Inn At East BeachvsFranciscan Inn & Suites
Both properties are rated highly by experts. Overall, Franciscan Inn & Suites scores marginally better than Inn At East Beach. Franciscan Inn & Suites comes in at #24 in Santa Barbara with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Gayot, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Inn At East Beach
Rough Guide
Gayot
Oyster
Jetsetter
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
From $108/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Rough Guide "Has a motel-like appearance but clean, modern rooms with free wi-fi, microwaves and fridges and some suites with kitchens, built around a kidneyshaped pool."
Gayot "Celebrated for character and value, The Inn at East Beach has earned a devoted following of return guests."
Oyster Budget
"Modern, clean, and well-maintained. Some of the beach-y, attractive rooms at this budget-friendly property... have full-size kitchens." Full review
Jetsetter "Classic roadside motel reborn as an econo-luxe sleep with a small pool, just one block from Santa Barbara’s best beach." Full review
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
Frommer's "The Franciscan is situated in a quiet neighborhood just a block from the beach, near Stearns Wharf." Full review
Lonely Planet "Settle into the relaxing, French-country charms of this two-story motel about one block from the beach." Full review
Gayot "A Spanish-Mediterranean facade and willowy palm trees belie no-frills accommodations at this 53-room property."
Fodor's "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."
