Santa Barbara County Holidays from AU$1,397

Room was dirty, smelled, stains all over the carpet, old torn shower curtain with a swastika drawn on it, bath tub and bathroom not properly caulked or sealed. Given two towels, that’s it, no bath mat or hand towels, both had holes in them and were fraying. The first room I was given had a large portion of the front blinds missing so that anyone walking by could just look into your room. I asked for another room and the person at the front desk was more concerned as to whether I had “dirtied” the first room in the 3 minutes I had been there. The AC unit is crazy loud. The TV did not work at all so I had to rely on a laptop for any entertainment, and the remote control is missing the back and the batteries were being held in by some scotch tape. The WiFi is awful and ended up having to just use my own hotspot. I asked if there was any ice and was told I could go next door to raising cane’s and ask for a cup. Don’t waste your money here. It clearly doesn’t go towards any upkeep.

The hotel offers a truly memorable stay, blending comfort with a distinct sense of character that sets it apart from standard accommodations. From the moment of arrival, the atmosphere feels warm and thoughtfully designed, with staff who are attentive without being overwhelming.

Pros: restaurant right in front of your door. Lovely staff. Cons: - short staffed (if there are more than 1 customer you’ll have to wait) - minimal sound proof… both from outside and within (upstairs)