Moxy Santa BarbaravsSunset Motel
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, The Wayfarer ranks slightly higher than Sunset Motel. The Wayfarer ranks #20 in Santa Barbara with accolades from 5 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Moxy Santa Barbara
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Tablet
Michelin Guide
12 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
"Guests can choose from 31 modern private and shared accommodations with full en-suite bathrooms. All enjoy access to a community kitchen and heated outdoor pool." Full review
"The Wayfarer has both shared and pri- vate rooms—along with free Wi-Fi, a Spanish colonial–style communal kitchen, and a heated pool." Full review
"Rates include breakfast, use of the community kitchen, and access to the outdoor heated pool and a sunny deck with reclining lounge chairs." Full review
"Part hostel and part hotel, The Wayfarer is a sweet spot for those who want a playful, not-too-fussy place to rest their heads after a long day of traveling." Full review
8.0
"Definitely in a category of its own." Full review
18.1
"The Waterman is perhaps best known as an exemplar of the “hip hostel” trend, which marries budget communal lodgings with boutique-hotel looks. But this stylish Santa Barbara hotel is..." Full review
Bib Gourmand
"The Waterman is perhaps best known as an exemplar of the “hip hostel” trend, which marries budget communal lodgings with boutique-hotel looks. But this stylish Santa Barbara hotel is..." Full review
Sunset Motel
Oyster
3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
From $89/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
Budget
"The two-pearl Sunset Motel offers comfortable accommodations within a short drive of downtown Santa Barbara." Full review