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Rose W.

Visited in april 2024

Very comfortable room and lovely gardens. Friendly staff.

Barbara L.

Visited in april 2024

I wish I had discovered the Secret Garden Inn years ago! The French owner, greeted us, the room was charming, most charming places have no tv so my husband was happy, free parking in the back, breakfast was served in the dining room....coffee, homemade cake and croissants, a delicious egg vegetable tort, and fruit...could not be better...

Scott M.

Visited in march 2024

We had a wonderful stay at Secret Garden Inn & Cottages. It is a peaceful, quiet setting of beautiful gardens in Santa Barbara. The cottage room we had was well appointed, with tea kettle, a small dining table, extra floor heater, extra blankets and bathroom amenities. Breakfast was delicious with homemade quiche, fruit, croissants tea/coffee and juice. We would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Santa Barbara close to downtown. Thank you Dominique for an amazing stay!

Kate H.

Visited in march 2024

We love staying here every year! The breakfast is delicious and it’s super close to everything.

Craig S.

Visited in march 2024

Small room, well decorated, very comfortable, nice hot tub, excellent breakfast, great restaurant advice, wonderful break for wife and I.

Nancy P.

Visited in march 2024

We spent the two nights at the Secret Garden Inn this weekend. This inn is our absolute go to when we visit Santa Barbara. The grounds are a garden and the quaint rooms offer a peaceful surroundings. Throw in a delicious breakfast and a dip in your personal hot tub to round out the day. Down town is close by and easily walkable for a nice dinner. We are already planning our next visit.

M M.

Visited in march 2024

Dominique was the best host I’ve had - she was so nice and accommodating, and made us a superbe homemade French breakfast with so much care. The room was cozy and comfortable, with a nice hot jacuzzi in our patio that we used late at night to relax before sleeping. Truly a wonderful experience, would recommend to anyone!

Sheila G.

Visited in march 2024

An immaculate, charming inn I’d return to in a minute! Innkeeper Dominique is gracious and her breakfasts are out of this world. My room in the main house was lovely, with thoughtful touches such as ground coffee, an electric kettle and a French press. Comfortable queen bed with lovely linens and quilts.

C B.

Visited in january 2024

Great breakfast, not so great room. Bed was noisy and lumpy from some plastic covering on the mattress. Shower didn’t get hot. Place is pet tolerant, wouldn’t say it’s really pet friendly. Absolutely fantastic breakfast though.

Jeannett M.

Visited in december 2023

It was such a quaint little place. Everything was so for a nice quiet and peaceful setting. The cottage was just what I thought it would be.

Lightcast M.

Visited in september 2023

This is above and beyond one of the coziest and most welcoming experiences I have had in a bed and breakfast. Dominika is a wonderful host and decorates each place to feel like you're coming home to a comfortable place you've been dreaming of. She's attentive, caring and does everything she can to ensure you have a great stay. Also, the property is absolutely gorgeous! Lots of beautiful pathways leading through well kept flowers and gorgeous trees.

Thank you for the great stay - I will definitely be back!

Adam

Visited in september 2023

Came here with my wife to get away for the weekend. Absolutely phenomenal stay. The room was gorgeous. The service is excellent. The location is the best! Everything we needed was a short walk away. We planned for a no stress weekend and we got it!

Melanie P.

Visited in august 2023

In a residential area. Felt very private. Fairly quiet; usual residential area noise - trash pickup, tree trimming. General feeling of safety. All rooms and casitas open into the gardens or to private patios with Jacuzzis. We had a single room. Clawfoot tub/shower. Window AC. Full Breakfast brought to our room every morning: egg dish, fresh croissants, juice, coffee, fruit etc. Very good, very filling. We dined outside on the deck. Private off street parking. There is a really good ice cream shop down the block. Otherwise, we had to drive to restaurants, shops and other entertainment. Dogs allowed. Good value.

Roger N.

Visited in may 2023

A wonderful, calm, restful place to stay. Beautiful individual cabins surround a courtyard where breakfast is served.
We have enjoyed coming here for years.
Dominique, the owner, is a great hostess.

Michelle B.

Visited in april 2023

It was a very unfriendly experience all around. Those in the cottages are not allowed into the main house stating “due to Covid 19 protocol”. Haven’t seen that at any other place I’ve stayed in the past year. I find the whole idea of a bed and breakfast to be one of meeting new people. I was secluded to my own cottage behind a very tall fence. I only saw one other person the entire time I was there. She delivered breakfast to my patio. No words exchanged at all. Upon checking in, the owner was nonchalant and short with all of the instructions. The hot tub was dirty. I did not use. I texted the after hours number (as instructed if before 7AM and because I could NOT go into the main house to talk to anyone) to request breakfast earlier than I had first stated for my second morning. No text back until hours later (post check out). I replied that I am glad I didn’t have an emergency and told them where I had left my keys. Their reply was “I guess if you had an emergency, you would have called!” WOW! I own a customer service based business and I would die if any of my employees responded like that. And I highly doubt you would have answered the phone anyway! I hate writing this review, but I would never stay there again and I DO NOT recommend this place if you are visiting beautiful Santa Barbara. There are WAY better B&B’s than this one (even on the same street!)

Amelia H.

Visited in march 2023

Dominique is a caring, attentive host. The girls and I spent two nights in Woodthrush cottage, enjoying a peaceful atmosphere with comfy, clean and warm bedding, a delicious breakfast, nice guests to talk to, and a sweet kitten for the girls to play with (they're six years old). Thank you, Dominique for a slice of heaven in Santa Barbara. We can't wait to come back!

Jim a.

Visited in january 2023

Friendly host. Fabulous French breakfast. Quiet and clean. Off-street parking. Close to Upper State St.

Brian A.

Visited in december 2022

This is a lovely bed and breakfast. We stayed two nights in the Cardinal room and loved the aesthetic. Came with Room service, bottled water coffee and tea in the room, extra blankets and a warm space heater, fast WiFi. Each morning came with an excellent and very filling French breakfast. The garden is beautiful and relaxing and the inn. Definitely would stay here again.

Kellie R.

Visited in october 2022

This was our most relaxing trip to date. Dominique felt like a long lost cousin and truly made us feel at home. We stayed in the main house and loved it!

Sara S.

Visited in october 2022

My friend and I were looking for an affordable option in Santa Barbara when visiting for a wedding and Secret Garden Inn was absolutely perfect. It was so cute, clean and well kept. It felt like you were staying in a friend’s home because it was so cozy and Dominique so welcoming. She went above and beyond with our check in and her homemade breakfasts were incredible - everyone at the wedding heard about her croissants. The location was less than a 10 minute ride from the water and also had plenty of things around to walk to. Highly recommend!!!

Donna W.

Visited in september 2022

Had a nice stay at the Secret Garden!
We had the Garden Room with a small yard for our Dog Goldie, and Breakfast was awesome also,see you next year!

Mrs P.

Visited in august 2022

Unfortunately, I had to arrive late. I called in advance like my instructions told me too. The cottages reminded me of a cottage I use to live in when I lived in Lake Tahoe. The rooms and outdoors pathways reminded me of my mom, who passed away in Feb. The flower bedspread and table clothes to the brick curvy pathways. I was delivered Breakfast to my room. I told them the night before a later time for breakfast. But while having dinner with my siblings, they wanted to be on the road at the time I suggested breakfast. The cook did not have any problems making breakfast an hour earlier for me. It is a really relaxing place. I enjoyed the short time I stayed. I needed the peace of mind. It has been a tough year for me, and I left feeling a lot calmer than I did when I left LAX.

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