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Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

3.0 star property
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A yellow building with a porch, steps leading to a blue door, and a sign reading "Secret Garden Inn and Cottages".
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a white railing, and a view of a house in the background.
A narrow pathway flanked by lush greenery and vibrant flowers leading to a building with blue shutters.
A living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and two armchairs.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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
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Room options

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

Room, Private Bathroom (Mockingbird)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, Private Bathroom (Whippoorwill) | Iron/ironing board (on request), 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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

A cozy living room with a red sofa, a television, and a bookshelf.

Room, Private Bathroom (Cardinal)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Bobwhite)

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

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

A room with a vintage stove, a dresser, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a chair.

Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom (Wood Thrush)

  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wicker chair, and a door leading to a balcony.

Room, Private Bathroom (Kingfisher)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, and a window with a valance.

Room, Private Bathroom (Oriole)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with blinds.

Room, Private Bathroom (Meadowlark)

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

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Room, Private Bathroom (Garden)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird)

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a television.

Room, Private Bathroom (Hummingbird)

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

A living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and two armchairs.

Room, Private Bathroom (Nightingale)

  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Secret Garden Inn and Cottages

This smoke-free bed & breakfast features spa services, a library and express check-out. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, wedding services and a garden are 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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Secret Garden Inn and Cottages, you'll be within walking distance of Mission Santa Barbara. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free full breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Mission Santa Barbara and a few minutes from Santa Barbara Museum of Art
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
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.

Guests are served a free 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 transport

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

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 lift

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 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

  • Pets: USD 34.20 per accommodation, per night
  • An off-lead area is available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 34.20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot, homemade breakfast was the highlight of our stay, as was the garden. The accommodations were cozy and quaint, complete with antique furnishings and some modern amenities like a small fridge. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay. Mrs Dominque is so kind and we had an amazing weekend! Walkable neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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

Mikayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute spot! We booked the Garden room which was adorable and very private. We loved all the skylights and windows with trees and plants surrounding us. It was nice to wake up to the birds chirping and a phenomenal breakfast delivered to our door! The croissants are to die for, I think they make them in house!! We loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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

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

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

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

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

Stephen

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Diana

The first thing we
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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

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

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

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