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Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per stay. Both dogs and cats are permitted in all rooms, but cannot be left unattended. There is a park within walking distance of the hotel.
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Room Types
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    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    Balcony/patio with ocean views

    Relax - Private spa tub

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and microwave

    Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (jetted bathtub available in some rooms)

    Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway/extra beds available on request

    Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan

    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Fan
    • Television
    • Digital TV service
    • Iron/ironing board (on request)
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private spa tub
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Individually decorated
    • Free WiFi
    • Individually furnished
    • Access via exterior corridors
    • Desk
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Towels provided
    • Hair dryer (on request)
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Wireless internet access
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • TV size: 32
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Jetted bathtub
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Microwave
    • Internet access (complimentary)
    • Balcony or patio
    • 2 queen beds
    • Up to 4 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    2 Queen Beds

    Balcony/patio with sea views

    Relax - Private spa tub

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and microwave

    Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (jetted bathtub available in some rooms)

    Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway/extra beds available on request

    Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan

    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Fan
    • Television
    • Digital TV service
    • Iron/ironing board (on request)
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private spa tub
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Individually decorated
    • Free WiFi
    • Individually furnished
    • Access via exterior corridors
    • Desk
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Towels provided
    • Hair dryer (on request)
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Wireless internet access
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • TV size: 32
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Jetted bathtub
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Microwave
    • Internet access (complimentary)
    • Balcony or patio
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    Patio with ocean views

    Relax - Fireplace

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and microwave

    Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower

    Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway/extra beds available on request

    Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan

    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Fan
    • Television
    • Digital TV service
    • Iron/ironing board (on request)
    • Patio
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Separate bathtub and shower
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Individually decorated
    • Free WiFi
    • Individually furnished
    • Access via exterior corridors
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Towels provided
    • Hair dryer (on request)
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Wireless internet access
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • TV size: 32
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Fireplace
    • Jetted bathtub
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Microwave
    • Internet access (complimentary)
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 2 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    Balcony with ocean views

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator and microwave

    Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

    Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway/extra beds available on request

    Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and fan

    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Room is accessed via exterior corridors

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Fan
    • Television
    • Digital TV service
    • Iron/ironing board (on request)
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Refrigerator
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Individually decorated
    • Free WiFi
    • Individually furnished
    • Access via exterior corridors
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Balcony
    • Towels provided
    • Hair dryer (on request)
    • Premium TV channels
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • TV size: 32
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Microwave
    • Internet access (complimentary)
OUR GUARANTEE: Book a room now! Our canine concierge will make sure you’re assigned a pet-friendly room, so there aren’t any surprises at check-in.

Description

Ala Mar by the Sea is located across the street from the beach and within walking distance to fine restaurants shopping and entertainment. The hotel is one block from Stearns Wharf and three blocks from downtown Santa Barbara. The large on-site sundeck provides guests with breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains with the opportunity to sunbathe enjoy meals or have a cocktail at sunset while watching the boats return from a day at sea. Whether you are staying with for business or pleasure the Ala Mar by the Sea offers a variety of services to make your stay enjoyable. Free high-speed wireless Internet Business Center and fax services will give business travelers the tools to stay connected. Guestrooms offer free local calls complimentary wireless Internet access and premium cable television with complimentary HBO. A complimentary Continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 until 10:00 am. A microwave is available in the lobby. This hotel allows pets in selected rooms for a fee. Parking is free.

Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Family Rooms
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Non-Smoking Property
  • Patio / Balcony
  • Waterfront

Reviews

BringFido Guest Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Ala Mar by the Sea has received a rating of 3.4 out of 5 bones by 8 canine critics on BringFido and 2.5 out of 5 by 216 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Leslie
    Sep 15, 2023
    Great location, friendly staff

    We enjoyed staying here right on the waterfront. The staff was really friendly and the place is quaint. Highly recommend!

  • Ryan
    Mar 6, 2023
    Quaint, not clean

    Serves the purpose of a place to sleep, and to be close to the beach at a reasonable rate. Sheets had stains, hair found in bed, on towels, and in shower.

  • Julie
    Jul 29, 2021
    Location is great, but…

    The room smelled like smoke and was very warm. When we opened windows we discovered the source of the smoke is from behind the unit. It's really irritating my asthma. Also plug in bathroom does not work - GFI is out and right next to a sink so this is a safety concern as well as an inconvenience if you need to dry or curl your hair. No dryers are provided so bring your own but you have to dry your hair by the TV. Also, I had to wipe down the shower to rid it of hairs and mold before I could shower. Staff at the front desk are rarely available. We stopped by the office to discuss our concerns on 3 occasions, but nobody available. Spend a little extra money and choose another location.

  • Heather
    Apr 2, 2021
    Sweet cozy spot!

    I really enjoyed my stay here - my room was comfy and had a lovely ocean view. The only downside was the regular congregation of people who seemed to be selling and or sharing drugs in the parking lot. Sketchy!

  • Hwhite
    Oct 10, 2020
    Great location

    I liked the style of the rooms and found the bed comfortable. Being across from the beach and walking path is great! The nighttime walkers though were anything but quiet so if you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs.

  • Jodi
    Nov 11, 2019
    Beautiful location but yikes, the room!

    We booked Ala Mar's more expensive King room and were excited when we drove up and saw the location...super convenient and beautifully sited across from the beach and within walking distance to everything on State Street. The man who greeted us (Wade) was very nice. But the room...woah Mama...right back to the 1960's and not in a fun retro way. The bed was creaky, mattress saggy, furniture old and shabby, and the sliding glass door wouldn't lock (a problem as it was first floor facing the street). The room reeked of chemicals but didn't feel clean. We couldn't get fresh air because we didn't feel safe leaving the door open and the only way to move air around is an old, loud floor fan. Our pup wasn't given anything although we did feel like it was fine to have him there and there are lots of grass strips nearby for potty time. We definitely will not return.

  • Jeanie
    Sep 10, 2019
    Location Location Location

    These are the last non renovated rooms in Santa Barbara. The staff is wonderful and you're on the beach so you put up with leaky faucets and unclean floors. But you're on the beach!! Near Stearn's Wharf.

  • Angel
    Sep 10, 2019
    Almost Perfect

    The location is perfect. The staff is very helpful. My pup liked it as well.

    The only minus is the quality of the rooms. There is no A/C, and it was tough to cool the room. That being said, it was the only detractor from a perfect 5 bones rating.

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Health & Safety

Safe Stay: Ala Mar by the Sea has enhanced cleaning and safety measures in place. Masks and hand sanitizer are provided to guests, and rooms are disinfected between each stay. Social distancing measures are in place, as well as physical barriers between staff and guests. Contactless check-in and check-out are available. Hotel staff are required to wear masks.


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Ala Mar by the Sea