Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
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About this property
Originally built in 1905, this quaint Santa Barbara B&B features individually decorated guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers spa and massage services and serves a daily buffet breakfast. Santa Barbara town centre is 5 minutes’ drive away. The guest rooms and suites at Secret Garden Inn & Cottages feature flat-screen TVs and DVD players. A small refrigerator, kettle and a coffee pot are provided as well. Select suites offer patios with green garden views. Secret Garden Inn serves a daily buffet breakfast that features French cuisine. Specialties include quiches, fresh baked scones, muffins, sweet breads, coffee, hot tea and juices. If guests prefer, they can enjoy a leisurely breakfast in bed. Attractions such as Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Museum of Art are within 5 minutes’ drive of this B&B. Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is 8 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alan
United Kingdom
“Friendly welcome, delightful garden setting, charming people, wonderful breakfast. A very comfortable and relaxing sojourn.” - Leslie
United States
“We loved innkeeper Dominique's quiche and fresh fruits breakfasts, hot tub, and quiet residential neighborhood. Charming. Relaxing.” - Adrian
United Kingdom
“Nice place. Very friendly and accomodating owner. Nice room. Location is ok if you don't mind being a little off State street and the wharf, but it was fine for me.” - Elizabeth
France
“Quiet and secluded in lovely garden environment . Dominique, the owner, was very kind and accommodating. The bed was very comfortable. Excellent breakfast served by Dominique : croissants, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit.” - Alexander
Canada
“Facility was incredible, breakfasts were out of this world. Dominique was an unforgettable hostess. We spent special evenings in the garden.” - Daniela
Germany
“We really liked the little cottages that were surrounded by a beautiful garden. The interior was nicely decorated and you felt like you're at home. The host was really friendly as well.” - Sue
United Kingdom
“The cottage was very quaint and the gardens were beautiful . A lot of thought had gone into the cottages and it had good facilities . We thought breakfast was included but it wasn’t in our package . Having said that the host kindly delivered...” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“Individual bungalow type accommodation with quirky decor and hot tub. Comfortable room with good facilities including coffee making facilities.” - Sylvie
Belgium
“Matelas très très confortable, jacuzzi privatif sur terrasse et mobilier de jardin permettant de prendre le petit déjeuner dehors, super petit déjeuner très complet, meublé à l'ancienne ( meubles de brocante) . Endroit très calme . Parking privé...” - Laurence
France
“Joli Cottage cosy joliment décoré dans un magnifique jardin. Jacuzzi très agréable après une journée de marche. Accueil très chaleureux de Dominique, une frenchy, qui nous a conseillé les visites, les restaurants … et avec qui il est agréable d...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that guests may not use the kitchen.
Additional fees (any extra person above 2 per room) are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid separately at check in.
Please note: If a child checks in with parents, the child still needs to pay the meal cost for an extra person.
Please note: A deposit is required at the property.
Please note, a cat lives on the property. Please contact hotel for more details.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Secret Garden Inn & Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.