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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 center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 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 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Santa Barbara
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Oxana
    United States of America United States of America
    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...
  • Hendershot
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was delicious, highly recommend! The whole place was beautiful and had a great location. We will be back!
  • Rose
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice location, beautiful gardens, friendly and welcoming staff, cute cottage

Area info

Amenities of Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Secret Garden Inn & Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Secret Garden Inn & Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Secret Garden Inn & Cottages

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Secret Garden Inn & Cottages on this page.

  • The prices at Secret Garden Inn & Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Secret Garden Inn & Cottages is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Secret Garden Inn & Cottages include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Secret Garden Inn & Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Spa facilities
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horseback riding

  • Secret Garden Inn & Cottages is 0.8 miles from the center of Santa Barbara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Secret Garden Inn & Cottages can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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