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Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

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Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Spa
Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Porch

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $337
$296 nightly
$337 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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1908 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Arlington Theater
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite)

Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush)

  • Garden view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)

Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)

Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Private Bathroom (Garden) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird)

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

  • Garden view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

A stay at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. .This bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Santa Barbara County Courthouse and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Arlington Theater - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Upper State Street - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 8 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Revolver Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee Cart In Cottage Hospital - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 11 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 34.20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 34.20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Secret Garden Inn Cottages Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Inn Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Santa Barbara
The Secret Garden Hotel Santa Barbara
Secret Cottages Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Cottages Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages Santa Barbara
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages Bed & breakfast
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages Bed & breakfast Santa Barbara

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Yoshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place. And the breakfast is delicious .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming and peaceful bed and breakfast surrounded by pretty gardens. The breakfast was delicious and the convenience of private parking made our stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was such a great stay and the host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible place with outstanding service!

Very beautiful establishment with incredible natural surroundings and the Innkeeper delivering amazing service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ajoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very nice and quiet stay. The breakfast provided was excellent home prepared . Loved them . The location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay in Santa Barbara. The only drawback is the parking but it is what it is and can be worked out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet peaceful aettimg
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice quiet cabins 1 mile from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved our stay at the Secret Garden inn and cottages. It was so peaceful, quiet, and private. We definitely will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Diana

The first thing we
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is tight but it is what it is, and Secret Garden has optimized it as best they can.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay in SB

Such a wonderful host - well looked after in accommodation, wonderfully breakfast- the quiche was amazing and friendly host..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 4th visit to the Secret Garden. The courtyard where you can eat breakfast is absolutely beautiful with all the flowers blooming. Breakfast was delicious with very fluffy croissants, fruit, quiche, fresh baked bread like pumpkin bread, and coffee and tea. The rooms are charming.
Outside the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and charming. Very quiet, dog friendly in a neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the hummingbird suite and loved the private patio and private hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay, the room is very comfortable and the host was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast really exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura Anaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden and quiet place in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with very friendly staff! It.felt very safe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heaven

Dominique was a very good hostess! This place is amazing. Will definitely stay here again. Quiet,well hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I wanted to stay forever!

I fell in love with the country French cuteness of this place. Cozy and clean, exceptional service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice garden /patio
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property. Our room, Bobwhite, while small, was comfortable for the two of us. Breakfast in the garden was outstanding! Owner and staff did an excellent job. I would stay there again and recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022