Franciscan Inn & SuitesvsHarbor House Inn
Franciscan Inn & Suites and Harbor House Inn are both praised by experts. On balance, Franciscan Inn & Suites is preferred by most writers compared to Harbor House Inn. Franciscan Inn & Suites ranks #24 in Santa Barbara with approval from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Gayot.
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." 
Harbor House Inn
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
 Gayot
104 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $134/night
- Free Internet
 - Concierge
 - Family Friendly
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 - Kitchenette
 
 Mid-Range
 "Harbor House Inn looks like something out of a Disney fairytale: Charming and quaint, this 17-room bed and breakfast-style inn sits in a quiet residential area just minutes from West Beach." Full review
 "Down by the harbor, this freshly converted motel offers good-value studios, including two that welcome your four-legged friend with open arms." Full review
 "In a quiet neighborhood just off the waterfront, this seventeen-unit motor court surprises with its homey accommodations."