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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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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome, delightful garden setting, charming people, wonderful breakfast. A very comfortable and relaxing sojourn.
  • Leslie
    United States United States
    We loved innkeeper Dominique's quiche and fresh fruits breakfasts, hot tub, and quiet residential neighborhood. Charming. Relaxing.
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom 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 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 Canada
    Facility was incredible, breakfasts were out of this world. Dominique was an unforgettable hostess. We spent special evenings in the garden.
  • Daniela
    Germany 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 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 United Kingdom
    Individual bungalow type accommodation with quirky decor and hot tub. Comfortable room with good facilities including coffee making facilities.
  • Sylvie
    Belgium 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 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

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$40 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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