ROSE GARDEN INN, Santa Barbara

Rose Garden Inn - A budget Santa Barbara hotel with free parking and kitchenette options

Located in Upper State Street with direct access to Highway 101, Rose Garden Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with premium bedding, flat-screen cable TVs, and free WiFi. Several guest rooms feature kitchenettes equipped with gas stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and sinks. The property provides free parking for all vehicles, including RVs and buses. La Cumbre Plaza stands 0.5 miles away, while Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market are within 0.5 miles. Multiple dining options surround the property, with Ahi Sushi, Chick-fil-A, and Jeannine's Restaurant & Bakery all within 0.3 miles. The Santa Barbara hotel places guests 1.5 miles from Old Mission Santa Barbara and 3.5 miles from Stearns Wharf. Downtown attractions and the Mission area are accessible within 18-20 minutes via public transport.

Pros

Multiple grocery stores and restaurants within 0.3 miles walking distance

Free parking available for oversized vehicles including RVs

Several rooms equipped with full kitchenettes including ovens and dishwashers

Cons

18-20 minute transit time to downtown attractions

3.5 miles distance to beach areas