huge place, but it's close to the ocean and the rooms are overall pretty nice. Service is great and get some complementary lemonade when you arrive. Staff was very helpful and the stay includes a free bicycle ride, but since we had a baby with us, that wasn't going to happen. The room sizes are pretty typical, but nothing wrong with that. Most of it has been remodeled and it includes a free bottle of champagne! Nice! Overall, a pleasant place and if staying in Santa Barbra, it's pretty nice overall!

Lovely hotel in Santa Barbara. Beautiful landscaping and building. Looks like the rooms are being remodeled/upgraded. Room was comfy and we appreciated the bottle of champagne! Breakfast was decent and we enjoyed the afternoon wine and cookies in the lobby. The location is great. Close to the beach and State street.

Where do I begin? I love this place so much. The staff is always helpful and accommodating. This is our go to Inn when we stay in SB. Great location! The penthouse suite was large and beautiful. My daughter and son in law stayed with us one evening and planned to move rooms for their 2nd night. My husband and I were heading home. Greg at the front desk told them they could remain in the suite with no additional fee. My daughter was thrilled. The pool is always clean and refreshing. We love visiting SB and La Brisas Del Mar is a gem. Olga (housekeeping) was so sweet and helpful. Thank you again for a wonderful stay! We'll be back soon.

What blew me away here were all the little touches: Daily continental breakfast, cocktail hour (even kid/non-alcoholic friendly alternative of hot apple cider), cookies and milk hour: all of which you can enjoy outside in their patio area or inside with the cozy setup next to the fireplace. A chilled bottle of champagne with the whole setup awaited us in our room and because I'm an Orbitz VIP, I also received two free tastings at Santa Barbara winery, which we put to good use! We booked got a standard room (they also have rooms with kitchenettes in them). The room itself was ok. I think they we recently remodeled too. The bed and pillows, however, were so soft and fluffy, I got one of the best nights of sleep for as long as I can remember. It was hard to leave! They offer free bikes to explore the area too! A pool, spa and gym is also on site. The staff is so friendly. Every time we walked in, we were greeted with a genuine smile. Gorgeous grounds. It really has that "Santa Barbara" feel. Great proximity to the beach, the pier and Old Town. A lot within walking (or biking) distance. I would re-book when I come back for future visits. (Oddly enough, we were meeting up with my friends later on in this roadtrip and three of four of us had randomly stayed at Brisas and had great things to report!) Keep it up, Brisas!

Cute hotel walking distance to Stearns Wharf. Friendly staff, comfortable beds, afternoon welcome, light breakfast and complementary bikes to use all made this a fantastic experience. Would definitely stay again. We came for a wedding in downtown so location was great.

An overall nice motel with a great location (a 10-minute walk to the water's edge), but with some real annoyances. Pros: --Walking distance to the marina and several nice restaurants along the ocean. -- Short drive to State Street. --A very clean and spacious room. --Many TV channels. --A free bottle of very good sparkling wine --Daily happy hour (free wine), cookies and chocolate. --A small but nice hot tub. -- Housecleaning was very good. -- convenient underground parking. Cons (for room #20) -- I had constant difficulty getting my key card to work. I had to have new key cards made a half dozen times in four days. Several times I had to have someone come open the door to my room. Even more irritating than this was the response by front-desk staff: Most of them said, "I'm not having trouble opening the door." I said, "It doesn't matter if you're not having trouble opening the door. What matters is that I can't get into my own room." --In general, staff were either indifferent or somewhat rude. --My back was killing me every night in this bed. The bed is either getting old or is slightly too soft. --Walls are very thin, so you hear doors banging when people go in and out in the morning. Don't stay in room 20.

We had a great experience at this hotel. It's close to everything and state street is literally 2-3 mins away driving. The front desk was incredibly helpful and everyone was very friendly and willing to help. Also, the hotel was very clean, they were very nice we got upgraded to a junior suite and it was so big and spacious. Will be coming back for sure!!

Stayed here last April when I attended a concert at the Lobero Theater. The room I had was amazing. Check in was simple and easy. Very friendly staff. Room had a kitchen, living room, and bedroom. One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at! Even had the chance to rent (for free) DVDs to watch. And free breakfast :) I definitely will be staying here again, if I ever go back to Santa Barbara!

We stayed in Brisas del Mar in mid December. The weather in SB was hovering around mid 60s for the time we were there. This hotel is such a great place to stay. We booked a suite and it had everything we wanted. Spacious rooms and kitchen, big fridge, nice showers, a lot of place to move around. It's easy to get in and out of the hotel and the customer service/front desk is close by. The suites are primarily on the 2nd floor I believe. The staff is so so amazing and friendly. They are always willing to help or strike up a conversation when you are around and offer great suggestions around SB. As we first checked and got into the room, a tasty welcome sparkling wine was ready in the fridge. Everyone gets free breakfast, wine and cheese happy hour, milk and cookies - just so generous of them. The pool was a bit colder, it can definitely be heated even more but my kids and wife had great time in the hot tub. The gym is tiny with few cardio equipment and free weights. Overall it was a pleasant stay at Brisas del Mar. Thank you to all the staff to make this our temporary place of stay in gorgeous Santa Barbara.

We had a wonderful stay at Brisas del Mar. The room, location, happy hour, bikes, and breakfast were all terrific. Best of all was the staff. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Jose, in particular, was fantastic and ensured that we had an outstanding experience. Thanks, Brisas! We'll be back.

If you're visiting Santa Barbara, do yourself a favor and look no further than Brisas Del Mar! Justin and his staff were (no joking) the most hospitable, welcoming, and accommodating folks in the business. The location is perfect! A few blocks to the Funk Zone, a few blocks to the beach...and close to everything else. The hotel offers free bike rental and we spent an entire morning exploring all of Santa Barbara. PLUS, they offer a lovely FREE evening wine reception and morning breakfast. Our King suite was amazing with a full kitchen and a massive living room. Mickey at the front desk was also soo helpful recommending restaurants and tasting rooms. I can't recommend this property highly enough!

Wonderful, gorgeous hotel with great amenities and perfect location! We walked to the Funk Zone and to the Moxi museum from here. Free parking, a bottle of champagne waiting in your room, and a to go breakfast was all so appreciated! I also am really grateful for the staff I spoke with on the phone when calling to discuss my reservation. He could tell I was stressed about the trip (had a toddler and a baby with me) and helped me out a lot! My toddler kept saying "wow this bed is so cozy!" And he was right haha. Would love to come back for a visit!

After finding no vacancy with other hotels in the area we got some top tier service and recommendations from Gabriel, Jason and staff here! It's so refreshing to still find staff like this in hospitality - hotel also has free parking, pool, jacuzzi, free breakfast (that includes warm food!), free movies, board games, wine happy hour... list goes on. Can't wait to stay again.

we stayed in mid July 2023. Our room was very spacious with a very comfortable king size bed with lots of pillows. The room had a microwave and a fridge with a complimentary bottle of champagne and 2 water bottles. The inn had several nice sitting areas outside. It was a 5 min walk to the marina, boat charters & restaurants. it had a nice breakfast with eggs, breads/bagels yogurt, fruit, yogurt, coffee & hot chocolate. Happy Hour was Red & white wine cheese & crackers. There were complimentary bikes available for use. Jose at the front desk was very polite & helpful with suggestions. we left our blue tooth speaker in our room. We live out of state, but Jose said no problem we can mail it to you and the just charged the postage of $13 to the credit card on file.

I had no issues checking in or out. My room was ready before checkin time on a Friday too. Location is perfect! The beach and State St are within walking distances. They also offer complimentary bike rentals as well. I parked my car and just walked everywhere to avoid paying for parking elsewhere. The room was clean and spacious. The restroom was also nice for me to lay the smack down in the toilet and drop a deuce.

Stayed here on Valentine's Day and were pleasantly impressed with the place. Check-in was quick and the staff was helpful and friendly. The hotel itself looked like an apartment building with the rooms opening up to the balcony/hallway. All parking was below the rooms. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was a good size and had all of toiletries that one needed. I love how champagne was included and they had breakfast in our fridge. The pool and spa are were well kept. The location was extremely close to the beach. Pretty much walking distance to the wharf. When I stay at the beach, I prefer to be on the water but this was second best. If other hotels are booked like they were this weekend, I would definitely stay here again.

What a wonderful find. The rooms were nice and well equipped and the location was perfect for our stay but the best thing about the place was the service. Mickey was amazing and his restaurant recommendations were spot on! Nice breakfast and I loved that could rent a bike to go around town. We'll definitely be back.

This review is joint for Brisas Del Mar & Lavender Inn by the Sea. Due to COVID, our check-in was at Brisas for our stay at Lavender. We were a few hours early and staff wasn't able to accommodate early check-in right away. This was no biggie as the pools were free to use. The staff had a little birthday card for my kiddo- nice touch, made the first part of the stay memorable. Brisas' pool was sparkly clean. The bathroom within the gym was also very clean. Staff called a couple hours later advising room was ready. After we finished up at the pool it was time to grab our key and go across the street to our room at the Lavender. Was pleased the staff member who provided the key asked for my ID- safety why of course. Room at Lavender was a double queen with a narrow bathroom area and separate vanity. The property itself is well kept on the outside and beautifully landscaped. The pool is tiled and kid approved. DirecTV is the cable provider so we knew all our tv channels from home. The inn provided sparkling wine in the in-room fridge and breakfast bags for each registered guest. We had a nice stay at the Lavender and lovely experience with the Brisas staff.

Alex is such a great front desk host. He is so nice and considerate. I would book again based on his service. The room was so clean and upgraded it was perfect for our anniversary stay.

ELI made all the difference between a 4 atar and my 5 stars. It was late when I decided to stay in Santa Barbara. Needed a reasonable price, wanted a pool and hot tub! He gave me a very reasonable price. Arrived around 7:30 tired and hungry - sweetly Eli had left the "wine, cheese, salami and snacks happy hour" food out for me to enjoy which I did. Being a woman alone he kindly walked me to the pool area to insure I understood where my room was etc. He was extremely well dressed and well groomed which was very appealing. Rooms were very clean, had microwaves and refrigerators. Very comfortable bed, nice toiletries and a full bottle of complimentary sparkling white wine and bottled waters in the refrigerator.

Great hotel for so many reasons! Reason #1- 10 minute walk from the beach and from the "funk zone". Five minute ride from the posh area with shops and upscale restaurants. Reason #2- Our room was clean and beds were comfy. Interior looks updated. Reason #3- They gave it a good try with little white bags with a "continental breakfast" in the fridge. There was also free water and sparkling wine. So thumbs up for that. They also have hot cider and wine from 4:30-6:30 in the lobby. Parking is free and available. Reason #4-Bike rentals are free! Such a cute and comfortable place to spend the weekend. And it's down the street from our new favorite restaurant, Toma!

We went for an overnight, to get out of town and to celebrate my husbands birthday... Really nice, and the decor is modern, gives it a clean a simple touch... The kitchen was stocked with all the cookware, tabletop and cleaning supplies... The hotel looked fabulous, I was very impressed, until I noticed that the kitchen counter was dirty and sticky... I wish I would have taken pictures, and then we discovered that a pillow was dirty and light switch dirty as well... With everything going on with Covid19 you would think that cleanliness would be a top priority... Very disappointing because on hotels.com they had rave reviews and that was the reason why we picked this place... Was not worth the $200 plus dollars we spent...