mini fridge was noisy during the night

Great location and friendly staff in a lovely garden setting. Excellent breakfasts among peaceful surroundings.

Stayed in August 2025

Parking was rough but that’s Santa Barbara. Parking is always an issue.

Everything. Quite sophisticated comfort.

Stayed in August 2025

Seemed a tad dated. My bathroom could use painting. Maybe just a slight modernization.

Loved the personal attention. Breakfast was delicious and social each morning. Loved the location.

Stayed in July 2025

Our stay was too short

Friendly welcome, delightful garden setting, charming people, wonderful breakfast. A very comfortable and relaxing sojourn.

Stayed in July 2025

Have no complaints.

Immaculate, beautiful, and comfortable. The host was fabulous! It's a great getaway spot right in the middle of the city.

Stayed in May 2025

Small room, pricey, but worth it. Lovely hospitality.

We loved innkeeper Dominique's quiche and fresh fruits breakfasts, hot tub, and quiet residential neighborhood. Charming. Relaxing.

Stayed in April 2025

The room, bed, breakfast, and gardens were superb! This was our first visit here for our 14th wedding anniversary. We loved it so much we stayed an extra day. The breakfast croissants were incredible. Perhaps less vegetables in the quiches would better suit MY tastes, but that is just my preference.

Stayed in April 2025

Charming property. Staff are welcoming. They bring you your breakfast to your choice of table I chose eat on my private porch and enjoyed the view of the well tended gardens. Food was excellent

Stayed in April 2025

Only one night this time.

Wonderful, quiet pet-friendly with a great location and gourmet breakfast cooked by the incomparable Dominique the perfect hostess.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing to improve on in our opinion.

We have been staying at the Secret Garden and Inn for over 20 years! Dominique is an exceptional hostess and owner of the property. Each room is decorated with style and care to detail. The gardens are beautiful, inviting and lush. Morning breakfasts are a treat with homemade quiches, jams, warm croissants, excellent coffee and other delicious items. The location is excellent as it is walking distance to many Santa Barbara historical sites. We hope to return in the not-to-distant future.

Stayed in January 2025

We had a wonderful time at this adorable property! The staff were gracious and accommodating, and it was such a relaxing getaway. We absolutely loved the breakfast - quiche, croissants, and fresh fruit!

Stayed in January 2025

The breakfast was delicious and delivered exactly when we requested it. The grounds were adorable, and we couldn't have asked for a better location. My daughter kept exclaiming, "This place is so cute!"

Stayed in November 2024

Room was very cute and comfy. Breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in November 2024

I thought it was a little over-priced, but that said, it was peak season so I expected to pay premium rates.

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.

Stayed in August 2024

It was quaint, vintage cottages, lovely gardens

Stayed in September 2024

Enjoyed our stay - was a good value for the area with a wonderful homemade breakfast and host

Stayed in June 2024

Best kept secret in Santa Barbara! will definitely come back. The private patio and jacuzzi are a great plus!

Stayed in June 2024

small fridge was a bit annoying but not an issue after unplugging when sleeping

Quaint and comfortable private deck and hot tub

Stayed in May 2024

Wonderful experience with a beautiful room and bathtub. The robes and our own private jacuzzi made us feel super secluded and fancy. They brought us breakfast and coffee and fresh juice and fruits and it was lovely and delicious. Beautiful grounds and very quiet. Perfect romantic getaway experience.

Stayed in May 2024

Unfortunately got woken up by the bin men one morning. WiFi was a bit hit and miss in our cottage because we were furthest from the main house

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.

Stayed in May 2024

All very 👍 👍 👍

Facility was incredible, breakfasts were out of this world. Dominique was an unforgettable hostess. We spent special evenings in the garden.

Stayed in April 2024

The shower head needs to be fixed in Kingsfisher room.

Dominique is very welcoming and helpful. We had everything needed in our room, including electric kettle, and jacuzzi was clean and relaxing after the day of walking. The location is very quiet, and it is truly a cozy secret garden. Breakfast was delicious with homemade baked pears, veggie quiche, and a French touch. We will return to this place when we visit again.

Stayed in April 2024

The breakfast was delicious, highly recommend! The whole place was beautiful and had a great location. We will be back!

Stayed in April 2024

Nice location, beautiful gardens, friendly and welcoming staff, cute cottage

Stayed in April 2024