Inn At East BeachvsCourtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Inn At East Beach scores slightly higher than La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Barbara Downtown. Inn At East Beach comes in at 74 with praise from 4 reviewers like Gayot, Oyster and Jetsetter.
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
 
 "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." 
 "Celebrated for character and value, The Inn at East Beach has earned a devoted following of return guests." 
 Budget
 "Modern, clean, and well-maintained. Some of the beach-y, attractive rooms at this budget-friendly property... have full-size kitchens." Full review
 "Classic roadside motel reborn as an econo-luxe sleep with a small pool, just one block from Santa Barbara’s best beach." Full review
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown
 Oyster
1601 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 
From $97/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 - Pool
 - Fitness Center
 - Family Friendly
 
 Mid-Range
 "This mid-range, 70-room hotel is reminiscent of another era." Full review