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Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Mission Santa Barbara

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Front of property
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Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)
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Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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1908 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Barbara
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird)

Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird)

Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
11 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill)

Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill)

Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Day bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
11 bathrooms
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Day bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
11 bathrooms
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite)

Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite)

Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
11 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush)

Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush)

Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
11 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)

Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)

Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
11 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)

Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)

Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
11 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark)

Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark)

Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
11 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
11 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird)

Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird)

Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
TV
11 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
11 bathrooms
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages places you in the centre of Santa Barbara, within a 30-minute stroll of Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Highlights at this B&B include free breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Added amenities include spa services, a garden and a picnic area. Free full breakfast is available. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Oak Park B&B include Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arlington Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Upper State Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Barbara Public Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Super Cucas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Corazon Cocina - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Revolver Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mission Street Ice Cream and Yogurt - Featuring McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Mission Santa Barbara
Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages. The bed & breakfast can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Santa Barbara bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Secret Garden Inn and Cottages offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 aged 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Is parking available at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages?

Yep, Secret Garden Inn and Cottages has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Secret Garden Inn and Cottages?

The closest beach to Secret Garden Inn and Cottages is Leadbetter Beach (3.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Secret Garden Inn and Cottages serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is offered at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages?

No, Secret Garden Inn and Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah, Rockaway

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

elias, Granada Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While I'm glad there's available parking, the parking area is a tight area that makes getting in and out a bit tricky. Sometimes, you need another person to navigate you out of there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet cottage with charm and personality. Not just a boring hotel room. We had two rooms to spread out. Pretty gardens. Lovely staff who accommodated special dietary requests for breakfast. Note that it’s a drive to the beach and main shopping. Not the most convenient part of town but walkable to some shops and dining (like McConnells ice cream). The rooms are more vintage which we loved. French press coffee was delicious. Our room also had a small fridge and a microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Anaya

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

John D.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dominique was great and responsive. Property and cottages are very old and in need of repair, but overall a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place! Wish I could’ve stayed for a week. Breakfast was served to my private patio, and it was delicious. The Jacuzzi hot tub on the patio was such a treat. I will definitely come back when I’m in Santa Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siu

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernardino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024