Casa Del MarvsCorque Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Corque ranks slightly better than Casa Del Mar. Hotel Corque ranks #21 in Santa Barbara with praise from 2 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's.
Casa Del Mar
 Frommer's
 Gayot
18 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $124/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Free Parking
 
 "A half-block from the beach (sorry, no views), Casa del Mar is an excellent-value Spanish-architecture inn with one- and two-room suites in addition to standard-size rooms." Full review
 "One of the many motels within a block or so of the waterfront, the quality Casa Del Mar Inn offers a continental breakfast buffet and wine and cheese in the early evening." 
Corque Hotel
 Forbes Travel Guide
 Fodor's
400 Alisal Road, Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang, CA 93464
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 Recommended
 "Set off the main road, this quiet property sits near the Alisal golf course, wine-tasting spots and horseback riding." Full review
 "Owned by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, the stunning three-story "Corque" provides a full slate of upscale amenities." Full review
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All guest rooms have 42-inch plasma TVs, lavish baths with rain showers, and beds with posture-pampering mattresses; ask for a room with a private balcony or terrace overlooking the mountains and vineyards.