Franciscan Inn & SuitesvsAgave Inn
Franciscan Inn & Suites and Agave Inn are both rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Franciscan Inn & Suites scores marginally higher than Agave Inn. Franciscan Inn & Suites scores 74 with praise from 4 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Franciscan Inn & Suites
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
 Gayot
 Fodor's
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $95/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 - Pool
 
 "The Franciscan is situated in a quiet neighborhood just a block from the beach, near Stearns Wharf." Full review
 "Settle into the relaxing, French-country charms of this two-story motel about one block from the beach." Full review
 "A Spanish-Mediterranean facade and willowy palm trees belie no-frills accommodations at this 53-room property." 
 "The friendly staff and the range of cheery, spacious country-theme rooms, from singles to mini- and family suites, at this Spanish-Mediterranean motel make this a good choice for families." 
Agave Inn
 Time Out
 Gayot
 Lonely Planet
 Oyster
3222 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $99/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 - Kitchenette
 - Breakfast included
 
 "A reasonably-priced, hip boutique motel with bright colors...it's just a short walk to the restaurants and groceries on State Street." Full review
 "Mexican pop meets modern at this hip inn." 
 "While it’s still just a motel at heart, this boutique-on-a-budget property’s ‘Mexican pop meets modern’ motif livens things up with a color palette from a Frieda Kahlo painting." Full review
 Budget
 "A hip makeover... turned its basic rooms into fun crash pads with iPod docks, Mexican blankets, and Lucite chairs." Full review