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Spanish Garden Inn Hotel, Santa Barbara

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Spanish Garden Inn

915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Ranked #1 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
4.5 of 5 stars 537 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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miami, florida
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Pleasant, quiet, a perfect stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We had a great time last month. The staff was superb, the room was very comfortable, clean with all amenities needed. A beautiful fireplace kept us warm all night. Breakfast was simple, delicious, it gave us the feeling of being in Europe. Room service is not the greatest, the staff was good but the food was very scant. We will... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Megan, Thank you for posting a review and I am happy to hear that your stay was "perfect". I apologize that the Room Service was not up to our usual standards. I will speak to the team as we want all of our services to be presented in an exceptional manner. I look forward to welcoming you back in the... More

Arcata, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Far beyond expectations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This hotel was a new experience for us, despite being in Santa Barbara many times in the past. We counted on the reviews and were not disappointed. The property is intimate, home like, but with a wonderful location (easy walking to State St.). Our room felt extremely private and had 2 separate balconies, also very private. The amenities and service... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Peggy, Thank you so much for the lovely review (and for going the extra mile to fix TripAdvisor's earlier error). Glad that you found us and hope that you now feel you have a home away from home in Santa Barbara. Please let me know the next time you decide to stay with us so that I can thank you... More

Windsor, CO
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“TripAdvisor scores again”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

when traveling to Santa Barbara we chat TripAdvisor for a place to stay. the Spanish Garden Inn can highly recommended and we were not disappointed. The place is very clean and the rooms are beautifully decorated along with quality bath products. We were offered our choice of spinach or bacon quiche for morning breakfast along with the nice assortment continental... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
17 May 2013

livetoeat, Love your Tripadvisor nickname! Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for the nice review. Please look us up the next time you choose to visit Santa Barbara. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

Winter Park, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great find in the heart of Santa Barbara”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Literally 3 blocks from State Street, for great shopping and restaurants and a short drive to the beach and harbor. Great rooms, heated pool, beautiful courtyard for afternoon Happy Hour and the service was impeccable. Great find!

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Sethun, Thank you for the kind review. So glad you found us. Please come back and visit us again soon. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

New York City, New York
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“ok hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

I booked based on the ranking (number 1) and reviews. But it is an ok hotel. As Santa Barbara is a rich city I expected more from the #1 hotel. Rooms are ample but not that clean. The breakfast is really poor. The staff is nice though. And location is good too.

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. I am sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations during your stay with us. I would be happy to speak personally with you to address your concerns. Feel free to call me directly at 805-564-4700. Thank you again. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

Minneapolis
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Fabulous inn in Santa Barbara”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We just returned from a 4 night stay at the Spanish Garden Inn, and would agree wholeheartedly with the positive reviews already posted here! We stayed in Room #14 and found it to be perfect for what we needed. The room and bathroom was very clean, high-end linens and towels, and a great location to all the shopping and restaurants... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
8 May 2013

TravelKitty, Many thanks for the excellent review. Great to learn that we enabled you to have a relaxing weekend in sunny Santa Barbara. Every member of our team prides themselves on providing attentive and gracious service to all guests. Brian is one of our best but I am very sorry to hear that you felt the other team members weren't... More

Manchester, NH
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17 reviews 17 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Superior Hospitality with none of the snobbery”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

My family of 4 (husband, children 13 and 9) stayed at the Spanish Garden Inn in Santa Barbara for three nights and had a wonderful stay. The hotel is easy to find from the 101 and is three blocks from State St., the main shopping district of the area. It is a drive to the beach, although an easy one... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Thank you for the thorough and delightful review. We very much enjoyed having your family here with us. Next time your children have a desire to hit the waves we will gladly welcome you back for more fun in the sun. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

florida
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Unexpected pleasure”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

My wonderful trip advisor checking wife, once again did a great job in finding a place to stay. The Spanish Garden Inn was a little oasis in a fairly big city. The rooms are large, the staff friendly, and the breakfast a step above most continental offerings. One other thing to mention, I accidentally spilled a glass of wine on... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for the A+ grade. So glad you had a terrific stay. Next time you visit, do ask us for a walking map as there is a lot to see and do within a short walk of the hotel. Looking forward to your return. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

Delmar, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Spanish Garden Inn is a Gem!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

All of the five star reviews that are on TripAdvisor are correct for this beautiful property. The location is the best in Santa Barbara within easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. We had room 23, and it looked exactly like the photos on the website. The continental breakfast had juices, fruit, cereal, eggs, quiche and more. We stayed 3... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
30 April 2013

DestinyRides, Thank you for the review. Glad to hear you found our location to be so convenient. We agree that the ability to walk to dining, shopping and nightlife is a must have when booking in Santa Barbara. I look forward to welcoming you back for a future stay. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

San Diego
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great Little Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We arrived in our 22' Sprinter after 8:00pm, following a T.Advisor recommendation. They discounted our rate due to our late arrival after 8:00 pm and availability. Nice room, comfy bed and bath, fireplace and quaint balcony. Very helpful front desk and staff and amazing Continental Breakfast included. The Courtyard was a little noisy, as it echoed...5 Stars still deserved, the... More

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Additional Information about Spanish Garden Inn

Address: 915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Region: United States > California > Santa Barbara
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Family Hotels in Santa Barbara
#1 Onsen Hotels in Santa Barbara
#2 Best Value Hotels in Santa Barbara
#2 Romantic Hotels in Santa Barbara
#7 Business Hotels in Santa Barbara
Price range (per night): $178 - $178
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Experience the jewel of luxury boutique Santa Barbara hotels. Spanish Garden Inn offers a sophisticated Spanish-Mediterranean inspired design, quality amenities and close attention to personal service. The hotel epitomizes the vitality of the City and honors its tradition by recreating the history, romance and intrigue of Spanish Colonial Santa Barbara. ... more   less 
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