Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
Housed in a historic 1905 property, this romantic inn offers a restful escape within Santa Barbara. The accommodation is composed of guest rooms in the main house and a collection of individual cottages set within mature gardens. Guests can arrange on-site massage services or relax in a hot tub, with some cottages featuring a private tub on an enclosed patio. A complimentary full breakfast, which includes French-recipe quiches and fresh croissants, is delivered to your room each morning. All rooms and cottages are equipped with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The inn is pet-friendly and provides free on-site parking. Located 0. 7 miles from the city centre, it serves as a quiet base for local exploration.
Guest scores & sentiment
From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21
Guests praise the host's service, gardens, and in-room breakfast. Common complaints include aging facilities, poor soundproofing, uncomfortable beds, weak WiFi, and maintenance issues.
Dimension scores · cross-source
KEYSuitable for those valuing atmosphere and service over modern amenities. Not recommended for those needing reliable WiFi or high comfort standards.
FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews
Room types · 21
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One-Bedroom Suite
Offering free WiFi, this suite has an private bathroom, a flat screen TV, a hairdryer, and a patio. Please note: Any additional guests above 2 people will result in an additional fee.
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Deluxe Queen Room
A seating area with cable TV, hot tub and private patio are included in this room.
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Queen Room
This air conditioned room with attached bathroom includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV and DVD player and a claw foot bath tub.
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Standard Double Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
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Standard Queen Room
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, parquet floors and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Superior Queen Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.
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Double Room with Garden View
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
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Queen Room
This single room has a balcony, private entrance and DVD player. Please note: Additional guests above 2 people will result in an additional fee.
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Queen Room with Garden View
Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a hot tub. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Queen Room with Spa Bath
Guests will have a special experience as the double room features a hot tub. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. Boasting a patio, this double room also offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush)
<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>108-sq-foot room, patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>108-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Day bed, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>108-sq-foot room, patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>108-sq-foot room with a patio </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>108 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>108-sq-foot room with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>108-sq-foot room, patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>108-sq-foot room, patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the desert</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the garden</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the garden</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 11 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Day bed, iron/ironing board (on request), and local maps</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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