ROSE GARDEN INN, Santa Barbara

Rose Garden Inn - A budget-friendly motel with kitchenette options and easy highway access

Rose Garden Inn offers affordable lodging on Upper State Street, providing straightforward access to Highway 101. The 2-star motel features guest rooms with premium bedding, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes in select units, equipped with gas stoves, ovens, and dishwashers. Shopping and dining in Central Santa Barbara are an 8-minute drive away, while downtown attractions like Old Mission Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art are 18-20 minutes by public transport. Nearby eateries include Ahi Sushi, Chick-fil-A, and Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery, all within 0.3 miles. The motel is pet-friendly and provides free parking for vehicles, including trucks and RVs. Rose Garden Inn is situated 2 miles from Santa Barbara's beaches and close to UCSB, Sansum Medical Clinic, and Earl Warren Showgrounds. Red walls, potted plants, and rose bushes mark the property's exterior.

Pros

Select rooms include kitchenettes with gas stoves and dishwashers.

Free parking accommodates trucks and RVs.

Proximity to Highway 101 simplifies travel to nearby destinations.

Budget-friendly rates compared to nearby beachfront options.

Cons

No on-site dining options.

Some downtown attractions require a 20-minute public transport ride.