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Spanish Garden Inn

915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    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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Thousand Oaks
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Absolutely superb! gorgeous place, super clean, modern in an Old Spanish Inn setting. Beautiful courtyards, the room is spacious, w/little balcony. Since walls are very thick it was very quiet. Breakfast is great, crisp white linen tablecloths, again - very clean. Great attention to details. Lovely little pool, very nice greenery throughout; It is a couple of blocks from State... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Without question, Spanish Garden Inn is one of the most wonderful, idyllic places to stay in downtown Santa Barbara. The Inn offers beautiful rooms with fireplaces, a romantic courtyard, delightful pool and the staff is beyond helpful, kind and professional. Their hospitality extends out in the community. The entire staff and owners, Rich Untermann & Gail Elnicky, are long-time supporters... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

What a find! Lovely rooms, pool and service! Well located too!! The rooms were very cute and spacious - the showers were great and it was quiet. It was a delicious breakfast buffet - not so much cooked food, but I think you could order it. Very friendly staff.

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Val, Thank you for the review. We enjoyed hosting you and hope you will visit us again soon. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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35 reviews 35 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Everything was perfect. The room was spacious with a balcony where we could read and drink a glass of wine. Santa Barbara is a lovely city and a pleasant surprise because, after Los Angeles, we didn't expect to find such a quiet and relaxing city so nearby. We had our breakfast in the courtyard and at night they lit a... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Andrea, Thank you for the review. We particularly appreciate reviews from discerning, seasoned travelers such as yourself. Santa Barbara is a welcome respite from the traffic and bustle of LA and we are glad that you found us and hope you will return soon. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

A little hidden jewel Not that Santa Barbara isn't a lovely little town, but this hotel gives you the charm of Europe with all the convenience we expect in the USA... It has a delightful inner Courtyard to have a drink...or breakfast in the morning. Our room had a little garden in the back where we could sit and relax.... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Brigitte, Thank you for the suggestion...a name change has been submitted :-) I will pass on your comments to the staff and I look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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34 hotel reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Driving up from LA to Santa Barbara is like entering into another, more perfect world. Lovely and quiet. And I guess the Spanish Garden Inn is to Santa Barbara what Santa Barbara is to LA. You can't wish for a better place to say in this comfortable, peaceful town. Everything about the Inn is finely tuned: it's big enough to... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Thank your for your review, the kind words about Santa Barbara as a whole and, in particular, for the lovely analogy. We would agree with you that Santa Barbara is worlds away from LA and that we are likewise worlds away from the rest of the Santa Barbara tourist scene. Next time you take a trip to California, please visit... More

Boston
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48 reviews 48 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We checked out Santa Barbara over the Memorial Day week. The Inn is in a quiet neighborhood off the main drag. We were booked for 5 nights and were fortunate to be upgraded to the junior suite, a large room with a generous sitting area in front of a fireplace. The pathway to our room lead us through a courtyard... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to share a review of your stay. It is very much a part of our training and beliefs here at Spanish Garden Inn to treat our guests as part of a large extended family. Thank you for acknowledging the staffs efforts in that regard. We look forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell... More

Calgary, AB
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48 reviews 48 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

My wife and I spent three days at Spanish Garden Inn a couple of weeks ago. This was intended to be the relaxing part of our vacation before concluding the trip with four days in Los Angeles. Relaxation was exactly what we got. The hotel is designed as a series of small building with the doors to the rooms pointing... More

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Seattle, Washington
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30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

One of our very favorite places, the Spanish Garden Inn is just a couple of blocks from the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. It is a Spanish-style villa that, in every regard, transports you to the heart of Europe. It reminded us of places we stayed when visiting Tuscany and other European cities. It was a great pleasure to stay... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
7 June 2013

Roger, Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for noticing our European influences. Barcelona, actually, is the city that inspired much of the design and the feel of the property. I am happy to hear that we exceeded your expectations. Please visit us again soon. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

vancouver
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

My husband and I stayed at Spanish Garden Inn last weekend for 2 nights and it was one of the best hotel experiences we have had in a while. From the last minute check-in (we had originally planned on only staying one night but because our original hotel plans fell through, we called at 9:30 pm and they accomodated our... More

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Brian C, General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, responded to this review
7 June 2013

Ana, Thank you for the lovely review. So kind of you to share your wonderful experiences. I am happy to hear that we were able to sneak you in a day early and that you found everything to be exceptional. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Sincerely, Brian Cogswell General Manager More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Inn Of The Spanish Garden Hotel
Inn Of The Spanish Garden Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Of The Spanish Garden
Of The Spanish Garden Hotel
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:
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Price range (per night): RM546 - 1,334
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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