Franciscan Inn & SuitesvsCabrillo Inn at the Beach
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Franciscan Inn & Suites is the choice of most writers compared to Cabrillo Inn at the Beach. Franciscan Inn & Suites comes in at 74 with praise from 4 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet 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." 
Cabrillo Inn at the Beach
 Lonely Planet
 Oyster
931 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $74/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Pool
 - Family Friendly
 - Free Parking
 
 "Two pools, two sundecks, and a just-across-the-street view of the Pacific." Full review
 Budget
 "Location is the biggest selling point of the lower-middle-range Cabrillo Inn at the Beach." Full review